Eli Daniel Nemetz Todd Memorial Fund
Supporting the Next Generation of Storytellers

Eli’s Fund was established in 2016 in loving memory of Eli Daniel Nemetz Todd, son of longtime NCFA board member Dorothy Nemetz. Eli was a gifted writer and a passionate lover of language from a young age. His life was filled with creativity, curiosity, and a deep commitment to the power of storytelling—until it was tragically cut short at the age of 23.

In honor of Eli’s life and artistic spirit, the Memorial Fund supports creative writing programs at the Northampton Center for the Arts. Through this fund, young and emerging writers have access to inspiring workshops, dedicated mentors, and the space to explore their voices and stories.

Thanks to Eli’s Fund, NCFA can offer writing workshops that are both accessible and professionally led—balancing low-cost tuition with fair compensation for our teaching artists. Today, most writing program tuition is offered on a sliding scale, and no one is turned away for lack of funds. Behind every scholarship or reduced fee is support from this fund.

Your Gift Makes a Difference
When you donate to Eli’s Fund, you help us keep writing programs affordable, inclusive, and rooted in care. You help us carry forward Eli’s love of language by empowering new storytellers to put their experiences into words—and share them with the world.

Every contribution, large or small, honors Eli’s legacy and supports creativity, connection, and expression for generations to come.

Donations can be made by Paypal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Pay Later or Credit Card by clicking on the link.

Or, make your check payable to "Northampton Center for the Arts" and send it to our mailing address at PO Box 366, Northampton MA 01061. You will receive a receipt for your tax-deductible contribution.