Development
GBH launches $225M fundraising campaign in the wake of federal funding cuts
The station is looking to raise the funds over the next three years.KBIA, Kansas Public Radio turn football rivalry into fundraising contest
The stations used their licensees' long-running "Border War" to connect with community members who may not be familiar with public radio.August CDP Index: Federal defunding drives giving to new highs
Revenue and new donor growth have reached their highest point in five years.July CDP Index: New donor growth reaches highest level since 2021
Growth for new Radio donors reached 162.6% in the three-month index, with TV/Joint licensees reporting a 65.3% increase.KPBS Gratitude Collective aims to cultivate relationships with more women donors
The new mid-level giving program highlights how public media aligns with the values that influence women’s charitable giving.SFPBS launches NextGen membership program for young professionals
"Our goal is to gain a younger audience to serve as ambassadors for SFPBS," says Tarnesha Strowbridge, VP of membership.Donors ‘stepping up’ to bolster stations after CPB funding cuts
Some campaigns have brought in enough to replace the CPB grants that stations expected to receive this fall.June CDP Index: Growth in giving lifts 12-month results across public media
Fundraising gains spread across all performance indicators for organizations of all sizes.Difficult market for underwriting hinders sales of local Passport spots
Sponsorship reps in small markets say their clients are looking for more impressions than the streaming platform can deliver.Sleepless in Seattle: Marathon KEXP broadcast raises awareness about threat to federal funding
KEXP's community turned out to show support for the station and public media.May CDP Index: Data shows ‘jaw-dropping’ donor gains this spring
The remarkable growth reported last month continues, with the Membership Revenue Index showing a year-over-year increase of 7.6%.Cincinnati Public Radio announces new three-year fellowship program
The fellowships for early career journalists are "a statement of optimism" about the future for CPR, public media and journalism, says CEO ...April CDP Index: Reactionary giving lift continues through first quarter of 2025
Converting these donors to sustainer giving, testing annual sustainer offers and refining stewardship of these donors will be areas to focus on ...Pets Clubs connect love of furry companions with support for public media
Membership programs aimed at pet owners are a meaningful entry point for engagement, says Marcia Smith of Mountain Lake PBS.Futuro Media launches subscription tiers with ad-free listening
Futuro+ is designed for audiences who want to support independent fact-based media “that sounds and looks like them,” says co-CEO Marlon Bishop.