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Action Auction 2019

Remodel of 'Action Auction' brings new generation of supporters to annual fundraiser

By Spencer Nusbaum, Former Editorial Intern | September 22, 2020

The annual live broadcast, a community-building tradition for southwestern Ohio’s CET and ThinkTV stations, completed its first fundraiser Saturday using online bidding and far less airtime.

PBS expands one-click donations to Amazon Fire TV

Mask

Branded face masks are letting virus-conscious wearers show their pubmedia love

NPR, stations respond to Blackbaud ransomware attack

Look at giving trends before the pandemic to guide your fundraising strategies

Development

Houston Public Media to receive its largest-ever gift

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | October 1, 2020

The planned gift was made as part of a larger university fundraising campaign.

Development

‘Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!’ album helps stations generate goodwill with donors

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | June 25, 2020

Stations are taking advantage of the free album to build connections with their communities.

Development

Rock station documentary provides support for community radio stations during pandemic

By Grace Vitaglione, Former Editorial Intern | June 18, 2020

The film “WBCN and the American Revolution” is available for listeners to rent online, giving them a way to support local community radio stations while learning about their role in history.

Development

How stations are changing up fundraising strategies during the pandemic

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | June 18, 2020

In the latest webinar in our series, two public media leaders discussed how their stations are building resilient revenue streams.

canvasser at door
Development

Concerns about COVID-19 sideline canvassing for donors, raise questions about restarting

By Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | June 12, 2020

Contributor Development Partnership and Donor Development Strategies suspended canvassing in March to protect canvassers and community members from contracting the virus.

Development

Public radio stations receive Google grants

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | June 10, 2020

Stations will use the funds for news operations and technology upgrades.

Development

Oklahoma network receives $1 million gift from billionaire’s foundation

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | June 4, 2020

The Richison Family Foundation provided the donation with “no strings attached” on how the funds are to be spent.

Development

Stations expand pandemic coverage with boost from Facebook grants

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | May 21, 2020

Facebook has spent nearly $2 million over the last two months to fund public media.

Development

Membership fundraising held its own in first weeks of coronavirus lockdown

By Michal Heiplik, EVP and Co-Founder (Contributor Development Partnership) | May 18, 2020

CDP’s analysis of early 2020 fundraising shows sustainers are living up to their name.

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