The station raised more than $26,000 to help equip its headquarters with bird-safety features.
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Stations look to cryptocurrency as new option for donors
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By accepting the gifts, stations have the potential to draw younger donors who give more generously.
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Get tips on how to boost online revenue from our webinar on digital fundraising
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As part of our “Focus on Membership” series, three experts discuss the nuts and bolts and bigger picture of effective digital fundraising.
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Get tips on seeking journalism grants from our Local that Works webinar
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Our “Pathways to Philanthropy” webinar included essential elements of a successful pitch and mistakes to avoid.
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These stations are adopting new strategies to attract more diverse donors
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“We spend a lot of time thinking in the clouds and being a little more highbrow and not coming out of those offices and coming down to the people,” said Nikki Swarn, GM and PD at The Drop. “So many public media stations don’t make that entry point as simplistic as it could be.”
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Stations look to increase retention as trends for new donors cause concern
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“If new donors continue declining overall, that means retention of those donors is going to be more important than ever.”
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The time to prioritize digital revenue and engagement is now
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A 2020 study of stations’ online donation practices revealed that public media is woefully behind other nonprofits.
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How WETA focuses on improving retention to boost value of Passport donations
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The station has created a new “annual sustainer” option for Passport donors to automatically renew their memberships.
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TPT creates endowment for STEM programs with $9M bequest
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The William D. Wells Fund, established with a legacy gift from a donor who supported the station anonymously for decades, will generate funds for the station’s STEM and education initiatives.
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How original research is helping NPM draw sponsors to public radio
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NPM is seeing “millions in return on our investment,” said CEO Gina Garrubbo.