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Rollout of NPR Network donations tests more than the public radio giving experience

By Liz Reid, Freelance Contributor | December 21, 2022

As NPR and stations team up to build membership through digital channels, a growing sense of urgency about fundraising confronts concerns about trust and transparency. 

'Next generation of tote bags and mugs': NPR launches ad-free podcast bundle for new station donors

NPR to launch donation option for the NPR Network

These '4 Rs' are essential to success in underwriting sales

Upgrades to PBS Passport seen as only one part of the solution to public TV’s fundraising challenges

Development

WITF backs CDP as strategic investor alongside GBH

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | July 19, 2022

The Pennsylvania station wanted to “secure the foundation” of CDP’s technology buildout, according to a spokesperson.

Development

NPR board passes ambitious plan to expand digital fundraising, podcast subscriptions

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | June 30, 2022

“This is really the first step in the next 50 years of NPR,” said CEO John Lansing.

Development

CDP partners with ROI Solutions for fundraising CRM

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | June 24, 2022

CDP President Michal Heiplik said ROI Solutions was selected in part because of its focus on nonprofit organizations.

Development

Minnesota Public Radio receives $56M gift for classical music

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | June 9, 2022

The donation is the largest in the organization’s 55-year history. 

Development

St. Louis Public Radio fundraiser takes flight for bird safety

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | May 20, 2022

The station raised more than $26,000 to help equip its headquarters with bird-safety features.

Development

Public TV fundraisers weigh future of on-air pledge as shift to streaming accelerates

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | May 17, 2022

After a difficult March drive, stations look for ways to head off a “glide path downward.”

Development

The power of partnerships, promotion and pledge to drive revenue

By Lori Zoss Kraska, Founder/Chief Principal (Growth Owl LLC) and Barry Nelson, Consultant (Nelson & Associates Fundraising) | March 24, 2022

The way we make connections that lead to support is just as important as the way we connect through great content.

Development

GBH establishes Kids Catalyst Fund supporting educational media for children

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | March 21, 2022

The fund, which will seek donations in perpetuity, will also back community-based initiatives and research aimed at providing equitable and inclusive access to curriculum-based content.

Development

Urban Alternative station prepares to release audio NFTs in collaboration with emerging artists

By Nina Heller, Former Editorial Intern | March 18, 2022

Rocky Mountain Public Media’s The Drop is experimenting with direct licensing for independent musicians by creating an NFT playlist.

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