Development
Children’s podcast clubs grow membership for WBUR, Vermont Public
A new membership program for Vermont Public’s "But Why" children’s podcast is bringing in new donors.Arizona PBS receives $10M gift, largest in its history
The donation will fund technology improvements and additional programs.Public media: facing challenges, building our future
"My view is that public media has a solid pathway forward. I want to share the reasons for my optimism."July CDP Index: Modest rally in key areas results in soft landing for FY24
Membership revenue is up, driven by high-dollar gifts and consistent increases in sustainers and Passport users.June CDP Index: Overall revenue declines as high-dollar giving cools
New donor challenges are having obvious impacts on both overall sustainers and even high-dollar gifts for radio.Press Forward director advises public media on priorities for funding local news
“We don't have room for any more egos,” said Dale Anglin, inaugural director of the $500 million philanthropic initiative.Why boosting major giving may be key to pubmedia’s success
Experts say stations should focus more on cultivating major gifts to support their long-term growth.Public media’s fundraising outlook shows signs for hope amid challenges
Radio stations in particular struggled to grow donor rolls last year, according to a new Contributor Development Partnership report. But public media ...Oregon’s KLCC invests in newsgathering with proceeds from $3M campaign
The Eugene radio station will add two reporters and build its digital news coverage.May CDP Index: 7.6% lift in high-dollar gifts powers revenue increases
High-dollar gifts and sustainers continue to be pillars of strength and stability for stations as new donors remain a challenge.Detroit PBS lands $7.5M matching gift as it plans new campus
Detroit PBS revealed May 30 the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation will match up to $7.5 million as the ...April CDP Index: High-dollar giving boosts revenue in early 2024
Along with high-dollar giving, a stable sustainer population for radio stations and a growing sustainer pool for TV stations and joint licensees ...You can buy Sarah Silverman’s dress in a New Hampshire PBS auction
The actress and comedian has worn the outfit at star-studded events. Apparently, she’s even ripped it.March CDP Index: Passport users decline, but sustainers continue upward trend
In the most recent three-month period, sustainers increased by 6.9% due to an 8.4% increase for TV/Joint stations.February CDP Index: New donor acquisition reaches ‘crisis phase’ for radio
"Investing in diverse donor, listener and digital user acquisition is critical to the future of local public news outlets."
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