Development
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.March CDP Index: Reactionary giving lifts donor acquisition for first time since 2023
Radio saw a remarkable 39% increase in new donors compared to 2024, but declines continued for TV-only organizations and joint licensees. ...For station drives, discussing funding threat appears to boost giving
"It's not that you can't talk about something that hasn't happened yet. It's how you talk about it if you decide to ...CDP report: Individual giving to public media held firm in 2024 despite economic pressures
A strong fourth quarter for new donor acquisition for radio, and systemwide sustainers and higher-level donors that maintained or increased their support, ...February CDP Index: Year begins with boost to membership revenue
The Membership Revenue Index shows a year-over-year increase of 5% for the three-month period ending Jan. 31 compared to the same three ...January CDP Index: Fourth quarter sees rally for high-dollar gifts, new radio donors
A strong fourth quarter reversed prior monthly trends to end 2024 on a higher than anticipated note.December CDP Index: High-dollar gifts stabilize revenue amid sliding new donors, Passport usage
The New Donor Index continues to be an area of concern, declining 12.3% overall.November CDP Index: High-dollar gifts offset decline in new donors
In addition, an ongoing and worsening decline among sustainers is a growing concern for radio stations.WBUR, Greater Public receive Knight grant for digital transformation
The grant puts WBUR over the $9 million goal for Catapult, its initiative to improve digital fundraising and audience experience.FY24 fundraising analysis highlights diversity of sources as key to success
Even in the face of declining audiences and high inflation, a CDP analysis finds that many public media organizations experienced new donor ...
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