Development
October CDP Index: Radio results remain sluggish while TV waits for next blockbuster
A declining rate of growth among Passport users is exposing cracks in new donor programs at TV and joint licensees.Nine pubcasters receive $100,000 Press Forward grants
The funding initiative awarded a total of $20 million to 205 news outlets.September CDP Index highlights sluggish summer for pubmedia donors, revenue
The June through August 2024 period was, at best, sluggish for station fundraising across several key performance indicators compared to the same ...NPR hopes podcast bundle can gain traction after slow start
NPR made their podcast bundle available to anyone in July.August CDP Index: Inconsistent high-dollar performance, new donor challenges mean rough start for fiscal year
As audiences decline, pledge has dropped for all station types across the last five years.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.
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