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Houston Public Media to receive its largest-ever gift
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The planned gift was made as part of a larger university fundraising campaign.
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Remodel of ‘Action Auction’ brings new generation of supporters to annual fundraiser
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The annual live broadcast, a community-building tradition for southwestern Ohio’s CET and ThinkTV stations, completed its first fundraiser Saturday using online bidding and far less airtime.
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PBS expands one-click donations to Amazon Fire TV
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Officials say the initiative will make it easier for users of the platform to support stations.
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Branded face masks are letting virus-conscious wearers show their pubmedia love
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Face masks branded with logos are now available from NPR and stations including KPCC, KPBS and Nashville Public Radio.
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NPR, stations respond to Blackbaud ransomware attack
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NPR and stations said they were told that Social Security numbers and credit card and bank account information were not exposed in the security breach.
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Look at giving trends before the pandemic to guide your fundraising strategies
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With the growth in sustainer giving since the end of the recession, both radio and television may find themselves in a position to ride out the pandemic with some stability.
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‘Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!’ album helps stations generate goodwill with donors
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Stations are taking advantage of the free album to build connections with their communities.
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Rock station documentary provides support for community radio stations during pandemic
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The film “WBCN and the American Revolution” is available for listeners to rent online, giving them a way to support local community radio stations while learning about their role in history.
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How stations are changing up fundraising strategies during the pandemic
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In the latest webinar in our series, two public media leaders discussed how their stations are building resilient revenue streams.
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Concerns about COVID-19 sideline canvassing for donors, raise questions about restarting
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Contributor Development Partnership and Donor Development Strategies suspended canvassing in March to protect canvassers and community members from contracting the virus.
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Public radio stations receive Google grants
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Stations will use the funds for news operations and technology upgrades.
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Oklahoma network receives $1 million gift from billionaire’s foundation
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The Richison Family Foundation provided the donation with “no strings attached” on how the funds are to be spent.
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Stations expand pandemic coverage with boost from Facebook grants
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Facebook has spent nearly $2 million over the last two months to fund public media.
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Membership fundraising held its own in first weeks of coronavirus lockdown
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CDP’s analysis of early 2020 fundraising shows sustainers are living up to their name.
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Why premiums can be too much of a good thing — especially now
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There’s a window of opportunity to bank as much revenue as possible. Eliminating your use of premiums in digital giving is a clear path in that direction.
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WBUR pares pledge drive to one day, surpasses $1 million goal
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WBUR cut its planned eight-day drive to 13 hours “when we saw what was unfolding” with the coronavirus pandemic.
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5 tips for managing a sales team remotely
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A manager’s role is more important than ever as sales teams move into the uncharted world of working from home for an unknown length of time.
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In times of crisis, public media sponsorships provide unique value in brand marketing
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When reaching out to clients, remember that public media sponsorships offer effective ways for companies to build their brands.
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Stations brace for downturns in underwriting income, seek new clients
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Experts say stations should get creative and find new partners during the coronavirus outbreak.
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After efforts that fell short, NPR and stations plan new collaboration to land big gifts
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NPR and 15 stations are developing a fundraising pilot “in a full spirit of co-creation.”