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Endowment Fundraising for Public Broadcasting. Judy Witt WFIU/WTIU Bloomington, IN. Generate new funds beyond current membership base. Otherwise not invested in the station Beyond broadcast area. Three Step Process.
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Endowment Fundraisingfor Public Broadcasting Judy WittWFIU/WTIU Bloomington, IN
Generate new funds beyond current membership base • Otherwise not invested in the station • Beyond broadcast area
Three Step Process HookFind the person/cause who could open up an entire circle of contacts CircleIdentify the prospective donors with a close relationship to the individual/cause BenefitHonor the individual/cause while creating a unique giving opportunity for the station
Josef Gingold Memorial Fund • Violinist and Teacher • Inspired several generations of performers
The Gingold Circle • Former students and major performers
Al Cobine Recognition Fund • Musician, composer and band leader • Premier musical contractor
The Cobine Circle • Former band members • Celebrities • Family members • Co-workers • College friends
The Reward • Memorialize in perpetuity • Support programming • Digitize existing programs • Produce new programs • Funds for guest artists • Educational Outreach • Hire staff
Robert Samels Memorial Fund • Announcer killed in plane crash • Contributions surpassed $10,000
The Samels Circle • Former announcers
Other Tools • Letter signed by celebrities • Reply card and envelope • Website • Newsletters • Guides
Summary • Don’t limit yourself to donors in your broadcast area.