LPM Fall On-Air Fundraiser Most Successful Ever

October 27, 2009Louisville Public Media’s just-concluded fall membership campaign raised over $400,000, it was announced today. A large portion of this total was donated by 1,133 new members. The on-air totals exceeded last spring’s by 2%, and the goal set for this fall campaign by 4%. The most amazing statistic surfaced when comparing this fall’s on-air totals to last fall’s. Overall, this fall’s fundraising campaign raised 24% more than the 2008 Fall on-air campaign."We are deeply grateful for this show of support,” says LPM President Donovan Reynolds. “We heard from many listeners that in difficult times, public radio is more important than ever."LPM Membership Manager Jennifer Goodman had this to say in regards to the encouraging numbers, “Our on-air fundraising this fall was a huge success due in large part to the outstanding quality of programs broadcast on our three public radio stations, but also the focus and commitment of our on-air hosts throughout the week-long event.”Although the drive has concluded, it is still possible to become a member of public radio or to renew membership. To become a member, please visit www.wfpl.org, www.wuol.org or www.wfpk.org or call (502) 814-6565.For more information, please contact LPM President Donovan Reynolds at (502) 814-6500 or dreynolds@louisvillepublicmedia.org.Louisville Public Media is a not-for-profit corporation and the only public radio organization in the country serving its community with three unique radio formats. Its three stations are 89.3 WFPL, Louisville’s NPR News Station, Classical 90.5, Louisville’s Fine Arts Station, and 91.9 WFPK Radio Louisville, an adult album alternative format station.