[Kzyxtalk] The panhandling has now started at KZYX -- from the KZYX webpage -- starve the beast!

[Doug McKenty]

The CPB gave KZYX $192k last year.  When I asked the board how much we got from donations from members, no one could give me an answer.  In 2010 that number was $142k. The financial statements on the web site have combined Membership dues and "Contributions" since then. No one seemed to know what constituted a contribution. 

At least from the financial data posted on the web, the idea that most of the station's funding comes from the community is debatable. 



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> On Mar 26, 2015, at 8:31 PM, sako4 at comcast.net wrote:
> 
> Donate or Join!
> KZYX is the true voice of the people in Mendocino County.  We provide by far the most coverage of local issues.   We bring culture and music that otherwise isn't easily available to everyone.  And we are an essential part of the local safety net.  Most of our funding comes directly from you, the listener.  Support KZYX by Becoming a Member for $50.  Or, like many of our members, make an additional donation.
> 
> Become a member
> 
> Already a member but want to give more
> 
> Donate Your Old Vehicle
> 
> NOTE: Online payment is credit card only.
> 
> or mail to:
> 
> KZYX
> PO Box 1
> Philo, CA 95466
> 
> The single largest portion of our income comes from our members.  We get funds from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, income from underwriting and sponsorships, local grants such as from the Mendocino Community Foundation, and income from special events we produce.  But it is direct contributions from members that makes up the bulk of our income and most sustains the operation.  Your contribution goes to all aspects of our operating budget: personnel, rent, equipment, programming, insurance and all of the many expenses that are necessary to running the station.
> 
> Financial support (and volunteering) entitles an individual or family to KZYX membership.  As a member you can vote for our Board of Directors.   We encourage members to attend their public meetings.
> 
> We welcome donations on every level.  A basic membership is $50.  We accept cash, credit cards, checks and money orders.  We have plans that draw money from your credit card  or bank account every month.
> 
> All donations are tax deductible and we send out receipts.
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> It is MCPB policy to never, for any reason, give out information about our members.  We don’t share your name, address, phone number, or email.  We will use it to contact you, or, if you prefer, we won’t even contact you.
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