During time of COVID, even getting in to the station has been a bit of a challenge. With studios located on the campus of Mercer County Community College, by necessity WWFM has had to abide by college policy. To maintain safety, the campus is open only to “essential personnel” – and even THEY have been strongly encouraged to work remotely, if at all possible.
Needless to say, this makes fundraising kind of a strategic puzzle. But the end of our fiscal year is not getting any farther away, and, after all, necessity is the mother of invention.
Having received special dispensation from the college, The Classical Network will today begin its first corona-era fund drive. WWFM hosts Alice Weiss, David Osenberg, and Michael Kownacky will look to solicit your support, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT, while at same time practicing safe distancing. This will be accomplished by having everyone on microphones, communicating FROM SEPARATE STUDIOS. Furthermore, your calls of support will be answered remotely by WWFM staff.
It goes without saying that this is all very new to us. But the end of the fiscal year waits for no nonprofit! If you enjoy the music, and WWFM is an important part of your life, please do whatever you can to renew your membership, become a new member, or make an additional gift BEFORE JUNE 30th. Our survival, and to what degree we are able to rebuild, depends largely on the dedication and generosity of our listener-members.
If you are in a position to do so, please call today at 1-888-232-1212. Or if you prefer, make your contribution online, anytime:
We realize that things are tight for many, so thank you especially for whatever you can do to support WWFM – The Classical Network and wwfm.org!
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