Presented by Robin Turnau, CFRE, General Manager, Vermont Public Radio; Walt Gillette, ACFRE, Development Director, WAMU; and Deb Turner, DEI's Major Giving Coordinator on April 7, 2011   Join us for a special conversation on the topic of ethics in fundraising.  We'll explore the issues raised during the recent NPR/Ron Schiller/Betsey Lilley sting, and we'll cover ways in which these and other challenging interactions with donors can be handled.  There'll be plenty of time for questions, so please plan to attend this timely conversation.   Register Here to Access Playback    

Presented by Howard Olshansky, Executive Vice President & COO, The Ostroff Group; and Deb Turner, DEI's Major Giving Coordinator on April 19, 2011   In a perfect world, volunteers would play a major part in your successful fundraising efforts, particularly when it comes to soliciting major gifts.  But are your expectations too high for these volunteers?  Do you provide enough inside information about your organization, and enough training to keep them feeling engaged and positive about raising money for you?  This webinar will provide insight into how to utilize various board/volunteer structures in the cultivation of major donors.   Register Here to Access Playback    

Presented by Deb Oyler, Station Manager, High Plains Public Radio; Steve Yasko, Station Manager, WTMD; and Deb Turner, Executive Director, Leadership for Philanthropy Project on November 16, 2010   Now in its second year, the Leadership for Philanthropy Project is having a profound affect on the role of station managers.  Through participating in this program, managers are moving from a role primarily focused on station operations, toward one that is externally focused on being a "chief development officer".  Deb and Steve share insights and experiences of their time intensely working to build successful major gifts programs that raise gifts of $10,000+.   Register Here to Access Playback    

Presented by Craig Oliver, DEI's Director of Research; Jay Clayton, DEI's On-Air Fundraising Coordinator; and Marlene Schneider, DEI's Corporate Support Coordinator on April 5, 2012   Did public radio attract more members last year? What about more dollars from members? Was underwriting up after taking a hit during the recession? Find out when DEI presents an overview of its Benchmarks for Public Radio Fundraising Peer Report! Join Craig, Jay, and Marlene as they talk about what top performing stations are earning and how they do it... learn whether some formats earn better than others... and find out if you are earning underwriting dollars proportional to your share of market listening! Join us to discuss these and other topics.   Register Here to Access Playback    

Presented by Ellen Rocco, Station Manager, North Country Public Radio on October 27, 2011   It may not be easy to fund a growing local news operation, but it is possible - and it can leverage new gifts.  In this webinar, North Country Public Radio (NCPR) Station Manager Ellen Rocco will tell the story of how her station secured a three-year $302,000 grant from the Knight Community Information Challenge - and then raised that much and more in individual major gifts.   Now entering its fifth and final round of funding, The Knight Community Information Challenge presents extraordinary opportunities to public media in their work to inform local communities.  Join us for this webinar to learn how one station is successfully funding its local news operation - and about how you can do it too.   Click Here to Access Playback    

Presented by Mike Riksen, VP, Policy and Representation, NPR; Kate Riley, Director of Government Relations, APTS; Kathleen Pavelko, President and CEO, WITF; Stacey Karp, Director of Communications, APTS; and Doug Eichten, President, DEI on April 8, 2011   With a Senate vote nearly upon us, it is critical that national and station leaders present a renewed, sharpened, and consistent case for federal funding of public broadcasting.  Moderated by DEI President Doug Eichten, this webinar will feature NPR's Mike Riksen and one of your GM colleagues on the "new message" and the role of station GMs in delivering it.  Our presenters will cover practical media relations tips for reframing interview questions and will provide you with some sample talking points as you speak to other media about the national and local funding issues.   Register Here to Access Playback    

Presented by Anthony Hayes, Director of Corporate Marketing, WAMU on February 24, 2010   Less than ideal economic conditions are a reality.  However, external challenges should NOT determine our future.  If preparation is the groundwork for success, we MUST remain committed to laying the groundwork for a brighter future.  Join 2009 Development Professional of the Year, Anthony Hayes, for a motivational presentation encouraging public broadcasting professionals to expect more, set aggressive goals, and pursue them with fierce determination.  It's Within Reach!    Register Here to Access Playback    

Presented by Sheila Gerzoff, Director, SG Integrated Marketing & Partners; Peter Dominowski, President, Market Trends Research; and Betsy Harman, Director, Harman Interactive on January 21, 2010 Designed especially for Station Managers, we’ll demonstrate the basics of a Station Strategic Audit – internal and external examination, diagnosis and station-wide ‘treatment’ – as the first, critical step towards readiness to grow audinece and revenue. Related links:     Station Self Assessment     KNPR Three Year Strategic Plan   Register Here to Access Playback    

Presented by Craig Oliver, DEI's Director of Research and Independent Audience Research Consultant on February 25, 2008   If your station subscribes to audience research, a pile of Arbitron data land on the desk of your PD and/or manager two or four times a year.  Hopefully, they comb through it to determine if your station is serving and satisfying listeners.  How about you?  There is a wealth of information among the software, web sites, and printed reports that can help you make better decisions about fundraising.  For example, it can tell you the number of announcements needed for a short-term, event-driven underwriting contract... or identify the best times to take a break from pitching during drive. Craig will walk you through some of the numbers, point out what to look for, and show you how to use them for your department's benefit.   Register Here to Access Playback