KISU's End of Year Pledge Drive

KISU's End of Year Pledge Drive and Business Partnership

Greetings!

Has your business or organization finalized its year-end charitable giving plans? We want to share a few details about KISU's End of Year Pledge Drive and opportunities for businesses to get involved and be recognized in the community for their contributions.

For questions and how to participate, contact Travis Archibald (208) 282-5939.

A brief introduction to KISU-FM

KISU is a non-profit educational radio station located on the campus of Idaho State University in Pocatello. KISU is the preeminent public radio station in SE Idaho with over 18,000 unique weekly listeners and over 1200 individual donors. Broadcasts reach Pocatello and surrounding communities at 91.1 FM, Idaho Falls at 91.3, and Rexburg at 88.1 FM.

KISU offers a mix of nationally syndicated news programs, local news, and entertainment programs and is the flagship outlet for all ISU Athletics radio broadcasts. Donations to KISU by Idaho residents can qualify for the Idaho Educational Tax Credit.

More information about KISU programming and ISU Athletics radio broadcasts can be accessed at KISU.org.

KISU/Business Year End Pledge Drive Partnership

Thanks to our supporters like you, last year, KISU received $18,000 in pledges on the End of Year Pledge Drive. This year, we would like to meet and exceed our goal of raising $28,000 on the End of Year Pledge Drive with the help of Southeast Idaho businesses and their commitment(s) to match donations from our listeners.

KISU’s fundraising goals are tied to its commitment to elevating local, state, and regional reporting and news content for its East Idaho listeners.

Proposal

Your organization or business agrees to match up to *amount desired* from KISU listeners. Pledges must be made during the End of Year Pledge Drive, beginning November 25, and will run through till December 31. Your business's pledge match commitment will be included an estimated 10 times per $100. Through the month of December, your organization or business would be continuously mentioned during the designated period on KISU. Thank you announcements mentioning your business will also air in January.

The agreement deadline is November 23, 2021.

End of Year Donation Drive Script Examples

Pre-Pledge (aired 30+ times November 15 - 29)

BUY FOR EVERYONE –

You can't buy matching pajamas for the entire block on Black Friday or new tablets for the whole neighborhood on Cyber Monday. But this End of Year Pledge Drive, you can give your entire community the gift of being informed. Your donation to KISU at kisu.org fuels the news that benefits everyone. This End of Year Pledge Drive (business name) in (city/location(s)) has pledged its support for KISU, and Public Radio by matching your donation.

HARD CHOICES –

You've made a lot of hard choices again this year: rescheduling significant events, canceling trips to see loved ones, but figuring out where to give this holiday season? That's an easier choice, especially thanks to a generous matching contribution from (business name) in (city location(s)). Your tax-deductible gift to KISU, a non-profit organization, will be matched by (business name), doubling your donation and commitment to ensuring quality news, entertainment, educational programs, and ISU Athletics broadcasts remain accessible for our entire community. Please, mark your calendar for sometime early in December, then visit KISU-dot-ORG and click "Donate." Thanks!

Day-of (aired 10+ times on November 30th)

SENSE OF COMMUNITY –

Your holiday season might look pretty different this year. It's more important than ever to nurture our sense of community. This holiday season provides a reminder to support organizations like KISU, a non-profit that helps our community stay informed and connected. (business name) in (city location(s)) shows its commitment to our community by matching your pledge. If completed today, at KISU-dot-ORG, click "Donate" at the top of the homepage. Thank you!

EXTRA KINDNESS –

Holidays are about being generous with our time, our energy, and, when possible, our money. (business name) in (city location(s)) demonstrates its generosity and commitment to quality public radio on KISU by matching your End of Year donation today. That means your pledge dollars, along with the matching pledge from (business name), will provide double the support for journalism delivered with respect and dignity, a gift to you, your friends, and neighbors. Donate to this public radio station, KISU, today at KISU-dot-ORG. Thanks!

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