Spring Fundrive March 7-23

Two weeks (and a couple of extra days) of extra great programming is coming up starting March 7, running through Sunday, March 23! We’ll have special guests, extended shows, live music, and surprises!

With your support, we will raise $20K in a little over two weeks!

Fundrive donor perks!

• All donors will get a copy of our full-color updated programming schedule.

• A gift of $50 or more gets you a limited edition WGDR/WGDH sticker. Show it off!

• A gift of $250 or more will snag you anything of your choice from our swag shop!

• All donors who give during our two-week drive will be entered to win prizes donated by Vermont businesses and organizations. Plus, we have tickets to shows like:

  • The Simon and Garfunkel Story at the Flynn Theater - Sat. April 26

  • Waxahatchee Presented by Higher Ground at Shelburne Museum - Mon. June 23 

  • Carmen Lagala at Vermont Comedy Club - Fri. & Sat., April 11&12

  •  VT Jazz Ensemble at Highland Arts Center - Fri. May 2 

  • The Lords of 52nd Street: Billy Joel's Original Band at the Barre Opera House - Sat. April 5 

  • Stephane Wrembel Quartet - UVM Lane Series - Fri. April 25 

  • Show incentives: Tune in to hear more!

Cowbell Ringing Fundrive Goals: 

• Raise $20,000 (or more!) to keep the great programming you love and rely on going.

• Meet our Matches! Across the fundrive we will have nearly $5,000 in special "match" days. We are looking for new donors and folks who did not give last year to give on these days and have their gifts matched. If you give $25, it becomes $50. Thanks to our many generous anonymous donors, Black Bear Biodiesel, and Diamantis Construction for being our matches. Tune in for the match days on:

  • Friday, March, 7 - Kick Off Fundrive Day Match. Up to $1,000 will be matched from Black Bear Biodiesel.

  • Sunday, March 9 - Curse of the Golden Turnip Show Match, from 7-10am. Up to $1,250 from a combination of generous donors and Diamantis Construction will be matched that morning. 

  • Midway Weekend Match, Friday-Sunday, March 11-13. Up to $2,000 from two generous donors will be matched.

  • Final Day Station Match, Sunday, March 23. TBD on total match!

• Show Goals! Also new to this fundrive, our programmers will be setting their own show goals to encourage listeners to give during their show. Help make their day (and ring that cowbell!) by giving during the shows you love.

• 10 increasing sustainers. We have 80 current sustainers, and we're looking for 10 of you to increase your monthly donation by $5 (or more).

• 20 new sustaining donors. Think of it as one of your many streaming services. What monthly value do we provide to your listening needs? $10/mo? $15/mo? $25/mo? 

• 50 streamer donors. We see you, streamers! Thank you for listening from near and far online.

• 50 new donors. We love first-time donors! You build our capacity across our listening area.

• 50 returning donors. Did you forget to give to the station last year? Make this drive the one you give again. We miss you and appreciate your support. 

There are lots of fun goals to hit (and ring that cowbell) that you can be part of helping us reach. If you have yet to give to the station this year, this is a really fun way to do it. Learn more and how to give here.

We've also put together a helpful overview of the station, "a case for support," about what we need to put funding toward in the coming months and years. This is another part of our commitment to not just making the station truly sustainable but to our transparency with the community about what running a station takes.

Make a gift today!

Give securely by either:

1. When you give or pledge a check online you can leave us a message about your favorite shows or why you love WGDR & WGDH. This is what you hear programmers read on the air as part of our gratitude for you all!

2. To give online by credit card, PayPal, Venmo, or other digital wallet options. Click the box on the upper right donate button. Pick an amount or enter your own. Look for the tab at the top for "one-time" or "monthly." For digital gifts, when you complete the donation, you will be asked if you want to cover the credit card processing fee or us (optional!) and a tip (to GiveButter, the platform), that tip is optional and does NOT come to us. Click the drop-down box for that and choose "$0." to skip this tip!

3. To give by check, you can pledge on this online platform (so we know it is coming). Choose "check" and enter your information. Then, send that check made out to “CVCR” and mail it to WGDR/WGDH, 123 Pitkin Road Plainfield, VT 05667. Thank you!

4. After you donate, your donation will show up in the community donor scroll at the side of this page. Thank you so very much.

CVCR Contest Rules
Anyone who donated online or by check dated during our Spring FunDrive, March 7-23, will be entered to win one of the incentive prizes donated from local businesses and organizations. You must donate during the fundrive dates to be eligible to win. Per station policy, no paid staff, programmers, volunteers, board, or contractors are eligible to win.

Any questions can be sent to the Station Manager, Llu Mulvaney-Stanak at Llu@WGDR.org or at (802) 276-0365.

Thank you for supporting WGDR/WGDH!

Central Vermont Community Radio (CVCR) is a 501(c)3 non-profit. Donations are tax-deductible under state and federal law.