For the Kaimin Raising money for KUFM is serious business, the director of development for the radio station said. Money raised will pay for operations at the station, salaries, equipment, satellite fees, supplies, programs and music they purchase, she said. Wilson, whose duties include overview and planning of the business at the station, said Public Radio Week starts this Saturday and continues through April 8. The station will secure 70 percent of its non-federal operating budget by reaching its goal. Wilson said the station has 300 volunteers to answer phones.
Volunteers sign up for two or more hours.
New volunteers will be scheduled for April 1-4. Premiums are thank-you gifts that listeners who pledge their support to the station receive, she said. Listeners also donate gifts. Last year, listeners donated 1,900 gifts. This year, a listener donated an acupuncture session for a dog, cat and a chicken, she said.