For WUWM's 60th birthday, the station aims to raise $897,000, a nod to our frequency on the radio dial. To keep it simple, we are looking for 897 individuals to give $1,000 each. These gifts can be above and beyond your annual support / sustaining membership or maybe it is your first gift to WUWM.
This is the first fundraising initiative the station has embarked upon since moving into the Chase Tower in 2010. We are hoping to raise the $897,000 by June 30, 2025. This goal is over and above the station’s annual $2.5 million fundraising goal.
The generous donations of the Club 89 7 donors will be used to ensure the longevity of quality journalism in our community and support the dedicated reporters who work tirelessly to bring accurate, unbiased news every single day to southeastern Wisconsin.
The Club 89 7 donors will also be thanked in multiple way throughout the course of our fiscal year — ending June 30, 2025, such as:
- Two tickets to reception with Ira Glass and show in January of 2025
- On-air acknowledgements as member of Club 89 7
- Recognition in the e-newsletter Rewind
- Two Day Sponsor messages
- Invitation to other 60th birthday station gatherings with WUWM staff
- Record donor testimonials
- WUWM gear
Thank you so much for your consideration. We look forward to welcoming you into Club 89 7! If you have additional questions, or would like more information, please contact us at 414-251-6397 or mnfisher@uwm.edu.
