Stations that have gone through the MGI sessions report feeling energized and ready to jump-start their major giving programs. We want to be sure to capture this enthusiasm and share any successes and new ideas. Do you have a major giving success story? By letting us tell your story on this page, you will encourage other stations to continue their major giving efforts. Simply write up your story and .

Capital Campaign

NEW!!! KLCC-FM Gains Donor and Listener through Sustained Cultivation

NEW!!! WCQS-FM Reaches $2.2 Goal through Broad-Based Campaign

NEW!!! WYPR-FM Buys License from Johns Hopkins University

2006 PBS DevCon Award Winner: WGBH (Special Achievement Category)

2006 PBS DevCon Award Winner: WNED (Special Achievement Category)

2005 PBS DevCon Award Winner: KNPB

Cultivation & Stewardship

2005 PBS DevCon Award Winner: KETC

2005 PBS DevCon Award Winner: WCVE

Major Gifts

With New Position, WKAR Realizing Success

MontanaPBS Secures $500,000 Gift

2006 PBS DevCon Award Winner: Community Idea Stations

2006 PBS DevCon Award Winner: Idaho Public Television

2006 PBS DevCon Award Winner: KQED

2006 PBS DevCon Award Winner: South Dakota Public Broadcasting

2006 PBS DevCon Award Winner: WEDU

WEDU, Tampa Receives $1,000,000 Gift

KVIE Matches Station Need to Donor Interest for $5,000 Gift

Florida Event Leads to $100,000 Gift to Detroit Public Television

Idaho PTV Raises $94,000 for Historical Documentary

Alaska Public Television Station KAKM Receives $25,000 Gift

KNPB Reno Acquires Brand New Member at $15,000 Level

New Annual Donor at the $10,000 Level for WTIU, Bloomington

2005 PBS DevCon Award Winner: KAET

2005 PBS DevCon Award Winner: WNET

2005 PBS DevCon Award Winner: KET

2005 PBS DevCon Award Winner: WVIA

2005 PBS DevCon Award Winner: Vermont

Planned Giving

WNED Receives Planned Gift of Over $1 Million from $65 Member

2006 PBS DevCon Award Winner: WHRO

Wisconsin Public Television Is Named in $500,000 Bequest... and Learns a Lesson

2005 PBS DevCon Award Winner: TPT

2005 PBS DevCon Award Winner: WNET

Pioneer Public Television Receives $100,000 Estate Gift

WGBY Uses Planned Giving Spots to Secure Gift

Lakeland Public TV Secures Two Endowment Gifts

Special Achievement

2006 PBS DevCon Award Winner: KQED

2006 PBS DevCon Award Winner: Wisconsin Public Television

2005 PBS DevCon Award Winner: WGBY

2005 PBS DevCon Award Winner: WTVP

KCTS: Mid-Level Donor Event Generates $10,000 Gift

Nashville Public Television Receives Transformational Gift of $1,000,000

Special Projects

NEW!!! KUT-FM Secures $300,000 for National Project through Personal Solicitation

NEW!!! WXPN Cultivation Leads to Five-Figure Gift

2006 PBS DevCon Award Winner: WPBT

WXXI: Preparation Pays Off with $100,000 in Production Funding

WSIU Receives $75,000 Gift for Operations and Digital Conversion

KCTS Secures $30,300 in 50th Anniversary Gifts

Overall Development

2006 PBS DevCon Award Winner: Iowa Public Television

2006 PBS DevCon Award Winner: KAET

2006 PBS DevCon Award Winner: WXXI

2005 PBS DevCon Award Winner: KAET

2005 PBS DevCon Award Winner: KET

Board Giving/Board Development

Board Giving at 95% at New Hampshire Public Television

Vermont Public Television Receives $300,000 Through Board Involvement

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