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Your contribution to Public Radio Tulsa really makes a difference; without the support of listeners like you, Public Radio Tulsa wouldn't exist and NPR wouldn't have a local outlet. Trusted local news and information would disappear. Each contribution helps keep Public Radio 89.5 and Classical 88.7 on-the-air and streaming to computers, smartphones, and tablets by paying the electric bill, transmission costs, salaries for content creation and station maintenance, and program purchase fees.Public Radio Tulsa members receive the inside track through our upcoming electronic newsletter, the first chance for seats at special Public Radio Tulsa events and tax benefits for your charitable donation, as detailed in the tax summary sent each January.Become a member by donating any amount to Public Radio Tulsa, any of several ways. Simply write a check for any amount to Public Radio Tulsa and mail it to Public Radio Tulsa at 800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK, 74104. Or click the "Support" tab above and choose "Contribute" to donate online. If you'd like to donate a car, click the "Vehicle Donation" tab under the "Support" tab.SponsorshipsWe are often asked the difference between "donations" (listener contributions) and "underwriting" (program sponsorships.)While listener contributions are our largest and most important source of funding, they do not cover all expenses - thus the need for program sponsorships. (Public Radio Tulsa also receives support from the University of Tulsa and The Corporation for Public Broadcasting. We receive no state funds.)NPR does not receive direct funding for what appears on our airwaves; federal dollars funnel through local stations, which individually decide which programs to purchase from what programming sources.Sponsorship is not advertising; there are language limitations, mandated by the FCC. But it's effective because of reaching a unique audience and the short non-promotional nature of the announcements don't drive the audience away.To sponsor a program, call Wayne Blackmon at 1-800-496-8060. Or email him at underwriting@publicradiotulsa.org. Here's a list of our current underwriters.

Public Radio Tulsa General Manager Rich Fisher Asks For Your Help

Dear Friend,

Many thanks for your continued support of Public Radio Tulsa. When I became manager back in 1999, I set out five major goals for public radio in Tulsa. The first was to replace our physical plant. We had a transmitter that was as old as me, and went off-the-air at the drop of a hat. Thanks to you and a few very generous donors, within a couple of years we were able to make our broadcasting facilities state of the art.

The second was to restore classical music to the airwaves. After years of negotiations with the FCC and other parties, we signed-on KWTU in 2004. We accomplished a third goal as we switched both stations to HD Radio, with four additional program channels. A fourth goal was accomplished just a couple of years ago, when we returned local news to the KWGS airwaves, thanks to the George Kaiser Family Foundation. And just last month, we have completed the final goal, a revamped website - one that gives you essential information, access to live streamed concerts, on-demand audio, with other features in the works that were unimaginable back in 1999.

While we are excited about reaching these milestones, we’re already planning ways to increase our service to you. If you have ideas about ways that Public Radio Tulsa can become an even more significant community institution, I welcome your thoughts and ideas.

We have done all of this thanks to your considerable generosity and support. Over the next few weeks, we are reminding you of how critical listener support is to your favorite programs, and your public radio station. As a special thank you, Philbrook Museum has once again partnered with us to offer a special evening at the museum this summer for donors at the $120 and above level. And all listeners are invited to participate in the This American Life digital cinema event at The Cinemark Tulsa May 10th.

So, whether you’re tuning in to public radio to receive the latest in-depth, reasoned, and unbiased news and information or enjoying the timeless beauty of classical music, or enjoying our other HD offerings, you depend on Public Radio Tulsa to be here to serve you. If you do, and are financially able, please make a gift to support the station this spring with your tax-deductible donation. Our on-air spring fund drive is scheduled for April 21-27 and our goal is $200,000, which is half of our yearly programming fees. Your online contribution now or a check in the mail reduces the amount of time spent fundraising on-air, and your gift will repay you throughout the year with programming that will keep you informed with all of the important issues of the day, or offer a high quality musical experience to transport you far away. 

Sincerely,

Rich Fisher | Email Me

Rich Fisher passed through KWGS about thirty years ago, and just never left. Today, he is the general manager of Public Radio Tulsa, and the host of KWGS’s public affairs program, StudioTulsa, which celebrated its twentieth anniversary in August 2012 . As host of StudioTulsa, Rich has conducted roughly four thousand long-form interviews with local, national, and international figures in the arts, humanities, sciences, and government. Very few interviews have gone smoothly. Despite this, he has been honored for his work by several organizations including the Governor's Arts Award for Media by the State Arts Council, a Harwelden Award from the Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa, and was named one of the “99 Great Things About Oklahoma” in 2000 by Oklahoma Today magazine.