The WCMU Giving Circle

Support WCMU by Joining The Giving Circle

The Giving Circle — a new community of supporters dedicated to sustaining trusted journalism, inspiring storytelling, and educational programming for everyone who depends on WCMU.

The Giving Circle is a philanthropic community designed to ensure that WCMU’s programs, reporting, and educational initiatives continue to thrive. It brings together supporters who believe in the mission of public media and want to help secure its future following the loss of federal funding.

As a Giving Circle Member, your support will:

Sustain essential programming for your community
Strengthen locally produced content
Ensure diverse voices and important stories continue to be heard

The WCMU Giving Circle is more than a funding solution — it’s a celebration of what happens when a community comes together to protect something meaningful. With your support, WCMU can continue to inform, uplift, and connect people for years to come.

This is your chance to help shape the future of public media — and to be part of something truly impactful.

Questions about the WCMU Giving Circle?

Morgan Hales Major & Planned Giving OfficerCurti1mm@cmich.edu

Morgan Hales

Strategic Philanthropy Director

Why the Giving Circle?

Together, we can protect the programming and services you count on. This initiative helps fill the immediate gap ($1.6 million for this year) while also encouraging multi-year pledge commitments, supporting long-term stability and confident future planning.

How the Giving Circle Works

The Giving Circle includes four levels of annual support, each with benefits designed to connect you more deeply with WCMU—through exclusive updates, learning opportunities, and behind-the-scenes access. Above all, we express our gratitude for members of the WCMU Giving Circle on-air, online, and in the community.

Broadcast Contributor. emblem from WCMU Public Media

Director Contributor emblem from WCMU Public Media

Produce contributor emblem from WCMU Public Media

Executive Producer Contributor emblem from the WCMU Giving Circle

Broadcast Contributor
$1,200-$2,999

Benefits:
Welcome packet (includes one lapel pin)
Recognition on the WCMU website
Quarterly email from the Major & Planned Giving Officer

Director Contributor
$3,000–$5,999

Benefits: All from Broadcast Contributor, plus:
Behind-the-scenes individualized station tour.
Invitations to exclusive screening and special events.

Producer Contributor
$6,000–$9,999

Benefits: All from Director Contributor, plus:
Invitation to annual luncheon with WCMU leadership.
WCMU Tote bag.
On-air recognition (once per year)

Executive Producer Contributor
$10,000+

Benefits: All from Producer Contributor, plus:
Recognition in the program guide and on-air (twice per year)
You will be formally recognized on a commemorative plaque displayed in the WCMU Public Media lobby.