Become
a Member; Support NCPR
Individual support is the single most important source
of funding for North Country Public Radio. There is no substitute for you
and your contribution. Please take a moment and join us today. Help pay for the
programs and services that you enjoy.
Below are some FAQs to answer some of your most
common questions, and four ways to pledge right now.
Here are
four ways to pledge your support to North Country Radio:
- PLEDGE ONLINE
on our secure server
- BY PHONE toll
free 877-388-NCPR
- BY FAX 315-229-5373
- *BY
MAIL:
North Country Public Radio
St. Lawrence University
Canton, NY 13617-1475
Membership
FAQs
-
Why should I become a "member" of a radio station?
- The programming you find on NCPR—especially the news—is extremely
expensive. We purchase network programming from National Public Radio and Public
Radio International and produce local programs as well. Then we turn to the people
who listen to help pay the bills. It's like paying for a subscription to a newspaper,
magazine or cable system, only we don't have a required subscription rate and
we work on the honor system. If you use our service, we request that you do whatever
you can to help keep the station viable for the future.
- How do I decide how much to contribute?
- The amount you contribute is entirely up to you. We ask you to think about
how many hours you listen each day or week, how much you pay for other news and
entertainment sources, and how much you can afford. We say "give until it feels
good."
- Is
my gift tax-deductible?
- Your gift to NCPR
is tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Current IRS regulations allow
you to deduct the amount of your contributions during the year MINUS the estimated
fair market value of any thank you gifts you received in return.
- How do I get one of those Thank You Gifts?
- You'll find a selection of current gifts at our on-line
pledge form. During on-air fundraisers, other gifts may be offered. You should
receive your gift three to four weeks after your pledge has been paid. Members paying
by monthly installments receive their gifts after the station's costs are covered.
We hope, however, that supporting public radio is the true motivation for your
pledge.
- Does
NCPR exchange its members' names?
- Lists of
donors to NCPR are confidential. Your decision to support public radio is a fundamentally
private decision; we are committed to keeping that decision private.
- How long will my membership last?
-
Your membership is good for twelve months. We will notify you by mail when it's
your time to renew. You are certainly welcome to make additional gifts throughout
the year, but your membership renewal date will remain consistent.
- What if I move?
- NCPR's network
of transmitters and translators cover a huge geography. You may still be within
the listening area! Please let us know if you move. We will be sure to change
our records. We are charged for each piece of bulk mail that is forwarded to you
or returned to us. Help us save money by notifying us of your new address as soon
as possible.
- Why
did I get two of these?
- If you receive two
copies of any of our mailings, you may have duplicate membership records. Please
e-mail June Peoples or call 315-229-5356 or
toll free 877-388-NCPR during regular business hours, and we'll fix the problem.
- How much mail
am I going to get if I become a member?
- None,
if you don't want any. We will mark your membership record as you wish. But we're
pretty conservative users of paper and postage. You can expect to receive the
quarterly Newsletter, a holiday programs flyer, and an annual renewal letter.
We do send monthly invoices for unpaid pledges and renewal reminders. It is very
rare for us to ask for a contribution in addition to your annual subscription.
I
want to enroll!
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