WAMU 88.5 : Support

Support WAMU 88.5 - Save A Day!

July 29, 2011

WAMU 88.5 brings you the news through trusted voices that connect you to your community and the world. It’s all made possible by the generous financial support from members.

The winter on-air membership campaign is fast-approaching, and we’re asking for your help to Save A Day! $80,000 raised by February 11 takes one day off the on-air membership campaign, scheduled for February 11 through 18.

Donate any amount, or choose from a level below

    Become a Capital Sustainer (Monthly donation, renews automatically each year; min. $10/month)
  • Make your donation with a single payment
  • Or, make your donation in installments
    (Twelve monthly installments, does not renew after one year; min. $120)

$50

Join, renew or rejoin and enjoy the benefits of membership. Every contribution goes towards supporting the programs you rely on every day, and you realize the benefits of WAMU 88.5 membership.

Single payment

$120

Donate $120 and you qualify for the WAMU 88.5 MemberCard which gives you two entrees for the price of 1 at local area restaurants along with other local and national benefits.

Learn more about the MemberCard.

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$360

Donate $360 and you qualify for the WAMU 88.5 MemberCard which gives you two entrees for the price of 1 at local area restaurants along with other local and national benefits.

Learn more about the MemberCard.

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$720

Donate $720 or greater and let us thank you on air with a WAMU 88.5 Day Sponsorship. WAMU 88.5 Membercard included.

Learn more about day sponsorship.

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$1200

Donors of $1200 or greater receive two Day Sponsorship opportunities to be thanked on the air as well as the WAMU 88.5 MemberCard and our unique WAMU 88.5 silver-plated, pewter microphone pin. Additionally, for your $1200 gift we would like to thank you in person at a special reception with Diane Rehm, Kojo Nnamdi and other WAMU hosts.

Learn more about the Leadership Circle.

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