Fund Drive

WAMC’s next Fund Drive begins Monday, February 3, 2025. If you are interested in volunteering, please click here. To pledge early and help up shorten the drive, please click here.

WAMC is also looking for Fund Drive Sponsors! If your business would like to donate thank-you gifts, such as gift certificates, unique products, or experiences, we’d be honored to offer them to our contributing listeners.

To learn more about volunteering, please contact Payton Walker at 1-800-323-9262 ext. 171.

WAMC Fund Drives occur three times a year: in February, June, and October. Each drive’s goal is to support the general operations of WAMC/Northeast Public Radio. WAMC broadcasts the highest quality programs from NPR, American Public Media, BBC World Service as well as a wide range of award-winning local programming.

Most recently, WAMC Northeast Public Radio successfully achieved its goal of raising $1.25 million in its February and June Fund Drives. February was the first time the goal was raised in 13 years.

Well over 7,000 donations to the Locked Box and Fund Drive combined helped to ensure the stability of the station's high-quality news and programming. Hundreds of new and Sustaining Membership gifts were pledged, proving the capacity for growth and sustainability for WAMC’s future.

WAMC listeners also made an impact on local communities and families in need by partnering with The Food Pantries For The Capital District as well as the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society and Animal Protective Foundation pet food pantries.