My Source for Community: Highlights from New Hampshire and Grand Junction, Colorado
New Hampshire Public Television used the My Source platform to create a companion video (above) featuring a local family sharing their story.
In Grand Junction, Colorado, KAFM produced radio testimonials (below), including one complimenting the station as a community connector.
My Source is a platform developed by the Corporation for Public
Broadcasting to help create connections between listeners, viewers and their local stations.
It will help public radio and television stations tell their stories.
Click to learn more here.
Six $5,000 production grants will be awarded to stations to produce local programming and outreach initiatives that highlight social entrepreneurs. Grant applications are due Monday, July 21. Apply Now.
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Applications due June 30
CPB is offering three types of grants to help public radio and television stations successfully use My Source to meet their public awareness, community engagement and other strategic goals:
Startup Assistance ($2000) – for stations initiating a My Source effort.
Producer Stipend ($4000) – to help stations obtain or allocate television, radio or online production personnel needed to create My Source testimonials.
Support Funds for Community Impact Awards ($4000) – to help stations create new or highlight existing station initiatives, and to tell the story of local impact using the My Source platform.
Stations may apply for one, two or all three grants for a maximum of $10,000 per station. The application deadline is June 30, 2008. See the grant guidelines for more information.
It’s not too late for you to benefit from our recent Community Engagement Pipeline Videoconference. Learn about fourteen important initiatives and programs that will guide your strategic planning – and get an early preview of upcoming grant opportunities, resources, and new ideas for connecting with your community.
CLICK HERE to view the June 5 videoconference and related resources.
More News
July Audio Call: From Outreach to Community Engagement
Join our conversation July 31 at 3 p.m. ET as we discuss community engagement and how it encompasses outreach. Guest participants will offer real-life examples to demonstrate that community engagement is more than just popular lingo.
Register now.
Public Impact Track at PRDMC Session
Public radio staff and NCO will present Beyond Your Airwaves: Mission-Driven Community Engagement at PRDMC in July. Well discuss strategic, fundable initiatives that support a station's mission and impact the community. Visit the conference site for details
NCO Partners with National Radio Program
NCO has partnered with PRI and WYNC to develop community engagement for The Takeaway, a new national morning show that premiered in April. The show was conceived to present news from national and international sources while engaging listeners in daily conversations around those topics. Listen to the show.
DAC on DTV
Upcoming Partnership Conference Call
The next in a series of DAC on DTV monthly conference calls will be June 27 at 1:00 p.m. ET. The topic will be Establishing Partnerships with Libraries to Educate Consumers about the Digital Transition. For more information, email Lauren Cummings by Wednesday, June 25.
David Hyde Pierce Hosts Follow-up for The Forgetting
TPT will re-broadcast The Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimer's with a new follow-up show hosted by Alzheimers activist David Hyde Pierce. The program returns to most PBS stations on August 3. Find more info.
PBS to Increase Online Video for Local Stations
PBS will use thePlatform to publish and manage national broadband video programming on its Web sites. The agreement allows PBS to enable online video distribution of national programming to PBS member stations and their respective Web sites. Read more at pbs.org.
My Source
National Spots Available
National My Source testimonials featuring Kevin Bacon, Kim Cattrall and others are available for TV, radio, and online use. More information.
My Source Radio
Testimonial Awards
Enter your My Source radio spots by June 20 to be considered for a My Source Testimonial Award. Three stations will receive $3,000 cash and the first place winner will be recognized at PRDMC in Orlando this July. Visit here for details.
My Source Regional Workshops in June/July
CPB is providing training for station professionals who make the My Source concept an integral part of their strategic communication activities. Workshops will take place in Chicago and Orlando. LEARN details and apply.
NCO'S Repository
Pick of the Month
WCMU in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan has leveraged past success as a convener to support community elders struggling with depression. More than a dozen organizations have joined the station for a series of discussions that challenge citizens to find solutions. Visit the NCO repository to learn more.
