Answers to Candidate Questionnaire |
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What experience, connections, skills or traits would you bring to the local station board to advance the station's mission? |
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Fundraising experience, avid radio listener... that's about it. I have many development colleagues in the area and am still a part of that network so that may help with contacts and leads. It depends on what's called for and if/how I can help. |
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What do you appreciate and value in the station's current operations? |
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The music, the DJ expertise, the Saturday and Sunday programming especially. |
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What would you like to see improved or changed in the station's current operations? |
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Operations? I don't know enough about it. I have seen some improvement in the website so that's good. I haven't looked too closely as to where the giving comes from, other than suffering (!) though some of the quarterly fundraising drives. I get it, it's part of how you do business but I'm curious as to what are the other sources of your gifts (if any). I also see issues with the technical side of some of the programming and I don't know whether that's a part of working with volunteer DJs or if the studios are in need of upgrading but I have to say the long silences on some of the programs occur too frequently for my taste. |
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Describe what you anticipate would be your top three priorities or areas of focus if you were elected to the local station board. |
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I can help with some aspects of development. Other than that I'm not qualified to have other priorities. |
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Sustainability is an important part of any nonprofit operation. What are your thoughts on how the board can help to improve the station's financial footing? |
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Hard to say as all boards operate differently. Is there a board requirement to give? Or to help get money? Perhaps there should be. What is the budget for development? How strong is the development office? What is the 3, 5 and 10 year plan? Is it a good plan and is it being followed? What is the relationship with Pacifica like and where is that going? When was the last time you did an audit? Etc. |
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Is there anything else you would like prospective voters to know? |
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I don't have an agenda, I am only a fan. Perhaps I can help, or you many already have your development operation under control. If so, good on you.
I have many questions, not only about your finances and plans, but also about your relationship with Pacifica. The emails I have received this summer (about the voting and such) have been prolific and confusing, to say the least. Am I alone with these questions or hopelessly naive? Perhaps a bit of both but I also understand radio operations are notorious for poor management and direction, and the propaganda I received this summer only reinforces that feeling.
This may not be the best public application for board service you have ever received but I hope it gives you an honest interpretation of me and my skills...and my concerns. |