Piece Description

Want an easy, proven way to add some fun to your next pledge drive while making those phones ring? Then join the nearly fifty public radio stations nationwide that are using Fundraising Funnies, PRX's "Most Popular Fundraising Piece" in 2005 and 2006. Fundraising Funnies III is the latest--and funniest--in the series. Put these hard-working spots to use in your next pledge drive! Summaries of individual spots: "Honestly": Every year, Roger tricks his wife to pledging to public radio. But this year, he's in for a surprise. (1:13) "Indecisive Congress": First Congress decides to vote to support public radio, then they decide not to. Will they ever make up their minds? (:53) "Misunderstanding": Things just aren't working out between Roger and Debra--and something's got to give. (1:03) "Name Me a Star": Shelby thinks her sweetheart has a star named after her, but he's actually got her a day sponsorship of public broadcasting. (1:06) "Obsessing": Compulsive behavior is no excuse for not supporting public radio. (1:11) "Reasons to Support": There are so many reasons you listen to public radio, and they're all good reasons to support public radio. (:37) "Satellite Tracking System": A motorist calls her on-vehicle assistance system with a real emergency--her public radio station is asking for pledges! (1:02) "Trampoline": He's going to bounce ten thousand times to support his public radio station--if his legs don't give out first. (1:05)