Public Media Giving Days 2025
Brought to you by PBS Utah in partnership with NPR, PBS, affiliated organizations, and stations across the country, Public Media Giving Days is a celebration of all that #PublicMediaGives people everywhere. We’re asking you to speak up and tell your stories about what public media means to you. Then, we’re asking you to give back. Help PBS Utah and public media grow! And happy Public Media Giving Days!
Public Media Giving Days is an annual two-day event that celebrates the importance of public media in local communities nationwide. PMGD is similar to a day of giving at a university or a community giving day. The goal is to raise awareness and financial support for local public media organizations like PBS Utah.
Now in its third year, Public Media Giving Days is being held on May 1-2, 2025, and is more vital than ever in elevating the importance of public media’s mission amidst today’s changing media landscape.
Public Media Giving Days encourages fans of public media to express their support by giving and sharing why they love public media. While the primary focus is on encouraging donations, the advocacy piece is equally important, urging supporters to engage their communities by discussing the value of public media and encouraging others to share their enthusiasm through emails and social media using the hashtag #PublicMediaGives.
FAQ
What is Public Media Giving Days?
A two-day, digital-first event in May that will create and expand conversations between public media stations and their communities. Presented in partnership with Greater Public, PBS and NPR, Public Media Giving Days is a way for stations to acquire donors, raise revenue and deepen local engagement. Think GivingTuesday, but just for public media stations.
Is Public Media Giving Days a paid event?
No—while we encourage you to visit your local public media station’s website and donate, we welcome you to participate in whatever way you see fit. Suggestions include mentioning your favorite program on social media, texting your friends about donating or even just watching or listening to your favorite program. Please take part in the best way you feel you are able.
How can I participate in Public Media Giving Days if I am a public media fan?
The sky is truly the limit! Mention your favorite program on social media. Text your friends about why you love public media. Consider donating yourself and ask your friends, colleagues and neighbors to donate too. Or just settle in to enjoy your favorite program. Please take part in whatever way you feel you are able.
