LPFM & Community Radio Capacity Building Sessions

The LPFM & Community Radio Capacity Building Sessions is a grant-funded initiative developed by MPR's Impact & Community Engagement department in partnership with Low Power FM and Community Radio stations across Minnesota.

Each session centers on topics relevant to small and mid-sized media organizations while bridging new connections within the community-centered media landscape. Panelists deliver insightful professional development guidance and skill-building information for working and volunteering in the LPFM and Community Radio space.

People of all interests and skill levels are welcome.

June 2021 Training Sessions and Dates

Session One - Underwriting & Sponsorship Sales

June 17, 12 -1 p.m. CT
Our panelists discuss ideas about how to tell your station’s story, crafting the right message for your sponsors, creating value-based outreach materials, and more.

Beverly James, Public Media Sales Consultant
Marie Rock, Program Manager, KOJB, Cass Lake

Session Two - Member Drives & Fundraising Events

June 24, 12-1 p.m. CT
Our panelists discuss dynamic and engaging approaches to multiple forms of fundraising.

Katharine DeCelle, Co-Founder & Director, WFNU-LP, St. Paul
Tim Lind & Shelley Pierce, Producers & Co-Hosts, Shuffle Function, KMSU, Mankato

Session Three - Hosting & Producing

June 28, 12-1 p.m. CT
Our panelists discuss building confidence on-air, developing engaging programming content, interviewing techniques, and much more.

Michael Barone, Former Classical MPR Music Director, & Host of Pipedreams, Classical MPR
DJ Michel. Be, Producer & Host, Grooveline, KRSM-LP, Minneapolis
Meghann Oglesby, Producer, Performance Today, Classical MPR
Jade Tittle, Music Director & Host, The Current, MPR

A brief Q&A with MPR President, Duchesne Drew, will directly follow this session at 1 p.m.