Dear John,
I’m excited to announce that our spring on-air radio drive is officially underway! To start the drive strong, KQED has partnered with craigslist Founder, Craig Newmark and Craig Newmark Philanthropies to offer a special matching gift opportunity. All donations made before midnight on May 3 will be doubled up to $50,000 in honor of World Press Freedom Day.
For seventy years, you and your neighbors have relied on the trusted news and information KQED provides. Community members like you ensure we have the resources needed to keep KQED independent and effective for generations to come.
Can I count on your gift to protect public media here in Northern California, and celebrate the importance of a free and independent press? Give by midnight on May 3 to double your gift in honor of World Press Freedom Day!

Donate in honor of World Press Freedom Day and your gift will be doubled thanks to craigslist Founder, Craig Newmark and Craig Newmark Philanthropies!

We’re already in the middle of a heated and consequential election year. Decisions made in local, state and national races will affect the lives of our loved ones for years to come. That’s why everyone deserves reliable news coverage to help them make informed decisions at the voting booth.
I believe you agree freedom of the press is essential. Citizens of this democracy need the fact-based reporting that KQED provides — not AI-generated misinformation, information hidden behind a paywall or stories driven by commercial influence. You can strengthen the power of an independent, free press by supporting KQED with a gift today.
We must meet this $50,000 goal in four short days. We hope supporters like you will rise to the challenge and support KQED’s important services.
Remember, craigslist Founder, Craig Newmark and Craig Newmark Philanthropies will double your gift dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000. The offer ends at midnight on May 3, so please give your best possible gift today.
Thank you for your commitment and support.

P.S. You can help us unlock $50,000 in critically needed funds by making a gift before midnight on May 3. Every dollar you give will double during our World Press Freedom Day challenge.