漏 2024 外网天堂 couldn鈥檛 exist without generous contributions from our listeners, but organizing those donations and making sure that these gifts have the greatest possible impact is the job of our development staff.
Ben Chambers is in charge of online fundraising for the station, managing the donation pages, reaching out to members with emails, and keeping our social media platforms up-to-date. He regularly works with the media staff in the news department in order to make sure that various departments within the station are on the same page.
We spoke with Ben about his favorite programs, the ins-and-outs of his job, and how easy it is to keep in touch with STLPR online.
STLPR: What鈥檚 your favorite program?
BC: I鈥檇 probably say All Things Considered. It鈥檚 the perfect thing to listen to in the car on your way home. By the time I鈥檓 back home, I鈥檓 caught up with the day鈥檚 news.
STLPR: How long have you worked for 漏 2024 外网天堂?
Ben: Almost a year and a half. I started in January of 2015.
STLPR: What鈥檚 your favorite part of working for 漏 2024 外网天堂?
BC: The people! Everyone is so friendly and helpful. We鈥檙e encouraged to innovate, so I鈥檓 never afraid to run an idea by someone.
STLPR: Which premium item has been your favorite?
BC: I really like the STLPR mug that we have for members who give $5 a month.
STLPR: You handle online fundraising for the station; how often are people donating online?
People donate online all the time! It鈥檚 the easiest, fastest way to give to the station. I鈥檇 encourage all members to .
STLPR: Is there a way for members to reach out to the station on social media?
Follow us on or on Facebook at . We've even replaced broken mugs for members who've posted about it on Twitter. We鈥檒l always answer any of your questions as soon as possible!
, or reach out to Ben at bchambers@stlpublicradio.org to learn more about giving online or staying in touch through social media.
