Connecticut Public’s Leadership Givers are passionate about our mission, and share our vision to be an essential source for truth and ideas that connect the citizens of Connecticut to their communities and to the world.

Leadership Givers are our most generous donors, supporting Connecticut Public with single gifts of $1,000 or more annually, and enabling us to be Connecticut’s most trusted, statewide public media source for fact-based journalism, fascinating conversations, informational resources, children’s programming and high-quality storytelling on TV, radio and digital platforms.

Connecticut Public exists to serve the people of Connecticut with trusted journalism, meaningful storytelling, educational programming and beloved content that inform, inspire, and offer moments of enjoyment and reflection — all free, accessible, and independent.

Today, Connecticut Public is at an inflection point — one that you can help to shape.
The loss of annual federal funding has accelerated conversations already underway about how Connecticut Public sustains what you rely on and strengthens its capacity to serve Connecticut in new and deeper ways. This moment is about ensuring that Connecticut Public continues to thrive as a trusted, local institution — relevant, resilient, and responsive.

The Future Forward fundraising initiative reflects how Connecticut Public — together with committed leadership supporters like you — is responding to this moment. Use this link to learn more about the launch of this vital initiative: Future Forward Launch Letter and Brochure

Democracy thrives with the free and transparent flow of information and the engagement of citizens on every level. Today, we confront a radically changing environment with an alarming reduction of local news reporting in communities across the state; a seismic shift in how people consume content beyond radio and television to digital and online; and the pressing need to provide programming that responds to the interests of diverse and younger audiences across the state and region.

Connecticut Public recognizes the magnitude of these challenges — and the unique opportunity and responsibility of community-supported public media to respond. We are committed to rebuilding trust in local journalism and to highlighting the diversity of voice and perspective that contributes to stronger, more vibrant and healthier communities.

Leadership Giving starts with a single annual gift of $1,000. We are pleased to accept gifts made by check or credit card, as one-time gifts or as pledges, through monthly installments or through Donor Advised Funds and other giving methods. The benefits available to Leadership Giving donors vary with your level of support.

Connecticut Public's Visionary Society recognizes the visionary leadership of donors who have made provisions in their estate plans to power the future of public media, and enrich the lives of generations to come, through a legacy gift.

To learn more please contact Holly Winters, Senior Director—Major Giving at hwinters@ctpublic.org or call (860) 275-7344.

Connecticut Public’s Institutional Advancement team supports the mission of Connecticut Public by creating meaningful relationships with donors and grantors to align their passions and interests with Connecticut Public funding priorities. We welcome you to contact a member of our team.