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Annual Report 2012–2013
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ContentsContentsA leading cultural and
educational institution entering its fifth decade, Colorado Public Radio (CPR)expands our worldview each day through the art of storytelling.
During the past year, CPR conducted an extensive eval-uation of our mission, vision and values. After taking stock, it was clear that our purpose remains steadfast—Colorado Public Radio exists to enrich the community through news, information and music.
CPR continues its commit-ment to journalistic excellence, responding to the needs of our community and reflecting the stories, conversations and music of diverse cultures. These values will guide us as we fulfill and extend our mission into the future.
In just the last year, we’ve made huge strides towards becoming a more compre-hensive resource —embracing Colorado’s music world with the first full year of new music on OpenAir and expanding in-depth Colorado news cov-erage. This growth is possible thanks to you —our vibrant community of individuals, businesses and foundations that enable us to set the bar high for achievement.
We’ve come a long way from a one-signal radio station in 1970, to the statewide news, classical and new-music service we are today. We hope
you’ve enjoyed the journey as much as we have. Please join us as we celebrate our mission and another year as a cultural institution that nourishes the heart, mind and soul of Colorado.
Robert ContigugliaBoard of Directors Chair
Max WyciskPresident
2012–2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Robert Contiguglia, Chair Laura Perry Barton, Vice Chair Carolyn Daniels, Secretary Justin Borus, Treasurer Christie Cadwell John Carlen Liane Clasen Ron Cooper Gary Ferrera Michael Grace Karen Newman Melinda Quiat Bryant Reber Max Wycisk, Ex-Officio Tania Zeigler
LETTER FROM LEADERSHIP ................................................................... 2
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ......................................................................2
HEART ............................................................................................... 4–5
MIND ......................................................................................................6
SOUL .......................................................................................................7
COMMUNITY ................................................................................... 8–9
STRENGTH & SUPPORT ............................................................. 10–11
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© Colorado Public Radio 2013. All Rights Reserved.
IN THE STUDIO, AROUND THE STATE
From top to bottom: Classical host Charley Samson (center) joins the Pacifica Quartet in the CPR Perfor-mance Studio; Music Director Jessi Whitten tests out OpenAir’s listening station at Twist & Shout in Denver; Reporter Megan Verlee interviews Baca County farmer Todd Randolph about climate change.
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HeartHeart
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“I'm inspired and draw daily strength from the personal stories I hear ...CPR teaches me to feel compassion for others and it has greatly enriched my life.”
MAX APPEL
CPR Member
The community needs Colorado Public Radio because of the emphasis on education, the quality of its programming, the fact that it makes one examine his own views on so many different topics.”
MORRIS SUSMAN
CPR Member
“Insightful reporting about events and people around the world connects us all and reminds us that only together can we solve our collective problems and live well.”
ELLEN MILLER-BROWN
CPR Member
“Listening to CPR is like a large window into my new community. Your news reporting keeps me connected to my local news as well as national and international events.”
JANET RORSCHACH
CPR Member
“For all of the beautiful classical music that airs above my beloved Colorado Rocky Mountains. Thank you Colorado Public Radio!”
LAURA MCANULTY
CPR Member
“Thank you for your thoughtful coverage of news events and the exposition of cultural happenings that may other-wise go unnoticed. Our lives are enriched by your programming and the effort that goes into its production.”
JULIA WINGERT
CPR Member
“I love to start my morning with OpenAir! I’ve learned so much about new, local music and I love listening to the interviews as well. OpenAir starts my morning and takes me on into the afternoon. Thank you!”
BRANDI SHIGLEY
CPR Member
For over 40 years, Colorado Public Radio has served as a touchstone in our everyday lives, expanding our understanding, connecting us to one another, and helping shape our own sense of place in the world.
SHARING PASSIONS
Above: A member of the Public Insight Network contrib-utes to the “Losing Ground” news series. Opposite, top to bottom: Josh Tillman tells OpenAir host Alisha Sweeney about his solo career; Colorado Symphony Concertmaster Yumi Hwang Williams in the CPR Performance Studio; (L–R:) CPR staff Judith Smelser, Anna Hanel and David Fender bring election 2012 stories to life in the studio.
“It’s just an invaluable resource; it's a piece of my education that I don’t get anywhere else. I could not make it through my day without it.”
SARAH AMIRANI CPR Member
“Listening to classical mu-sic is an important part of my life. Traveling in the car, I love to learn about the composers and their signa-ture music. Then returning to beautiful, calming music when I enter my home is incredibly soothing...Thanks for providing a significant cultural experience.”
SHERYL SOLOW
CPR Member
“I listen to CPR morning, noon and night! Thank you for making it possible for me to stay connected to my community, nation and world.”
MELANIE MCCLANAHAN CPR Member
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MindMind SoulSoulCPR provides in-depth news and information for people who value life-long learning. Whether it’s national or global coverage from NPR and the BBC, regional reporting, thoughtful interviews on “Colorado Matters,” or reaching out through the Public Insight Network, CPR News engages people each day through the exploration of complex issues and the world around us.
COLORADO COVERAGE
Endorsements from leading community foundations in Colorado have enabled CPR to substantially increase dedicated beat reporting on critical issues. The Colorado Health Foundation has funded
CPR’s health reporter position since 2007, and the Gates Family Foundation and The Piton Foundation joined forces in 2011 to back CPR’s education reporter position.
In January, 2013, Colorado Public Radio received a three-year $900,000 grant from the
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation to fund CPR’s first compre-hensive multi-media news bureau covering the arts. Coverage will range from previews and feature stories about major cultural and arts organizations, to funding for the arts. Reviews, inter-views, audio and video, and events will all be part of the multi-media digital presence.
AWARDS
Each year, CPR is recognized for excellence in journalism. In the past year, CPR News received a total of 15 local, regional and national journal- ism awards from respected media institutions, including Edward R. Murrow, National Education Reporting, Colorado
Broadcasters Association, National Headliner, Colorado Associated Press Broadcasters Association, and the Public Radio News Directors In- corporated. Three awards acknowledged outstanding reporting in daily newscasts, coverage of the Aurora theater shooting, the Waldo Canyon fire and a report on Colorado’s ethics commission. CPR’s education coverage received five awards alone.
LOOKING AHEAD
There has never been a more exciting time for CPR to help strengthen Colorado’s place in the world and contribute to a more informed and enlightened society.
OPEN AIR
When Colorado Public Radio launched OpenAir in the fall of 2011, the goal was a natu-ral extension of our mission: provide a thoughtful, curated new-music experience, guidedby knowledgeable hosts and
the spirit of Colorado’s thriving music scene.
The enthusiasm and cama- raderie that embraced OpenAir during its first full year demonstrated the momentum behind creating a home for Colorado’s new music culture. By collaborat-ing with talented artists and leaders in the local music community, OpenAir expand- ed horizons through live, one-of-a-kind broadcasts, connecting online, meeting face-to-face at events, and hosting over 140 performances in our state-of-the-art CPR Performance Studio.
CPR CLASSICAL
CPR has a long history and connection with the Colorado classical music community. This year marked the 10-year anniversary of “Colorado Spotlight” and a decade of partnering with organizations like the Colorado Symphony, Opera Colorado, Central City Opera, Bravo! Vail, the
Colorado Music Festival and the Aspen Music Festival. More than 400 artists have visited the CPR Performance Studio, sharing intimate performances and insight into the repertoire.
Recognized nationally, Colorado’s classical summer festival tradition is featured in CPR’s annual “SummerFest” series. The 2013 showcase featured an expanded lineup of previews, interviews and live broadcasts with unprecedented access to the Colorado Music Festival, Bravo! Vail, Central City Opera and the Aspen Music Festival.
TOGETHER
As we explore the vision of classical and new music in Colorado, CPR serves as a gathering place and source of inspiration for a rising generation of musicians and artists.
Two sides of a coin and champions for Colorado’s music community, CPR Classical and OpenAir reflect the cultural richness of our home. Together, they capture Colorado’s distinct voice and the essence behind the discovery and exploration of important music.
INSIGHT AND INSPIRATION
Opposite, top to bottom: Reporter Ben Markus (right) interviews University of Denver Chancellor Robert Coombe at the 2012 presidential debate; “Colorado Matters” Report-er/Producer Andrea Dukakis receives an award from the American Legion of Colorado for her coverage of veterans. Top to bottom: Christopher O’Riley of NPR’s “From the Top” with host Charley Samson; Singer-songwriter Esmé Patter-son performs during an OpenAir event.
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CommunityPUBLIC INSIGHT NETWORK
CPR was among the first to pilot the Public Insight Network (PIN) when it launched in 2007. Developed by Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media, 6,000 Coloradans have joined this growing online Rolodex to share their work/life experiences on topics ranging from health care and edu-cation, to immigration and racial disparities. Over the last year, PIN helped develop emerging and ongoing Col-orado news coverage for the 2012 presidential election, gun violence following the Aurora theater and Newtown, Conn., shootings, and the passage of civil union legis- lation in Colorado.
ONLINE
As we increasingly live our lives in the digital space, whether it’s our website, Facebook, Twitter, Insta-gram or YouTube, CPR is constantly looking for new ways to meet and en-gage people where they are.
Fueled by real-time updates from hosts and people behind the programming, CPR’s social media communities have ex-perienced exponential growth with over 18,000 followers inspiring the curious to join the community conversation.
IN PERSON
OpenAir’s spotlight on Colorado’s thriving music scene has paved the way for more meaningful en-gagement. From a constant stream of local and national talent performing in the
Colorado Public Radio convenes the distinct voices that define a community—newsmakers and civic leaders, musicians and performers, and private citizens—building connections and strengthening understanding through the discovery and exchange of ideas.
CPR Performance Studio, to an OpenAir-curated listening station at Twist & Shout, to hosts mixing and mingling at events like Raise the Roof, and Tweeting and broadcasting live from the Underground Music Showcase—CPR is finding new opportunities to build personal connections in the community.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Coloradans showed their support for music education during the 2013 Instrument Drive by donating 840 flutes, clarinets, trumpets, violins, and other band and orchestra instruments. CPR worked with The Colorado Institute of Musical Instrument Technology to refurbish the instruments and with Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation to match them to schools and community music
programs in need. Since 2009,more than 1,500 instruments have been distributed to 90 elementary, middle and high schools as well as organizations that support music education in Colorado, ensuring thousands of students across the state can participate in music programs for years to come.Ph
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Opposite: Host Ryan Warner (right) interviews Colorado Symphony bassist Nick Recuber; Top to bottom: Classical Program Director Monika Vischer and the Colorado Children’s Chorale at the Aspen Music Festival; Music enthusiasts gather for Raise the Roof, a neighborhood block party hosted by OpenAir; Students from Garden Place Elementary rehearse on violins and cellos donated to the CPR Instrument Drive.
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Support Revenue & Support (In 000s)
FY13 REVENUE & EXPENSESFiscal year: July 1, 2012–June 30, 2013
Expenses (In 000s) Programming/production 7,666
Development 3,107
Management/general 832
Individual giving 8,198
Underwriting 4,435
Corporation for Public Broadcasting 793
Other support 782
Planned gifts 374
Colorado Public Radio is made possible by the gifts of more than 44,000 members. Of these, more than 1,300 are Network Partners, giving $1,200 or more per year. CPR also enjoys the support of more than 500 underwriters. Deepest appreciation goes to all of our members, including our most generous donors.
DONOR SUPPORT
$50,000+ Anonymous (1)Bonfils-Stanton FoundationEstate of C.A. BresnahanThe Colorado Health FoundationGates Family FoundationEstate of Sharon Lee Gravelle
$20,000+
Max and Elaine AppelThe Barton Family Foundation Balan and Joe Joe Chako-Nair Estate of John HaverlandSinger Family Foundation
$10,000+
The Anschutz FoundationChristie Cadwell Family FoundationBob and Georgi ContigugliaSandy ElliottGreen FundThe Lloyd J. King and Eleanor R. King FoundationPaul Bechtner FoundationBuzz and George Ann Victor
$5,000+ Anonymous (6)The Ben and Lucy Ana Walton Fund of The Walton Family Foundation Benedict Family Fund Ronald E. Carlson The Family Garden Gary W. Ferrera and Rebecca Ferrera Gary and Jan Friedland Gooding Family Foundation Peter and Rhondda Grant Mike and Carleen Haselden Lorraine and Harley HigbieKaiser Permanente Lloyd David and Carlye Cannon Wattis Foundation L.P. Brown Foundation - Special Fund Luff Family Fund Kathy Martinez
Anne and David Necker Fred and Connie Platt Nancy B. Tieken Judi and Joe Wagner Margaret and Max Wycisk
$2,500+
Anonymous (16)1040 FoundationLois AbbottArlene Bobrow and Charles TanabeCarolyn and Joe BorusMarge BozarthBernie and Mary Beth BuescherJim and Susan CargillSusan and Terry CaseyDavid Christerson and Karen NewmanAlan and Susan CohenCommunity First FoundationTom and Noel CongdonEric Cornejo and Dr. Alan ArbuckleCarolyn E. DanielsDeedee and Peter DeckerMark and Katy DicksonMichael P. DowlingWalter DuncanPeter and Ellen DurstEOS FoundationTudy ElliffDon and Mary EllimanMark Esposito and Cary Kinross-WrightStacy and Henry FischerLawrence and Rose Marie FloriRick and Margaret GarbeJim and Carol GriesemerPeter GriffithsJeff HardingDuke and Pam HartmanDr. Sue Ellen HirschfeldGraham and Cathy HollisHolly HotingRichard and Mary Anne JohnstonLibby KirkpatrickKatherine LawrenceCarole Q. LeightLiving Closer FoundationChester and Brooks Luby
Paula Lutomirski and Prentice O’LearyJeanie and Randal MartinesMr. and Mrs. J. Neil McLaganSteve and Jayne MillerMyra H. Monfort and Dr. William RunyanDr. Bonnie OrkowDr. Rachel K. PaullVirginia and Perry PeineAnn Peña - McGrath Family FoundationMelinda QuiatMark and Joanna RosenblumKathryn Records Ryan Marilyn and John SalzmanBarbara ShecterRobin SwankCarol Wolf
UNDERWRITING SUPPORT
$100,000+
University of Colorado Hospital
$50,000+
Colorado Lottery ProceedsColorado SymphonyDenver Art MuseumThe Denver Center On Target JobsStranahan’s WhiskeyUniversity College, DUUniversity of Colorado at BoulderWright Water Engineers
$25,000+
AEG Live DenverAmerican Natural GasCarrier ColoradoDenver Regional Council of GovernmentsDoor To Door OrganicsElevations Credit UnionEON ProductsFisher and Phillips LLPGay and Lesbian Fund for ColoradoHazel’s Beverage World
Health OneInnovageInstitute 2020Kaiser PermanenteListenUpMedtronicNissan North AmericaRegis UniversitySwallow Hill Music AssociationSympoz, Inc.Zunesis
$10,000+
Accelerated SchoolsAlpine Hospital for AnimalsAmish FurnitureArvada CenterAthena HealthBennington Johnson Bierman & CraigmileBonfils Blood CenterBoulder Creek BuildersBryan CaveBuilding Material DistributorsCenturaChildren’s Museum Of DenverClyfford Still MuseumCO BankCoit ServicesCollege InvestColorado Allergy & Asthma CenterColorado BalletColorado Chautauqua AssociationColorado Education AssociationColorado Health FoundationColorado Legacy FoundationColorado Music FestivalColorado Parks WildlifeColorado State UniversityComcastCraig HospitalCSU College Of BusinessDenver Center AttractionsDenver Museum Of Nature & ScienceDenver Scholarship FoundationDenver WaterDivorce MattersEarth BalanceEuropticsExempla West Pines LutheranFaction MediaFaegre Baker DanielsFidelity InvestmentFirstBankG.J. GardnerGreenberg Traurig LLPHistory Colorado CenterIliff School of TheologyIMA Financial Group Inc.Jewish Family ServiceJohnson Sauer Legal GroupJones & Keller
Key BankLone Tree Arts CenterMental Health Center DenverMike ShawMile High United WayNewman Center University of DenverNorthstar Investment AdvisorsOpera ColoradoOster Watch And JewelryPeak ENT and Voice CenterPerformance MobilityThe Colorado TrustThe Denver FoundationThe Haris Law FirmPerkins CoieRemax AllianceRobert Mann Oriental Rugs
SafewaySushi HaiUniversity of The RockiesVectraVisit DenverWheat Ridge Animal HospitalWhole Family Dentistry
VEHICLE DONORS$2,500+
Anonymous (24)Ryder CauleyChristopher and Cathryn CooperFrank Cannon and Sara DonnellyJulia EmkoDavid S. JohnsonDouglas JonesViva Moffat and Sam KaminDr. Paul J. Kosempel and Meredith E. WakelynDr. Andrew Kramer and Katherine KramerDr. Stuart Lerman and Arlene LermanGladys LopezRebecca LunaRobert McCormick and Anne JenningsKevin and Linda McNeillLynda McNeive and Lynn HornbrookShaunette l. Meyer and Dr. Christopher M. WeibleLee Newman, M.D. and Lori Szczukowski, M.D.Evangeline and Charles Pell Bryant and Nonie ReberJohn D. and Karen S. SmithJennifer & Andrew StuckeyKendra and Robert SchulzLaura and Charles SmithJohn R. Waggoner, Jr.Payne E.L. Williams
MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES $2,500+
Amgen FoundationThe Colorado Health FoundationGoogle Matching Gifts ProgramIBM CorporationLiberty Gives FoundationLiberty Global, Inc.SAP Matching Gift Program
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