home  select a topic arts & literature education & learning history & culture home & how-to kids & family local focus news & public affairs science & nature support KQED membership sponsorship campaign for the future digital conversion fund program venture fund infrastructure fund accomplishments campaign FAQ contact us gift planning & endowment foundation & government support volunteering the guide online   about KQED   support KQED   the guide online   email newsletters   DTV transition   KQED store   help & FAQ   contact info Campaign FAQ Why is KQED having a capital campaign? What is the goal? How much has been raised so far? When will it be finished? What will it accomplish? Does the Campaign include money from the government? Does the Campaign include money from PBS or the Corporation for Public Broadcasting? How can I stay informed about the Campaign? What kinds of gifts are going into the Campaign? Does my membership gift count toward the Campaign? How can I support the Campaign? How will the Campaign increase KQED's ability to serve the community? What does digital conversion mean for me, the television viewer? What does digital conversion mean for me, the radio listener? Why is KQED having a capital campaign? KQED is undergoing a transformation that will bring an unprecedented level of educational services to the people of Northern California. In response to the unfunded federal mandate to convert our television broadcast technology from analog to digital format, KQED has developed a strategic plan to meet that challenge and to use the new technology as a launching pad for delivering extraordinary new services and greatly increased program production and distribution in partnership with other educational, cultural and civic organizations. back to top What is the goal? The goal of the Campaign for the Future is $70 million. back to top How much has been raised so far? As of December 2003, we have raised more than $64 million. back to top When will it be finished? With the support of the community, we project that the Campaign will conclude in December of 2003. back to top What will it accomplish? The Campaign will help KQED develop programs and services to promote education, culture and citizenship in a new digital age by supporting three initiatives: Digital Conversion Fund, Program Venture Fund, Infrastructure Fund. back to top Does the Campaign include money from the government? KQED received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce/NTIA. The remainder of the funds needed must come from private sources. back to top Does the Campaign include money from PBS or the Corporation for Public Broadcasting? No, the Campaign does not include any money from any national public broadcasting institutions. back to top How can I stay informed about the Campaign? www.kqed.org/campaign/ always has the latest information about the progress of the Campaign. If you would like to receive "Imagine," the periodic Campaign for the Future newsletter, please e-mail campaign@kqed.org and we will be glad to add you to the mailing list. back to top What kinds of gifts are going into the Campaign? Gifts of cash; gifts of stock; pledges; planned gifts in the form of trusts, intended bequests and other means; matching gifts and gifts-in-kind are accepted by KQED. We are seeking gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations. Please contact the Campaign office (campaign@kqed.org) for more information on making a gift to the Campaign for the Future, or to make a gift now, please visit our secure giving page. back to top Does my membership gift count toward the Campaign? No. A gift to the Campaign for the Future is a special, additional gift to KQED. It does not renew your annual membership. Your annual membership is invaluable to KQED because it supports the annual operation of KQED Public Radio, KQED Public Television and KQED Education Network, and we ask all Campaign donors to also continue their annual support. A gift to the Campaign is an exceptional, separate and valued contribution to KQED's future. back to top How can I support the Campaign? Everyone's support is needed to help the Campaign succeed and to help KQED increase its ability to serve the community. To contribute to the Campaign now, please visit our secure giving page. If you would like to know more, please call Traci Eckels at (415) 553-2357. Thank you. back to top How will the Campaign increase KQED's ability to serve the community? www.kqed.org/campaign/ always has the latest information about the progress of the Campaign. If you would like to receive "Imagine," the periodic Campaign for the Future newsletter, please e-mail campaign@kqed.org and we will be glad to add you to the mailing list. back to top What does digital conversion mean for me, the television viewer? Digital conversion means several things for you, the viewer. You will be able to experience KQED Public Television in state-of-the-art, high-definition television (HDTV) format. HDTV means a wider picture, flawless images and CD-quality sound. Through digital conversion, KQED will be able to multicast up to four separate broadcast streams on television. Digital conversion will also mean enhanced broadcasting— merging video, audio, text, images and data. With KQED as your portal, you can pursue virtually any subject of interest beyond the boundaries of traditional television. Just use your television remote control or personal computer to select and explore. More frequently asked questions about digital conversion for KQED Television. back to top What does digital conversion mean for me, the radio listener? www.kqed.org/campaign/ always has the latest information about the progress of the Campaign. If you would like to receive "Imagine," the periodic Campaign for the Future newsletter, please e-mail campaign@kqed.org and we will be glad to add you to the mailing list. back to top site map | terms of service | privacy policy Copyright © 1994-2008 KQED. All Rights Reserved.