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A Click Too Far: Why Using Social Media Isn't That Great For Fundraising

By Alina Selyukh • Dec 2, 2015

You couldn't look anywhere on Facebook without seeing it: friends, celebrities and complete strangers dumping buckets of ice water to raise awareness of ALS, a neurodegenerative illness also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

The 2014 Ice Bucket Challenge ended up raising more than $115 million for ALS research and reached an unprecedented bar for a charity social media campaign — unprecedented and inimitable.

Dudley Harris Pottery Sale To Benefit Texas Public Radio

By Texas Public Radio • Nov 18, 2015

Dr. Dudley Harris is presenting his pottery work at his annual studio open house at 219 Palo Grande from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on December 5 and 12, 2015.

Proceeds from the sales events will benefit TPR. Dudley's ceramic specialty is making bowls for the kitchen and table. These hand-crafted pieces are beautiful and affordable, and would make an ideal holiday gift.

Think Big! Movie Marathon Kicks Off 2015 Big Give SA

By Nathan Cone • Apr 22, 2015

UPDATE, 4/29/15: We have changed the venue from the Pearl Amphitheatre to the Pearl Stable because of the threat of rain.

On the eve of San Antonio’s Big Give SA, Texas Public Radio is celebrating area non-profits with a “THINK BIG Movie Marathon.” This official kick off event will take place on Monday, May 4 from 7 P.M. to midnight at the Pearl Stable and include a special screening of three "big" films: Big, The Big Lebowski, and Pee-wee’s Big Adventure.

Music Is The Mission, Not Money

By editor • Jul 8, 2013

One of the great summertime classical gathering spots in America is the Aspen Music Festival and School.