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HOW CAN I MAKE A PLEDGE?

Although this year's three day event is now over, it's still not too late to donate! If you make your pledge before midnight on November 14th, you'll still be entered into this year's Grand Prize Draw, and will be eligible for all of the relevant prizes and incentives!

You can make a pledge to CJNU...

  • with a credit card using the form at the bottom of this page - you can choose to pledge in full now, or to make a monthly contribution for pledges of $60, $125, $250 or $500
  • by phone, with a credit card - 204-410-2700
  • by interac e-transfer, sent to [email protected] - if pledging by e-transfer, please also click here to fill out this brief form
  • in person - by cash, cheque (made payable to CJNU), credit or debit card - at our office in the Richardson Concourse (open 9am-4pm, M-F)
  • by mail - with cash, cheque or credit, sent to:
    CJNU Pledge Drive,
    L7 - One Lombard Place,
    Winnipeg, MB,
    R3B 0X3.

We need your help

For three days annually at the end of October, we throw a party on the radio - celebrating everything CJNU is, and does. As we play the greatest nostalgic music ever recorded (from the past century and beyond!) and shine a light on the good news stories happening in our city and province, we ask you: if you enjoy what CJNU does through the year, please consider making a contribution during our Pledge Drive.

As a non-profit community radio station, we rely hugely on the direct support of our listeners. Unlike PBS in the US, we don't receive any kind of regular government funding.

But we're not just putting our hands out - as a co-op we believe that if you support us, we should be supporting you, and our community too - and that's why we offer you some great prizes and incentives in return!


Feeding Hungry Manitobans

We are so proud to be continuing our partnership with Peak of the Market and Harvest Manitoba - where the first three hundred pledges of $30 or more made lead to a donation of 30lbs of fresh veggies to Harvest. This year in particular, we are delighted to once more be able to give back to some of those in our community who need our help the most—and to emphasize that supporting CJNU is, in turn, supporting our community. Through your generosity, 9000lbs of veggies are heading to Harvest!


PRIZES AND INCENTIVES!


Pledge Incentives

  • $60+ $10 gift card for McNally Robinson Booksellers at Grant Park!

  • $125+ $10 gift card, plus two admissions to the Manitoba Museum!

  • $250+ $10 gift card, Museum admissions, plus a pair of tickets to an upcoming concert in the WSO’s 2023-24 Season

  • $500+ $10 gift card, Museum admissions, WSO tickets, plus Playing it Forward!
     
    CJNU will donate airtime to the charity or non-profit organization of your choice in
     2024, in recognition of your support of our community

We also have an EXCLUSIVE GIFT if you choose to donate the magic amount of $93.70

  • If you donate exactly $93.70 you will receive a unique gift—commemorating the fact that we are Growing Stronger and Reaching Farther, CJNU will be planting a tree in your honour—to both grow and strengthen our community’s tree canopy. You will receive a certificate thanking you for your donation, and some Manitoba wildflower seeds that you can grow yourself, to help our native pollinators such as bees and butterflies. You will also be invited to join us for a tree planting event in the Spring - where the City of Winnipeg's City Forester, Martha Barwinsky, will be on hand to tell us about the best trees to plant and where, best practices for taking care of our trees, and all the benefits that trees offer in the City of Winnipeg.


Early-Bird Draws

Any pledge of ANY amount that was received before midnight on October 18th 2023 has been entered into our Early-Bird Draw for a chance to win great prize packages!

Early Bird Package #1

  • A one night stay at the Fairmont Winnipeg, plus a $100 gift certificate for the Velvet Glove restaurant
  • A large retro Bluetooth speaker
  • A framed painting from Indigenous artist Theo Head
  • A complimentary admission pass for up to four guests to enjoy a visit at FortWhyte Alive
  • A vehicle pass to CanadInns Winter Wonderland at the Red River Ex
  • A curated gift basket from MadeHere MB, our neighbours in the Richardson Concourse - The Utoffea Bundle
    • Gourmet Toffee Popcorn
    • Original Toffee Popcorn
    • Dark Chocolatee Toffee
    • Orginial Toffee
    • Almond Espresso Toffee
    • and a $25 Made Here gift card

    Early Bird Package #2

    • A one night stay at the Hilton Winnipeg
    • A large retro Bluetooth speaker
    • A framed John Prine concert poster print
    • A complimentary admission pass for up to four guests to enjoy a visit at FortWhyte Alive
    • A vehicle pass to CanadInns Winter Wonderland at the Red River Ex
    • A curated gift basket from MadeHere MB, our neighbours in the Richardson Concourse - Home Decor
      • Cherish Design - Pot holder
      • Cherish Design - Manitoba Pillow
      • Zealous Decor - Coasters
      • Leabee - Beeswax Food wrap
      • Prairie Breeze - Broom
      • TuBees - Swirl candle
      • and a $25 Made Here gift card

    Early Bird Package #3

    • A one night stay at the Hampton Inn Winnipeg
    • A large retro Bluetooth speaker
    • A framed Winnipeg Goldeyes print
    • An annual family four pass to the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
    • A vehicle pass to CanadInns Winter Wonderland at the Red River Ex
    • A curated gift basket from MadeHere MB, our neighbours in the Richardson Concourse - Self Care
      • Boom - Bathbomb
      • Cherish Design - Facial Wipes
      • Urban Ember - Candle
      • Prairie Potions - Deodorant
      • Prairie Potions - Magnesium Melt
      • Prairie Potions - Lip balm
      • Aurora Farm - Honey Oatmeal Goat Soap
      • Stuff - Coin Purse
      • Botanical salve
      • and a $25 Made Here gift card

    Early Bird Package #4

    • A Keurig K-elite Coffee maker
    • A $25 Starbucks Gift Card
    • A hand-made quilt by CJNU volunteer Bev Smith
    • A selection of books
      • The Everyman Curler
      • The Birmingham Rifle
      • Everything Manitoba
      • 150 Years of Canadian Beer Labels
    • 'Musical Notes' sticky notes
    • A stained glass art piece by artist Robert LeSage
    • A stained glass treble clef by Kathy Bell of KB Glass
    • A pair of admissions to the Manitoba Museum
    • A vehicle pass to CanadInns Winter Wonderland at the Red River Ex
    • A curated gift basket from MadeHere MB, our neighbours in the Richardson Concourse - Art by Makers
      • Art People - Little Ash Print
      • Chalked Sign
      • Fat Daug - Bison card
      • Dimi Gallery - Polar Bear print
      • Alex Plante - Assiniboine Park print
      • Made Here - Winnipeg Reflection print
      • Anita Rex - Manitoba Plaque
      • and a $25 Made Here gift card

    Daily Prize Draws

    Any pledge of ANY amount that was received during each of the three days during our live Pledge Drive has been entered into the appropriate daily prize draws for that day!

    THURSDAY OCTOBER 19 - AM

    • Disney on Ice Family Four Pack
    • Dine Manitoba Certificate for Coupon Book worth $25
    • CJNU Dance Party shirt size L
    • CJNU Dance Party shirt size XL
    • CJNU Toque
    • CJNU Baseball Cap
    • A pair of retro Bluetooth speakers
    • Build your own FM Radio kit
    • A vehicle pass to CanadInns Winter Wonderland at the Red River Ex
    • A pair of Adult Admissions to Witchy Wonderland at the Red River Ex
    • ‘Bon Appetit’ Restaurant Card $25 – good at Montanas, Swiss Chalet, Milestones, Harveys or Kelseys
    • A pair of tickets to the Winnipeg Contemporary Dancers show ‘The Impossible has Already Happened’, Nov 17th at 7:30pm

      THURSDAY OCTOBER 19 - PM

      • Disney on Ice Family Four Pack
      • South Beach Casino Stay and Play Package
      • Dine Manitoba Certificate for Coupon Book worth $25
      • CJNU Dance Party shirt size L
      • CJNU Dance Party shirt size XL
      • CJNU Toque
      • CJNU Baseball Cap
      • A pair of retro Bluetooth speakers
      • Build your own FM Radio kit
      • A vehicle pass to CanadInns Winter Wonderland at the Red River Ex
      • A pair of Adult Admissions to Witchy Wonderland at the Red River Ex

      FRIDAY OCTOBER 20 - AM

      • Disney on Ice Family Four Pack
      • Dine Manitoba Certificate for Coupon Book worth $25
      • CJNU Dance Party shirt size L
      • CJNU Dance Party shirt size XL
      • CJNU Toque
      • CJNU Baseball Cap
      • A pair of retro Bluetooth speakers
      • Build your own FM Radio kit
      • St. Vital Centre $25 gift card
      • A vehicle pass to CanadInns Winter Wonderland at the Red River Ex
      • A pair of Adult Admissions to Witchy Wonderland at the Red River Ex

        FRIDAY OCTOBER 20 - PM

        • Disney on Ice Family Four Pack
        • South Beach Casino Stay and Play Package
        • Dine Manitoba Certificate for Coupon Book worth $25
        • CJNU Dance Party shirt size L
        • CJNU Dance Party shirt size XL
        • CJNU Toque
        • CJNU Baseball Cap
        • A pair of retro Bluetooth speakers
        • Build your own FM Radio kit
        • A vehicle pass to CanadInns Winter Wonderland at the Red River Ex
        • A pair of Adult Admissions to Witchy Wonderland at the Red River Ex
        • A pair of tickets to the Winnipeg Contemporary Dancers show ‘The Impossible has Already Happened’, Nov 18th at 7:30pm

        SATURDAY OCTOBER 21 - AM

        • Disney on Ice Family Four Pack
        • Dine Manitoba Certificate for Coupon Book worth $25
        • CJNU Dance Party shirt size L
        • CJNU Dance Party shirt size XL
        • CJNU Toque
        • CJNU Baseball Cap
        • A pair of retro Bluetooth speakers
        • Build your own FM Radio kit
        • A vehicle pass to CanadInns Winter Wonderland at the Red River Ex
        • A pair of Adult Admissions to Witchy Wonderland at the Red River Ex
        • A pair of tickets to the Winnipeg Contemporary Dancers show ‘The Impossible has Already Happened’, Nov 19th at 4:30pm

        SATURDAY OCTOBER 21 - PM

        • Disney on Ice Family Four Pack
        • South Beach Casino Stay and Play Package
        • Dine Manitoba Certificate for Coupon Book worth $25
        • Signed Streetheart 40LP
        • A pair of ‘Escape’ Bluetooth speakers with FM radio
        • Build your own FM Radio kit
        • St. Vital Centre $25 gift card
        • A vehicle pass to CanadInns Winter Wonderland at the Red River Ex
        • A pair of Adult Admissions to Witchy Wonderland at the Red River Ex

            Grand Prize Draws

            Any pledge of ANY amount received at any time before midnight on November 14th 2023 is entered into our Grand Prize Draw to win one of several prize packages!

            GRAND PRIZE #1

            • Catfishing excursion from TMB $700+ value – Red River Cats
            • A curated gift basket from MadeHere MB, our neighbours in the Richardson Concourse - The Snack Pack
              • Bagel Smith - Bagel chips
              • Tomahawk Chips
              • PRIZM Beef Jerky
              • Instacake Vanilla Confetti
              • The Polar Shoppe - Freeze Dried Candy
              • Utoffeea Original toffee
              • The Gummy Project - Watermelon Sharks
              • Flossie - Champagne cotton candy
              • Melt Chocolate - Dark Chocolate
              • Abiding Citizen Syrup
              • Spreads by Cede - Acai blueberry spread
              • Mordens' Chocolate
              • and a $25 Made Here Gift card

            GRAND PRIZE #2

            • Crosley Turntable w/Bluetooth, and record crate
            • CD Player
            • Signed Streetheart 40LP
            • CDs and LPs from the CJNU Library
            • A curated gift basket from MadeHere MB, our neighbours in the Richardson Concourse - Spices and Sauces Bundle
              • Gourmet Inspiration - Turkey Rub
              • Gourmet Inspiration - Smoke & Spice
              • Westside Sauce - Hot honey
              • Westside Sauce - Carribean Jerk
              • Westide Sauce - Screamin' Hot
              • Spice World - Cajun Seasoning
              • Spice World - Honey Maple Crunch
              • Spice World - Everything Bagel Seasoning
              • Spice World - Ketchup popcorn seasoning
              • Spice World - Dill pickle seasoning
              • Spice World - Honey Habanero Seasoning
              • Spice World Furikake Seasoning
              • and a $25 Made Here Gift card

            GRAND PRIZE #3

            • A house concert, with Oboe and Viola, thanks to Vijay Chalasani and Ruth Denton of the Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir
            • A pair of tickets to see the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra on either Nov 11th @ 7:30p, OR Nov 30th @ 7:30p
            • A curated gift basket from MadeHere MB, our neighbours in the Richardson Concourse - The Winnipeg and Manitoba Pack
              • Cherish Design - Pot holder
              • Bee Boyz - Creamed honey
              • Leabee Beeswax - food wrap
              • Glassdoor - card games
              • Tourism Winnipeg - candle
              • Tourism Winnipeg - Toque
              • Winnipeg North of Fargo - Magnet
              • Yuliiya Designs - Notepad
              • Fresh Emblem - Northern Lights emblem
              • Fresh Emblem - Fragrance Oil French Vanilla
              • Alex Plante - Postcard
              • Winnipeg North of Fargo - Coin purse
              • Flossie - Maple Cotton candy
              • Made Here - Stickers
              • and a $25 Made Here Gift card

            GRAND PRIZE #4

            • A complimentary annual family membership to FortWhyte Alive, so that your family can enjoy connecting with nature 364 days a year!
            • An annual family four pass to the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
            • A curated gift basket from MadeHere MB, our neighbours in the Richardson Concourse - The Locals Basket
              • Earth + Hide - Tote bag
              • Gourmet Inspiration - Hazelnut syrup
              • Spreads by Cede - Almond butter
              • Salvaged - Tea Towel
              • Holy Knits - Socks
              • Mugging whales - Coffee
              • Colour & Clay - bowl
              • and a $25 Made Here Gift card

              In gratitude for their support of CJNU's Pledge Drive

              • James Richardson & Sons, Limited and Affiliated Companies
              • Bob Williams
              • Peak of the Market
              • McNally Robinson Booksellers
              • The Manitoba Museum
              • The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
              • MadeHere MB
              • The City of Winnipeg

              And for the generosity of our volunteers


                CJNU Pledge Drive FAQs

                When will I receive my incentives/prizes/gift?

                • Incentives will be mailed via Canada Post shortly after the end of the Pledge Drive on Saturday October 21st 2023 - or if you make your pledge after the end of the Pledge Drive but before the Grand Prize deadline, they will be mailed shortly after November 14th.
                • Incentives can also be collected from the CJNU Office, if you indicate to us ahead of time that you would like to pick them up.
                • Prizes will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Those small enough for mail will be sent via Canada Post, with those that are not being made available for collection from the CJNU Office, or an alternate means of delivery may be coordinated. Winners will be contacted directly either during, or shortly after the Pledge Drive. Grand Prize winners will be announced on or after November 15th 2023, and contacted directly.

                What if I don't want any of the incentives/prizes?

                • That's absolutely fine! If you'd like to decline the incentives you may be eligible for and/or not be entered into any of the draws, please indicate that when you make your pledge.

                I'm already a member of CJNU. Does that count toward Pledge Drive?

                • THANK YOU for choosing to be a member of our co-op! Unfortunately, your annual membership fee does not count toward Pledge Drive. If you wish to renew your membership, or become a member during Pledge Drive, that $25 membership fee will not count toward a pledge. For example, if you give us $125, but ask that $25 go toward a new membership or a membership renewal, your pledge will be for $100, meaning you would not be eligible for the incentive offered at the $125+ level

                Do I receive a tax receipt for my pledge?

                • Although CJNU is a not-for-profit co-operative, powered almost entirely by volunteers, we are not recognized as a charity by Canada Revenue, meaning we are unfortunately unable to issue a tax receipt for any contributions made to CJNU, or for membership in our co-op. We can assure you that every dollar donated to your radio station is used frugally and invested in the continued operation and improvement of CJNU.

                How will the money be used?

                • The costs of operating a radio station - even one that is predominantly powered by volunteers - are substantial. Each year we have to pay rent for our transmitter and antenna, cover the costs of moving equipment around the community, pay for broadcast, telephone and internet lines, data storage for our archives and web streaming, and so much more. A portion of the proceeds from Pledge Drive offset our operational costs each year.
                • We all want to ensure CJNU can continue to serve our community for the long run – and it is through the direct support of our listeners that we can balance our books. This year, more than ever, your pledge is vital to ensure we’re in the best possible position to face whatever the future holds for us.
                • When it rains, it pours. If ever there's a big problem that needs to be solved quickly, CJNU maintains a 'Rainy Day' fund to ensure we don't go off the air in case of emergencies. A portion of the proceeds from Pledge Drive is always added to our Rainy Day fund

                On behalf of all of us at CJNU, THANK YOU for your support!

                PLEDGE FORM