We Protect KPFA’s Resources and Studio Building

KPFA is challenged as the most financially strong station, the only station with a full news department contributing more than other stations to the Pacifica Network. We work to help all Pacifica stations to become financially self-sustaining through training, quality programming and politically conscious premiums. We advocate for a workable Pacifica strategic plan that includes repayment of Pacifica’s $3.2 million loan secured by KPFA’s station building for debt incurred at station WBAI.

We Protect KPFA’s Independent Investigative Programming

We support local and national programming addressing in depth reporting and analysis of climate emergency, racist right wing nationalism, violence and militarism, jobs, poverty and inequality, voting and immigrant rights, LGBTQ issues, women’s and reproductive issues, the healthcare and housing crises, people’s culture. diverse activist movements and emergency resources.

We Protect Listener Based Programming Decisions

We support programming developed and put on the air by KPFA’s diverse management team and staff based on an in depth analysis of listener data and support, surveys, scheduling patterns, employment considerations and community engagement input from organizations and leaders acting in alignment with KPFA’s mission.

We Support for Pacifica’s 2025 Bylaws Revision for Direct Member Voting and Proportional Representation

We support smaller more functional boards that represent and are directly accountable to the listeners and staff. We want skilled and experienced Pacifica National Board Members who protect KPFA’s programming, staff, building, licenses, bank accounts and tax exempt status. KPFA Protectors Local Station Board members actively engage in outreach, fundraising and community needs assessment.

We Support Technical Development & Expansion onto New Media Platforms

We appreciate that KPFA is continually expanding with technical upgrades for 21st century media to reach new audiences on new platforms including podcasting and social media tools and we assist with social media posting about KPFA programs and events.

We Advocate for KPFA’s Diverse Staff & Management Team

We recognize the importance of KPFA’s many training opportunities, in home studio support, tools to do the job well, honoring contract and staff agreements, and expanding outreach for internships to bring new voices onto the air.