One of the passions in my life is the volunteer work I perform for CHIRP Radio-107.1 FM. The station keeps me connected with Chicago’s music community and provides me with the opportunity to DJ every Friday from noon to 3 p.m. CDT. As a volunteer, I also review music for the DJs, help the music department maintain its extensive music library, serve on the programming committee, train new DJs and interview artists for the CHIRP blog.
I donate my time and money to this wonderful and unique radio station because I know my resources are going to a great cause. CHIRP is a vital part of Chicago's music community. We play music that you won't hear anywhere else, and now that we are live on 107.1 FM in Chicago, we reach an even bigger audience in the city, with thousands more listening around the world via the web and our Apple and Android apps. I can't describe what a thrill it is to play requests for long-time friends and new listeners, some of whom tune in from as far away as New Zealand, Ireland and Uganda, or as close as one of Chicago's neighborhoods.
But since we are a listener-supported community radio station, we need your support to help us pay our expenses and keep the radio station strong.
With our one-year anniversary of being on the air on 107.1 FM, CHIRP has set a goal of raising $25,000 during its Fall 2018 campaign and my personal goal is to raise $1,071. IF YOU HELP ME BY MAKING A TAX-DEDUCTABLE DONATION, I WILL MATCH YOUR DONATION DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR UP TO $500 TOTAL.You contribute $25; I contribute $25. Raise your contribution to $120, and I will contribute $120. When you make a donation, please be sure to mention my name and include a song request. I will play your song on the air during my Friday show from noon to 3 pm CDT.
Thank you so much for supporting CHIRP and thanks for listening to my show!
MAKE A GIFT TO CHIRP TODAY!
CHIRP is a listener-supported, community-powered radio station—your gift makes everything we do possible!
Please make a gift supporting our fall fund drive so we can continue to bring you great music and events!
If you would like to become a sustaining member by making a recurring donation (monthy or quarterly), or select a fall campaign thank you gift, please visit CHIRP’s main donation page to make your contribution (and don’t forget to enter the name of the CHIRP Volunteer or DJ in the “How did you hear about CHIRP” section so they can receive credit for your gift!)
| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| Joel Mathew | 10/17/2018 | $100.00 | Good luck, DJ Professor Mike! | Manolo Rodriguez | 09/28/2018 | $60.00 | Michael L Nikolich | 09/27/2018 | $115.00 | Although this page doesn't reflect it, thanks everyone for helping me raise $1,330 for CHIRP, including my $500 match. I am truly grateful for your generosity! | Robert Dirkes | 09/27/2018 | $100.00 | Mike - So sorry this donation is coming so late! Didn't read closely enough to see you had a match campaign going with a deadline. In any case, hope this bit helps. -- Bob | Richard Schrishuhn | 09/22/2018 | $100.00 | Michael L Nikolich | 09/21/2018 | $145.00 | This is another matching donation. Thanks CHIRP listeners! | Christine Nikolich | 09/21/2018 | $10.00 | This is all because of Mike Nikolich! | Timothy Aurand | 09/14/2018 | $25.00 | My pleasure Mike. | Yvonne Beckway | 09/14/2018 | $10.00 | Emily Cronauer | 09/14/2018 | $20.00 | You rock, Mike! Play something good to help me get through my Friday in the office! | Jess Nikolich | 09/14/2018 | $10.00 | A little Jordanna tune this sunny afternoon? Good luck with the Hamiltons!!! :) | Zach Westerhoff | 09/14/2018 | $10.00 | Life's Been Good ยท Joe Walsh #godogs | Michael L Nikolich | 09/14/2018 | $240.00 | Thanks to Arunas, Mark, Susan, Eric and Steven for your generous donations. Here's my match! | Eric Draut | 09/14/2018 | $50.00 | Mark Lofgren | 09/14/2018 | $50.00 | Rock On! | Steven Delisi | 09/14/2018 | $10.00 | good luck Mike!! & my * I really with I could do more! (hit a bad financial patch lately ..) | Susan Nikolich | 09/10/2018 | $50.00 | For all that you do, DJ Mike!! | Arunas Statkus | 09/10/2018 | $20.00 |
| Total | $1,125.00 | ||