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.
CHIRP has set a goal of raising $25,000 during its Spring 2019 campaign and my personal goal again 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!
Supporting CHIRP is a Sound Investment!
CHIRP is a truly a listener-supported, volunteer-driven station and it is due to the generosity of fans and supporters like you that we keep bringing local artists, new music, and Chicago happenings to Chicago and beyond. Please make a gift supporting our spring fund drive so we can continue to bring you great music and events!
No commercials. No voice-tracking. No algorithms. Just great music brought to you by true music fans.
If you would like to become a sustaining member by making a recurring donation (monthly or quarterly), or select a 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 |
| Dianne & Hugo Schuyler | 03/29/2019 | $25.00 | Jess Nikolich | 03/29/2019 | $50.00 | Toro y Moi - Ordinary Pleasure | Ken Stemke | 03/29/2019 | $50.00 | Great work my music bud! | Neil Beaney | 03/29/2019 | $10.00 | Hi Mike, Small donation from the British Monarchy aka Neil Beaney haha | Martin Nott | 03/29/2019 | $25.00 | David Goren | 03/29/2019 | $10.00 | Doug Wright | 03/26/2019 | $25.00 | Robert Dirkes | 03/24/2019 | $100.00 | Stream on, stream on, stream on, stream until your dream comes true (Digital update to a solid 70s tune) | Philip Schuyler | 03/24/2019 | $25.00 | Keep on rocking', my brutha! | Amy Bermar | 03/23/2019 | $18.00 | Now you are an over-achiever ;-) Happy to support you, old friend. | Richard Schrishuhn | 03/23/2019 | $100.00 | Michael L Nikolich | 03/23/2019 | $130.00 | This is my second matching donation. Thanks to everyone who has helped me raise money for my favorite charity, CHIRP Radio-107.1 FM! | Eric Draut | 03/22/2019 | $100.00 | Gary Bitner | 03/22/2019 | $25.00 | Good luck! | Michael L Nikolich | 03/22/2019 | $370.00 | This is my match for all of my friends and listeners who contributed today to CHIRP's Spring 2019 Fund-raising campaign. Thanks so much! | Joe Eplely | 03/22/2019 | $25.00 | Supporting Mike Nikolich's efforts to keep his sbow going. | Michael McDougall | 03/22/2019 | $10.00 | George Rosenberg | 03/22/2019 | $10.00 | Susan Nikolich | 03/22/2019 | $50.00 | Todd Lynch | 03/22/2019 | $50.00 | Mark Lofgren | 03/22/2019 | $25.00 | Aileen Katcher | 03/22/2019 | $10.00 | Ken Krause | 03/22/2019 | $50.00 | Donating for Mike Nikolich. You know what I'd like to hear. Although I will also accept That Thing You Do! | Linda Kutt | 03/22/2019 | $50.00 | Great work DJ Mike! | Ed Kollada | 03/21/2019 | $25.09 | Donating request by Mike Nikolich | Bob Lueders | 03/21/2019 | $100.00 | Keep up the great work, Mike! |
| Total | $1,468.09 | ||