Ride the Airwaves with CIUT 89.5 FM

Did you know that CIUT 89.5 FM has a pretty extensive and powerful broadcasting reach? You can hear us from Barrie to Buffalo, Kitchener to Cobourg, and throughout southwestern Ontario. We go even farther thanks to our ability to stream live on our website.

We have YOU to thank for that! You not only keep us powered and vital in our home town of Toronto, but your continuous financial contributions have allowed us to revamp our website and create a platform for others across the globe to listen to our fine programming. Thanks for sharing and spreading the love.

We strive to express our gratitude by consistently delivering the GOODS- unique, high quality music and spoken word programming presented by a diverse group of passionate volunteer broadcasters. We are fortunate to have distinguished voices from the wide spectrum of Indigenous, LGBTQ+, Francophone, African, Caribbean, Punjabi, and Latino communities that represent the rich, multicultural fabric that holds us together.

2021 Fall Fundraising Drive kicks off

Monday, November 15^th through Sunday, November 21^st

We are keen on developing the best ways to reach you- where ever you go. While taking a road trip, on your morning commute, or while you are relaxing at home, we want to take that ride with you and make it easy for you to listen to your favourite programs without sacrificing quality. We have the best volunteers in the bunch to ensure CIUT-FM reflects the sound, the movement, and the spirit of your city. When you donate during our Fall Fundraising Drive, please take five minutes to fill out a quick survey by clicking the link provided on our secure server.

Our CIUT- FM community is growing. We have a cohort of enthusiastic University of Toronto undergrads who are keen to contribute to and gain skills from radio broadcast. This is a great place to learn. We not only teach them the fundamentals of broadcasting and the great responsibility therein, we also encourage individuality and give space to explore. Stay tuned to listen and support our next generation in community radio.

Your contribution goes far! We are primarily a listener- supported, not- for - profit registered charitable organization. In part, this means you will receive a tax receipt in return for your donation. Our access to government subsidies is limited as well as direct funding from the University of Toronto. Along with the day-to-day operational expenses including , transmitter site rental fees, equipment repairs and upgrades, engineer fees, telephone and internet, artists royalties, marketing and advertising, etc. we also need your financial support for the:



• Purchase of next generation broadcast hardware and software
• Construction of a dedicated live music studio
• Move to provide HD (Hybrid Digital ) capability
• Creation and Implementation of a new podcast channel
• Creation, development, and implementation of CIUT-FM audio/visual archives from the past 35 years

^{CIUT- FM moves to its own rhythm and takes you along for a sonic ride!}

We have big plans for the future development of CIUT-FM that will enhance how we deliver the best programming that speaks to our community. We hope that these upcoming initiatives will inspire and ultimately revolutionize the campus/ community radio sector.

After donating, you will be asked to click a link to complete an anonymous survey. We thank you in advance for taking 5 minutes to do so. The data collected will help us achieve the aforementioned endeavours.

More information to come during the Annual General Meeting in December. If you are a current member or donate today at the Membership Level ($89.50), you will receive an invitation in the coming weeks.

Be sure to share this email with your friends! Let them help you support "The Sound of Your City". Click the social channels below.

University of Toronto Radio Inc. | https://www.ciut.fm/

Charitable Business Number: 10545 9325 RR0001