How much is Bridge Magazine worth to you? Why we hope you’ll contribute today.
Thank you for reading Bridge Magazine’s nonprofit, nonpartisan journalism from across Michigan. Will you join the more than 2,000 readers who now financially support Bridge’s award-winning work?
Your tax-deductible donation today assures Bridge can fill the news void in 2017.
Your donation goes three times as far – thanks to matching pledges by the three Michigan foundations.
It takes less than 60 seconds to contribute $25, $50, $100, $10 a month, or whatever amount Bridge is worth to you as we work every day to grow and sustain high-quality, credible news and storytelling in this age of fake news and alternative fact.
Five reasons we hope you will contribute to our Spring Fundraising Drive, which launches today:
More than 400. That’s how many in-depth reports on Michigan education, the economy, jobs, taxes, government watchdogging, the environment, health care, children, feature stories about interesting people, thoughtful and diverse commentaries, and many other insights Bridge will deliver to you in 2017.
60 percent. That’s how much newspaper employment has declined since 2000, according to the latest federal jobs figures. Bridge is designed to help fill the void in credible news and information.
40. That’s how many professional journalism awards Bridge earned in the first four months of 2017, including our second straight “Newspaper of the Year” award from the Michigan Press Association.
3 to 1. That’s your leverage in donating to our Spring Fundraising Drive. Every dollar you give will be worth three more dollars to Bridge – thanks to the generous support of three Michigan philanthropies: The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, and the Glassen Memorial Foundation.
Our gift to you. Donors who pledge $10 per month or more receive a free copy of Bridge Magazine’s new book – “The Intersection” – a 50-year portrayal of life, progress, endurance and continued challenge in the wake of the 1967 Detroit riots.
Who’s going to tell you? Who’s going to watchdog politicians and government? Who’s going to tell you how your schools are performing? Who’s going to tell you how your tax dollars are spent? Who’s going to inform you about changes in the Michigan economy? Who’s going to keep you apprised of health insurance overhaul? Who’s going to respectfully share the diverse perspectives of Michigan’s ten million residents?
Increasingly, the enormous burden of thoughtful, nonpartisan news gathering and analysis in Michigan falls on Bridge. With your help, Bridge will meet that burden.
Thank you!
See what new members are saying about why they donated to Bridge Michigan:
- “In order for this information to be accurate and unbiased it must be underwritten by its readers, not by special interests.” - Larry S.
- “Not many other media sources report on the topics Bridge does.” - Susan B.
- “Your journalism is outstanding and rare these days.” - Mark S.
If you want to ensure the future of nonpartisan, nonprofit Michigan journalism, please become a member today. You, too, will be asked why you donated and maybe we'll feature your quote next time!