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Wisconsin State Journal: Wisconsin Public Radio cuts volunteers from phone banks

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Preface - I thought some of the larger issues discussed in this article (e.g. role of volunteers, donor protection, etc) - would be of interest to this board.


http://www.madison.com/wsj/topstories/287339

TUE., MAY 20, 2008 - 9:34 PM
Wisconsin Public Radio cuts volunteers from phone banks
DOUG ERICKSON
Wisconsin State Journal
608-252-6149
[email protected]

Ending a long tradition, Wisconsin Public Radio did not use volunteers to staff its phone banks during its pledge drive this month, hiring a call center instead.

The decision, which has saddened volunteers and station officials alike, grew out of concern over a rise in identity theft cases nationally, said Jennifer Dargan, manager of on-air fundraising and volunteers. ...
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