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CEO SPOTLIGHT by GPB CEO Teya Ryan While you, our individual donors, are the lifeblood of Georgia Public Broadcasting, this month I’d like to draw your attention to a source of support you may not be aware of – private and corporate foundations. Grants from these partners also play a role in bringing you the programs and services you depend on. In addition to general support for our original programs, grants often provide critical seed money for new initiatives and special projects. One of our most ambitious endeavors is the digital reimagining of GPB News, including our specially branded GA Today e-newsletter and podcast. The transformation of our journalism division to meet the demands of the digital age would not be possible without the support of a leading Atlanta foundation. Much of our grant support is in service to children and youth. Resources such as the VR Initiative, a virtual reality project teaching kids everything from the Civil Rights Movement to Georgia Forestry, was made possible by seed money provided by a grant. Still other grants are indispensable for keeping the work of our Education Outreach Specialists going strong. One new grant, among others this year, will enable us to create a video series teaching kids the fundamentals of environmental science. Another program benefitting from grants is our award-winning natural science TV series, Georgia Outdoors. Bolstered by this support, host Sharon Collins has safely filmed an amazing array of specials showcasing our state’s natural wonders despite challenges presented by the pandemic. Finally, documentaries like The Macon Sound, our celebration of Macon’s incredibly rich and diverse musical heritage, would not be possible without funding provided through grants. These are just a few examples of how grants help keep our offerings for you fresh and evolving with the times. And while I hope you’ll join me in thanking our community of grant makers for supporting GPB, I also want you to remember that it is your support that keeps these programs going year after year. (Know of a private or corporate foundation that might be interested in supporting GPB? Please contact Foundations Relations Officer Greg Carraway, gcarraway@gpb.org; 404-685-2412, with any tips!) Stream your favorite programs with GPB Passport - gpb.org/passport
