Maximum Fun Drive II: May 15-30th!

Posted by Maximum Fun on 23rd April 2008


Hey pals…

Last year around this time, MaximumFun.org held our first ever pledge drive. It was a roaring success, and built the foundation for the year of growth we’ve had. This year, I hope to do even better.

Currently, only a tiny percentage of MaximumFun listeners and web users donate. Donors represent only about 2% of TSOYA listeners — that’s one in fifty. And that doesn’t even consider listeners to our other shows or users of our site.

So: this drive is all about new donors.

Here are some questions you may need answered:

Q: When will the drive take place?
A: The second half of May, though of course you can donate any time.

Q: Will there be prizes?
A: Yes, of course, there will be lots of prizes. Like funny books, for example. If you have prizes you’d like to offer, email me.

Q: What about a special t-shirt?
A: There WILL be a special t-shirt. It will go to all donors who give $5, $10 or $20 per month, including both new and existing donors. It will only be available during this pledge drive.

Q: Will there be Maximum Fun Packs?
A: Yes, all new donors, at any level, will receive Maximum Fun Packs, including Maximum Fun Club cards and TSOYA stickers.

Q: I’m already a donor, what about me?
A: First of all, you’re fucking awesome. Second of all, you will be automatically entered into the prize drawing. Third of all, if you donate $5/month or more, you’ll get a t-shirt. Fourth of all, if you want to increase your donation, you can! Just cancel your old donation, and start a new one!

Q: I require CHALLENGES to motivate me to give. Will there be a CHALLENGE?
A: Yes. A consortium of 25 or so MaxFunsters has banded together to challenge you to donate, as they have done. This consortium includes celebrities such as television’s John Hodgman and my mom, Judy Thorn. For every new donor who signs up for a monthly donation at any level, they will donate over $35 to maximumfun.org. This is their way of suggesting gently that you get up off your butt and donate.

Q: Where does my donation go?
A: To the costs of running a vast media empire. If you’re interested, here’s some info on the finances of Maximum Fun for 2007.