"We need fact-based journalism, and we need local journalism. My hope is that this commitment provides the stability and the spark NPR needs to innovate boldly and strengthen its national network."
"I support NPR because an informed public is the bedrock of our society, and democracy requires strong, independent journalism."
"Together the gifts provide catalytic support to the network and its stations and set them up for the next 50 years."
Connie Ballmer donated $80 million to NPR, becoming its largest living donor. This donation comes after significant funding cuts proposed by the Trump administration. Ballmer, an avid NPR listener, believes in the importance of fact-based journalism for democracy. An anonymous donor also contributed $33 million to strengthen NPR's local member stations. NPR's leadership views these donations as crucial for the network's future. Ballmer's commitment to journalism is longstanding, with a background in public relations and a degree in journalism from the University of Oregon.
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