Randi Zimmerman

1 week ago | wmnf.org | Randi Zimmerman

Messages from the General Manager are supposed to be uplifting. Writing positive things about WMNF is generally easy for me, because I am a true believer in our radio station and the mission statement we follow. I love our community and everyone involved, and WMNF’s reach travels far and wide within that community as well as around the globe. There is a lot to be proud of. Why, then, am I so concerned about the future?

1 month ago | wmnf.org | Randi Zimmerman

First and foremost, thanks so very much to everyone for doing their part during our winter fund drive to help keep community radio vibrate at WMNF and around the world. Yes, around the world! We received donations from around the Tampa Bay area, up to Alabama and Michigan, and even from the Philippines. You did that! You gave us the resources to amplify your values internationally. We need to promote a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world now more than ever.

2 months ago | wmnf.org | Randi Zimmerman

First and foremost, thanks so very much to everyone who participated in WMNF’s 2025 Winter Fund Drive! We had a lofty goal of $210,000 and are over $230,000 with more still coming in. People are showing they highly value independent, community radio and the WMNF mission. THANK YOU!!!You have heard or read many times that individual financial support is the most consistent and largest amount of funding for WMNF. In our 45-years, government funding comes and goes. Private grants come and go.

Jan 2, 2025 | wmnf.org | Randi Zimmerman

Happy New Year!I’m always reluctant to give shout outs to specific people because I inevitably and unintentionally leave out people. However, it’s important, so PLEASE forgive me if you or some other awesome person is not specifically mentioned. I want to take the time to say thank you to the staff and volunteers at WMNF.

Dec 2, 2024 | wmnf.org | Randi Zimmerman

So I don’t bury the lead, on behalf of the WMNF staff, I wish you all a joyous holiday season. Truth be told, though, this is the time of year that feels so “in between” for me. Sure, it is “the holiday season.” Growing up in New York City, this was the time of year that decorations went up, windows were dressed, lots more music on the street, and folks even seemed a bit nicer to one another.