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Related: About this forumPlease support DU during the Summer Fund Drive!
Hello everyone -- it's time once again for DU's annual Summer Fund Drive!
This fund drive is special, because it's the only time during the year that you have the opportunity to gift a Star Membership to another member, and also to get hold of a classic DU bumper sticker (see below for details). So if you can, please consider purchasing a new Star Membership or renewing your existing Star Membership this week. Your contribution will ensure that DU continues to survive and thrive into the future.
IF YOU ARE ALREADY A MONTHLY SUBSCRIBER
Thank you! Monthly subscriptions are the best way to help DU. But if you would like to contribute again during the fund drive -- or if you would like to get the special Summer Fund Drive bonuses -- then please consider making an additional one-time contribution to DU. Making a one-time contribution from the link below does NOT affect any recurring payments that you may have set up previously.
> Make a one-time contribution!
IF YOU ARE A STAR MEMBER, BUT NOT A MONTHLY SUBSCRIBER
Thank you too! We deeply appreciate any financial contributions to DU, because DU cannot survive on ad revenue alone. But if you are interested in becoming a monthly subscriber, that would help even more, because it makes it much easier for us to figure out our budget. Signing up for a monthly subscription will really help us to keep going strong in 2025.
> Become a monthly subscriber!
If you don't want to become a monthly subscriber, you can easily re-up your Star Membership with a one-time contribution:
> Make a one-time contribution!
IF YOU ARE NOT A STAR MEMBER
It's easy to become one! A Star Membership will allow you to browse DU ad-free, and will give you a number of other perks. The link below will give you all the information you need about Star Memberships.
> Become a Star Member!
SUMMER FUND DRIVE BONUSES
For every $5 you contribute, you'll get a sticky to post on Grovelbot's Big Board.
For every $35 you contribute, you can choose to receive a DU bumper sticker and/or gift a Star Membership to a member who doesn't have one.
After you make a contribution for a qualifying amount, you'll receive a DU Mail message with further instructions.
The Summer Fund Drive will run for one week, from August 18 through August 25. Thank you for your support!
EarlG, on behalf of Elad -- The DU Admins
marked50
(1,441 posts)There is no link information in this OP about how to gift a star membership. Can you clarify?
EarlG
(22,540 posts)After you make a contribution for a qualifying amount, you'll receive a DU Mail message with further instructions.
If you make a one-time contribution of $35 or more you'll be automatically sent a message telling you what to do next.
marked50
(1,441 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(152,069 posts)3catwoman3
(25,430 posts)...the start of the Summer Fund Drive. Is there any way for that to count for this drive?