Support The Berkeley Pulse

What Your Donations Support

Donations to The Berkeley Pulse directly fund student journalism, creative publishing, and community programming. Contributions are used responsibly to support the following areas:

Coverage & Reporting

• Transportation to athletic events, campus events, and interviews

• Ride shares, public transit, or mileage reimbursement for coverage

• Occasional parking or access-related fees tied to reporting

Equipment & Production

• Audio equipment (microphones, recorders, windscreens)

• Camera accessories (tripods, mounts, SD cards, batteries)

• Storage solutions (external hard drives, cloud storage)

• Basic maintenance or replacement of worn equipment

Publishing & Website Operations

• Website hosting and Squarespace plan costs

• Domain registration and renewal

• Publishing tools and media storage

• Design assets or small branding needs

Video & Multimedia Editing

• Editing software subscriptions or upgrades

• Captioning tools for accessibility

• File storage and export needs

• Equipment adapters or connectors for editing workflows

Workshops & Community Events

• Materials for writing and storytelling workshops

• Printing for handouts, zines, or reading materials

• Space-related costs (when applicable)

• Small supplies needed for group sessions or showcases

Creative Writing & Student Publishing

• Supporting featured creative pieces

• Optional submission fees for student writers

• Printing or formatting costs for creative showcases

• Editorial support tools for reviewing and publishing work

Outreach & Engagement

• Tabling supplies (signage, flyers, basic materials)

• Promotional printing (posters, small handouts)

• Campus outreach materials to invite new voices

Food & Hospitality (Modest, Purpose-Driven)

• Light food or refreshments during workshops or showcases

• Water/snacks for long coverage days or production sessions

• Food used specifically to support community-building events

Transparency & Growth

• Administrative supplies tied to organizing the team

• Small operational costs required to keep the organization running smoothly

• Future investments that improve accessibility, quality, or reach

No donations are used for personal profit, and no donor influences editorial coverage.

Donation categories reflect the kinds of work your support helps make possible. Contributions are used to support The Berkeley Pulse’s overall operations and mission, allowing flexibility to respond to reporting needs, workshops, publishing costs, and community programming as they arise.

Donation Levels

• $5 — Support a Story
  Helps cover the cost of publishing and sharing one piece.

• $15 — Fuel a Game Recap
  Supports transportation and basic coverage needs.

• $25 — Fund a Workshop
  Helps provide materials and resources for student workshops.

• $50 — Sponsor Student Publishing
  Supports editing, creative features, or multimedia production.

• $100 — Help Upgrade Equipment
  Contributes toward microphones, storage, or production tools.

• $500 — Semester Supporter
  Helps fund equipment, workshops, and coverage across an entire semester.

Donations of any amount are appreciated.

How to Donate

We currently accept donations via Venmo.

Venmo

• Venmo handle: @TheBerkeleyPulse

• Please include a short note such as:

  • “Support The Berkeley Pulse”

  • “Workshop support”

  • “General donation”

Venmo donations are tracked internally and used only for organization-related expenses.

If you would like to donate anonymously, you may do so through Venmo’s privacy settings.

Transparency Commitment

The Berkeley Pulse is committed to transparency and ethical fundraising.

• Donations do not influence editorial decisions or coverage.

• Funds are used only for organization-related expenses.

• Periodic updates may be shared highlighting how support has helped fund coverage, workshops, or publishing efforts.

• The Berkeley Pulse is a student-run organization and is not a registered nonprofit. Donations are not tax-deductible.

If you have questions about donations or funding, please contact us at:
theberkeleypulse@gmail.com