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• Why is YES! pausing print subscriptions?
• Why has 2024 brought so much change to YES?
• What does the future of YES! look like?
• How can I continue to receive YES! Content?
• If I request a refund how soon can I expect it?
• Why should I become a donor or donate my 2025 subscription back to YES!?
• How can I donate and where?
• How do recurring donations work?
• Where do my donations go?
• Can I still order previous YES! Issues?
• Can I still place a bulk orders for previous YES! Issues?
• What happens if I have a multi-year subscription?
• What happens to my gift subscriptions?
• Can I still give gift subscriptions?
• Will YES! still supply free issues to teachers, incarcerated people, etc.?
• If I currently receive free issues of YES!, what happens to them?
• Once YES! subscriptions pause when will I stop receiving YES! Magazines?
• If I do NOT donate my subscription back, when will I receive my last copy of YES! Magazine?
• Will YES! Magazine continue to appear on newsstands?
• Can I still find YES! Magazine In my local library?

Why is YES! pausing print subscriptions?

We want to create the best stories imaginable across all our platforms, including print, and we want to be able to bring you those stories long into the future. But that is not possible in our current financial crunch. 

As part of this vision, in 2025, we will temporarily pause our print publication to reduce costs and expand access to solutions-focused content for frontline communities. This shift allows us to invest more in digital outreach and multimedia storytelling, ensuring YES! remains sustainable and impactful.

For 30 years, YES! Â鶹Éçʼþ has been delivering solutions-driven journalism that challenges the status quo. We remain committed to this purpose but need the financial stability to continue doing so for the next 30 years. We are thinking of this next year as YES!’s chrysalis phase. This period of transformation will allow us to imagine and assess how best to deliver our culture-shifting content to readers new and old, so we can reemerge in 2026 with a renewed vision for the future of our solutions journalism.

Why has 2024 brought so much change to YES?

This has been a year of significant transition for YES! Â鶹Éçʼþ, driven by major shifts in executive leadership, financial challenges, and the need to adapt to a rapidly changing nonprofit media landscape. Under new leadership, we have prioritized stabilizing the organization by revamping our financial systems and strengthening our internal operations.

A key part of this transition has been reorganizing our financial structures to ensure responsible management, compliance, and longterm sustainability. Financial hardship has intensified due to declining philanthropic support since 2022, rising production costs, and increased competition for funding in this critical election year.

This has created a financial shortfall that threatens YES!’s long-term viability unless we receive significant support by the end of the year.

To address this, we are developing new revenue models, identifying opportunities for earned income, and crafting a definitive fundraising strategy to engage new donors and deepen relationships with our existing supporters.

At the same time, we’re restructuring our internal operations to align more closely with our mission, fostering a positive work environment for our staff, and bolstering employee morale. Our goal is to ensure our team is equipped to carry YES! forward into the future while maintaining the values that have always guided us. These changes are not just about addressing immediate challenges—they are part of a larger vision to ensure YES! Â鶹Éçʼþ remains resilient and impactful in the years to come.

What does the future of YES! look like?

The future of YES! Â鶹Éçʼþ is bright and transformative. Our vision is to become one of the leading independent media organizations in the country, known for delivering solutions-driven journalism that challenges the status quo. As we approach our 30th anniversary in 2026, we are positioning YES! for longterm sustainability, growth, and even greater impact.

Our focus on multimedia stories in 2025 is a key part of this strategy. We are committed to expanding and diversifying our readership—reaching new communities, including younger generations, and those most affected by the issues we cover, such as climate justice, racial equity, and economic transformation.

We also aim to re-engage with our YES! community, which includes longtime readers, donors, supporters, and partners. By fostering deeper connections with those who share our vision for a more just and equitable world, we can build a strong foundation of support that will sustain YES! well into the future. Our 30th anniversary in 2026 will be a pivotal moment to reconnect with our community through special events, campaigns, and collaborative efforts that highlight the impact of YES! over the past three decades.

Increasing brand awareness and visibility is another core goal. As we pause print publication in 2025, we will be investing in ways to expand our digital and physical distribution points—ensuring that YES! content reaches even more people across the country. From stronger social media presence to partnerships that amplify our reach, we are determined to make YES! a household name in independent media.

In the coming years, you can expect YES! to offer more multimedia storytelling, from video content to podcasts and interactive features. These innovations will enhance the way we tell stories, making it easier for readers to engage with solutions that inspire change. We’re not just adapting to the future of journalism—we’re shaping it.

But we can’t do this alone. The future of YES! relies on the support of donors who believe in the power of independent media to create a better world. Your contributions will help us expand our audience, grow our editorial capacity, and ensure that we can continue producing the journalism that drives meaningful social change. By supporting YES! now, you’re not only backing our current efforts but also investing in a bold, visionary future for independent journalism.

Together, we can make YES! Â鶹Éçʼþ a leading voice for progress, amplifying the solutions our world needs today and for years to come.

How can I continue to receive YES! content?

In 2025, all of YES!’s content will be available online at yesmagazine.org. We’ll continue to provide the same high-quality solutions journalism through our website and across our digital platforms. We are also emphasizing the production of more multimedia content. You can also subscribe to our email newsletters for new stories and updates on the exciting new projects we have in the works.

If I request a refund how soon can I expect it?

If you renewed or purchased a new subscription within the past 90 days (including auto-renewals), you can request a refund. Please allow 3 – 4 weeks for the refund to be processed on your end. Unfortunately, we will not be able to respond to each individual request, so if you do not see your refund after 4 weeks, please reach out via [email protected]. NOTE: All refunds will be prorated.

Why should I become a donor or donate my 2025 subscription back to YES!?

At a time when authoritarian candidates are questioning whether a free press should even exist, YES! Â鶹Éçʼþ’s commitment to our readers and the truth is more vital than ever. The current moment demands courage, conviction, and most importantly, community.

As philanthropic support declines and production costs rise, we can’t continue to do this crucial work without you.

If you’re a print subscriber, one way to help secure the future of YES! is by donating the balance of your 2025 subscription back to the organization.

With the remaining balance of your annual subscription, (estimated at less than $19) you can directly contribute to sustaining YES!’s mission during this critical time. This donation helps us save on fulfillment costs while also strengthening our financial position. 

As a token of our appreciation, those who donate their subscription balance will be recognized in our Donor Honor Roll as part of YES!’s 30th Anniversary Celebration in 2026.

How can I donate and where?

The easiest way to support YES! is by making an online donation. Visit www.yesmagazine.org/donate to make a one-time gift or set up a recurring monthly or yearly donation.

Another impactful way to help is by donating the balance of your 2025 subscription. By doing so, you help reduce fulfillment costs and directly support YES!’s mission.

You can also support YES! in these additional ways:

• Matching Gift Challenges: Set up a matching gift challenge to inspire others to donate by matching contributions up to a specified amount. Email us at [email protected] to learn more about our upcoming Matching Gift Challenge.
• Employee Matching Gifts: Double your impact by checking with your employer to see if they offer a matching gift program. You can also visit to quickly find out if your employer matches donations.
• Crowdfunding: Promote YES! to your network and encourage others to donate, helping amplify the reach of independent media. Be sure to follow us on social media or sign up for our e-newsletter to receive access to our social media toolkit to help spread the word.
• Donor-Advised Funds (DAF): Support YES! Â鶹Éçʼþ by recommending a grant through your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), which offers flexibility and tax benefits for your charitable giving. Simply log into your DAF account and search for Positive Futures Network (dba YES! Â鶹Éçʼþ) to make your donation, or contact your DAF sponsor, such as Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or your local community foundation, to facilitate the process. By donating through a DAF, you help ensure your funds support independent media and empower solutions-driven journalism.
• Stock or Securities: Donating appreciated stock or securities is a highly tax-efficient way to support YES! Â鶹Éçʼþ. When you donate long-term appreciated assets—such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds—you may be eligible to claim a charitable deduction for the full market value of the asset at the time of the donation which can provide significant tax savings. You also won’t have to pay taxes on the increased value of the asset, allowing you to give more to support YES! Â鶹Éçʼþ.
  To make a stock or securities donation, simply instruct your broker to transfer the assets to Positive Futures Network (dba YES! Â鶹Éçʼþ). This method of giving not only maximizes your tax benefits, but also makes a meaningful impact by allowing you to contribute more than if you had sold the asset and donated the cash proceeds.
  For more information on how to donate appreciated stock or securities, please contact our development team at [email protected] or call us at 1-800-937-4451. Your gift will help ensure YES! continues to deliver solutions-focused journalism that drives positive change.
• Planned Gifts or Bequests: Including YES! Â鶹Éçʼþ in your estate plans through a planned gift or bequest allows you to leave a lasting legacy while supporting independent, solutions-driven journalism.
  You can make a planned gift by naming Positive Futures Network (dba YES! Â鶹Éçʼþ) as a beneficiary in your will, trust, retirement plan, or life insurance policy. These options offer a meaningful way to ensure your values live on and support future generations. Planned gifts aren’t just for later in life—people of all ages can make arrangements that align with their long-term goals and values. Whether it’s a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or naming YES! Â鶹Éçʼþ as a beneficiary of your retirement accounts or life insurance, your gift ensures that YES! continues to amplify underrepresented voices and inspire change. For more information, please contact our development team at [email protected] or visit

How do recurring donations work?

Recurring gifts allow you to support YES! on an ongoing basis by setting up automatic donations at a frequency that works for you—monthly, quarterly, or annually. You can choose the amount, and your contribution will be automatically processed at the selected interval. Recurring gifts provide us with steady, reliable funding and can be adjusted or canceled at any time through your account.

Your consistent support ensures that YES! Â鶹Éçʼþ continues to deliver independent, solutions-driven journalism with ease and impact. Visit www.yesmagazine.org/donate to set up your recurring gift today!

Where do my donations go?

As an independent nonprofit media organization, YES! relies on a variety of diverse funding sources, including donations from individuals, foundations, and revenue from subscription sales. With the pause in print subscriptions in 2025, your support is more crucial than ever to sustain our work and grow our impact.
Your contribution(s) will directly fund the production of impactful journalism and initiatives like , which addresses urgent democracy issues surrounding the presidential election, and our participation in Climate Week NYC, where we elevate voices from frontline communities fighting for climate justice. 

In addition to supporting our editorial efforts, your donation will cover essential operational costs—including staff salaries, production expenses, and the infrastructure that keeps YES! running smoothly. With the temporary loss of subscription revenue in 2025, this kind of unrestricted funding is especially critical to ensuring that YES! remains resilient, independent, and able to continue producing content that our readers rely on.

Your contribution—whether large or small—plays an essential role in helping us continue to report on issues like racial equity, economic transformation, and climate justice, providing solutions-based journalism that is often overlooked by mainstream media.

By supporting YES! Â鶹Éçʼþ, you are not only funding today’s important work but also investing in the future of independent media. 

Can I still order previous YES! issues?

Yes, previous issues of YES! Magazine are still available for order while supplies last. or contact customer service to request specific back issues.

Can I still place a bulk orders for previous YES! issues?

Yes, you can place bulk orders for previous issues of YES! Magazine while supplies last. Please or contact customer service for bulk order details and availability.
 

What happens if I have a multi-year subscription?

If you have a multi-year subscription, you will be given several options. You can choose to pause your subscription until print resumes in 2026, donate the remaining balance to support YES!’s mission, or request a refund for the remaining issues. If we decide not to resume printing in 2026, subscribers who paused their subscriptions will still be entitled to a refund for the balance at that time.

What happens to my gift subscriptions?

We will be pausing all gift subscriptions. Gift recipients will pick up where they left off and will receive any remaining magazines in their subscription when we begin publishing the magazine again in 2026.

Can I still give gift subscriptions?

Unfortunately, at this time we do not have plans to offer print gift subscriptions in 2025. However, to continue to support YES! you can still encourage others to access our content online or share our digital stories through social media.

Will YES! still supply free issues to teachers, incarcerated people, etc.?

YES! will continue to provide free access to our digital content for educators and incarcerated individuals, among others who currently receive complimentary subscriptions. However, as part of our efforts to ensure financial sustainability in 2025, we are reevaluating the distribution of free print issues.

While we would love to continue offering free print subscriptions, it is not financially viable for us to do so at the same volume at this time.

We are in the process of reaching out to all those who currently receive free print copies, including long-term partners, to assess their continued interest in receiving the magazine. We are committed to making thoughtful, informed decisions in partnership with those who have supported and relied on YES! over the years.

If I currently receive free issues of YES!, what happens to them?

Free print subscriptions will transition to free access to our digital content in 2025.

Once YES! subscriptions pause, when will I stop receiving YES! Magazine?

Print subscriptions will pause in January 2025.

The final print edition—Renaissance | Issue #112 (Winter 2025)—will be sent out to print subscribers beginning in November 2024.

This will be the last issue you receive before we temporarily pause print publication for the year. We will keep subscribers informed about any updates and decisions regarding the return of print in the future.

We deeply appreciate your support and readership, and we’re excited to continue delivering impactful, solutions-driven content through our digital platforms throughout 2025.

If I do NOT donate my subscription back, when will I receive my last copy of YES! Magazine?

If you choose not to donate your 2025 subscription back to YES!, your final print issue will arrive on or by December 31, 2024, after which all content will move online.*

*For those with international print subscriptions, please note your delivery may be delayed by up to 6 weeks.

Will YES! Magazine continue to appear on newsstands?

The Winter 2025 edition that will arrive in November 2024 will be the last printed YES! Magazine available on newsstands until 2026. During the print pause in 2025, YES! Magazine will no longer be available on newsstands. However, all content will be accessible online at yesmagazine.org.

Can I still find YES! Magazine in my local library?

YES! will not be distributing new print issues to libraries in 2025.