What is Starfish Television Network?

Starfish is the only television network in the country dedicated to telling the incredible stories of the nation's nonprofit organizations. We deliver timely, accurate information and news about charitable and other worthy causes to entertain, educate, and empower our viewers. And by so doing, we help those worthy causes fulfill their vital missions.

On the Starfish Television Network you'll see a broad assortment of appealing programs of all lengths and kinds, including documentaries, concerts, sporting events, educational programs, even comedy from time to time. But each program carries with it a message about an important cause. We strive to maintain a quality brand of compelling programming that is both entertaining and informative. Our line-up includes programming from reputable world-wide nonprofit organizations such as:

  • Rotary International
  • American Legion
  • Children's Miracle Network
  • Humane Society of the US
  • Mothers Without Borders
  • Operation Smile, Inc.
  • Salvation Army National Corporation
  • United Way of America
  • and many more (click here for a complete list of our participating non-profit organizations)

Why Starfish Television Network?

In a world where golf, fashion, food and jewelry all have their own cable channels, how is it the nonprofit sector does not? As niches go, the nonprofit sector makes up a substantial portion of the American GDP, along with America's time, attention, and passion. The Federal Reserve calls the nonprofit sector the "hidden economy." But for all that is unseen, this much is clear: the sector represents at least 1.5 million organizations; 5.2 percent of the gross national product; and, 8.3 percent of all wages and salaries paid in the United States. Some 65 million people of all ages volunteer on behalf of nonprofit organizations each year. It's a niche to be sure, but a meaningful one all the same.

"...Starfish Television Network is one of the most innovative and ground-breaking initiatives ever introduced into the American media landscape."

-Ronald Maines, Co-Creator of The History Channel

"Being the Co-Founder of the Children’s Miracle Network, I know first hand the power of television to tell the wonderful stories of the charities of the world and to generate awareness and support for great causes. Children’s Miracle Network has been using the power of television for over 25 years, broadcasting only 21 hours each year. As a result CMN has generated over 4 billions dollars of income for the 172 CMN member hospitals. Now with The Starfish Television Network you can just imagine the success that can be created for so many wonderful causes, having an entire network broadcasting 24/7, 365 days a week, nationally on cable and satellite as well as worldwide on the internet. I believe that Starfish can achieve this same type of success for hundreds of nonprofit organizations in an even bigger way."

-Joe Lake, Co-Founder of the Children’s Miracle Network

Technical Information

Starfish Television Network is available on Galaxy 11, Transponder 19. Click here for full technical specifications.

Does Starfish Television Network provide marketing support?

Absolutely. We will work through our participating nonprofit organizations to notify donors and volunteers residing in your coverage area of new launches.

For more information on how to add Starfish Television Network to your channel lineup please contact us.