I listened to Pete... and there is a link to the 'donate' page at Sing Out there, with a transcript of Pete's remarks and Sing Out's explanation of their situation.

The part that is relevant to this thread reads as follows...
   "We simply must retire the debt Sing Out! has been forced to accrue. We know that an infusion of funds from friends like you will help us create the all-important stable financial platform needed, so that we can move forward into 2010 and beyond."
*IF* that is all that donations are aimed towards, perhaps some donations... plus the cheaper office space they are getting... might actually put them in a position to keep going for the foreseeable future. Of course, they don't publicize the amount or type of "debt...(they) have been forced to accrue", and I guess they probably won't. A little clearer explanation of why the debt and what is changing might help some to decide whether and how much to give.... but I must admit, that is only my personal musing.

   I think I ought to go look at a few recent issues and read some of the articles & letters...etc., and see if I see more than I did in my last few opportunities. I DO know a couple places where I can examine some recent issues.

In spite of my misgivings, I do hope that solutions can be found.