The American Journalism Project recently announced its latest round of funding in support of local news. We check in with CEO Sarabeth Berman to discuss the latest grantees, key trends across the ecosystem, and much more.
Read MoreNewsMatch, the largest collaborative fundraising campaign to support nonprofit news in the U.S., kicks off on November 1. It leverages growing interest in nonprofit journalism, from big funders and small donors alike.
Read MoreA comprehensive survey of journalism funders and nonprofits shows a field poised for expansion and highlights potential concerns over conflicts of interest. Researcher Jennifer Preston walks us through the findings.
Read MorePhilanthropic funding has emerged as a key revenue source for the revitalization of local journalism. The American Journalism Project is on the front lines, making a case for trusted news to local funders.
Read MoreA new report argues that newsrooms should ditch the conventional idea of journalistic objectivity. Meanwhile, a lot of philanthropy-backed nonprofit media has already moved on to different paradigms.
Read MoreCommunity foundations are emerging as key philanthropic partners for local news outlets. We discuss this promising trend with Todd Franko, Report for America’s director of local sustainability and development.
Read MoreLong-beleaguered and previously bankrupt, the storied Chicago Sun-Times has gotten a new lease on life by merging with a nonprofit public media company. Here’s how philanthropy helped make that happen.
Read MoreMore funders are awakening to the urgent need to protect American democracy. Guest authors from Report for America and the GroundTruth Project argue that funding local news is a critical but overlooked strategy.
Read MoreThe Cleveland Foundation and partner grantmakers recently announced the launch of a nonprofit newsroom. Vice President Dale Anglin explains how the initiative came about and how community members will be involved.
Read MorePhilanthropy is sometimes thought of as a temporary fix for journalism’s failing business model. Steven Waldman of Report for America points to growing evidence that it’s a reliable revenue stream more outlets should be embracing.
Read MorePhilanthropic support for climate journalism isn’t what it could—and should—be. With a new partnership, the Local Media Association is channeling funds to newsrooms covering the local impacts of climate change.
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