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Blueprint for leverage: Turning ecosystem research into power, strategy, and community trust Link toBlueprint for leverage: Turning ecosystem research into power, strategy, and community trust

This post is part of “Building a Thriving News Ecosystem,” a series from Knight Communities Network, a Lenfest Institute community of…

Telling your chapter impact story: How to make your case and build support Link toTelling your chapter impact story: How to make your case and build support

This post is part of “Building a Thriving News Ecosystem,” a series from Knight Communities Network, a Lenfest Institute community of…

Newspaper execs open up about their biggest regrets Link toNewspaper execs open up about their biggest regrets

This article originally appeared on Blue Engine Collaborative’s LinkedIn. Experience is a fantastic teacher – and America’s newspaper executives have some…

America’s newspapers would like a word with journalism philanthropy Link toAmerica’s newspapers would like a word with journalism philanthropy

This article originally appeared on Blue Engine Collaborative's LinkedIn. Research from our friends at INMA and Mather on the state…

How to create grant programs with support built-in for newsrooms Link toHow to create grant programs with support built-in for newsrooms

This post is part of “Building a Thriving News Ecosystem,” a series from Knight Communities Network, a Lenfest Institute community…

How creator journalists can assess — and disclose — their funding  Link toHow creator journalists can assess — and disclose — their funding 

This resource is part of the Creator Journalism Trust and Credibility Toolkit from the Knight Communities Network, Project C, and Trusting News, which…

Lenfest News Creator Collaborative grant guidelines Link toLenfest News Creator Collaborative grant guidelines

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism is pleased to launch the Lenfest Creator Collaborative Program, designed to help local news organizations…

Get involved with the Lenfest Expert Network Link toGet involved with the Lenfest Expert Network

The Lenfest Expert Network connects news organizations with experienced consultants who help strengthen sustainability, audience engagement, and digital transformation. The…

The Creator Journalism Trust and Credibility Toolkit: A guide for funders Link toThe Creator Journalism Trust and Credibility Toolkit: A guide for funders

As funders look to strengthen their local information ecosystems, creator journalists have become an essential component, serving and reaching audiences…

How to find — and fund — creator journalists in your community Link toHow to find — and fund — creator journalists in your community

As funders look to strengthen their local information ecosystems, creator journalists have become an essential component, serving and reaching audiences…

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