Fundraising Strategies

Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit: A journalist’s approach to the journalism problem Link toLenfest News Philanthropy Summit: A journalist’s approach to the journalism problem

This essay is part of a series of reflections from the 2025 Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit sharing insights, lessons learned,…

Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit: The ‘four Rs’ of fundraising Link toLenfest News Philanthropy Summit: The ‘four Rs’ of fundraising

This essay is part of a series of reflections from the 2025 Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit sharing insights, lessons learned,…

Start with service: A practical reset for media impact Link toStart with service: A practical reset for media impact

When we began our careers in journalism years ago, the industry operated like a priesthood. Our work felt like a…

Workshop: tracking impact through service Link toWorkshop: tracking impact through service

Date & time: Thursday, Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. EDT / 11 a.m. PDT  Presenters: Madison Karas and Patrick Boehler,…

Four ways to break down large revenue goals into short-term experiments | Reynolds Journalism Institute Link toFour ways to break down large revenue goals into short-term experiments | Reynolds Journalism Institute

Lessons from the Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit: ‘Help the donor have the impact they want to have on the world’ Link toLessons from the Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit: ‘Help the donor have the impact they want to have on the world’

Reporting contributed by Jared Council, Joseph Lichterman, Marika Lynch, Caroline Merenda, Andrew Nodell, and Graham Ringo. News philanthropy has come…

The Lenfest Council for Journalism and Democracy: How we built a thriving mid-level giving program rooted in community and access Link toThe Lenfest Council for Journalism and Democracy: How we built a thriving mid-level giving program rooted in community and access

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

Not-for-profit isn’t not-for-money | Reynolds Journalism Institute Link toNot-for-profit isn’t not-for-money | Reynolds Journalism Institute

Making the case for local news: Perspectives from newsroom leaders  Link toMaking the case for local news: Perspectives from newsroom leaders 

Local newsrooms face increasing challenges in demonstrating the impact of their journalism, especially when it comes to securing philanthropic support…

Understanding donor advised funds and community foundations Link toUnderstanding donor advised funds and community foundations

Donor advised funds (DAFs) are a powerful tool for philanthropy, offering news organizations a way to tap into a growing…