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We're an industry that talks mostly to ourselves. To figure out a more sustainable path forward for local journalism, we…

Date: Tuesdays, September 22 through Oct 6 Time: 2 p.m. EDT / 11 a.m. PDT Presenter: Jake Hylton, founding executive…

As more news outlets turn to philanthropic fundraising to help support their work with donations, grants, and events, there’s also…

As news fundraisers, we occupy a unique space in both the journalism and philanthropy sectors. Briana Crane, vice president of…

This essay is part of a series of reflections from the 2026 Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit sharing insights, lessons learned,…

What works for one news organization can spark ideas at another. At the 2026 Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit, hosted in…

Date: Wednesday, August 26 Time: 2 p.m. ET/ 1 p.m. CT / 12 p.m. MT / 11 a.m. PT Presenter:…

This essay is part of a series of reflections from the 2026 Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit sharing insights, lessons learned,…

This essay is part of a series of reflections from the 2026 Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit sharing insights, lessons learned,…

At the Lenfest News Philanthropy Network, we believe a rising tide lifts all boats: what works for one news organization…

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