Fundraising Strategies

Lenfest News Philanthropy Network: Fundraising on journalism’s human edge in the age of AI Link toLenfest News Philanthropy Network: Fundraising on journalism’s human edge in the age of AI

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

Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit: Building a donor management program from scratch Link toLenfest News Philanthropy Summit: Building a donor management program from scratch

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

Newsletter: New ideas for news fundraising Link toNewsletter: New ideas for news fundraising

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

AI isn’t a journalist! Its limits are a fundraising and engagement opportunity Link toAI isn’t a journalist! Its limits are a fundraising and engagement opportunity

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

An illustration of three people standing around a jar of money. One is holding a light bulb.

Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit — Speaking Martian: bringing journalism philanthropy to Honduras Link toLenfest News Philanthropy Summit — Speaking Martian: bringing journalism philanthropy to Honduras

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

Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit: The biggest challenge in news fundraising isn’t fundraising Link toLenfest News Philanthropy Summit: The biggest challenge in news fundraising isn’t fundraising

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

Lenfest News Philanthropy Network: How the Summit built community, confidence, & clarity Link toLenfest News Philanthropy Network: How the Summit built community, confidence, & clarity

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

Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit: You don’t need to become someone else to raise money Link toLenfest News Philanthropy Summit: You don’t need to become someone else to raise money

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

Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit: The marketplace model for local news Link toLenfest News Philanthropy Summit: The marketplace model for local news

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

Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit: The future of local news is sitting in a student newsroom  Link toLenfest News Philanthropy Summit: The future of local news is sitting in a student newsroom 

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

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