Fundraising Strategies

Newsletter: How fundraisers are powering the local news renaissance Link toNewsletter: How fundraisers are powering the local news renaissance

Fundraisers are powering the renaissance of local journalism across the United States by connecting communities to the mission of local…

Shameless self promotion: Selling your newsroom idea clearly, concisely and compellingly Link toShameless self promotion: Selling your newsroom idea clearly, concisely and compellingly

Back by popular demand from last month's Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit, we're bringing Ken Schneck's session online for a virtual…

‘Think about the vision and the world that you’re building:’ How fundraisers are fueling the future of local news Link to‘Think about the vision and the world that you’re building:’ How fundraisers are fueling the future of local news

Reporting contributed by Jared Council, Poojita Darlapudi, Samiya Green, Kusshagra Mital, and Imahni Moise. Fundraisers are powering the renaissance of…

From crisis to renaissance: Reflections on the 2026 Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit Link toFrom crisis to renaissance: Reflections on the 2026 Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit

Fundraising is hard. It takes perseverance, commitment, and a willingness to take risks. We are stretched too thin, and sometimes…

Annie McCain speaking at a podium at the 2026 Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit

How funders can track metrics that matter for newsrooms Link toHow funders can track metrics that matter for newsrooms

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

Fundraising in support of investigative journalism: Explain how you work, not just why Link toFundraising in support of investigative journalism: Explain how you work, not just why

Working with 13 newsrooms from September 2025 to January 2026, we conducted a study to examine local newsrooms’ communication, specifically…

To successfully raise major gifts, first consider your community engagement efforts Link toTo successfully raise major gifts, first consider your community engagement efforts

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

Spotlight PA’s roadmap to sustainable local news Link toSpotlight PA’s roadmap to sustainable local news

What does it actually take to build and sustain a high-impact newsroom? Launched in 2019 by The Lenfest Institute, Spotlight…

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…

Reporter’s notebook from the 2026 Local News Summit Link toReporter’s notebook from the 2026 Local News Summit

In a crisis, “people don’t look for perfect information, they look for actionable information.” That is, they don’t just want…

Reporter's notebook from the 2026 Local News Summit by Richard J. Tofel

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