Fundraising Strategies

Philanthropy’s growing role in American journalism Link toPhilanthropy’s growing role in American journalism

A new study conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago in partnership with Media Impact Funders and The Lenfest Institute for…

Tips for driving equitable culture change within your news organization Link toTips for driving equitable culture change within your news organization

Many across the journalism field have spoken extensively about how news organizations need to grow their audiences and ensure that…

Sharing updates to the Membership Guide Link toSharing updates to the Membership Guide

In 2020, we worked with our friends at the Membership Puzzle Project to create the Membership Guide. The Guide is…

Five strategies for how news organizations can grow their corporate revenue  Link toFive strategies for how news organizations can grow their corporate revenue 

Corporations have always played a role in supporting community organizations and nonprofits. Total charitable giving across the country in 2021 clocked…

Deepening Funder Relationships: Lessons from EdNC Link toDeepening Funder Relationships: Lessons from EdNC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxrxozLEV5k&t=1s Relationships are at the heart of philanthropy, and successful fundraising is so much more than just a transaction. This…

Lenfest News Philanthropy Network: Corporate Giving Series Link toLenfest News Philanthropy Network: Corporate Giving Series

News organizations are increasingly turning to corporations and businesses as part of their fundraising strategies. By tapping into both corporate…

No money, no mission: Nine lessons from the 2023 News Philanthropy Summit Link toNo money, no mission: Nine lessons from the 2023 News Philanthropy Summit

Local news is central to our democracy. Journalists elevate community voices and hold power to account. We know that our…

Smart Strategies for Restricted Funding Link toSmart Strategies for Restricted Funding

It can be a constant struggle for news organizations — funders want to support specific projects or coverage areas, but…

How Resolve Philly is diversifying its revenue streams to power its growth Link toHow Resolve Philly is diversifying its revenue streams to power its growth

Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods, and their stories often go untold. They are the stories of traditionally marginalized groups…

How the Charlotte Journalism Collaborative is experimenting with events revenue Link toHow the Charlotte Journalism Collaborative is experimenting with events revenue

In 2018, leaders from seven Charlotte-area media organizations started kicking around ideas about the best way to deliver impactful reporting…

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