News Ownership and Leadership Models

A front-row view of generative AI at news organizations Link toA front-row view of generative AI at news organizations

This article is part of the Lenfest AI Collaborative and Fellowship Program’s 2026 Impact Report. The Lenfest AI Collaborative and…

Want to fund journalism? Here are key lessons from experienced funders — and a newsroom leader Link toWant to fund journalism? Here are key lessons from experienced funders — and a newsroom leader

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

How to build an effective funder collaborative that can multiply impact Link toHow to build an effective funder collaborative that can multiply impact

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

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…

Solution Set: What works best for AI experimentation in newsrooms Link toSolution Set: What works best for AI experimentation in newsrooms

When it comes to artificial intelligence in newsrooms, it’s easy to get caught up in the technology, the process, and…

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 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,…

How funders can support Hispanic newsrooms in authentic ways Link toHow funders can support Hispanic newsrooms in authentic ways

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

Newsletter: Celebrating independent news for Independence Day Link toNewsletter: Celebrating independent news for Independence Day

As we prepare to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this weekend, we have been considering the institutions that sustain democracy. We…

Solution Set: New diagnostic tool helps newsrooms gauge their future-readiness Link toSolution Set: New diagnostic tool helps newsrooms gauge their future-readiness

Local news publishers typically have their heads down trying to get stories out the door, focus on fundraising, and meet…

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