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Solution Set: Can creators + journalists = new audiences? Link toSolution Set: Can creators + journalists = new audiences?

As news creators on social media become more popular, they are also prone to errors, biases, hidden agendas, and secret…

Solution Set: That pivot to social video? It’s real and time to get on board Link toSolution Set: That pivot to social video? It’s real and time to get on board

It might have started with dancing and lip-synching on TikTok, but short-form social video has become an important way to…

Solution Set: Google search continues its march into oblivion Link toSolution Set: Google search continues its march into oblivion

In recent years, news publishers have learned to unlove what they once loved about referral traffic to their websites. That…

Solution Set: Fab fundraising tips from folks who know how it’s done 💰 Link toSolution Set: Fab fundraising tips from folks who know how it’s done 💰

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

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…

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 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…

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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