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Unlock the power of words: Messaging tools to boost local news fundraising Link toUnlock the power of words: Messaging tools to boost local news fundraising

As year-end giving season approaches, now is the time to sharpen your messaging and inspire deeper support for local journalism.…

Fundraising trends with The Chronicle of Philanthropy Link toFundraising trends with The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Philanthropy is evolving, and the world-class newsroom of The Chronicle of Philanthropy is covering all the developments, from engaging new…

Service-oriented journalism: Moving from idealism to utility Link toService-oriented journalism: Moving from idealism to utility

Earlier this summer, we shared a theory of service for journalism. The formula we proposed is simple: journalism is a…

Using service to connect journalism’s mission to measurement Link toUsing service to connect journalism’s mission to measurement

Date & time: Thursday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. EDT / 11 a.m. PDT Presenters: Madison Karas and Patrick Boehler,…

Workshop: tracking impact through service Link toWorkshop: tracking impact through service

Date & time: Thursday, Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. EDT / 11 a.m. PDT Presenters: Madison Karas and Patrick Boehler,…

The future of local news starts here: Creators, AI, and lessons from the 2025 Reimagining Philadelphia Journalism Summit Link toThe future of local news starts here: Creators, AI, and lessons from the 2025 Reimagining Philadelphia Journalism Summit

Against the backdrop of a rapidly changing media industry and growing threats to the independent press, local news trailblazers, innovators,…

What I learned analyzing 60,000 headlines Link toWhat I learned analyzing 60,000 headlines

Can you spot an AI headline from a real one? Join the Lenfest Audience Community on July 17 at 2…

Lessons from the Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit: ‘Help the donor have the impact they want to have on the world’ Link toLessons from the Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit: ‘Help the donor have the impact they want to have on the world’

Reporting contributed by Jared Council, Joseph Lichterman, Marika Lynch, Caroline Merenda, Andrew Nodell, and Graham Ringo. News philanthropy has come…

Lenfest Audience Community: Actionable AI for newsrooms Link toLenfest Audience Community: Actionable AI for newsrooms

The Lenfest Audience Community's next meeting is happening May 16 at 2 p.m. EDT / 11 a.m. PDT. Join us…

Audience Community: Building trust through newsletters while navigating the daily news cycle Link toAudience Community: Building trust through newsletters while navigating the daily news cycle

The Audience Community was joined by Matt Kiser, the creator, founder, and publisher behind the WTF Just Happened Today newsletter,…

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