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

Lessons from the Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit; upcoming workshops; a podcast on newsroom AI experiments

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

A free virtual encore presentation from the 2026 Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit.

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

Lessons from the 2026 Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit

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

We are collectively building a culture of philanthropy that supports local journalism and makes our communities stronger.

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

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

Impact metrics may vary based on the newsroom and its mission, but they offer a clear way for funders to…

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

How a fundraising toolkit helped newsrooms improve communication — and fundraising — around their investigative work.

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

Securing major gifts is about building relationships. How is your news org engaging all of its stakeholders?

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Spotlight PA’s roadmap to sustainable local news Spotlight 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…

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Telling your chapter impact story: How to make your case and build support Telling your chapter impact story: How to make your case and build support

Tips for making the case for local news from the Knight Communities Network.

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Reporter’s notebook from the 2026 Local News Summit Reporter’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…

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

The Beyond Print Toolkit

The Beyond Print Toolkit

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Beyond Print Toolkit: Postal delivery

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Beyond Print Toolkit: Direct sold digital ads

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Resources and guides from The Lenfest Institute

Elements of Nonprofit News Management

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Sharing updates to the Membership Guide

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Digital subscription reader revenue benchmarks and best practices from 500+ publications worldwide 

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Local News Solutions

The Lenfest Institute provides free tools and resources for local journalism leaders to develop sustainable strategies to serve their communities.

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