“Part of the Solution.” How the American Journalism Project Is Galvanizing Support from Local Funders

“Part of the Solution.” How the American Journalism Project Is Galvanizing Support from Local Funders

Philanthropic funding has emerged as a key revenue source for the revitalization of local journalism. The American Journalism Project is on the front lines, making a case for trusted news to local funders.

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Want Your Giving to Make the Most Impact? Donate to Local Media

Want Your Giving to Make the Most Impact? Donate to Local Media

There are plenty of good reasons to donate to local nonprofit media. In this guest opinion, the leaders of two news outlets offer one you may not have considered — an outsized return on investment when it comes to impact.

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A Few Words of Warning About Funding Intermediaries and Philanthropy’s Leaky Bucket

A Few Words of Warning About Funding Intermediaries and Philanthropy’s Leaky Bucket

Journalism intermediaries have seen their budgets grow in recent years, but given limited resources, shouldn't more money go to news orgs directly? In this guest opinion, the former president of ProPublica makes the case.

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Community Foundation Support for Local Journalism Is Growing—and This Funder Is Leading the Way

Community Foundation Support for Local Journalism Is Growing—and This Funder Is Leading the Way

Community foundations are a growing force in local journalism ecosystems. We check in with leaders at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, whose discretionary journalism grantmaking far outpaces that of its peers.

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“The ‘Big Lie’ That Fanned the Flames.” Philanthropy’s Role in Fighting Misinformation

“The ‘Big Lie’ That Fanned the Flames.” Philanthropy’s Role in Fighting Misinformation

The attack on the Capitol was a tragic manifestation of what happens when misinformation takes root. We check in with foundations and nonprofits about what philanthropy has been doing to curb false information, and its shortcomings.

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Some Struggling News Outlets Want to Transition to a Nonprofit Model. It Won’t Be Easy

Some Struggling News Outlets Want to Transition to a Nonprofit Model. It Won’t Be Easy

The coronavirus, corporate bankruptcies and the looming presence of cost-cutting hedge funds have amplified calls for local dailies to transition to a nonprofit model. While this sounds promising, the devil, as they say, is in the details.

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With Local News in Peril, a Journalism Funder’s New CEO Has an Urgent Mission

With Local News in Peril, a Journalism Funder’s New CEO Has an Urgent Mission

The American Journalism Project’s mission to create sustainable business models for news outlets is, sadly, more urgent than ever. We asked CEO Sarabeth Berman how COVID-19 is impacting local news and how AJP plans to help.

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Behind a Boost for Civic News, a Venture Philanthropy Approach

Behind a Boost for Civic News, a Venture Philanthropy Approach

Elizabeth Green and John Thornton launched the American Journalism Project based on the idea that venture philanthropy could strengthen local news outlets. As grants start to go out the door, what does that look like in practice?

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The American Journalism Project is Poised to Allocate Millions. Where Will the Money Go?

The American Journalism Project is Poised to Allocate Millions. Where Will the Money Go?

Last year, the American Journalism Project shook up the funding landscape by pledging to raise and invest $1 billion in local news ecosystems. Its inaugural round of grantmaking slated for this summer will disburse some $50 million in funding.

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