Thought Leadership
Ideas that shift power
Journalism funders have the opportunity to build a new, inclusive news and information landscape. The key is investing in a new generation of hyperlocal publishers who have earned the trust of their communities rather than recreating the inequities of old.
Challenging assumptions about who gets to be a journalist
Pivot Fund Founder and CEO Tracie Powell is critical of journalism funding that values credentials over audiences. She’s also ready to help.
We’re reshaping journalism funding by:
- Showing how publishers in underserved communities are pioneering the future of local news
- Identifying blind spots in journalism philanthropy through peer-reviewed research
- Guiding funders to listen to audiences and invest in outlets trusted by their communities
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Media Interviews + Speaking Engagements
Tracie Powell was one of the first to recognize and support the quiet revolution taking place in local journalism as rural and other underserved communities use social media and other lightweight tools to tell their own stories.
Get informed perspective on:
- How journalism funding needs to evolve to support hyperlocal publishers
- The myth that publishers in underserved communities can’t be profitable
- Why supporting hyperlocal publishers strengthens civic life and democracy
Book Tracie for an interview or event
Events + Webinars
The Pivot Fund webinar series equips local publishers with the knowledge and tools to be successful, giving them the chance to hear directly from experts whose experience is relevant to theirs.
Join us for topics such as:
- Making your newsroom ripe for revenue
- How to effectively steward donors
- Succession planning
Upcoming Events
Cultivating the Next Generation: How Community Media Can Build Journalism Pipelines
