Director of Business Development Location: Remote (U.S.) | Reports to: CEO | Works closely with: Chief Development Officer Direct reports: Director of Learning, Research & Evaluation (and others as applicable) Status: Full-time, Exempt About The Pivot Fund The Pivot Fund empowers independent, community-rooted news outlets serving underrepresented urban and rural communities. We provide funding andContinue reading “We’re Hiring: Director of Business Development”
Author Archives: Haeven Gibbons
What Publishers Can Learn From MLK50: Justice Through Journalism’s Shared Leadership Model
🎧 Podcast episode: Building Leadership That Reflects Community: MLK50’s Co-Executive Directors on Shared Power in Journalism Local news leaders are being asked to do more than ever: set editorial vision, fundraise, hire and retain staff, build partnerships, respond to crises, and remain accountable to the communities they serve—all at once. For many outlets, especially community-rootedContinue reading “What Publishers Can Learn From MLK50: Justice Through Journalism’s Shared Leadership Model”
When communities build the public record
A field update from Minneapolis on what local publishers everywhere are learning: accountability now depends on resourced networks, not press releases. Field Update Across the country, local publishers are being asked to cover fast-moving enforcement activity, protests, and public safety incidents with fewer reporters, tighter timelines, and higher stakes. In that gap, communities are increasinglyContinue reading “When communities build the public record”
Print as Strategy: The Role of Print in Community News Ecosystems
Even in a digital-first era, many community and immigrant-serving outlets continue to rely on print — from newspapers to guides and special resources — as a trusted way to reach audiences and generate revenue. This webinar will explore why print endures, who’s using it effectively, and how it fits into sustainable, hybrid models for localContinue reading “Print as Strategy: The Role of Print in Community News Ecosystems”
Building the Systems for Sustainable Local News
Great journalism doesn’t always translate into a sustainable business—but it should. Across the country, community-based newsrooms are producing trusted, high-impact journalism that strengthens civic life, particularly in rural, underserved, and historically marginalized communities. Yet many of these outlets lack the systems to consistently measure and communicate their impact in ways that resonate with funders andContinue reading “Building the Systems for Sustainable Local News”
Journalism’s influencer obsession will age poorly
“Journalism will look back on its influencer mania the way it now views the ‘pivot to video’ — as a costly diversion from building real community infrastructure.”
We’re Hiring: Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager Location: Remote (U.S.) | Reports to: CEO | Works closely with: Chief Development Officer Status: Full-time, Exempt About The Pivot Fund The Pivot Fund empowers independent, community-rooted news outlets serving underrepresented urban and rural communities. We provide funding and strategic support that strengthen local news ecosystems and help build a more inclusiveContinue reading “We’re Hiring: Business Development Manager”
What Enlace Latino NC’s Experience Reveals About the Safety Risks Facing Community Newsrooms — and Why Funders Should Care
When Enlace Latino NC covers a protest or community action today, nothing feels routine, says Co-founder and Executive Director Paola Jaramillo. Their small, immigrant-led newsroom has had to rethink nearly every part of its reporting — from what their reporters wear to who can safely enter a high-risk environment — because frontline journalists cannot predictContinue reading “What Enlace Latino NC’s Experience Reveals About the Safety Risks Facing Community Newsrooms — and Why Funders Should Care”
How Investing in Community Media Strengthens Crisis Response Infrastructure
What the recent federal shutdown revealed — and why funders should pay attention During the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, millions of families experienced delayed or reduced SNAP benefits, creating immediate gaps in access to food and essential services. While national outlets focused on political gridlock, community-rooted newsrooms quietly became part of theContinue reading “How Investing in Community Media Strengthens Crisis Response Infrastructure”
‘Our Coverage Has Been Deeply Affected’: How Enlace Latino NC Navigates ICE Risks at Protests — and What Other Community Newsrooms Can Learn
When Enlace Latino NC prepares to cover an event or protest today, nothing feels routine. Founder Paola Jaramillo says the immigrant-led newsroom has had to rethink everything — from what reporters wear to who can safely go into the field — because the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) presence has become increasingly unpredictable. “WeContinue reading “‘Our Coverage Has Been Deeply Affected’: How Enlace Latino NC Navigates ICE Risks at Protests — and What Other Community Newsrooms Can Learn”