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Trust-Based Philanthropy: A Challenge to Give Up Power

Last month, at the J-Funders 2022 gathering in Philadelphia, I reminded fellow journalism funders that we can’t achieve equity in news media without taking one important step: giving up power. The event brought together funders who all named important challenges facing our industry like financial sustainability, strengthening democracy and civic engagement. But to tackle these issues –Continue reading “Trust-Based Philanthropy: A Challenge to Give Up Power”

How to Recession-Proof Your News Business

Economists are forecasting a “mild” recession in 2023. That’s driven by inflation, higher interest rates, and a tight labor market. What can news publishers and entrepreneurs do to prepare for an economic downturn?  Listen for an assessment of the current economic climate and advice on how small and bootstrapped newsrooms can survive a recession.  PanelistsContinue reading “How to Recession-Proof Your News Business”

What Happens When Communities Are The Grantmakers?

Earlier this summer, I delivered the keynote to nearly 70 journalism students and faculty at the Salzburg Academy on Media and Global Change in Austria. The speech focused on the role of the media in creating a just civil society and why we at The Pivot Fund believe disrupting journalism philanthropy is key to creatingContinue reading “What Happens When Communities Are The Grantmakers?”

Meet The Pivot Fund’s first grantees

The Pivot Fund’s first grantees are Georgia news organizations serving diverse communities. We started by asking community members where they find reliable information. That led us to the news organizations that have their trust.  The Pivot Fund has selected seven Georgia news organizations that reach Black, Hispanic, and Asian-American audiences to receive a combined $2Continue reading “Meet The Pivot Fund’s first grantees”