At The Pivot Fund, we believe journalism can be a tool for healing as well as for truth-telling — especially when covering topics as sensitive and urgent as domestic violence. That’s why we partnered with the Blue Shield Foundation of California to produce a webinar aimed at strengthening trauma-informed reporting practices across the country. Together,Continue reading “Stories That Matter: Partnering to Tell Them With Care”
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When Funders Treat Community as an Afterthought, News Organizations Crumble
The collapse of the Houston Landing, a widely discussed, Texas-based nonprofit newsroom that received millions in philanthropic backing, sent shockwaves through the journalism funding world, which has placed enormous hope in the nonprofit model for reviving local news. But it shouldn’t have been a surprise. The Landing was a skyscraper built on sand — designedContinue reading “When Funders Treat Community as an Afterthought, News Organizations Crumble”
How Trauma-Informed Reporting Built Trust—and Won an Emmy
When NotiVisión Georgia set out to report on domestic violence in Latino communities, their goal wasn’t accolades—it was healing. But the newsroom’s commitment to trust, cultural care, and deep listening led to a powerful, Emmy-award winning series that reframed the way domestic violence is understood and discussed in Middle Georgia. Earlier this month, The PivotContinue reading “How Trauma-Informed Reporting Built Trust—and Won an Emmy”
As Nonprofit News Is Targeted, Co-ops Offer a Way Forward
Nonprofit journalism is under pressure—and under fire. With rising scrutiny from politicians and increasing calls for audits, oversight, and even revocation of nonprofit status, media entrepreneurs face an uncertain road ahead. The chilling effect is real, especially for nonprofit newsrooms focused on accountability, equity, and public-interest reporting. In this landscape, cooperative media offers a powerful alternative—one that’sContinue reading “As Nonprofit News Is Targeted, Co-ops Offer a Way Forward”
285 South’s Groundbreaking Reporting Recognized for Impact
We’re proud to share that 285 South, a grantee of The Pivot Fund, has been named a finalist in two categories at the 2024 Atlanta Press Club Awards: Digital News and the Rising Star Award for reporter Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow. The team is also a nominee for the Center for Civic Innovation’s 2024 Good Trouble Honors—recognition thatContinue reading “285 South’s Groundbreaking Reporting Recognized for Impact”
What Selling My House Revealed About How Our Industry Values Us
Last spring, I put my house on the market and got a crash course in valuation—not just in real estate, but in journalism too. Like many of you, I’ve poured time, money, and love into my home. My neighborhood is one of those quietly transforming American suburbs, shifting from mostly white public-sector workers to aContinue reading “What Selling My House Revealed About How Our Industry Values Us”
The Harvey World Herald Isn’t Just a News Site—It’s a Lifeline
The Harvey World Herald isn’t just a news site—it’s a lifeline for the people of Harvey, Illinois. Founded by Amethyst Davis, a Harvey native, the Herald delivers sharp, accountable journalism that centers the needs of this majority-Black, working-class suburb of Cook County. “Harvey hadn’t had a traditional newsroom in decades—not through the recession, not through the pandemic,”Continue reading “The Harvey World Herald Isn’t Just a News Site—It’s a Lifeline”
What home appraisals and journalism funding have in common
The price of bias shows up in surprising places — from undervalued homes to underfunded newsrooms serving communities of color.
285 South’s Reporting Recognized for Community Impact
285 South, a grantee of The Pivot Fund, has been named a finalist in two categories at the 2024 Atlanta Press Club Awards: Digital News and the Rising Star Award for reporter Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow. One of the nominated stories focuses on an Afghan family of nine who endured freezing winter temperatures without electricity, despite paying rent andContinue reading “285 South’s Reporting Recognized for Community Impact”
Past, Present, and Hyperlocal In Black Miami
Preserving the Past, Powering the Present: Black Miami-Dade’s Storytelling in Action When Nadege Green walks into a space, she’s often carrying more than history — she’s carrying memory, identity, and community. Whether it’s salvaged archives from the now-closed Tap Tap Restaurant or oral histories of Miami’s Black LGBTQ+ residents, Green knows that local stories haveContinue reading “Past, Present, and Hyperlocal In Black Miami”