The Pivot Fund is proud to welcome journalist, author and nonprofit leader Frances Kai-Hwa Wang to its growing team as portfolio manager, where she will help grantees elevate their journalism and build their sustainability. With decades of experience in journalism, teaching and management, Wang strengthens The Pivot Fund’s mission to provide direct funding and culturallyContinue reading “Journalist, Scholar Frances Kai-Hwa Wang joins The Pivot Fund”
Author Archives: Tracie Powell
Community First: NotiVisión Georgia’s Path to 2.2M Views
NotiVisión Georgia isn’t just growing—it’s reshaping what community journalism looks like in a digital-first world. With 2.2 million views on Facebook and an expanding role in public safety outreach, this Spanish-language newsroom is proving what’s possible when local media stays rooted in community while embracing innovation. A big part of that success comes down toContinue reading “Community First: NotiVisión Georgia’s Path to 2.2M Views”
How Indigenous Minnesotans Are Reclaiming the News
In Little Earth—a close-knit, multi-tribal community in Minneapolis—the majority of the community doesn’t consume news broadcast on television or printed in the paper. Instead, they turn to Facebook. Here, people scroll through updates about upcoming full moon and cedar ceremonies, announcements from the Red Bears sports teams, and graduation shout-outs for the neighborhood’s young people.Continue reading “How Indigenous Minnesotans Are Reclaiming the News”
From broadcaster to backbone: How public media can evolve by powering the hyperlocal future
Much of the recent conversation around public media has centered around eliminating federal funding. But the issues facing independent broadcasting go well beyond congressional appropriations and grants.
How Carmen Robles Is Reimagining Local News in Minnesota
Carmen Robles never set out to be a journalist. Her life’s work has been rooted in community advocacy—fighting for health and education equality in Minnesota’s Latino communities. But when the COVID-19 pandemic laid bare just how deeply traditional media failed to reach her neighbors, Robles did what she’s always done: she stepped up to fillContinue reading “How Carmen Robles Is Reimagining Local News in Minnesota”
How Public Media Can Evolve by Powering the Hyperlocal Future
Much of the recent conversation around Public Media has centered around eliminating federal funding. But the issues facing independent broadcasting go well beyond Congressional appropriations and grants. The model that once served millions, powered by a mix of federal funding, donor support, and national syndication, no longer meets the needs of today’s information ecosystem. Like muchContinue reading “How Public Media Can Evolve by Powering the Hyperlocal Future”
The Future of Local News Will Be Built on Community Trust
Ever since I shared my insights on the collapse of the Houston Landing, people have been asking me if there is a right way to fund news startups. My answer is yes, absolutely – and it starts with finding startups trusted by their communities. My Inside Philanthropy op-ed argued that the Landing did not find a loyal audience becauseContinue reading “The Future of Local News Will Be Built on Community Trust”
What Georgia Fort’s Media Empire Can Teach Funders
When traditional media denied her maternity leave, Georgia Fort made a bold choice: she left behind more than a decade-long career—two Emmy nominations to her name—and built what many said couldn’t be done. Today, as founder of the digital platform BLCK Press, she leads a trusted, Black-led multimedia powerhouse serving the Twin Cities and beyond. BLCKContinue reading “What Georgia Fort’s Media Empire Can Teach Funders”
Enlace Latino NC’s Service Journalism Builds Trust, Partnerships
At Enlace Latino NC, journalism isn’t just information—it’s infrastructure. And for funders looking to support journalism that delivers real-world results, their model offers a powerful example. This North Carolina-based, nonprofit newsroom has been serving the state’s Spanish-speaking immigrant communities since 2018 with deeply reported, culturally competent public service journalism. Its latest resource— a Spanish-language immigration guide —is moreContinue reading “Enlace Latino NC’s Service Journalism Builds Trust, Partnerships”
Enlace Latino NC’s Trusted Immigration Guide: A Model for Impact
At Enlace Latino NC, journalism isn’t just about reporting the news—it’s about delivering answers when people need them most. Since 2018, the nonprofit digital newsroom has served North Carolina’s Spanish-speaking immigrant communities with deeply reported, public service journalism. And its latest offering—a Spanish-language Immigration Guide—isn’t just a resource. It’s a lifeline. The guide breaks down confusing, fast-changingContinue reading “Enlace Latino NC’s Trusted Immigration Guide: A Model for Impact”