Category Archives: Analysis

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”

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”

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”

Minnesota is changing. And so must the way we deliver news and information. While the state’s population has grown more diverse over the decades, traditional media hasn’t kept up.  In The Pivot Fund’s assessment of Minnesota’s local news landscape, which included listening sessions and focus groups with over 600 Minnesotans from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds,Continue reading “How We Analyzed Minnesota’s Local News Landscape”

The room was full of funders, but the heart of the conversation was all about community. At the fifth annual Rural Equity Summit, Tracie Powell, founder of The Pivot Fund, joined Sarah Bignall, CEO of KAXE in Northern Minnesota, and Lindsay Ryder, director of the Integrated Rural Strategies Group, for a powerful discussion on theContinue reading “Clean Water, Public Parks, and the Power of Rural News”

Earlier this month, I had the honor of meeting with 18 news publishers and media founders in Tulsa. It was a warm and eye-opening experience, one that underscored both the challenges and opportunities facing Black- and Brown-led media organizations in Oklahoma. Tulsa holds a special place in my heart. My dad attended school there whenContinue reading “Finding Strength in Community:A Transformative Gathering in Tulsa”

Covering immigration raids requires a deep understanding of the sensitive and complex nature of the subject. The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) has provided guidelines for journalists to help ensure they report on these events with accuracy, ethics, and care. As journalists, our role is to inform, protect, and elevate the voices of thoseContinue reading “5 Essential Tips for Reporting on Immigration Raids: from NAHJ”

The stakes for racial equity have never been higher, and philanthropy’s responsibility to act boldly has never been clearer. The recent election results underscore the urgency for philanthropy to embrace race-conscious grantmaking as not only a moral imperative but a strategic one. At The Pivot Fund, our mission centers on supporting culturally competent civic newsContinue reading “Fund Like the Future Depends on It: Our Call To Action”

As powerful corporate and political leaders push a “colorblind meritocracy,” journalism funders must resist efforts to erase discussions of race and equity. Colorblindness upholds the myth of equal access to the American Dream while ignoring well-documented racial disparities in health, income, education, and work that merit alone can’t overcome.  Journalism has a responsibility to tellContinue reading “Supporting Underserved Audiences Amid Anti-DEI Efforts”

At this pivotal moment in history, immigration issues are at the forefront of public discourse, making it more important than ever for BIPOC publishers to amplify immigrant voices and shed light on critical policies. Recently, The Pivot Fund and Latinas Represent hosted a webinar that brought together experts to share insights on how to responsiblyContinue reading “Tips on Navigating Immigration Challenges:Reporting and Policy”