Category Archives: News

Underscore Native News, a Pivot Fund grantee, is deepening its commitment to audience engagement by expanding into video storytelling with new hire. Bolstered by The Pivot Fund’s $150,000 investment, the organization has brought on Audience Engagement Manager Kyra Antone as its first-ever dedicated video storyteller to enhance Underscore’s powerful storytelling and connect more deeply withContinue reading “The Pivot Fund Fuels Underscore Native News’ Video Growth”

Pivot Fund grantee Conecta Arizona is expanding its newsroom and deepening its impact in Southern Arizona. The news site hired Paula Díaz as part of Conecta Arizona’s broader growth plan, reinforcing its commitment to community-centered, independent journalism that prioritizes the needs of Arizona’s Latino and immigrant communities. Díaz, an accomplished multimedia journalist with over 20 years ofContinue reading “Conecta Arizona Expands Southern Arizona Coverage with New Hire”

Thanks to the support of our funders, The Pivot Fund is investing another $600,000 in grassroots newsrooms that are redefining local journalism and strengthening their communities. These investments are not just funding journalism—they are fueling economic sustainability, civic engagement, and life-changing reporting in historically underserved communities. With your partnership, we are renewing support for fiveContinue reading “Pivot Fund Renews Support for Five High-Impact Newsrooms”

The Pivot Fund is proud to invest $600,000 in renewed funding for several grantee partners who are leading the way in community-driven journalism. These organizations, each deeply embedded in their communities, are expanding their reach, developing innovative revenue models, and producing impactful reporting that fills critical information gaps for historically underserved audiences. The renewed granteesContinue reading “Pivot Fund Renews Support for Grassroots Newsrooms”

At The Pivot Fund, we believe in supporting hyperlocal news organizations that authentically serve their communities. That’s why we’re proud to invest in Hy-Lo News, a digital publication that has been filling a critical media gap in South Florida since 2015. By centering Black and Brown Millennial voices, Hy-Lo News provides the coverage and culturalContinue reading “Hy-Lo News: Expanding Impact with Pivot Fund Support”

The Kansas City Defender used part of its new grant from The Pivot Fund to hire its first full-time editorial hire, Mili Mansaray, as its new Editor & Director of Radical Media Initiatives. Committed to fearless and unapologetic community-centered journalism, the Defender is widely lauded for pioneering an innovative dual editorial-community programs model—one of theContinue reading “Pivot Fund Grantee Kansas City Defender Names New Editor”

When Roger Amos joined the Mississippi Free Press (MFP) just a few weeks ago, he entered a newsroom redefining what local journalism can achieve. As a member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Roger brings a unique and critical perspective to the MFP team, reflecting the outlet’s commitment to ensuring diverse representation in itsContinue reading “Roger Amos: Telling His Community’s Stories”

The University of Pennsylvania and Impact Architects recently released in-depth, practical guides for philanthropists interested in funding news and information. Both mention The Pivot Fund as a resource, specifically the news landscape analyses at the foundation of Pivot’s approach. Penn’s 2025 High Impact Giving Toolkit, released this month, includes a section on funding News and CivicContinue reading “The Pivot Fund’s Work Spotlighted in New Funder Resources”

In today’s world, journalism isn’t just about telling stories—it’s about building trust, creating lasting connections, and standing up for the communities we serve. No one knows this better than El Tecolote, a bilingual newspaper that’s been part of San Francisco’s Mission District for over 50 years. They’ve made it their mission to offer more than just news—they’re amplifyingContinue reading “El Tecolote: A Story of Journalism Rooted in Community”

Philanthropic intermediaries have long served as bridges, directing funding from large donors to grassroots organizations, but questions remain about their effectiveness and true impact, specifically in the journalism field. The Pivot Fund’s CEO, Tracie Powell, acknowledged this complexity: “This invitation to talk about intermediaries… is kind of a controversial topic right now,” she noted. “ThereContinue reading “Philanthropy Intermediaries: Power, Challenges, and Potential”