In the latest Pivot Publisher Series episode, The Kansas City Defender’s Ryan Sorrell, AfroLA’s Dana Amihere, and Haitian Times’ Garry Pierre-Pierre shared innovative strategies to reach Black audiences and deliver news they can use, including impactful community-based programs, surveys, and social media approaches. The founders also explored the (sometimes complicated) relationship between digital startups andContinue reading “The Pivot Publisher Series: The Future of Civic News & Information for Black Audiences”
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The Pivot Publisher Series: Preparing for Transitions: Succession Planning
The Pivot Publisher Series was created to equip hyperlocal BIPOC publishers and news leaders with tools, strategies, and tactics to support their growth and continued success. Each month, the series brought together industry experts, experienced publishers, and newsroom leaders to share best practices on topics ranging from organizational design to hiring top talent and more.Continue reading “The Pivot Publisher Series: Preparing for Transitions: Succession Planning”
The Nuts and Bolts of Media Grantmaking
Solutions That Just Work
At The Pivot Fund, true empowerment for community-led news outlets goes beyond the headlines. It was about equipping them with the tools and support needed for sustainable growth and success. That’s why we partnered with Justworks, a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), to bring an important opportunity. Through the Just Thrive program, women- and minority-owned businessesContinue reading “Solutions That Just Work”
Can Local News Fix the Crisis in Democracy?
Tracie Powell participates in a panel discussion.
Webinar: Informing America’s Emerging Majority
Trusted local news is vital to a healthy democracy, yet communities of color remain underserved. In a recent session, panelists highlighted these challenges and explored potential solutions, with a special focus on Georgia, which hosted the Communications Network’s annual conference. Presenters Moderator Andrew Sherry, Communications Network board member and principal of Communications Partners
Overcoming Doubts and Finding Value-Aligned Funders
BIPOC news leaders have a hard time overcoming racial bias to find funding and support. Black women are starting businesses at the fastest clip of any other racial group. Many of these startups don’t reach their full potential — or fail — in part because they can’t raise the capital to start or sustain theirContinue reading “Overcoming Doubts and Finding Value-Aligned Funders”
Addressing the challenges BIPOC-led news organizations face
The Pivot Fund CEO Tracie Powell and Northeastern University associate professor Dr. Meredith Clark discussed the unique difficulties BIPOC-led news organizations and startups face. The conversation was moderated by Melanie Sill, founding executive director of the NC Local News Workshop at Elon University, during the NC News & Information Summit on March 16, 2023.
2023 Media ChangeMaker of the Year
How to turn your board of directors into fundraisers
Raising funds was hard — but it didn’t have to be. In this panel discussion, we reviewed strategies for turning members of your board of directors into effective fundraisers by tapping into their wealth of knowledge, connections, and resources. This conversation was sponsored by the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute and the John S. andContinue reading “How to turn your board of directors into fundraisers”