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About Us

The Pivot Fund is a new venture philanthropy organization dedicated to investing $500 million into independent BIPOC-led community news.

Through grantmaking, development support, and strategic consulting, we are disrupting journalism and philanthropy by centering and investing in BIPOC-led, culturally competent news organizations. The Pivot Fund invests in BIPOC-led community news through funding, capacity building, trainings, and opportunities for collaborative journalism. 

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Why This Work Matters

BIPOC-led Community News Outlets Tell Stories That Otherwise Go Untold.  

For millions across the country, the local Black newspaper or the Spanish-language neighborhood blog is often the only trusted, culturally competent news source they can rely on.



Trust Is Everything 

Culturally competent news sources, whose leaders and writers share mutual respect and understanding with their readers, are critical to fostering a culture of trust. 



It’s Not One Size Fits All  

The challenges facing BIPOC-led outlets are distinct, and cookie-cutter solutions won’t work. BIPOC news outlets require customized support to help them address the challenges they face

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Your support helps BIPOC-led community news outlets tell stories that otherwise go untold.

Invest today in a future where credible, fact-based, and community-serving news helps to build a more informed, connected society. 

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