System/Policy
INN releases report on nonprofit media sector
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The Institute for Nonprofit News report details challenges nonprofit news outlets face in raising funds.
Programs/Content
Nonprofit news organizations join campaign for press freedom
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Few public broadcasters have joined the coordinated effort to refute President Trump’s attacks on the press.
Development
News Match kicks off with $3 million for nonprofit newsrooms
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The Democracy Fund, the Knight Foundation and the MacArthur Foundation are collaborating to match contributions to nonprofit news organizations through the end of the year.
Development
Knight News Match raises more than $1.2 million
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“This is yet another sign that the public is willing to pay for quality journalism,” said Jennifer Preston, Knight Foundation’s VP of journalism.
Diversity
Nonprofit news outlets mirror overall media in diversity, according to ASNE survey
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The survey found that minority employment is at 23 percent for online-only sites, slightly higher than the 17 percent reported for daily newspapers.
Featured in Category
Robinson to leave WFMT, INN elects new board chair, and more comings and goings in public media
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Robinson has worked for WFMT for 16 years.
Quick Takes
Knight Prototype Fund supports INN, ‘This American Life’ projects
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Each grantee will receive $35,000.
Quick Takes
INN names 15 INNovation Fund winners
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INN awarded over $400,000 in the fourth round of its INNovation Fund.
People
Veteran AP executive takes over as head of INN
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Sue Cross began her career at AP in 1998 as Los Angeles bureau chief.
Quick Takes
Journalist prepares New Hampshire–focused investigative news outlet for launch
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The site launches Sept. 1.
Quick Takes
INN supports West Virginia Public Broadcasting app for capturing veterans’ stories
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West Virginia Public Broadcasting was one of eight news organizations that received grants.
Quick Takes
INN changes name to Institute for Nonprofit News
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To better reflect its mission, the Investigative News Network has changed its name to the Institute for Nonprofit News.
Quick Takes
Wednesday roundup: INN hits 100 members, judge delays Pacifica ruling
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Plus: A consortium plans an initiative for Latino pubmedia professionals, and a PBS Digital Studios star takes a friendly quiz.
Programs/Content
Knight Foundation, INN partner on $1M innovation fund
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The Knight Foundation and the Investigative News Network (INN) are teaming up to award $1 million in microgrants for innovation at public media and nonprofit news operations. The INNovate Fund is one of several initiatives totaling $5 million that Knight has planned in response to its 2013 in-depth study of nonprofit news sustainability. Knight will provide the funding, while INN will manage the two-year grant program and select recipients. Online applications will open March 1 and are open to all nonprofit and public media news organizations. Successful applications should meet three criteria, according to INN CEO Kevin Davis.