When journalism fundraising falls short, it’s often because you’re answering the wrong questions Funders don’t think like journalists. Here’s how to close the gap. May 14, 2026 Nina Sachdev
Nonprofit newsrooms have grown, but they still generate a fraction of what newspapers once did A new report finds most rely on philanthropy for much of their funding, with limited revenue from subscriptions, ads and memberships April 7, 2026 Eric Rynston-Lobel
How philanthropy moved money at the ‘speed of news’ during Minnesota’s immigration surge Seven lessons for funders from how Press Forward Minnesota mobilized to support local news during Operation Metro Surge March 20, 2026 Megan Griffith-Greene
‘Poynter Day’ marks Poynter Institute’s 50th anniversary, rallies supporters The nonprofit is seeking to raise $50,000 for its mission to strengthen journalism, truth and democracy November 10, 2025 Jennifer Orsi
Opinion | It’s time to make the emerging local news ecosystem work for everyone Despite record investment in journalism support, too many small publishers are burning out in a system built to train, not sustain. October 30, 2025 Tracie Powell
Q&A: Press Forward’s Texas chapter is betting big on rural and local news Jesus Garcia-Gonzalez explains how the San Antonio Area Foundation is building a model to support underserved newsrooms in South-Central Texas June 4, 2025 Jamese Branch
Opinion | Oregon has a rare chance to rebuild trust in local news A new bill and a three-sector collaboration could create the civic information infrastructure Oregon needs May 19, 2025 Andrew DeVigal
In a nation of news deserts, are there news rainforests, too? If so, where? Even idealistic digital startups tend to head where the money is. March 4, 2025 Rick Edmonds
Poynter launches membership program to mark 50th anniversary The program offers special benefits to supporters of Poynter’s work in service of journalism, truth and democracy January 21, 2025 Jennifer Orsi
Poynter Institute to provide journalism ethics training to local news funders Partnership with Knight Foundation aims to help strengthen local news ecosystem October 14, 2024 The Poynter Institute
Opinion | Press Forward open call puts underrepresented communities first Push focuses on bridging significant gaps in local news coverage April 30, 2024 Dale R. Anglin
Opinion | The case for funding environmental journalism right now Philanthropy has an important role to play in supporting reporters, but funding must be transparent and clear to maintain credibility April 25, 2024 Daphne Moore
The Poynter Institute and The Just Trust announce 2024 partnership to transform crime reporting New grant from The Just Trust continues successful program that transforms news organizations’ crime reporting to focus on public safety December 13, 2023 Jennifer Orsi
Opinion | In a new era of journalism, philanthropy must pivot To properly serve communities of color, funders must ‘radically rethink’ current funding practices September 7, 2023 Tracie Powell
Opinion | Democracy’s lifeline: A call for philanthropy to fund journalism now Funders interested in promoting equity and strengthening democracy should invest in its survival and resilience July 24, 2023 Jon Quinn
