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April 30, 2026

The infrastructure news needs now: NewsMatch meets the moment

NewsMatch is a cornerstone of strengthening both individual newsrooms and the broader field.

August 20, 2025

How Bridge Michigan pursued owned audience via newsletters

Bridge Michigan realized the necessity of prioritizing owned audience platforms, so it turned to its newsletter.

August 7, 2025

“Powering Rural Futures” collaboration expands understanding and reach

Students, educators and employers across the country have an expansive definition of a ‘clean energy job.'

July 10, 2025

How nonprofit newsrooms are rewriting the rules of beat reporting

From Arizona to Maine, INN members are proving that collaboration isn’t just a budget fix — it’s a better way to serve communities.

July 3, 2025

Informing Spanish-speaking immigrants: A Q&A with Enlace Latino NC

Paola Jaramillo, co-founder and executive director of Enlace Latino NC, talked with INN about how they're reaching immigrants in North Carolina.

June 27, 2025

‘A different paradigm’: How nonprofit news outlets connect with communities

To build stronger ties to their audiences and communities, some nonprofit news outlets are shifting away from traditional journalism norms and leaning into unique ways to connect with communities.

June 18, 2025

Truly engaging community: A Q&A with Kansas City Defender

Ryan A. Sorrell, founder and editor-in-chief of The Kansas City Defender, talked with INN about engaging with young audiences and experimenting with innovative community engagement programs.

June 13, 2025

News leaders foster community, camaraderie during INN Days 2025

While nonprofit news leaders didn’t hold back when it came to the challenges facing nonprofit newsrooms, the theme of community prevailed at INN Days 2025.

May 21, 2025

A room of their own: Audience editors gather at INN’s Audience Studio

INN is building a place for audience editors to collaborate and work on audience experimentation, which we believe is vital to the future of our field.

May 16, 2025

Using WhatsApp to foster dialogue: A Q&A with Conecta Arizona

Maritza L. Félix talked with INN about her community-focused programming and the things she has learned serving border communities.