May 1, 2025
Nonprofit news has evolved into a viable model to support local journalism at scale — the problem is that while the models are there, the people are not. This is Jonathan Kealing's call to action.
October 23, 2023
For INN’s 2023 DEI Index Report, the median BIPOC-led outlet reported that 56% of foundation dollars received in 2022 were available for general operating expenses, compared to 70% among white-led outlets INN seeks to build a nonprofit news network that ensures all people in every community have access to trusted news. A cornerstone of this […]
October 16, 2023
In today’s rapidly evolving media landscape, understanding news audiences’ preferences, behaviors and opinions has become paramount for media organizations seeking to effectively engage and retain readers. Surveys are an essential tool for newsrooms to understand the minds of news consumers and empower media professionals to tailor their content, delivery strategies, and engagement tactics to foster […]
September 29, 2023
It’s not your fault. Maybe your news organization hasn’t heard that yet, but you certainly deserve to.
September 14, 2023
INN’s main goal for Index Pods is to give members the benchmarking data and peer community needed to support strategic planning.
September 7, 2023
Nonprofit newsrooms redefine relationships between readers and media organizations, engaging them through loyalty, community, and service.
July 13, 2023
Last month INN reported in the INN Index Snapshot that state and regional outlets are behind much of the nonprofit news sector’s revenue gains, growing their median revenue by 36% in a one-year timeframe (from 2021 to 2022). A major driver has been foundations increasingly funding journalism at the state level, allowing nonprofit news outlets with a […]
June 30, 2023
The philanthropy headlines were stark last week: The Chronicle of Philanthropy: “Drop in Giving … Among the Steepest Ever” The Nonprofit Times: “U.S. Philanthropy Plummeted $17 Billion as Donors Disappeared” Both are pegged to the annual Giving USA report, which found charitable giving declined 10.5% after inflation from 2021 to 2022. So how did news nonprofits […]
May 26, 2023
INN Network outlets spoke about furthering understanding of mental health issues and producing solutions-oriented stories that spark conversation.
April 26, 2023
Volunteers are the lifeforce behind many nonprofit organizations — generating hundreds of billions in economic value every year. According to Americorps, roughly a quarter of Americans — more than 60 million people — volunteered with an organization in 2021. Nonprofit news is a business, covering local, statewide, national and global issues while paying salaries that are generally […]
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