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Nonprofit newsrooms are a response to the news industry's financial difficulties transitioning to the digital economy. Foundations and other civic-minded investors fund investigative and socially important journalism that democracies depend on, but that can no longer be cross-subsidized by control of advertising channels like classified ads.
Suggested reading:
- Media Impact Funders' report, Community Foundations & Media.
- A 2023 study "examines the role of philanthropy in American journalism found strong growth in support for nonprofit news over the past five years, an increase in funding to for-profit newsrooms, and a growing focus on communities of color. At the same time, the study reveals the need for more newsrooms to disclose donors and adopt clear conflict-of-interest policies to protect editorial independence and public trust."
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Voice of San Diego
San Diego, CALaunched in 2005, Voice of San Diego was the first digital, nonprofit news organization in the country to serve a local community.
MinnPost
MinneapolisMinnPost is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces thoughtful, in-depth journalism about civic and cultural affairs impacting Minnesota.
New Haven Independent
New Haven, CTThe New Haven Independent is produced in conjunction with the Online Journalism Project, a not-for-profit effort to promote professional-quality “stand-alone” and “hyperlocal” news sites on the Internet.
The Texas Tribune
Austin, TXThe Texas Tribune is the only member-supported, digital-first, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Institute for Nonprofit News Index Annual Report
Beverly HillsThe Index is the most comprehensive study of the state of nonprofit news.
Armando.info
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)Armando.info es una comunidad de periodistas nacida en Venezuela al calor de la crisis y la censura de sus medios. Tiene como objetivo brindar una plataforma independiente, que respalde y acompañe a periodistas venezolanos y latinoamericanos en la reportería de historias trasnacionales, bien narradas y de profundidad, que no tienen cabida en otros sitios.
Lighthouse Reports
UtrechtPioneering Collaborative Journalism
Disclose is a not-for-profit organisation which bridges twin activities as both a media outlet and an NGO to promote investigative journalism.
Outride.rs is a website delivering a range of international journalism.
The award-winning Center for Public Integrity is one of the oldest and largest non-profit news organisations in the United States.
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists
1710 Rhode Island Ave NW, 11th floor Washington DC 20036 USA
A 2012 white paper from Pro Publica by Richard J. Tofel
Arena Housing Project
EuropeOpen collaborative network for journalists and other researches, experts and engaged people working on housing across Europe
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