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May 27, 2020
4 ways funders can support local news in COVID-19
Funders have essential roles to play to ensure that our democracy and our communities are responsive to issues year-round.
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May 21, 2020
How inewsource built its own matching campaign to respond to COVID-19
Board members and audience members can be outstanding ambassadors for your outlet.
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May 18, 2020
5 lessons about sharing power in journalism collaborations
"Community really is rooted in showing up over and over and over again."…
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May 13, 2020
Introducing the North Carolina Local News Workshop
Funding is critical to supporting quality, accessible local news and information, but is not sufficient to fully connect a resilient network.
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May 5, 2020
How MLK50 is serving Memphis amidst COVID-19
"I think that’s a lesson for founders and funders: That a struggle story isn’t necessarily noble."…
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May 4, 2020
Solicitar ahora para nuevas subvenciones para noticias locales en Carolina del Norte
Read in English Desde este momento Una respuesta al efecto de la COVID-19 en las necesidades de información de la comunidad de Carolina del Norte al apoyar a nuestro…
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Here at the Lab we are constantly experimenting with new models of collaboration, community engagement, and sustainability. To share what we are learning we created a set of lab reports that are packed with ideas and practical tools for local newsrooms.
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Start-up Guide
For Profit, Nonprofit and Beyond: Considerations for Media Start-ups By…
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Focus Groups Guide
Conducting Focus Groups to Understand Local News Audiences By Jessica…
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Crowdfunding Guide
Lessons on Building Lasting Revenue and Relationships through Crowdfunding Campaigns…
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