You’ve heard of the membership model, the advertising model, and the subscription model for local news publishing, but what do you know about the philanthropic model? Within the world of digital media, the philanthropic model is one that’s still emerging. As we move into 2021, this is something you might be hearing a lot more…
With traffic to digital-native news sites showing little growth for the second consecutive year, nonprofit newsrooms are looking at how they can do a better job soliciting major donations from both individuals and charitable foundations. A number of nonprofit newsrooms have started membership programs in the past few years, with mixed results. The financial resources…
With the news that BuzzFeed is laying off 15% of its staff and Gannett is cutting jobs across the country as part of a cost-saving measure, the digital publishing industry is looking for a path to survival. Many are wondering if the nonprofit model might be the long-term solution that publishers are looking for. Dwindling…
Bring together the leaders of news organizations, platforms, and foundations, and you’re bound to get some honest opinions on the state of digital journalism. Rather than focus on dire predictions for the future, the dozens of industry executives brought together earlier this year by the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics, and Public Policy at Harvard…
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For hyperlocal news publishers, designing a path toward financial sustainability begins with choosing between non-profit and for-profit status. The differences between non-profit and for-profit news organizations go beyond tax filings. For journalists, editors, and publishers, launching a non-profit site is often about working toward a goal, or a vision, of what local news should ideally…