NOTUS plans to rebrand and build "the next great Washington newsroom"
NOTUS, a billionaire-backed nonprofit newsroom, is rebranding and doubling its staff to expand coverage of government, politics, and local Washington news amid The Washington Post's layoffs.
Nonprofit news outlets don't need to fear ad sales, my tax research shows
Local news organizations increasingly adopt nonprofit models and depend on foundation and donor funding while cautiously considering earned revenue such as advertising.
In Philadelphia, a young nonprofit buys a century-old magazine
The Philadelphia Citizen acquired Philadelphia Magazine and will convert the 117-year-old publication to nonprofit status under a Citizen Media Group umbrella.
With grant-funded reporting, be careful what you wish for - Poynter
Short-term reporting grants enable impactful journalism but create risks when story priorities change, reporters are reassigned, or funders misunderstand newsroom practices.
NYPD Plans Massive Expansion of Real-Time Surveillance in NYCHA...
Resource-intensive investigative journalism exposes New York's criminal-legal system, holds powerful actors accountable, and requires reader support to continue.
Noisy Creek, owner of alt-weeklies in Seattle and Portland, acquires the Chicago Reader
Noisy Creek acquired the Chicago Reader, providing capital and a local-focused model to stabilize operations, diversify revenue, and preserve editorial control.
The Houston Landing raised $20 million pre-launch. Less than two years later, it's shutting down.
The Houston Landing raised $20 million from various supporters but announced its shuttering after less than two years due to unsustainable financial challenges.