-
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research - What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
Funding Strategy & Systems
Application Strategy
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
Tools and tips
Templates & Systems
- Framework to map your revenue streams in uncertain times
- Jake’s Crazy Spreadsheet for Funders (Thanks to Jake Hylton of LOOKOUT Publications)
- Words that Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms (Press Forward)
Data & Research
- What I Learned from Reading 1,334 Grant Applications (Nieman Reports)
- Here’s how 25 of the top journalism funders are funding journalism (Media Impact Funders report)
Grant resources (from elsewhere) that we like
💡 Pro Tip:
Subscribe to newsletters from organizations such as Lenfest, Press Forward, Philea and JournalismFund Europe, and also foundation newsletters, which regularly share information about funding opportunities and donor priorities. You don’t need a paid subscription.
New to fundraising? Here are some practical resources to help you find funding, write stronger proposals, and build sustainable support.
🎓 Courses & Structured Learning
Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Grant Writing for Journalists course (Poynter Institute)
- Introduction to Grant Writing newsletter course (Lenfest Institute)
- Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships (video from National Press Club Institute)
- How to Make Your Journalism Grant and Fellowship Applications Stand Out, According to Funders (National Press Club Institute)
Funding Strategy & Systems
- Build Your Journalism Fundraising System (course from Evenly Distributed
- Launching nonprofit newsrooms: Practical strategies for funding and growth (Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas)
- The Pivot Fund podcast
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: 7 habits of highly effective fundraisers
- YouTube video by Adam Thomas: Why you’re not getting funding
Application Strategy
- YouTube video: Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Application
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