What does sustainability really take? A new Wyncote Foundation report reinforces what many community publishers already know: strong journalism isn’t enough without the business infrastructure to sustain it. Read the report: shorturl.at/hEn64

The countdown to #harambee2026 is on!  This panel will explore philanthropy’s role in protecting and rebuilding Black media spaces and share actionable insights for strengthening Black communities through philanthropy. Register: www.abfe.org/harambee-conference

At The Pivot Fund’s recent webinar, youth journalists shared how they meaningfully engage with media. The takeaway? Authenticity and accessibility matter, as young people connect with media that reflects their communities and invites them to be part of the conversation. 👉🏾 shorturl.at/LYHCz

1/ In too many rural communities, public decisions are being made with no one there to document them. Committees meet. Boards vote. Policies get shaped. No reporter in the room. That’s not just unfortunate. It’s an accountability crisis.

What can rural publishers learn from Black by God’s Folk Reporters program? 👇🏾 For community publishers, it’s a practical blueprint for strengthening coverage and trust — even with limited resources. Read more: shorturl.at/o9W2K

Black by God’s Folk Reporters are rebuilding rural civic coverage in West Virginia - The Pivot Fund

Across West Virginia, public decisions are increasingly made without journalists or residents in the room. Legislative committees meet. Boards vote. Agencies set policies that shape daily life. In man...

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Takeaways from our webinar Print as Strategy: Ryan Sorrell of @kcdefender.bsky.social shared how print supports community care. For many communities, print = access, safety, and sustainability. ▶️ Watch the webinar Q&A: youtu.be/2rmTFnuOMOQ

Even in a digital-first era, hyperlocal and immigrant-serving newsrooms still use print to build community, reach underserved audiences, and generate revenue. Join us Jan. 15 at 1pm ET to explore why print still matters in sustainable, hybrid local news models. Register: shorturl.at/QZ1Am

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Print as Strategy: The Role of Print in Community News Ecosystems. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Even in a digital-first era, many community and immigrant-serving outlets continue to rely on print — from newspapers to guides and special resources — as a trusted way to reach audiences and generate...

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Out now in Nieman Lab: Tracie Powell, CEO of The Pivot Fund, predicts that journalism’s influencer obsession will age poorly. Chasing algorithms won’t rebuild trust. Community-rooted journalism will. Read the full piece: shorturl.at/rwqeb

We’re revisiting one of our most impactful stories — featured by Editor & Publisher — on how community-centered publishers are transforming deep cultural trust into sustainable revenue. The core insight still stands: capacity is everything. Learn More: shorturl.at/u9nt4

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Turning cultural trust into revenue takes building the right internal capacity. Across the country, community-centered newsrooms are navigating a tough balancing act: staying rooted in the people they...

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The Pivot Fund channels meaningful funding and culturally competent support to community-rooted news outlets that have already earned their audiences’ trust. Learn more about our Grantmaking + Support work → shorturl.at/g68Fg

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The Pivot Fund’s landscape analyses do more than map the news ecosystem — they uncover the trusted, community-rooted outlets already making a difference. Learn more about our Research + Consulting work → shorturl.at/dz9bq #localnews #journalism #philanthropy

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Communities of color are building the future of local news. Read Tracie Powell’s essay, Why This Matters → shorturl.at/UltMz

Why This Matters - The Pivot Fund

Overlooked Communities Are Building the Future of Local News There was never a golden age of newspapers for communities of color. Even when local papers were minting money for their owners in the 20th...

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“The growth we’ve experienced — the doors that have opened — would not have been possible without The Pivot Fund.” -Monica Pirela, NotiVisión Georgia Read how we help community-rooted publishers grow and thrive. thepivotfund.org/grantees-imp...

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We’re helping make the local-news ecosystem work better for everyone. Our new website shows how we connect funders with trusted publishers, and the new Poynter op-ed shows why that coordination matters. Learn more → thepivotfund.org Read the op-ed → shorturl.at/W6lbk #localnews #philanthropy

The Pivot Fund: Shifting Power Through Equitable Journalism Funding

The Pivot Fund empowers independent, community-rooted news outlets serving under-resourced urban and rural areas. We provide funding and support that strengthen local news and build a more inclusive, ...

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💬 Words can make—or break—your campaign. Join us on Nov 5, 2025 · 1 PM ET for Smart Fundraising, Careful Language: Winning Year-End Strategies for 2025 Register Today: shorturl.at/QZxb1 #Nonprofit #Journalism #Fundraising #DEI #YearEndGiving #Philanthropy

The Pivot Fund’s strengths start with its people. Meet @traciepowell.bsky.social, Jean Marie Brown & Susan Richardson — leaders shaping a more equitable future for local news. 👉🏾 shorturl.at/nIfKp

Led by Black women with deep journalism expertise

When people want to understand The Pivot Fund, they often start with our people — and for good reason. Our leadership embodies the expertise and cultural competence that make The Pivot Fund a trusted ...

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In Poynter, our founder Tracie Powell calls for clarity, coordination, and courage in local-news philanthropy, as small, community-rooted outlets still need clearer pathways to funding and support. 👉🏾 Read: shorturl.at/W6lbk #localnews #philanthropy #mediaequity

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We’ve built a support system for local news — but it still leaves small publishers behind. In my new @Poynter op-ed, I share how funders + intermediaries can make this ecosystem work for everyone. 👉🏾 Read: www.poynter.org/commentary/2... #localnews #philanthropy #mediaequity #communitymedia

The Pivot Fund’s new website is live! See how we bridge the gap between funders and grassroots news outlets trusted by their communities. Read Tracie Powell’s new article → shorturl.at/Jym4R

Where The Pivot Fund Fits in the Local News Ecosystem

By launching The Pivot Fund’s new website, we’re doing more than showcasing our work—we’re clarifying our place in the growing ecosystem of organizations supporting local news, and why that role matte...

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Proof Positive: Invest in trusted local news, and growth follows. In our first two years (FY2023–24), The Pivot Fund invested $2.1M in 8 outlets trusted by their communities and unlocked transformational change. 📖 Read the Impact Report → shorturl.at/cS5G0

We’ve refreshed our brand! This new look is about rallying support for community-driven news serving historically marginalized communities. Also coming soon, our new website will spotlight the impact of our grantees and funders. The future of local news is here—and it doesn’t look like its past.

ICE doesn't even have a detention center in Hawaii. The men have been put in a federal prison there. Very far from home, and presumably their lawyers. Via @missionlocal.org

ICE arrested these immigrants in San Francisco and sent them 2,400 miles away—to Hawaii

One may be mentally impaired, said a judge who granted him a continuance prior to his arrest.

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Missouri’s oldest Black-owned bookstore was at risk of closing. Now, grantee @KCDefender is stepping up—cataloging 20K+ books, covering rent, and launching a campaign to buy the building. This is community-rooted journalism. 🔗 thepivotfund.org/f/the-local-...

The Local Outlet Saving Missouri’s Oldest Black-Owned Bookstore

Preserving Culture, Powering Change: How The Kansas City Defender is Building a Legacy—One Book at a Time

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"Ever since I shared my insights on the collapse of the Houston Landing, people have been asking me if there is a right way to fund news startups. My answer is yes, absolutely – and it starts with finding startups trusted by their communities." - Tracie Powell ⁠ 📌 Read more: shorturl.at/xubW9

The Future of Local News Will Be Built on Community Trust

By Tracie Powell, Founder & CEO, The Pivot Fund

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John Oliver breaks down how Trump is shaping media coverage—and going after outlets that challenge him. The bigger issue? What it means for press freedom and the future of a free press in the U.S. 📺 Watch the segment: www.youtube.com/watch?v=07JQ...

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CEO Tracie Powell is LIVE now discussing the attacks against public media and why more support is needed for independent community news and information. lnkd.in/e4UHuAjK

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CEO Tracie Powell is currently on KBLA 1580's "The Black Pack," hosted by veteran political strategist Adrianne Shropshire. Listen LIVE as we discuss attacks on public media and the ne...

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Press freedom without community voices isn't freedom—it's erasure. On #WorldPressFreedomDay, we celebrate and fight for community-led, grassroots newsrooms telling the truth in places others ignore. This is why The Pivot Fund exists. #PressFreedom #JournalismMatters

There were questions that should have been asked early and often: Who is already trusted in this community to deliver news and information?

When Funders Treat Community as an Afterthought, News Organizations Crumble

Tracie Powell of The Pivot Fund dissects what went wrong at the Houston Landing, an ill-fated nonprofit newsroom — and why $20 million in funding couldn’t guarantee its success.

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Nonprofit news is under fire. What’s next? At The Pivot Fund, we’re exploring co-ops as a bold path forward—models that shift power to the people. It’s time to rethink who journalism is for—and who gets to own it. 👉🏽 thepivotfund.org/f/as-nonprof... #CooperativeMedia #NewsInnovation #Nonprofit

As Nonprofit News Is Targeted, Co-ops Offer a Way Forward

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Radio Campesina is more than radio, it’s a lifeline. Built on César Chávez’s legacy, they inform, empower & organize Latino communities across 4 states. From the fields to the airwaves, this is local media that moves people and power. Read more: thepivotfund.org/f/radio-camp... #LocalNews #Latinos

Radio Campesina, Uplifting Latino Communities Through Radio

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Local news is community care. Join us 4/23 for a conversation on what audiences in Minnesota taught us about trust, strategy & funding local journalism. Hear from the visionaries building the future. 🔗 Register: mailchi.mp/thepivotfund... #LocalJournalism #CommunityMedia #MinnesotaNews