Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Comparing it with NJ's Civic Info model and Press Forward 100 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Somewhere between 75 and 375 total grants and would range from $50k-$250k. Supported with technical assistance 110 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Orgs could apply based on the needs of their community 110 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 03/04/2026In this model, orgs would share their communities and the expected impact under common categories. Funding decisions would come from a committee and be scored in alignment with legislative goals 100 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Here's how they're looking at weighting bonuses in the application process 100 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Capping awards at $250k, distributed in a descending amount maxing out at 20 reporters If employment of reporters drops after an award, award could be rescinded Priority based 100 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Underlying data can be challenging (different estimates of how many journalists are employed for example. There's a broad range (as few as 1,531 and as high as 7,679 100 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Talking about possible program models Model a: pro rata Model b: field building 100 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Working with League of Cali Community Foundations (trusted statewide) - creating a model that is responsive to make sure funding reaches each region with parity. Aligned with a statewide framework 200 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Using regional mapping that's familiar for economic development. Allocating funding based on population. Aiming for roughly 50 cents per resident 100 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 03/04/2026For program integrity - orgs need to have a minimum of $100k in annual revenue 110 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 03/04/2026The team defines what qualifies for print outlets 100 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 03/04/2026and how the team is assessing who is a journalist 100 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Here are the eligibility criteria for organizations 110 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 03/04/2026These definitions are being pulled from Illinois, NY, NJ - we're open to feedback - Blake Kaiser-Lack 100 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Today's meeting will be 2.5 hours and the team will provide two models for consideration 210 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 03/04/2026We're proposing models that have been field tested. We've talked with folks in Illinois, NJ, NY. We've heard what has worked and hasn't and we're proposing something that centers equity and representation across the state and within our communities - Enriquez 110 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 03/04/2026One of the benefits of our foundation - we have a strong practice of moving money quickly. That's what we'll bring to this program. I've heard that people are grateful that the funding survived the budget process. We have $20m in a public private partnership - Enriquez 100 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Anyone who lives here has seen that demise [of local news] and the impact on local civic engagement. - Enriquez 100 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Today is the California Civic Media Program Advisory Board meeting The meeting has just started at 1:04pm PST 231 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 16/01/2026New @citibikenyc.bsky.social feature allows extra bike points (exchanged for extra membership time or exchanged for gift cards) for riding low-juice ebikes to charging stations - neat! 3235 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 17/10/2025Collaborative journalism is resilient journalism. We’ve got a room full of newsroom partners designing Kansas City Documenters hosted by @thebeacon.bsky.social @citybureau.bsky.social 022 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 01/06/2025Elise Stolte from CBC Calgary shares ways that mainstream media can practice engagement journalism 010 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 01/06/2025. @thegreenlineto.bsky.social - The city of Toronto has neighborhood groups and tenant groups where important decisions are made. People who live in these neighborhoods have stake in these meetings and decisions. Documenters helps the green line build relationships with residents 132 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 01/06/2025Our host Magda welcomes us to afternoon lightning talks - including one on the Canada Documenters pilot 100 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 01/06/2025After sharing about the Documenters Network, I co-facilitated a session on impact measurement for engagement journalism 100 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 01/06/2025Last night we tested our tabletop journalism games focused on how news and information is created and shared (nerd alert!) 110 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 01/06/2025Psyched to be at the second Canadian Engaged Journalism conference in Toronto! First off - Anita Li is talking about building out a profitable local newsroom @thegreenlineto.bsky.social 2193 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 11/05/2025Made some new friends with @nycgovparks.org tonight at Calvert Vaux park 000 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 07/05/2025Hello from Baltimore! I’m here at the @hackshackers.com AI Journalism Summit My session is tomorrow morning, talking about @citybureau.bsky.social @documenters.org and equipping residents to monitor local government. If you’re at the conference- come and say hi! 002 0
Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 04/05/2025We ended the day walking over 34 miles (my phone tells me that’s more than a typical day 😂) - I want to try it by bike now! #greatsaunter 030 0
