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ThePivotFund @thepivotfund.org · 30/04/2026

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

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ThePivotFund @thepivotfund.org · 17/04/2026

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

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ThePivotFund @thepivotfund.org · 24/03/2026

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

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ThePivotFund @thepivotfund.org · 10/02/2026

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

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ThePivotFund @thepivotfund.org · 16/12/2025

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

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ThePivotFund @thepivotfund.org · 31/10/2025

💬 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

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ThePivotFund @thepivotfund.org · 17/09/2025

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

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ThePivotFund @thepivotfund.org · 04/08/2025

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.

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ThePivotFund @thepivotfund.org · 03/05/2025

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

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ThePivotFund @thepivotfund.org · 17/04/2025

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

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ThePivotFund @thepivotfund.org · 14/04/2025

🚨 The Pivot Fund is hiring a Portfolio Manager to help build capacity & sustainability for BIPOC-led community news outlets. You'll coach grantees, and help cultivate a peer-learning network. More info: thepivotfund.org/work-with-us #LocalNews #MediaJobs #BIPOCMedia #JournalismCareers #PivotFund

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ThePivotFund @thepivotfund.org · 14/04/2025

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ThePivotFund @thepivotfund.org · 11/04/2025

Read our CEO's article 👉🏽 What selling my house taught me about journalism funding: Tracie Powell connects redlining, media inequities & why BIPOC publishers must build power together. thepivotfund.org/f/what-selli...

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ThePivotFund @thepivotfund.org · 11/04/2025

ICYMI! Upcoming webinar on Minnesota’s news landscape April 23rd! Meet Carmen Robles – a dedicated advocate for health and education equality in the Latino community. As publisher of Conversaciones de Salud, Carmen has empowered thousands. Register: mailchi.mp/thepivotfund... #LocalJournalism

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ThePivotFund @thepivotfund.org · 11/04/2025

The Harvey World Herald is more than a newsroom—it’s a lifeline. Founder Amethyst Davis is building trusted, local journalism from the ground up in Harvey, IL. With support from The Pivot Fund, the team is growing, reporting, & reclaiming community power. thepivotfund.org/f/harvey-wor... #LocalNews

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ThePivotFund @thepivotfund.org · 10/04/2025

Only 1 Day Left to Apply! Are you building a nature-based solutions? CSI Challenge 6 is accepting applications until April 11 at 11:59 PM (CST). Entrepreneurs working on sustainable food, climate resilience, or cultural preservation are especially encouraged to apply. www.arunseed.jp/csichallenge6

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ThePivotFund @thepivotfund.org · 10/04/2025

ICYMI! Upcoming webinar on Minnesota’s news landscape April 23rd! Meet Jean Marie Brown –a seasoned journalist, professor at Texas Christian University and Pivot’s director of research, spearheading our in-depth, audience-centric analysis. Register: mailchi.mp/thepivotfund... #LocalJournalism

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ThePivotFund @thepivotfund.org · 07/04/2025

📢 What happens when funders listen to the audience? Join The Pivot Fund’s webinar on April 23 to explore Minnesota’s evolving news landscape + community-driven insights. A must for funders, publishers & civic leaders. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #LocalNews #PressForward #Minnesota

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ThePivotFund @thepivotfund.org · 03/03/2025

Pasa La Voz grew from a Facebook group into a sustainable Spanish-language newsroom reaching 862K monthly visitors! With The Pivot Fund’s support, they’ve achieved financial sustainability ahead of schedule. Read how they did it: bit.ly/43lEAF4 #LocalNews #Community #funding

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ThePivotFund @thepivotfund.org · 07/02/2025

Looking for creative ways to fund your newsroom? 🍻 Take notes from Baltimore Beat! They’re teaming up with Peabody Heights Brewery to launch a new beer in May—$1 from every pint & case sold supports independent journalism. 🍺 🔗 More: bit.ly/42IL28u #BIPOCMedia #CreativeFunding #news #Journalism

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ThePivotFund @thepivotfund.org · 07/02/2025

📢The Kansas City Defender, a Pivot Fund grantee, hires Mili Mansaray as its new Editor and Director of Radical Media Initiatives! 📢 A fearless journalist committed to Black liberation, Mansaray is dedicated to community-driven media. #BIPOCMedia #News @kcdefender.bsky.social 🔗 More: bit.ly/4hqmoy6

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ThePivotFund @thepivotfund.org · 03/02/2025

Journalist Safety Webinar – Part 2 Latinas Represent & The Pivot Fund, in partnership with Democracy Security Project, are hosting a free virtual training on journalist safety. Learn about physical, cyber, and event security to stay protected. 📅 Feb. 5 | 7 PM EST 👉🏽 Register: bit.ly/PCESecurity

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ThePivotFund @thepivotfund.org · 31/01/2025

📢 In his first week, Roger Amos, Mississippi’s only Indigenous reporter, is already making an impact! He’s reporting on how the Mississippi Band of Choctaws members are being asked to carry papers to prove citizenship—oh, the irony! 🤯 🔗 More: bit.ly/4gjocHL @mississippifreepress.org #BIPOCMedia

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ThePivotFund @thepivotfund.org · 13/01/2025

🚨 Exciting news! 🚨 The Pivot Fund & Latinas Represent are co-hosting a webinar: "Reporting on Immigration During Times of Crisis." 📅 Thursday, Jan. 15, 2025 at 6 p.m. EST 📍 lnkd.in/g4PvV7Fx Join us to explore how culturally competent journalism can amplify immigrant voices! 💬 #Immigration

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ThePivotFund @thepivotfund.org · 18/12/2024

Join "Reporting Responsibly on Immigration Policies in Crisis" 🗓️ Jan 15, 2025, 6 PM EST. Journalists, policymakers, advocates—bridge gaps, foster understanding, & shape inclusive narratives that strengthen democracy. Register: tinyurl.com/mvnz3yvy #Immigration #InclusiveReporting #Democracy

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