The Sustainability Maturity Curve for Mission-Driven Media
A new LION report has a 4-stage model for newsrooms. But “Preparing” and “Building” are academic terms. Here’s what those stages feel like, and how to climb them.
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When "Free" is the Most Expensive Word
Why one newsroom's decision to "save money" on data is really a decision to fly blind.
Your Mission's Secret Weapon: The P&L
It’s time for nonprofits to stop fearing the Profit & Loss statement and start using it to drive data-driven decisions and supercharge their mission.
A Blueprint for Local News: What If Pennsylvania Created a Civic Media Fund?
Taking a cue from California’s bold new plan to strengthen local journalism through public infrastructure
Forget the Whale
A billionaire's abrupt retreat from a school is a cautionary tale. It’s time we got honest about what sustainability really means.