Fundraising Tips for Nonprofit Newsrooms
Global Investigative Journalism Network
GIJN is an international association that supports the work of investigative journalists worldwide.
Raising money to build and scale up a nonprofit investigative journalism organization is difficult – especially in today's challenging global market. Grants and donations from philanthropic organizations and individuals are one source of funding.
In light of the uncertainty surrounding the freeze of USAID support and beyond, GIJN has put together some tips, ideas, and opportunities from fundraising experts:
1. Introduction to Fundraising for Investigative Journalism
In 2024, GIJN published a new guide titled “Introduction to Fundraising for Investigative Journalism.” This guide offers tips on how to navigate the challenges of generating revenue, where to find grant opportunities, how to seek gifts and donations from individuals, and plenty more.
2. Solving Investigative Journalism’s ‘Profit Puzzle’
How investigative journalism can pay for itself, independent of grants and philanthropy, is an ongoing challenge — particularly because producing impactful journalism is often not enough to break even or make it profitable. At the 2024 IPI World Congress in Sarajevo, Bilal Randeree, managing director of the Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF), moderated a panel discussion on the “investigative journalism profit puzzle” as part of the conference’s focus on media innovation.
3. Grants and Fellowships for Journalists
Seeking a chance to improve your skills and expand your world? Tired of the everyday routine in your newsroom? Looking for funding for a dream project? It might be time to apply for a grant or a fellowship. This comprehensive list of national, regional, and global reporting grants and fellowships was updated in 2024.
4. Crowdfunding Investigations
Investigative journalism is expensive. Partnerships and grants can help but can also introduce conditions or stall proceedings. Could crowdfunding, where audience members donate to support an investigation, offer an alternative? Here are some lessons learned about harnessing audience buy-in from Ireland, Brazil, and Portugal.
5. Six Things Journalism Funders Want Grant Applicants to Know?
To make the fundraising process less daunting and opaque, a panel at the 2024 iMEdD - incubator for Media Education and Development International Journalism Forum in Athens brought together grant makers and grant seekers for a frank conversation. Here are six takeaways from the discussion.
6. GIJC23 – Measuring Impact, Prospecting, The Craft of Proposal Writing
GIJN's most recent global conference, #GIJC23, was packed with panels addressing various fundraising topics. If you missed the event, or just want a refresher – YouTube versions of our panels on Measuring Impact, Prospecting, and The Craft of Proposal Writing are available now.
7. Expert Tips for Fundraising for Investigative Journalism in Africa
Despite the funding and sustainability challenges that watchdog reporting faces today, journalists across Africa are producing top-tier investigative stories. GIJN’s recent webinar on this topic saw experts share tips and insights on how to address the challenges to fundraising for investigative journalism in Africa. In addition, to help investigative newsrooms and journalists in Africa find funding opportunities, GIJN recently updated the list of nonprofit organizations offering grant support to watchdog journalism in Africa.
That said, there are other funders who support fellowships and training opportunities for investigative journalists. Here is a sample of places to start your funding search:
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6 天前Very informative
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