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Lenfest Institute for Journalism
Non-profit Organizations
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 4,322 followers
The Lenfest Institute's sole mission is to develop and support sustainable business models for local journalism.
About us
The Lenfest Institute for Journalism is the first-of-its-kind organization whose sole mission is to develop and support sustainable business models for great local journalism. A distinctive organization of news executives, media entrepreneurs, software and technology executives, philanthropists, community leaders and leading academics, the Institute is working to transform the news industry in the digital age to ensure that high quality local journalism remains a cornerstone of our democracy. The Lenfest Institute for Journalism is a mission-based non-profit corporation devoted to local journalism. The Institute was founded in 2016 by cable television entrepreneur H.F. (Gerry) Lenfest. Lenfest gifted to the Institute an initial endowment of $20 million, which has since been supplemented by other donors, for investment in innovative news initiatives, new technology and sustainable business models for local news. Lenfest also gifted sole ownership of the Philadelphia Media Network (The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, and philly.com, the Philadelphia region’s largest news website), to the Institute, assets for which he had invested more than $80 million. The Philadelphia news properties are now the largest newspapers in America operated as a public-benefit corporation, under the non-profit ownership of the Institute, dedicated solely to the mission of preserving local journalism nationwide. These news properties will also serve as a live lab for the Institute’s innovation investments. Through grant-making and program activities, the Institute provides both financial resources and hands-on expertise to individuals and organizations seeking to help invent the future of sustainable local journalism.
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http://lenfestinstitute.org
External link for Lenfest Institute for Journalism
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2016
- Specialties
- journalism
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Primary
100 S Independence Mall W
Suite 600
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106, US
Employees at Lenfest Institute for Journalism
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Ken Herts
Chief Operating Officer at The Lenfest Institute for Journalism
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Joyel Crawford, MBA, CPCC, PHR
TEDx & Int’l Keynote Speaker ✦ Bestselling Author of Show Your Ask ✦ Award Winning Fortune 50 Experienced Leadership Consultant & Coach ✦ Podcast…
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Rebecca Forman
Head of Development and Donor Relations at Lenfest Institute for Journalism
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Jim Friedlich
Executive Director and CEO at The Lenfest Institute for Journalism
Updates
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To better understand the ways statewide news organizations are making a difference in their communities, the Statewide News Collective partnered with Danny Hayes, a political science professor at George Washington University, to study the community impact of three statewide news organizations – New Hampshire Public Radio, The Center For Michigan | Bridge Michigan | BridgeDetroit, and Montana Free Press. Swipe to see what we learned from Danny's research and visit our website to read the full report 💡 🏘 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dv6VYSnY
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💡🤔 What does your year-end fundraising strategy look like for 2024? If you're thinking, "It's still summer! It's way too early for me to know that!" — think again. Year-end campaigns are just around the corner, and the Lenfest News Philanthropy Network wants to help you prepare. Don't miss our free year-end fundraising session on Wed. Aug 28 at 2 p.m. EDT / 11 a.m. PDT, where we'll hear from Next City, Louisville Public Media, and other colleagues from newsrooms across the country 💸👇
Planning ahead for year-end fundraising - The Lenfest Institute for Journalism
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Live events are a fantastic way for newsrooms to bring their communities together, demystify the work their journalists are doing to build trust, and even secure new revenue sources in the short and long term. Not sure where to start? Better News from the American Press Institute created a workbook to help you craft an event strategy that works for your organization. The free resource compiles insights and expertise from newsrooms across the industry who have mastered the art of live events 👇
Plan your live journalism events with this workbook from the American Press Institute - Better News
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Tomorrow is the last day to submit your application for our Program Manager position! Learn more about how you can join our team ⬇️
🚨 We're hiring! 🚨 We're seeking a Program Manager to help design and implement our dynamic portfolio of National Programs that support business sustainability for news organizations across the country — including Beyond Print, our Communities of Practice, the Local News Summit, and much more. If you're passionate about the local news industry and are experienced in program design and execution within the nonprofit sector, we want to hear from you. Learn more and apply by Aug. 23 ⬇️
Program Manager, National Programs - The Lenfest Institute for Journalism
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📱⭐️ Does your news organization have its own mobile app? Nine in 10 Americans own smartphones, and publishers are finding that their most highly engaged users are gravitating toward apps. “For news consumers, mobile apps provide content at their fingertips in an experience managed by brands they trust,” writes Shannan Bowen in the Beyond Print Toolkit. “For publishers, they can take advantage of smartphone capabilities like push notifications to vie for the attention of users who are already engaged with their brand.” If you haven’t built an app yet, Shannan shares tips for getting started below. And if your publication already has its own app, we want to hear from you: What advice do you have for other publishers? Which resources have you found helpful? Let us know in the comments 🗣💡⬇️
Beyond Print Toolkit: Mobile apps - The Lenfest Institute for Journalism
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Measuring a news organization’s community impact can be tricky. And it becomes even more complicated when an outlet covers an entire state. To try and wrap our arms around the ways statewide news organizations are making a difference in their communities, the Statewide News Collective partnered with Danny Hayes, a political science professor at George Washington University, to study the community impact of three statewide news organizations – New Hampshire Public Radio, The Center For Michigan | Bridge Michigan | BridgeDetroit, and Montana Free Press. Among the key findings: 🤝 SNC outlets receive high marks for trustworthiness and for addressing key issues; 🗣 SNC outlets make significant contributions to their states’ information environments, with stories being widely shared beyond core readers; 💡 Readers of statewide news orgs are better informed about state and local issues and more likely to engage in civic activity than those who get news from other sources; ⭐️ SNC outlets leave a lasting impact, with many readers able to recall specific stories that prompted them to do deeper research or take action. Read the full report ⬇️
The Community Impact of Independent Journalism - The Lenfest Institute for Journalism
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Attending #SRCCON today? Make sure to stop by these insightful sessions featuring members of our team: ⭐️ Community Manager Diana L. is leading a discussion on innovative approaches to impact assessment at 10 a.m. in the Heritage Room. ⭐️ Head of Communications and Editorial Joseph Lichterman is facilitating a session on how fundraising teams and newsroom staff can collaborate at 11:45 a.m. in the Johnson Room. Hope to see you there 💫
SRCCON 2024 Schedule
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🚨 Grant opportunity 🚨 Members of The Lenfest News Philanthropy Network can now apply for a catalyst grant to experiment with innovative approaches to end-of-year fundraising — including, but certainly not limited to, direct mail fundraising, SMS messaging, live events, and more. The News Philanthropy Network is a community of practice led by The Lenfest Institute for Journalism to support and build capacity for fundraising and development professionals in journalism. Applications are open now through Sept. 5. Learn more about how to join this free community and apply ⬇️
Apply for Lenfest News Philanthropy Network catalyst grants - The Lenfest Institute for Journalism
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Summer isn’t over yet, but it’s never too early to start planning for end-of-year fundraising. If you’re looking for new ideas for your plan this year, join the Lenfest News Philanthropy Network on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 1 p.m. EDT / 10 a.m. PDT over Zoom with dozens of other development professionals. Tune in for a group discussion along with presentations from: ⭐️ Lucas Grindley, executive director at Next City, ⭐️ Ellen Oost, vice president of development and marketing at Louisville Public Media ⭐️ Kelly Wilkinson, membership director at Louisville Public Media
Planning ahead for year-end fundraising - The Lenfest Institute for Journalism
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