Launching a Nonprofit News Site
There’s been an explosion in the number of nonprofit news sites, and now you’re considering joining this exciting movement.
Here’s a word of caution: You won’t just be doing journalism. You will be an employer, a manager, a grants writer, a negotiator and sometimes a bookkeeper. You’ll have a steep learning curve. But if you decide to go ahead, you’ll be in good company: Scores of enthusiastic and dedicated people have gone before you and formed journalism nonprofits that are carrying out good work.
This module sets out to identify the hurdles you’ll face and guide you through the process of creating a nonprofit newsroom. Even if you ultimately decide that you want to create a for-profit business, you’ll find some useful tips in this module.
In any case, proceed with caution. If you have a job, don’t quit it until a solid framework is in place for your new organization. You’ll need to draw upon every bit of that planning time—and adapt to changing conditions—to start and sustain a nonprofit.
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