Fundraising: Essential Reading
Raising money to build and scale up a nonprofit investigative journalism organization is challenging. Grants and donations from philanthropic organizations and individuals are one source of funding. Here are tips and ideas from fundraising experts:
NEW: MediaDev Fundraising Guide (2021)
Tipsheet: Fundraising Research Resources, by Bridget Gallagher, from a presentation at GIJC19.
Inside Philanthropy: Who’s Funding What
Prospecting and Cultivation: A Fundraising Primer
Proposal Writing: Tutorials and Tips
Creative Ideas For Funding Independent Journalism
Seven Ways Small and Medium Nonprofits Limit Their Fundraising
Secrets to Fundraising: A Great Cause and Plenty of Courage
8 Ways to Increase Donations with Gift Ladders
Fundraising Tips from GIJC 2013 Conference
You can find more reading on fundraising for journalism nonprofits here.
Introduction to Fundraising for Investigative Journalism
Fundraising: More Reading
Crowdfunding for Journalists
Crowdfunding: Case Studies
Introduction to Fundraising for Investigative Journalism
Solving Investigative Journalism’s ‘Profit Puzzle’ — From Diversification to Independence
The Vital Connection Between Philanthropy and Independent Media in Preserving Democracy
Crowdfunding Investigations: Lessons Learned About Harnessing Audience Buy-In from Ireland, Brazil, and Portugal
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