INN is a DIFFERENT kind of news network
Because everyone deserves access to trustworthy news.
INN strengthens our network of 500+ independent, nonprofit news outlets by:
Setting standards for editorial independence, original reporting and financial transparency.
Developing programs that drive revenue and direct audience for our members.
Curating resources that enable members to operate effectively and securely.
Conducting original research to identify trends, needs and opportunities for the field.
Spotlight
2026 Nonprofit News Awards
In 2026, INN received 563 entries and gave out 26 awards and $24,000 in prize money across 11 categories.
Latest News & Events
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Where is INN headed? Strategic priorities through 2028
Nonprofit news is a force that can rebuild trust in media. Read INN’s strategy narrative.
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Securing local matches: A Q&A with Evanston RoundTable
Do your homework before your local match asks, advises Evanston RoundTable’s Karen Demorest.
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‘What is our impact?’: Takeaways from INN Days, Part 2
Read the takeaways on how audience became the priority for nonprofit newsrooms.
From local news to in-depth reporting on pressing global issues, INN’s 500+ members tell stories that otherwise would go untold – connecting communities, holding the powerful accountable, and strengthening democracy.
Join the Network
Members of INN gain access to resources, training opportunities and tools that develop journalists’ business skills, help them achieve success and sustainability, expand audience reach and build new models for news.
