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The latest on innovation, research and growth in nonprofit news. View stories on topics of Lessons from the Network, Trends & Data, Perspectives and Business Strategies.
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October 15, 2026
Reaching people in ‘different ways’: Nonprofit newsrooms are producing zines
Lessons from two nonprofit newsrooms who have produced zines recently – providing stories and service.
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October 9, 2026
Rural schools are more than classrooms. New RNN collaboration shows just how much more.
Read the first round of stories in the "Common Ground: What Rural Schools Mean to Communities" collaboation.
July 15, 2026
Securing local matches: A Q&A with Evanston RoundTable
Do your homework before your local match asks, advises Evanston RoundTable's Karen Demorest.
July 10, 2026
‘What is our impact?’: Takeaways from INN Days, Part 2
Read the takeaways on how audience became the priority for nonprofit newsrooms.
June 29, 2026
Securing local matches: A Q&A with CT Mirror’s Clare Dignan
CT Mirror's advice for local matches? Plan in advance.
June 26, 2026
Partnering to boost funding: Takeaways from INN Days, Part 1
A key message nonprofit news leaders heard during INN Days may run counter to some long-held ideals of journalism: Get involved.
June 16, 2026
Let’s connect with audiences: Opening remarks at INN Days
Karen Rundlet kicks off INN Days 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA, June 16.
May 14, 2026
How CT Mirror became a Pulitzer-winning newsroom
Invest in business operations, stay in your lane and show the real impact of your journalism, says CT Mirror's Bart Putterman.
April 30, 2026
The infrastructure news needs now: NewsMatch meets the moment
NewsMatch is a cornerstone of strengthening both individual newsrooms and the broader field.
April 2, 2026
Religion News Service explores the intersection of immigration and faith with nonprofit newsroom collaboration
Religion News Service is creating An Atlas of American Belonging — a news hub focused on faith and immigrant communities.
March 19, 2026
Audience growth is the work: Why nonprofit news must build belonging, not just readership
John Adams writes that audience growth is about building a sense of belonging.
March 6, 2026
What has changed, and still needs to change, in news philanthropy
INN's Chief Development Officer shares her perspective on what has changed — and what still needs to change — in news philanthropy.
February 12, 2026
Journalism was made for times like these
News isn’t a luxury — it’s an absolute necessity in times like these. We must treat it as such.
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.
