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October 30, 2026

NewsMatch begins second decade of support for nonprofit news

From Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 437 INN Network newsrooms will leverage over $7 million in funding to spark community giving.

October 28, 2026

INN members grapple with what audiences are most “gettable” and the new tools needed

On Oct. 8, INN members and audience experts gathered in New York City to work on audience growth strategies.

October 12, 2026

Average reporter’s base salary continues to increase, compensation study finds

The 2026 INN Member Compensation Study is available for download at a sliding pricing scale.

September 29, 2026

NewsMatch at 10: The engine of the nonprofit news movement

Growth in donors, match funds and newsroom revenue and staff over 10 years of NewsMatch.

September 29, 2026

From Year-End to Year-Round: INN launches NewsMatch Catalyst Campaigns to support new campaign ideas throughout the year

In 2027, INN will pilot NewsMatch Catalyst Campaigns with a select group of INN members.

September 21, 2026

INN and BlueLena Launch the Level Up Mid-Level Giving Accelerator

A six-month program to help newsrooms build the systems to find, keep and grow mid-level donors.

September 18, 2026

Disaster response in 2026: INN and GNI have made 23 grants to news organizations covering fires and floods

As wildfires and floods hit parts of the U.S. in August, independent newsrooms provided crucial coverage.

September 2, 2026

New collaboration explores what rural schools mean to communities

Six newsrooms from INN's Rural News Network will examine the roles rural schools play in their communities.

August 26, 2026

INN opens applications for its social video production program

Up to 50 INN members will get help building sustainable video workflows.

August 19, 2026

INN submits public comment on EEO-1 report

INN objects to the EEOC's proposal to eliminate the EEO-1 report, which requires employers with more than 100 employees to file demographic data. 

August 7, 2026

Where is INN headed? Strategic priorities through 2028

Nonprofit news is a force that can rebuild trust in media. Read INN's strategy narrative.

June 16, 2026

Sixth annual Nonprofit News Awards highlight watchdog reporting, innovative leadership and storytelling on immigration

Winners of the 2026 INNYs represent innovation, transformational leadership and impactful reporting.

June 9, 2026

Nonprofit news outlets faced headwinds in 2025: New INN Index data

Latest figures show fieldwide stability but slower growth.

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.