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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.
April 17, 2026
2026 INNYs finalists reflect ‘heroic work’ of nonprofit news
Finalists for the sixth annual Nonprofit News Awards focused tough issues through compelling newswriting, poignant photos, thoughtful community engagement and other efforts.
April 15, 2026
INN’s Rural News Network and MuckRock launch investigative journalism partnership to support rural newsrooms covering the 2026 midterms
The new partnership gives RNN Newsrooms access to MuckRock's tools and the expert support of the Sunlight Research Desk.
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.
