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Find the INN resource that will help your news organization reach the next level

Search tips: enter a keyword for a resource type like “insurance” or use our category list to sort by a topic like “fundraising.” Scroll down to scan the blocks A-Z.

Starting up a news organization? Learn about everything from fiscal sponsorship to fundraising with our News Startup Resources.

Accounting

Outsource your bookkeeping and accounting needs with INN

Business & Strategic Planning

Scan our curated list of articles, tools and providers to support your news business’ strategy

Charity Registration

Follow the rules for registering your nonprofit news organization as a charity

Compensation Study

Utilize compensation and benefits data for specific job roles at newsrooms across the INN Network

Consultant Referrals

These consultants have worked with INN or some of its members

Content Distribution & Licensing

Consider distributing your news content via these third-party platforms

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Resources

Explore our Racial Equity and Inclusion in Nonprofit News hub to advance racial diversity, equity and inclusion in your organization and journalism

Earned Revenue

Learn from (and with) your peers how to grow earned revenue

Emerging Leaders Council

Could you or someone you know be a great nonprofit news leader?

Ethics & Governance

Review our policies for independence, transparency and conflict interest

Fiscal Sponsorship

Let INN be your news organization’s fiscal sponsor while you start up or convert to 501(c)3 nonprofit status

GNI North America Sponsorships Lab

Increase sponsorship revenue through this results-driven training program from the Google News Initiative

Health Insurance & Benefits

Explore options for offering employee health insurance and other benefits

INN Peer Communities

Talk with members who have similar jobs, interests or work at organizations similar to yours.

INN’s Network Philanthropy Center

Build and grow sustainable, diverse revenue from philanthropy

Internships & Fellowships

Find great interns or fellows — and get support to pay them

Journalism Resources

Data, tools and more to help you produce the best service-oriented news reporting

Legal Referrals

Get advice and support for your newsroom’s legal needs

Major Gifts Cohort Program

Cultivate and secure major gifts for your newsroom with this action-oriented intensive

Marketing & Social Media Support

Find innovative, cost-effective ways to engage with audiences across digital platforms

Media Insurance Assistance

Protect your newsroom from lawsuits – and keep reporting

News Fundraising Peer Community

Join a Slack community of development professionals in the journalism industry

News Giving Roadmap

Browse our resource library designed to help newsrooms build sustainable revenue from individual donors

NewsMatch

Leverage matching gifts to attract individual donations to your news outlet

Office Hours with INN Staff & Field Experts

Have a question or an idea you want to discuss? INN is here to help. Sign up for a meeting with a staff member.

Online Harassment Resources

Utilize this free tool to limit online harassment targeting journalists

Payroll Services & HR

Outsource HR and payroll functions to keep your nonprofit business running smoothly

Quick Guide to Converting a For-profit to Nonprofit News Outlet

What does it mean — and what does it take — to convert a for-profit news outlet to a nonprofit organization?

Startup Resources

Browse our curated list of resources to help you launch, fund and grow a nonprofit news organization

Video & Animation Services

Create reporting-based video content

Wealth Screening & Donor Profiles

Access member-only donor research tools and services to support your major gift strategy

Web & Technology Services

Maximize use of your online platforms

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