News Startup Hub
Build your nonprofit news organization
Whether you are at the idea stage for a new organization, considering converting a for-profit news outlet to nonprofit status, or about to launch your website, INN has a resource to help you take the next step.
Check out some of our highlights:
- Attend one of our News Startup Sessions
- Explore fiscal sponsorship
- Dig into our Startup Guide
- Learn how to convert from for-profit to nonprofit
Or explore below for more resources to help build your nonprofit news organization.
Startup Resources
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Audience Development Plans
Understand how to accurately assess your audience.
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Campaign Finance Information
Gain access to comprehensive, verified state and federal campaign finance information.
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Commenting Services
Easily manage the conversations in your website’s comments.
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Community Building
Support for early-stage podcasters around the world
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Distributing Through Third Parties: Impact Through Reach
Extend reach, establish credibility and stretch limited resources through collaboration.
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Distributing Through Third Parties: Partnership Agreements
Consider third-party partnerships for distribution
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Document Cloud
Analyze, annotate and publish primary source documents while collaborating with others.
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Donor Research Services
Access tools and services to support your major gift strategy
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Editorial and Business Ethics
Get ethics policy background and guidance for your news nonprofit.
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Email and Newsletter Strategies
Get insight into building an email list and creating newsletters to develop a supportive audience.
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Example Job Descriptions
Reference INN's curated bank of job descriptions for commonly-asked-for positions.
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Growing Audience with Events
Use events to encourage audience growth.
