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:
- 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.
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INN Resource
Case Studies: Quick Guide to Converting a For-profit to a Nonprofit News Outlet
Three case studies a part of the Quick Guide to Converting a For-Profit to Nonprofit News Outlet
INN Resource
Example Job Descriptions
Reference INN's curated bank of job descriptions for commonly-asked-for positions
INN Program/Service
INN Fiscal Sponsorship
Let INN be your news organization's fiscal sponsor while you start up or convert to 501(c)3 nonprofit status
INN Resource
INN Startup Guide
Launch a nonprofit outlet from scratch
Vendor Partners
Justworks
Explore options for offering employee health insurance and other benefits
Vendor Partners
Leadership Coaching
Receive human resources leadership consulting.
External Resource
MuckRock
Access thousands of pages of original government materials and information on how to file requests.
External Resource
National Freedom of Information Coalition (NFOIC)
Apply for financial support for open government lawsuits.
INN Program/Service
NewsMatch
Leverage matching gifts to attract individual donors to your news outlet
INN Program/Service
Office Hours with INN Staff & Field Experts
Have a question or an idea you want to discuss? INN is here to help.
Vendor Partners
OptinMonster
Find innovative, cost-effective ways to engage with audiences across digital platforms
External Resource
ProJourn
For high risk stories, access a la carte prepublication review.
