By Catherine Komp Engagement Director In August 2011, Peter Vankevich was anxious. He has just bought a house on Ocracoke and was looking for news on Hurricane Irene’s impacts on the island. “We were worried about it and I wasn’t…
By Catherine Komp Newsletter Editor Over the last decade, the nonprofit You Can Vote has grown from an all volunteer-run organization to 20 staff, a presence in 64 counties, 600+ partnerships and direct outreach to a million-plus people across the…
By Catherine Komp Newsletter Editor What’s the secret behind newsletters that see steady growth, that keep readers hooked and turn them into financial supporters? There’s an art and science to it, says David Grant, head of growth with Blue Engine…
By Catherine Komp Newsletter Editor Philanthropy is playing a growing role in funding local news, but what do we know about the relationships between funders and newsrooms? What kinds of editorial agreements should be put in place? And what do…
By Catherine Komp Newsletter Editor For The Pilot, 2024 is a special year — it has 13 months, as far as revenue is concerned. “I don’t know any news organization that said, ‘Hey, we’re going to set a goal of…