A coalition of 22 donors today announced Press Forward, a national initiative to strengthen communities and democracy by supporting local news and information with an infusion of more than a half-billion dollars over the next five years.| Press Forward
Early thoughts on the new philanthropic push for local news| dicktofel.substack.com
Looking at foundations, major donors, membership and more| dicktofel.substack.com
Looking at front-loading, an unannounced strategic review, and a hold on "prioritizing" new grants| dicktofel.substack.com
Concerns about a lack of reporters in St. Louis and others’ presence in the Philippines| dicktofel.substack.com
What this story omits is that the target for this fund was originally $100 million, now halved. And that by raising $50 million once it somehow seeks to “bridge” the loss of $250 million every year. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/business/the-race-to-rescue-pbs-and-npr-stations.html| Bluesky Social