Central Appalachia consists of nearly 200 rural counties, yet only about 1% of philanthropic funding for news in the U.S. makes its way to rural communities. As an Appalachian ex-pat, I’ve seen what this looks like up close: a lack of reliable information leaves people guessing, and outsiders are often the ones telling the region’s story| Listening Post Collective
If you’re feeling stuck with how to fund your local news outlet you might try looking outside the journalism space for answers. We spoke to Max Kabat about his outlet’s unique funding strategy, where local artwork and cups of coffee help cover the cost of news.| Listening Post Collective
Our Partnership Program report synthesizes findings from our three-year initiative, shares partner feedback on their experience working with LPC, and includes takeaways for how best to collaborate with civic outlets serving BIPOC and immigrant communities. The post The LPC Partnership Program Evaluation (2021-2024) first appeared on Listening Post Collective.| Listening Post Collective
Today four immigrant serving nonprofit newsrooms and the media support organization Listening Post Collective announce the formation of the Immigrant News Coalition.| Listening Post Collective
Team members from the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque sat down with us to talk about getting their new Press Forward initiative going and the ups and downs of mapping information needs around the seven Iowa counties they serve. The post 🌽⚾If You Build It … A Conversation with the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque first appeared on Listening Post Collective.| Listening Post Collective
