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Who owns Black media?
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03/21/22 • 58 min
What does it mean to be Black media? And how can media that targets Black audiences be culturally competent?
The Pivot Fund and Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press hosted this conversation on Feb. 23, 2022, about Black media ownership and the support systems they need to be successful and serve the Black community.
Tracie Powell, The Pivot Fund's CEO, moderated the discussion with Kamesha Laurry, an attorney and fellow at the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
Panelists included:
- Joseph A. Torres, co-author of "News for All the People: The Epic Story of Race and the American Media"
- Sara Lomax-Reese, co-founder of URL Media and president and CEO of WURD Radio
- Cheryl Thompson-Morton, director of the Black Media Initiative at the Center for Community Media at City University of New York
- Hiram Jackson, the CEO of Real Times Media
Resources:
- Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press hotline: 1-800-336-4243.
- rcfp.org
The Pivot Fund is a new venture philanthropy organization dedicated to investing $500 million into independent BIPOC-led community news outlets through grantmaking, development support, and strategic consulting.
For more information on The Pivot Fund, visit thepivotfund.org.
The Pivot Fund Pod is edited and produced by ZMC Podcasts.
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Does your journalism organization need to hire development staff?
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07/21/21 • 61 min
More than $2.7 billion has been invested in the journalism ecosystem. That influx of cash has led many news outlets to seek development staff for the first time. But hiring development staff isn’t easy. These are professionals who are in demand but short in supply. It takes special expertise to raise money for journalistic institutions. And for many news outlets, it might not be necessary or the right time to hire development staff.
The Pivot Fund hosted a special panel discussion about grants and funding focused on helping independent, BIPOC-led news outlets answer these very questions. Including at what point they’ll need to hire development staff and where to find them, how much organizations can expect to pay, and alternatives to hiring a full-time development director.
Panelists included:
- Lolly Bowean — Media & Storytelling Program Officer for The Field Foundation
- Susan Gluck Pappajohn — Management Consultant with Phillips Oppenheim
- Julia Howell Barros — Nonprofit consultant
- Kaylan Somerville — Founder of Blue Umbrella Fundraising
Mazin Sidahmed, co-founder and senior reporter for Documented, a hyper-local community new outlet that covers immigrant communities in New York City, moderated the discussion.
This conversation was sponsored by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
The Pivot Fund Pod is edited and produced by ZMC Podcasts.
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01/29/24 • 56 min
The Pivot Publisher Series aims to equip hyperlocal BIPOC publishers and news leaders with tools, strategies and tactics to support their growth and continued success.Each month, we will gather industry experts, experienced publishers, news leaders and more to share their expertise, best practices and tools to shed light on a variety of topics including organizational design, how to hire top talent and more.
The monthly webinar series kicked off with “Preparing for Transitions: Succession Planning," bringing together the experts and the experienced to share their journeys and tips for navigating the intricacies of succession planning.
How can you exit responsibly and that's respectful to the work that you’ve done? What is philanthropy doing to support digital news pioneers? When is the ideal time to begin preparing?
Moderator Evelyn Hsu, co-executive director at Maynard Institute, and panelists Mukhtar Ibrahim, founder of the Sahan Journal, Randall Yip, founder and editor of AsAmNews and Jane McDonnell, CEO of free range media and former executive director of the Online News Association shared their personal experience, tips for seamless, stress-free leadership transitions, and practical tools to ensure your news organization’s long-term success.
About The Pivot Fund
The Pivot Fund is a new venture philanthropy organization dedicated to investing $500 million into independent BIPOC-led community news outlets through grantmaking, development support, and strategic consulting. For more information on The Pivot Fund, visit www.thepivotfund.org.
How to turn your board of directors into fundraisers
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12/19/22 • 59 min
Raising funds is hard! But it doesn’t have to be. In this panel discussion, we review strategies for turning members of your board of directors into effective fundraisers by tapping into their wealth of knowledge, connections, and resources.
Panelists included:
- Kyra Kyles — CEO of YR Media
- Elisa Lees Muñoz — Executive Director of the International Women’s Media Foundation
Jamaal Glenn, The Pivot Fund’s board chair, moderated this discussion.
This conversation was sponsored by the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
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The Pivot Fund is a new venture philanthropy organization dedicated to investing $500 million into independent BIPOC-led community news outlets through grantmaking, development support, and strategic consulting. For more information on The Pivot Fund, visit https://thepivotfund.org.
The Pivot Fund Pod is edited and produced by ZMC Podcasts.
How to turn newsletters into a media empire with S. Mitra Kalita
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10/27/21 • 65 min
S. Mitra Kalita, the publisher of Epicenter-NYC, talks about leaving behind a high-profile job at CNN and a guaranteed paycheck to launch her own brand.
Kalita joined The Pivot Fund on Oct. 27, 2021, to discuss how she’s part of the movement to reimagine community-centered journalism and how Epicenter-NYC grew newsletters into an empire.
This conversation is co-moderated by The Pivot Fund's chief executive officer Tracie Powell and Liz Alarcón, the founder and executive director of Pulso, a nonprofit media start-up that shares news, history, and culture stories by and for Latinos.
The Pivot Fund Pod is edited and produced by ZMC Podcasts.
How southern publishers of color can connect with new community members
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03/15/22 • 44 min
Dr. Marisela Martinez-Cola, professor of sociology at Morehouse College, and Meena Thiruvengadam, an audience development consultant and former global head of audience engagement for Bloomberg, discuss the demographic changes currently underway in the South and how publishers can connect with new Black, Brown, and Asian community members.
The conversation was hosted by The Pivot Fund on September 21, 2021, and sponsored by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
Martinez-Cola and Thiruvendgadam were joined by Sonny “Messiah” Jiles, the publisher of the Houston Defender, and Cierra Hinton, the executive director and publisher of Scalawag magazine.
The Pivot Fund Pod is edited and produced by ZMC Podcasts.
How to recession-proof your news business
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11/17/22 • 59 min
Economists are forecasting a “mild” recession in 2023. That’s driven by inflation, higher interest rates, and a tight labor market. What can news publishers and entrepreneurs do to prepare for an economic downturn?
Listen for an assessment of the current economic climate for journalism and advice on how small and bootstrapped newsrooms can survive a recession.
Panelists included:
- Glenn Burkins — Founder and Publisher of QCityMetro.com in Charlotte, North Carolina
- Anita Li — Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Green Line in Toronto, Canada
- Justin Rushing — Director of Growth and Partnerships at inewsource.org in San Diego, California
Zuri Berry, the principal producer and owner of ZMC Podcasts, moderated this discussion.
This conversation was sponsored by the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
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The Pivot Fund is a new venture philanthropy organization dedicated to investing $500 million into independent BIPOC-led community news outlets through grantmaking, development support, and strategic consulting. For more information on The Pivot Fund, visit https://thepivotfund.org.
The Pivot Fund Pod is edited and produced by ZMC Podcasts.
Building and retaining a strong board for journalism nonprofits
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08/24/21 • 51 min
Board development might be one of the driest topics of conversation when it comes to entrepreneurship. It's also one of the hardest things to do, especially in the journalism business, where many publishers want to recruit people who are in the industry and have a working knowledge about news media and the ethics that govern it. However, despite its lack of appeal, building a strong board of directors is critical to a news outlet's success and sustainability.
That's why The Pivot Fund hosted an important conversation about board development with BoardSource affiliate and nonprofit consultant Glenda Hicks and Josué Rojas, an artist and former publisher of El Tecolote, the longest-running bilingual newspaper in California. Rojas also serves on the advisory board for El Tímpano.
The Pivot Fund Pod is edited and produced by ZMC Podcasts.
Turning Board Members Into Fundraisers
The Pivot Fund Pod
12/12/24 • 24 min
This NotebookLM podcast episode discusses strategies for nonprofit media organizations to engage their boards of directors in fundraising. The conversation features the Pivot Fund's board chair and two nonprofit CEOs who share their experiences and tactics for recruiting diverse board members, setting clear expectations, and fostering strong communication. They emphasize the importance of storytelling, leveraging board members' networks, and creating a mutually beneficial board experience. The panelists also address challenges, such as underperforming board members and navigating economic downturns. Finally, they offer practical advice on managing board recruitment and fundraising processes.
How to build a hyperlocal media empire with Georgia Fort
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05/14/25 • 55 min
In this episode of The Pivot Fund Pod, CEO Tracie Powell talks with media entrepreneur and independent journalist Georgia Fort about her successful news outlet BLCK Press, her nonprofit work at the Center for Broadcast Journalism to grow the next generation of journalists, and how she is thinking strategically about trust and the media landscape of the future from her home state of Minnesota.
This conversation is sponsored by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
The Pivot Fund is a new venture philanthropy organization dedicated to investing $500 million into independent BIPOC-led community news outlets through grantmaking, development support, and strategic consulting.
For more information on The Pivot Fund, visit www.thepivotfund.org.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Pivot Fund Pod have?
The Pivot Fund Pod currently has 21 episodes available.
What topics does The Pivot Fund Pod cover?
The podcast is about News, Local News, Non-Profit, Training, Publishing, Entrepreneurship, Journalism, Nonprofit, Podcasts, Business, Philanthropy, Bipoc and Fundraising.
What is the most popular episode on The Pivot Fund Pod?
The episode title 'Does your journalism organization need to hire development staff?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Pivot Fund Pod?
The average episode length on The Pivot Fund Pod is 52 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Pivot Fund Pod released?
Episodes of The Pivot Fund Pod are typically released every 62 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of The Pivot Fund Pod?
The first episode of The Pivot Fund Pod was released on Jul 21, 2021.
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