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Longtime philanthropic supporters of journalism are doubling down on local journalism specifically—and encouraging others to join them.

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The American Press Institute has helped news leaders position their work for their community to get support from potential funders, donors and sponsors. Here are some resources that may help you.

Local media that seek to partner with philanthropy to reimagine local opinion journalism can turn to and get inspiration from a growing body of related research. Here are findings to inform or help make the case for your projects.

How have local news organizations worked with philanthropic funding or community donations for opinion or commentary so far?

How might you partner with philanthropy or take donations to bolster your opinion section’s role as a convener and contributor to civic discourse?

Bringing reporters and residents together to listen and learn builds trust for news outlets while forging the social connections that help communities thrive.

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This project empowered young people. The people we surveyed felt heard. As we continue this project through the election this fall and in years to come, it will produce a new way of thinking about elections in Baltimore — that candidates must take youth voices seriously.

There are many more “experts” who can help you tell stories with more depth and character about what voters need, want and expect from their elected officials and local governments. Here's how to find them.