November 4, 2024 Announcing our inaugural cohort for the 2024 Sustainability 360 program Six independent newsrooms will receive hands-on coaching and support over eight months. By Elaine Díaz Rodríguez
October 30, 2024 Leveling up: How News Revenue Hub helps publishers drive audience growth and revenue News Revenue Hub has helped raise $106 million for its 100+ newsrooms. By Hayley Milloy
October 15, 2024 Covering the 2024 elections? Ballotpedia’s got you covered. Ballotpedia provides research and nonpartisan insight on U.S. politics, policy, and elections. By Hayley Milloy
October 15, 2024 Defending democracy: How Democracy Fund is supporting local journalism throughout the 2024 election cycle and beyond Democracy Fund supports partners in pursuit of a just and inclusive society. By Hayley Milloy
October 15, 2024 45 LION members selected for Sustainability Audit’s 2024 October-December cycle Publishers will receive expert guidance and $20,000. By Andrew Rockway
September 18, 2024 Three takeaways from our 2024 Independent News Sustainability Summit At the sold-out annual event, publishers shared dozens of tips and tricks; here are three that caught our eye. By Hayley Milloy
September 18, 2024 Apply to LION’s new Sustainability 360 program This program’s goal is to make the independent news industry more accessible for LION members. By Elaine Díaz Rodríguez
September 5, 2024 Meet the winners of the 2024 LION Sustainability Awards Each winning entry received at least $2,500. By Hayley Milloy and Samantha Matsumoto
August 21, 2024 Scaling sustainability: How Knight Foundation’s investment strategy uplifts the entire local news ecosystem Knight Foundation invests nationally and locally in organizations, ideas and products that enable publishers to build sustainable, audience-centered newsrooms. By Hayley Milloy
August 21, 2024 From an MVP to ‘ruthless’ prioritization, four lessons from LION solopreneurs LION peer group leader Nicci Kadilak shares four things solopreneurs need to do to be successful. By Samantha Matsumoto
August 14, 2024 Positions, projects, and programs: How the Joyce Foundation is investing in the future of local news The Chicago-based philanthropy sets up the next generation for success in the Great Lakes region By Hayley Milloy
August 7, 2024 44 LION members selected for Sustainability Audit’s 2024 July-September cycle Publishers will receive expert guidance and $20,000. By Andrew Rockway