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1 day agoDear local news: Here's why funders say no. - Poynter
Anticipate funder internal doubts beyond the pitch, counter negative narratives with mission alignment and board-ready information to improve grant outcomes.
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (October 23, 2025) - The Poynter Institute, a global leader in journalism, and Press Forward Central Appalachia are pleased to announce the launch of a peer-focused course for funders of local news in six states in the Central Appalachia region. The effort will bring funders of local news organizations together to share lessons and best practices to accelerate their work and deepen their impact on local news and their communities.