
Elements of Nonprofit News Management


I think of philanthropy as a type of idea marketplace for public goods, funded by private capital. Like all idea marketplaces – startups, media, philosophy – it’s inherently pluralistic. We don’t have a single government-funded media channel, for example, but instead get our news, entertainment, and ideas from a multitude of sources.
Nadia Asparouhova • Idea Machines
A diverse and balanced set of revenue sources: We’re also inspired by the way public institutions like libraries, parks, and transit systems often receive a mix of funding from member donations or pay-what-you-can models, local foundation philanthropy or government grants, and sometimes advertising. We believe that the best revenue models are ones... See more