The Pivot Fund
05/08/2026
What’s working in local news?
The Medill State of Local News report is now collecting nominations for its 2026 “Bright Spots,” highlighting innovative and sustainable local news models.
Many of the trends Medill identifies mirror findings from Pivot’s own landscape research: outlets that prioritize audience needs, build strong community relationships, and meet people where they are are seeing stronger engagement and sustainability outcomes.
Explore the 2025 Bright Spots report for ideas—and nominate an outlet doing impactful work at https://shorturl.at/dRjBo
Thinking about leadership succession? A past Pivot Fund webinar shared a key insight: it starts long before you step away.
Leaders like Mukhtar Ibrahim, founder of Sahan Journal and Jane McDonnell, CEO of free range media and former executive director at ONA, emphasized building organizations that aren’t founder-dependent—through strong teams, engaged boards, and early planning.
The takeaway: Succession isn’t just operational, it’s emotional, and it takes time. It’s not about replacing a leader but building an organization that can thrive beyond one person.
Watch the full webinar: https://shorturl.at/BQ2sN
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