The Pivot Fund

@PivotFund

The Pivot Fund is a new venture philanthropy organization dedicated to investing $500 million into independent BIPOC-led community news. Founded by

Atlanta, GA
Joined September 2013

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  1. 15 hours ago

    Black News Channel, the TV news service launched in 2019 to be a voice for people of color, is ceasing operations as soon as today.

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  2. Mar 24
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  3. Mar 23

    Why it's so difficult to find & hire diverse development staff.

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    Mar 21
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  5. Mar 21
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    UPDATE: Fellowship training sessions will kick off at in Los Angeles this summer. In addition to tuition-free training, airfare and lodging will also be covered for fellows. The new application deadline is March 21. Apply today!

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  7. Mar 21

    How to turn newsletters into a media empire w/ , co-founder of . Check out our other episodes anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts.

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  8. Mar 17

    In just 22 days the invasion of  is proving to be a devastatingly dangerous conflict for  to cover. We urge international  orgs & freelance journalists to adopt the ACOS Principles as a matter of urgency. Read the statement: 

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  9. Mar 16

    Byron Allen’s media companies — Weather Group, Entertainment Studios Networks (ESN) and CF Entertainment — have sued Nielsen, seeking billions of dollars in damages for alleged fraudulent misrepresentation and fraud by concealment.

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  10. Mar 16

    Enjoying our webisodes? Then check out our The Pivot Fund Pod for fuller conversations on media entrepreneurship.

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  11. Mar 16

    What does a development director actually do? The answer just might surprise you.

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  12. Mar 15

    When it comes to hiring development staff, should you consider a director? An associate? A contractor? Or none of the above? Our experts share & tell!

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    Mar 15

    It’s not too late too register! 😌 We would love for you to join the discussion.

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  14. Mar 15

    When is an organization ready for development staff? - Featuring of & of the Ford Foundation.

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    Mar 10

    Australia pressured Google and Facebook to pay for journalism. Is America next? via

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  16. Mar 15

    “Community-funded journalism is not a silver bullet, but it’s potential support that can help you cover important service journalism.”

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  17. Mar 14

    In a letter obtained by theGrio, members of the Congressional Black Caucus call out the gap in the government's dollars spent on Black-owned media vs. white-owned companies targeting Black audiences.

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  18. Mar 12

    Knight Lenfest awards ThePlug and WURD a two-year, $300,000 grant to fund an expansion of reporting and documentation efforts covering Philadelphia’s BIPOC technology and innovation sector.

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    Mar 11

    Looking for an Appalachian author to read who isn't J.D. Vance? Add ’s "Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place" to your list. Here's her conversation with ’s about intersecting Appalachian identities:

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