The first-ever venture philanthropy dedicated to #localnews. We invest in + build nonprofit newsrooms that are sustained by and look like the people they serve.
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Nonprofit #localnews has moved beyond proof of concept.
The latest from our 2026 Impact Report: across 28 completed three-year investments, newsrooms are generating $53M more a year than they did before their grants.
Dig deeper: theajp.org/impact/
How can newsrooms adopt experimentation tactics from political science to guide strategy?
From story packaging to video strategy, @SyracuseIDJC's Local NExT Lab is helping local newsrooms test assumptions and turn findings into action. theajp.org/how-newsrooms-can…
With a $2.5M award from the WIN Narrative Challenge, we're supporting more independent local reporting on women's workplace experiences. More: theajp.org/supporting-indepe…
Tomorrow is #DAFDay! Did you know you can fuel the growth of #localnews through a donor-advised fund? Visit our website to learn how you can support nonprofit newsrooms dedicated to serving their communities via your DAF: theajp.org/get-involved/dona…
We’re thrilled to share Mindy Marqués González has joined AJP as SVP of our Startup Studio. Drawing on decades of journalism leadership, she will lead our work launching sustainable nonprofit news organizations built around local needs. More: theajp.org/mindy-marques-gon…
💼 🗞️ Looking for your next opportunity in local news?
AJP-supported news organizations across the country are hiring journalists, editors, audience leaders, fundraisers and more — all working to build a stronger future for #localnews.
Explore roles: theajp.org/about/careers/#po…
Our 2026 Impact Report shows that durable #localnews organizations can be built at scale — growing revenue, adding journalists and delivering meaningful impact in their communities. More from @InsidePhilanthropy: insidephilanthropy.com/home/…
🗓️ If you’re in the L.A. area, join OpenAI Academy on Sept. 29 for an in-person event on AI in #localnews, featuring Neil Chase of @CalMatters and Kristen Muller of @the_lalocal — both part of AJP’s portfolio — alongside Kevin Delaney of the @sfstandard. academy.openai.com/home/club…
Want to work alongside some of the most innovative teams in local journalism? News orgs across our portfolio are hiring for roles in reporting, audience, product, development, operations and more.
👉 Explore open roles across the portfolio: theajp.org/about/careers/#po…
We’re pleased to welcome @mitchellreports and @MargaretHoover to our board of directors. Their decades of experience will strengthen our leadership as we continue building a stronger future for #localnews. More: theajp.org/margaret-hoover-a…
📣 We’re hiring fall interns!
AJP is looking for two Philanthropy Interns and a People & Operations Intern to join our team. Come learn, contribute and support our work to build a sustainable future for #localnews.
Learn more + apply: theajp.org/about/careers
Want to work alongside some of the most innovative teams in #localnews? Newsrooms across our portfolio are hiring for roles in reporting, audience, product, development, operations and more.
Explore openings ⬇️ theajp.org/about/careers/#po…
"Information is the lifeblood of a republic."
A thoughtful piece from John McCaa for @dallasnews on why #localnews is essential to informed communities — and what they stand to lose if it disappears. Read more: dallasnews.com/opinion/comme…
We're excited to share that @OpenAI is renewing its support for our Product & AI Studio with an additional $5M investment over the next two years.
The next phase is focused on building AI tools and infrastructure that can scale to help #localnews orgs. axios.com/2026/07/21/openai-…
Congratulations to AJP-supported Free Press Indiana on the launch of @freepressind, a new statewide newsroom that will provide free, independent reporting on the issues shaping communities across the state. Learn more: freepressindiana.org/posts/s…
📢 We're thrilled to announce $3.25M in investments in three nonprofit #localnews orgs: @mainemonitor, NC Local and @RichmonderNews! This funding will help strengthen their capacity, expand their journalism and build long-term sustainability. theajp.org/american-journali…
AJP, Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, More Perfect, and the Public Media Bridge Fund are investing $1.4M in @TPRNews and its combination with @SAReport, creating a stronger, multiplatform news organization for South Central Texas. theajp.org/american-journali…
New research from @lenfestinst examined five AJP-supported statewide nonprofit newsrooms and found readers are better informed about local issues and more likely to participate in civic life. More: theajp.org/nonprofit-local-n…
AJP and @GoogleNewsInit are renewing our partnership to accelerate audience growth and sustainability for #localnews. The Audience & Sustainability Program offers AJP portfolio organizations training and expertise in analytics and community engagement. theajp.org/news-insights/ann…
After AJP-supported @SignalOhio revealed that Ohio’s data center tax exemption had grown to an estimated $1.6 billion in lost state revenue, Gov. Mike DeWine announced a pause on new tax exemption requests while lawmakers review the program.
Read more: signalohio.org/dewine-abrupt…
