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“Fundamentally it enables projects that wouldn't happen otherwise. Many foundations are interested in supporting local journalism, but won't fund outside of the 501c3 space. In our case, it has also been helpful in its ability to make connections – editors and news directors are extremely busy individuals, outreach from peers at JFP can sometimes get a quicker response than outreach from foundations.”

“JFP adds a layer of accountability and professionalism to local philanthropic efforts and unlocks the ability of funders to work more directly with local newsrooms that need support. JFP can also serve as a connector or a conduit between funders interested in supporting certain types of work and the organizations best able to meet those needs.”

JFP helped us do in six months what some industry experts say takes a year or more to do – secure grant funding for our climate program. Because of JFP’s roots in journalism, we felt comfortable with the funders they brought to the table, and they had already thought through agreements and ethical standards that could have taken us weeks to craft had we been starting from scratch.”

“JFP is the link we need to connect with interested organizations who want to fund compelling journalism. Having a liaison to help deal with the financial side of things is an immense help, not to mention having an advocacy organization who can make sure both sides are getting what they want and need out of the agreement.”

“JFP provides a neutral arbiter, so to speak, that helps news organizations interact with grant makers who might otherwise feel like they can interact with for-profit newsrooms. JFP has experience working in a range of situations with a a broad range of funder types, so it can act as an expert in conversations and funders and newsrooms develop partnerships.”

“JFP is made up of a diverse group of local news leaders from multiple platforms and committed to supporting a healthy local news ecosystem. (What makes JFP stand out is) their strong commitment to the important role that independent fact-base local news plays in our democracy and the focus on contributing to its sustainability.”