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Can design thinking power better solutions for community foundations? Knight thinks so.

Community News Leadership 3.0

Tue, January 13, 2015 | 6:45 p.m. PST

Can design thinking turn traditional foundation think on its head? Four community-based philanthropies are working with the Knight Foundation to test whether a deep dive into community information needs can make their home towns better places to live.

Finalists chosen for first Knight Cities Challenge

News for Digital Innovators

Tue, January 13, 2015 | 2:17 p.m. PST

by Melissa Kaplan

A total of 126 finalists from each of the 26 Knight communities will have their proposals considered for funding.

Thurs Jan. 8: Live call-in podcast covers local news legal issues

News for Digital Innovators

Wed, January 7, 2015 | 11:41 a.m. PST

by Melissa Kaplan

Tomorrow (Thurs., Jan 8), 10 am ET, the News in Jerseypodcast by the Center for Cooperative Media will hold a live call-in show about local journalism legal issues -- including privacy, using social media as a source, and libel insurance

Text-enabled community engagement: Textizen ramps up

Community News Leadership 3.0

Wed, January 7, 2015 | 11:00 a.m. PST

by Amy Gahran

There's a big challenge with public engagement. It's relatively easy to get people initially excited, but difficult to sustain their attention and connection. Interactive text messaging can help bridge that gap -- but until recently, this hasn't been as simple as it could be. Textizen (a Knight-funded startup) has introduced a suite of interactive texting-powered engagement tools.

Broadsheet videocast shares best local news practices

News for Digital Innovators

Wed, December 17, 2014 | 10:14 a.m. PST

by Melissa Kaplan

New video series Broadsheet shines a light on local media and demonstrates the innovative ideas driving the industry.

Dodge makes community the hub of NJ Journalism Sustainability Project

Community News Leadership 3.0

Mon, December 15, 2014 | 10:00 p.m. PST

by Sally Duros

The Dodge Foundation’s Journalism Sustainability Project has a dizzying number of moving parts -- and community is the steady hub at its center.

Deadlines approaching for digital media fellowships

News for Digital Innovators

Wed, December 10, 2014 | 10:37 a.m. PST

by Melissa Kaplan

Several fellowships are open to journalists and media practitioners focused on community building and innovative storytelling.

What counts? New book shows how to improve, engage communities with local data

Community News Leadership 3.0

Tue, December 9, 2014 | 3:47 p.m. PST

by Amy Gahran

The acceleration of the open government movement is already making a big difference in the lives of people in communities around America. A new book from the Urban Institute illuminates the potential and practice of using data to enhance communities -- especially low-income ones. It's a practical resource for local funders and others seeking creative ways to inform and engage communities.