Family Owners Chicago is all about practical ideas you can take home and put to work. One of this year’s most actionable sessions focuses on an increasingly vital tool for sustaining and expanding local news: philanthropic support.
Philanthropic funding is quickly becoming a major component of newspapers' business strategy. No matter what size operation, it can add reporting capacity, launch new initiatives and strengthen your relationship with the community. It’s a way to tackle coverage goals that traditional revenue streams may not fully support.
In this session, Bob Woodward, retired VP of Woodward Community Media and publisher of the Dubuque Telegraph Herald, will walk you through a clear, step-by-step path to getting started. From identifying the right partners to crafting effective messaging and engaging donors — from national programs to local stakeholders — you’ll leave with a blueprint you can adapt to your own market.
If you’re ready to explore philanthropy as a tool for growth and community impact, this is one session that can deliver results long after Chicago.
