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Thursday, October 8 • 11:00 - 12:00
Sustainability Strategies: How To Support Investigative Newsrooms

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There are at least 150 nonprofit organizations in over 50 countries doing, teaching, and promoting investigative journalism. The number has more than doubled during the past 15 years. But why do some thrive while others struggle? What are the keys to building and sustaining a nonprofit investigative news organization? Doing great journalism isn't enough -- nonprofits are businesses, and your group's success will also depend on good management, sound accounting, determined fundraising, and diversified revenue. Here are invaluable tips from veterans in the field, with lessons from both successful nonprofits and for-profits. 
Moderators
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Günter Bartsch

Netzwerk Recherche
Günter Bartsch ist staff member of Netzwerk Recherche, the German association of investigative journalists. He was its managing director 2009–23 and is currently in charge of international contacts. Günter studied political sciences at the Free University of Berlin and was a freelance... Read More →

Speakers
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Leila Bicakcic

Executive Director, Center for Investigative Reporting (CIN)
Leila Bičakčić is one of the founding members of the Center for Investigative Reporting (https://cin.ba/), award winning organization, modelled after US non-profit media agencies. Specializing in reporting on corruption, nexus between political elite and organized crime groups... Read More →
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David E. Kaplan

Executive Director, Global Investigative Journalism Network
David E. Kaplan has worked in investigative journalism for 45 years, reported from two dozen countries, and won or shared more than 25 awards. He has managed nonprofit newsrooms and investigative teams, and played a key role in pioneering cross-border investigative reporting. During... Read More →
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Valer Kot

Media Advisory Services - Senior Advisor, MDIF
Valer oversees the digital development and data-driven insights of MDIF's portfolio. His background includes more than 15 years in publishing, technology, and digital media, providing him with understanding of digital innovation, monetization strategies, audience and market analysis... Read More →

Thursday October 8, 2015 11:00 - 12:00 CEST
Weidemann 3 (Presentations/Panels)
  Non-profit track

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