Resources

The New Media ToolKit

Post by Jaena Rae on November 16th at 11:08am

tagged with community media, ethnic media, new media toolkit, nonprofits, rjc, social media

An online resource for journalists, the ethnic media and nonprofits

The New Media ToolKit is a curated online resource with some of the best tools, tutorials and resources available for learning and improving your digital and social media skills.

Bay Area Ethnic Media Map

Post by Steve on October 20th at 3:41pm

tagged with bay area, ethnic media, map

View RJC Ethnic & Community Media in a full screen map

Discover ethnic media in the Bay Area with our map interface. You may narrow down your search by primary language, or search by news outlet name in the top right search box.

Japan Crisis: News, Information & Donation Links

Post by Jaena Rae on March 15th at 9:57pm

tagged with crisis, donation, earthquake, japan, resources, tsunami

Resources to remain up-to-date on news, information and donation outlets regarding the relief efforts in Japan. The following list was compiled by the San Francisco State University Journalism Department.

Please feel free to let us know of other resources we have not yet listed.

Cash prize for terrific public interest journalism offered

Post by Jon Funabiki on November 12th at 11:16am

tagged with awards, grants, investigative, public interest

The Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute of New York University invites applications for The Reporting Award of 2010 for a significant work of journalism in any medium on an under-reported topic in the public interest. The winning applicant would receive $2,500 when chosen and $10,000 when the project is completed.

Capacity Building for Journalism Organizations

Post by Jon Funabiki on September 6th at 10:47am

tagged with advice, fundraising, help, Journalism, Knight Foundation, networking, technical assistance

The Capacity Building for Journalism professional network, created with support from the John S. & James L. Knight

Foundation, provides resources and a networking forum for journalism organizations. The organization serves as a

Report Explores Ethnic and Other Mission-Driven Media

Post by Jon Funabiki on August 21st at 10:24am

tagged with Aspen Institute, Community, Ethnic News Media, Mission-Driven Media, Social Justice, Studies

Mission-driven media can be defined as the group of ethnic, cultural, community and social justice media that have a specific purpose that drives them (e.g., social change, community building, empowerment) beyond the profit motive or general news source for a heterogeneous community.

Mobile Giving is Catching On

Post by Whitney Wilcox on July 31st at 2:35pm

tagged with fundraising, technology

Nonprofits are using mobile phones in fundraising campaigns, capturing new donors and donations through text messaging. The Mobile Giving Foundation is just one organization that facilitates the charitable transactions, which allows mobile users to donate up to $10 at a time through their phones (Source: The Seattle Times).

New Media Makers: A Toolkit for Innovators in Community Media and Grant Making

Post by Whitney Wilcox on July 31st at 2:33pm

tagged with community media, tools

This toolkit from J-Lab and the Knight Citizen News Network provides an introduction to doing and funding community media. Discussion includes how community media outlets engage with local constituents, suggestions for measuring performance, and a searchable database of grants and foundations supporting this work. Resources include case studies and accompanying videos with links to additional materials online.