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Startup Guide

Beverly Hills, CA: Institute for Nonprofit News (2020)
"The Startup Guide is our attempt to curate the information and tools we think are essential to launch an independent newsroom and leading a successful enterprise well beyond startup. The areas of focus include business planning, audience development, revenue generation and nonprofit management. All to support those who want to start a sustainable nonprofit news organization." (https://inn.org/research/guides/startup-guide)
1 Where to Start
2 Nonprofit News Mission
3 Audience Strategy and Development
4 Revenue Models for Nonprofit News
5 Fundraising and Partnerships
6 The Business Plan
7 Making the Go/No-Go Decision [= cost-benefit analysis of starting a nonprofit news organization]
8 The Board Is Your Strategic Partner
9 Setting up Operations [= practical information about incorporating, charity registration and taxes, the fiscal sponsorship option, financial controls, insurance, legal support, and human resources and employment issues]
10 Trust and Ethics