Andrew Rockway

1 month ago | lionpublishers.com | Andrew Rockway |Elaine Díaz Rodríguez |Elaine Rodriguez |Lisa Hunter

Since its inception in 2022, the Sustainability Audit and Funding program has been LION Publishers’ widest-reaching initiative, serving 354 unique LION members. To this point, the Audit has offered a comprehensive assessment, individualized coaching and analysis, a customized action report, and up to $20,000 in funding for participants between 2022 and 2024. December 2024 marked the end of the LION Sustainability Audit program as a hands-on, intensive program of support for LION members.

Jan 17, 2025 | lionpublishers.com | Elaine Díaz Rodríguez |Elaine Rodriguez |Hayley Milloy |Chloe Kizer |Andrew Rockway

At LION, we’re constantly listening to what our members value most, and one theme always shines through: the power of community. Our more than 500 members consistently highlight the importance of connection, shared learning, and the support they find in being part of a group of news entrepreneurs who “get it.”That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome Natalie Van Hoozer to the team as our new community manager.

Jan 15, 2025 | lionpublishers.com | Hayley Milloy |Chloe Kizer |Andrew Rockway |Elaine Díaz Rodríguez |Elaine Rodriguez

At last year’s Independent News Sustainability Summit, attendees told us they need help navigating the ever-changing and complex policy landscape. In fact, throughout 2024, we witnessed a rise in legislation, like California’s H.R. 9495, which could have a chilling effect on our members’ essential efforts to keep their communities safe and informed.

Oct 15, 2024 | lionpublishers.com | Hayley Milloy |Andrew Rockway

Ballotpedia was a Community Sponsor of the 2024 Independent News Sustainability Summit. LION is profiling all Summit sponsors with a Q&A to help members learn more about their work. Hayley Milloy, LION Publishers: What is your 30-second elevator pitch (or 75-word pitch) to a LION member on what Ballotpedia does? Leslie Graves, Ballotpedia: We’re your go-to source for neutral, nonpartisan, federal, state, and local elections, politics, and policy information.

Oct 15, 2024 | lionpublishers.com | Hayley Milloy |Andrew Rockway |Elaine Díaz Rodríguez |Elaine Rodriguez

Democracy Fund was a Bronze Sponsor of the 2024 Independent News Sustainability Summit. LION is profiling all Summit sponsors with a Q&A to help members learn more about their work. Hayley Milloy, LION Publishers: What is your 30-second elevator pitch (or 75-word pitch) to a LION member on what Democracy Fund does? Teresa Gorman, Democracy Fund: Democracy Fund supports the champions of our democracy, including movement leaders, activists, advocates, journalists, and public officials.