Reporting Guide (2024)
After the campaign has ended, NewsMatch asks newsrooms to complete the INN Index Survey to evaluate the program’s impact. This is a critical step and instrumental in engaging funders to support the program. It also alerts program staff and funders to challenges, needs, and opportunities in the field and informs the program strategy from year to year.
Newsrooms eligible and requesting to receive matching funds, partner funds, or bonus funds must also submit their NewsMatch Documentation as part of the INN Index (view Index questions here). This information will go to The Miami Foundation to process and verify your payment amount.
Frequently asked questions
- Which donations are eligible to be matched by NewsMatch?
- Which newsrooms will be eligible for NewsMatch’s national dollar-for-dollar match?
- What are this year’s main fund match cap, partner funds and bonus awards?
- Why am I being asked to complete the INN Index to participate in NewsMatch?
Related resources
- Guide: Reporting Requirements
- Match cover sheet
- Donations eligible to be matched
- Match caps, partner funds, and bonuses
Key Dates
September 30, 2024 |
Deadline to become an active member of INN |
November 2024 |
INN Index survey questions will be made available |
Nov. 2024 through Jan. 2025 |
The Miami Foundation and INN Index team is available to answer questions in one-on-one office hours (Schedule a time) |
January 6, 2025 |
INN Index Survey and NewsMatch reporting opens; individual links sent directly to participants |
January 27, 2025 |
Deadline to submit your INN Index Survey and NewsMatch Documentation Deadline to update banking information |
February 2025 |
Payment Requests are reviewed by The Miami Foundation |
March 2025 |
Payout amounts announced to newsrooms Payments issued to newsrooms |