Local match roadmap (what to do when)
Local (or community) matches are funds secured by and given directly to newsrooms to further bolster their year-end fundraising campaign.
Because these gifts tend to take longer to cultivate, we recommend starting the process much earlier in the year than you do planning your campaign. Matches can be secured at any time in calendar year 2025 to be applied to your NewsMatch 2025 campaign.
Check out the Local Match Roadmap to see tips to get you started earlier in the year. Customize this calendar by making your own copy, adding a column to assign team members or add additional notes.
The timeline is just a suggestion; you can follow this plan step by step or make adjustments as necessary, including condensing or expanding your timeline.
Open the local match roadmap →
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