Fundraising for News in an Election Year (2026)

Election years create major opportunities for your newsroom to demonstrate your value to readers. We'll explore how you can align your NewsMatch fundraising campaign with high-interest editorial moments or coverage areas, including voter guides, accountability reporting, and community engagement initiatives.

What this training covers:

• Fundraising opportunities during election years
• Pre-election activations
• How to fundraise during election week (the start of NewsMatch!)
• Post-election stewardship

Related Resources:

• Webinar: Are You Ready for Election Day? Making the Most of the Next 10 Weeks (2024)

Recorded by News Revenue Hub for NewsMatch in August 2026.