News Outlet Giving Levels
* Partner in Public Trust

Corporate Giving Levels
* Platinum Level Partner in Truth $7,500 and up
* Gold Level Partner in Fairness $5,000 to $7,499
* Silver Level Partner in Accuracy $3,000 to $4,999
* Bronze Level Partner in Balance $1,000 to $2,999
* Sponsor up to $1,000

Individuals Giving Levels
* Partner in Accountability
* 100 Friends $1,000 or more

The Minnesota News Council is supported by news organizations, corporations, associations, foundations and individuals. The News Council does not accept any government funding.

An overwhelming majority of Minnesota news outlets participate in our process, and they and their trade associations contribute about 20 percent of our $220,000 annual budget. More than 50 non-media companies support the News Council, many of them through a public relations or marketing budget (if the guidelines of their charitable-giving program preclude that kind of contribution to us). Corporations contribute about 40 percent of our budget, foundations 30 percent and individuals 10 percent.

We work to promote openness and accountability in journalism and help news outlets open themselves up to questions and criticism from their readers and viewers. We believe that such openness promotes public trust in the media; something a strong democracy requires.

Our activities include public hearings on specific complaints; public forums, mock hearings for college and high school students; our television series Newsworthy; a monthly e-newsletter, and ethics workshops for student and professional journalists.

The News Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Please contact the Minnesota News Council if you are interested in making a contribution to our work. Or contribute online now!

Erika Roland, Development Director
612.341.9357
erika.roland@news-council.org