Membership Puzzle Project came to a close on Aug. 31, 2021.

After more than four years of studying and supporting journalism’s experiment with membership, we’re shutting down. Why? Read our signoff note

On our homepage you’ll now find shortcuts to essential resources and information.

About the membership in news fund

The Membership in News Fund provides financial and venture support to help news organizations build strong and flexible relationships with their audience members that can drive greater sustainability and impact – and help expand the journalism field’s understanding of what works.

Our newsroom partners

In 2019, the Membership in News Fund supported 23 newsrooms in 13 countries. In 2021, we are supporting 16 newsrooms in 13 countries. Learn more about each cohort.

Read about projects we’ve supported

The newsrooms we support don’t just receive funding. They join a global research project. That’s why we support newsrooms who are eager to share the results of their membership experimentation. We’ve documented some of those learnings in the Membership Guide and at the link below.