Newdesk.org is one of nine nonprofit finalists out of more than 330 entries from 45 countries in WeMedia’s Pitch-It ’09 contest, developed in partnership with Ashoka’s Changemakers program.
- Read and rate the local.newsdesk.org pitch on the Changemaker’s Web site; your positive ratings will boost our chances.
- Learn more about WeMedia Pitch-It 2009
- View all the finalists
The prize? $25,000, plus plenty of exposure and access to potential supporters — provided Newsdesk prevails in a live pitching session before a panel of judges and a demanding audience.
The main event is in Miami on Feb. 26, as part of the WeMedia 2009 conference, but your feedback before then is also vital. Please pass this along to anyone you think should see it, and thanks for your support with this amazing opportunity!
Newsdesk.org Places in WeMedia Pitch-It Finals
A proposal to develop a network of local Newsdesk.org journalism bureaus in underserved communities has been selected as one of nine finalists out of 330+ entries in WeMedia’s Pitch-It ’09 competition. The contest was developed in partnership with Asho…