TS Cohort Six Application

UNC-Knight Table Stakes: Cohort Six

Thank you for your interest in participating in the UNC-Knight Table Stakes program for 2022-2023!
We're excited to work with news organizations with the interest and capacity for transformation. In particular, we're looking for news organizations that have the capacity to identify their challenges and to sustain transformational efforts over time - with help from our expert coaches and trainers.

Who should fill out this form? A leader in the organization with decision-making authority, or their delegate.

How long does the program last? Table Stakes is a year-long commitment. The new cohort will get started in November 2022. The program will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual meetings, based on public health guidance.

What does it cost? This program is heavily subsidized thanks to support from the Knight Foundation, but news organizations must pay a sliding scale fee according to organization size. (Organizations can request that their fee be waived, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.)
- Less than $1 million in annual revenue: $1,500
- $1 million to $3 million in annual revenue: $3,000
- More than $3 million in annual revenue: $4,500
When is the deadline? Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so don't wait. As a first step, reach out to Erica Perel or Sarah Vassello at the Center for Innovation and Sustainability in Local Media. We'll answer your questions and help you figure out if this program is for you. Please email cislm@unc.edu.
The Basics
Full Name *

First Name Last Name
Position or Title *
Editor, Publisher, etc.
News Organization *
City and State (This program serves the Southeast)
E-mail *
example@example.com
Phone Number *
Please enter a valid phone number.
Getting to Know Your Organization

This information will be kept confidential and helps us learn more about the capacity of your organization. Sharing and keeping confidential information under a "Vegas" or "Chatham House" rules agreement is a critical component of the program.
Organization type *
Please click the category closest to you
Organization staff size in FTEs (full-time equivalents) *
How long has your leadership team been in place? *
Please explain as necessary
Provide a statement outlining the journalistic mission of your company and how that mission influences your decision to apply for this program.*
The hallmark of the UNC-Knight Foundation Table Stakes Newsroom Initiative is the pursuit of a real-world performance challenge that is essential to your organization’s success, for which “business as usual” will not suffice. Write a description of a challenge you and your organization must address. Please give your perspective on what it would take to achieve success. (300 – 500 words). *
There are no wrong answers here!
Audience Data
Digital average monthly users
Newsletter subscribers
Subscribers or members
Financial data
What is your organization's annual revenue? *
An estimate is fine!
Please upload a document that will provide a snapshot of your organization's financial status, such as an annual Profit & Loss statement, a recent Form 990 (for nonprofits) or other budget document. *

This program involves sharing sensitive financial information with coaches and other participants in the cohort. All of this info will remain confidential, but candidates should feel comfortable with this if selected.
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For Our Purposes
How did you hear about us? *
Would you like to be notified when new UNC-Knight Table Stakes programs, trainings, webinars and more are coming up?

Yes, in addition to any research from CISLM No thanks
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UNC-Knight Table Stakes: Cohort Six

The Basics

Getting to Know Your Organization

Audience Data

Financial data

For Our Purposes