Transparency your board actually wants

Free oversight dashboard for organizations funding multiple journalism projects

Get real-time insight and accountability for every journalism project you fund. No more blind grants, no more guesswork.

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Funding dashboard
Built for journalism transparency,
trusted by European funders,
backed by media expertise
The problem

The journalism funding problem

Funding blindly

You believe in independent journalism. You fund important projects. But tracking real impact is nearly impossible:

  • No Visibility: Is that €50,000 grant actually building sustainable media?
  • No Accountability: How do you know funded projects stay active after launch?
  • No Metrics: Board meetings rely on promises, not performance data
  • No Comparison: Impossible to compare success across different funded projects
  • No ROI: Can't measure return on journalism investments

The current reality

Most journalism funding works like this:

  1. 1. Organization applies for grant money
  2. 2. You approve based on proposal quality
  3. 3. They disappear for 6-12 months "building the platform"
  4. 4. They launch with minimal reporting back
  5. 5. You wonder if your money created sustainable independent media
Our solution

The NewsQode solution: Founder Dashboard

When you fund 3+ journalism projects through NewsQode, you get our Founder Dashboard completely free. This gives you real-time insight into every funded project:

Real-time activity monitoring

  • Articles published (quantity, frequency, engagement)
  • Revenue generated (donations, subscriptions, advertising)
  • Audience growth and community building metrics
  • Last login dates (ensure projects stay active)
  • Content performance and social media reach

Financial transparency

  • Operational costs vs revenue generated
  • Path to sustainability tracking
  • Grant money utilization reports
  • Revenue diversification progress
  • Cost-per-reader calculations

Impact measurement

  • Community engagement beyond page views
  • Newsletter growth and open rates
  • Social media influence and sharing
  • Investigative story impact tracking
  • Local community involvement metrics

Portfolio management

  • Compare performance across all funded projects
  • Identify successful patterns for future funding decisions
  • Spot struggling projects early for intervention
  • Generate comprehensive reports for board presentations
  • Track long-term sustainability trends
Accountability

Three-party agreements

Our unique three-party agreement structure ensures funded projects deliver

Legal framework

  • Clear expectations for project milestones
  • Defined reporting requirements and timelines
  • Transparent fund utilization guidelines
  • Performance benchmarks for continued funding
  • Exit strategies if projects fail to deliver

Ongoing oversight

  • Monthly automated reports delivered to your inbox
  • Quarterly performance reviews with recommendations
  • Annual sustainability assessments
  • Custom KPIs based on your organization's goals
  • Direct communication channel with project teams
Benefits

Benefits for your organization

Strategic advantages

Better decisions

Data-driven insights help you identify which journalism models actually work in your region.

Board confidence

Replace vague updates with concrete metrics. Show real impact, audience growth, and sustainability progress.

Risk mitigation

Early warning system for struggling projects allows intervention before complete failure.

Network effects

Successful projects attract quality journalists, creating a positive cycle for future funding.

Operational benefits

Time savings

Automated reporting eliminates need for constant check-ins with funded projects.

Standardization

All funded projects report using same metrics, making comparison and evaluation simple.

Compliance

Built-in reporting satisfies most grant administration requirements.

Scalability

Manage 3 projects or 30 projects with same overhead.

Getting started

Getting started

Qualification for the dashboard

  • Fund minimum 3 journalism projects through NewsQode
  • Commit to 12-month minimum per funded project
  • Agree to three-party transparency framework
  • Provide feedback for dashboard improvement

Dashboard features available

Standard: Real-time metrics, monthly reports, portfolio overview
Premium Add-ons: Custom KPIs, white-label reporting, API access (available for €200/month)

Pricing impact

Cost comparison
Traditional agency approach:
€50,000+ per project with no oversight
NewsQode platform:
€650-€1,350/month with complete transparency
Your ROI:
Fund more projects for same budget while actually knowing they work
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