Beth Eisenstaedt has been appointed as the Chief Development Officer of THE CITY, a nonprofit newsroom in New York. She brings over a decade of experience in donor relations and fundraising for journalism organizations. Eisenstaedt’s role will involve growing support for THE CITY to ensure its sustainability and impact in serving the people of New York. THE CITY has been recognized for its investigative journalism and community empowerment efforts since its establishment in 2019. Eisenstaedt will start her new role on September 16.
Beth Eisenstaedt has been appointed as the new Chief Development Officer of THE CITY, a nonprofit newsroom in New York. With over a decade of experience in cultivating donor relationships, she joins from Mother Jones/The Center for Investigative Reporting, where she served as the Deputy Director of Development. At her previous role, she successfully secured funding for the merger of Mother Jones and The Center for Investigative Reporting, demonstrating her expertise in fundraising and sustaining quality journalism.
In her new role, Eisenstaedt aims to contribute to the growth of THE CITY and ensure it remains a valuable resource for all New Yorkers. With the increasing need for local reporting, she recognizes the importance of diverse funding sources, including philanthropy, reader support, and earned revenue, in sustaining news organizations. THE CITY’s Executive Director, Nic Dawes, expressed his excitement about Eisenstaedt joining the leadership team, highlighting her experience and dedication to the role.
Established in 2019, THE CITY has become a prominent newsroom in New York City, holding power to account and empowering residents to take action. Their investigative journalism has led to criminal and ethics inquiries into the Adams administration, earning them prestigious awards from organizations like the Toner Prize and the Online News Association. Additionally, their reporting on the NYPD has exposed misconduct and received accolades such as the Murrow Award for video reporting. THE CITY’s flagship newsletter, THE SCOOP, reaches 70,000 New Yorkers daily, while their service journalism has assisted residents in participating in civic life and understanding the city better.
Eisenstaedt will assume her new position on September 16, bringing her wealth of experience and passion for supporting quality journalism to THE CITY’s leadership team.
Source: TheCity.NYC
