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| key_people = [[Giles Morris]]<br /><small>(Executive Director)</small><br />[[Anne Russell Gregory]]<br /><small>(Development Associate)</small><br />[[Josh Mandell]]<br /><small>(Education and Business Reporter)</small><br />[[Dan Hennicke]]<br /><small>(Community Engagement & Mktg)</small><br />
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'''Mission'''
'''Mission'''


Formed in 2005, Charlottesville Tomorrow's mission is to inform and engage the public by providing clear, non-partisan information and research on land use, transportation, community design and public education issues with the confidence an informed public will make decisions that will protect and build upon the distinctive character of the [[Charlottesville]]-[[Albemarle County|Albemarle]] area.
Charlottesville Tomorrow delivers in-depth reporting and analysis that improves local decision-making. We seek to expand civic engagement to foster a vibrant, inclusive, and interdependent community.
   
   
==Values==
==Values==
Charlottesville Tomorrow’s work is guided by the following core values:
Charlottesville Tomorrow’s work is guided by the following core values:


# Our information and approach is non-partisan and objective
'''Truth'''
# We respect the unique character of the Charlottesville-Albemarle community and recognize that it shapes our quality of life today and tomorrow
# We trust an engaged citizenry to make informed decisions that will benefit the community as a whole
# We believe the democratic process works best in an atmosphere of open government and transparency
# We value and work to foster cooperation and mutual understanding between Charlottesville, Albemarle, and the University of Virginia


==Activities==
'''Truth'''​ is the foundation of all great journalism, ​but truth in news is not simply the regurgitation of facts and quotes​. We commit to delivering stories that incorporate the highest standards of journalism through the use of in-depth reporting, data, diverse perspectives, human-focused storytelling, creative formats, and exhaustive sourcing. Our goal is to slow down, to develop long-term source networks, and to pursue stories that help establish shared truth in public decision-making.
Charlottesville Tomorrow is a source of in-depth information on key quality of life issues before local government in the City of Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle. Charlottesville Tomorrow’s information is distributed to the public through its website, in email alerts, in printed local election voter guides, on weekly radio programs, and in local print media.


Activities include:
'''Community'''
* information sharing to build community knowledge
* research on quality-of-life issues
* community engagement—ensuring the public knows when and how to get involved in community decisions
* non-partisan local election coverage


===Partnership with the ''Daily Progress''===
We believe that Charlottesville has the resources to provide opportunity and well-being for all of its people, regardless of age, race, income, gender, or nationality. We recognize that our ​'''community'''​ is made up of many interrelated and interconnected communities. In our journalism, we seek to establish healthy community dialogue, to examine solutions that solve systemic problems, and to cover the issues that matter the most to all of us.
In August 2009 the ''[[Daily Progress]]'' began publishing stories written by Charlottesville Tomorrow, contributed at no cost.<ref name=hookctprogress>[http://www.readthehook.com/blog/index.php/2009/08/30/partners-progress-hooks-up-with-growth-watchers/ Partners: Progress hooks up with growth-watchers], Lisa Provence, [[The Hook]], August 30 2009</ref>.
 
'''Equity'''
 
By embracing the value of ​'''equity'''​, we commit to elevating the voices of the people most impacted by decisions and policies, and we strive to reach audiences in vulnerable communities with journalism that empowers and inspires them. We recognize that media coverage has a natural tendency to prioritize vocal, powerful, and organized interests, so we work to ensure that our coverage represents balanced, diverse, and equitable perspectives.
 
==History==
Founded in 2005, Charlottesville Tomorrow is a hyperlocal journalism nonprofit with a mission to expand civic engagement and foster a vibrant, inclusive, and interdependent community. Supported entirely by contributions from readers, grants from foundations and philanthropists and the Knight Foundation’s NewsMatch fund, Charlottesville Tomorrow delivers in-depth reporting and analysis on local issues with the goal of improving local decision-making. Through our weekly email newsletter, website and social media channels, Charlottesville Tomorrow reaches more than 25,000 readers each month with our coverage.
 
===Partnership with The Daily Progress===
In August 2009 the ''[[Daily Progress]]'' began publishing stories written by Charlottesville Tomorrow, contributed at no cost.<ref name="hookctprogress">[http://www.readthehook.com/blog/index.php/2009/08/30/partners-progress-hooks-up-with-growth-watchers/ Partners: Progress hooks up with growth-watchers], Lisa Provence, [[The Hook]], August 30 2009</ref>. The partnership ended in June 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/articles/lets-talk-reimagining-local-news/|title=Let's Talk: Reimagining local news|last=Morris|first=Giles|publishdate=June 24, 2019|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|accessdate=}}</ref>


==Staff==
==Staff==
* Executive Director: Giles Morris
* Executive Director: Giles Morris
* Senior Reporter: [[Sean Tubbs]]
* News Editor: Elliott Robinson
* Education & Business Reporter: [[Josh Mandell]]
* Land Use Reporter: Emily Hays
* Education Reporter: Billy Jean Louis
* Government & Climate Reporter: Charlotte Woods
* Community Engagement & Marketing: [[Dan Hennicke]]
* Community Engagement & Marketing: [[Dan Hennicke]]
* Development Associate: Anne Russell Gregory
* Development Director: Michaux Hood


==Board of Directors==
==Board of Directors==


'''Current board of directors'''<ref>{{cite web|title=Board of Directors|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/page/board|author=|work=|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=26 June 2014}}</ref>
'''Current board of directors (as of December 2019)'''<ref>{{cite web|title=People|url=https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/people|author=|work=|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=December 10, 2019|first=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref>


* [[Cathy Train]], Chair and Founding Board Member
*[[Cathy Train]], Chair and Founding Board Member
* [[Meghan Welsch]], Treasurer
* Richard Aguilar
* [[George Beller]]
* George Beller
* [[Paul C. "PJ" Harris]]
* Jack Brown
* [[Paul Henderson]]
* Patrice Preston Grimes
* [[Carol Hurt]]
* Paul Henderson
* [[Martin Klingel]]
* Carol Hurt
* [[Leigh B. Middleditch, Jr.]]
* Leigh Middleditch, Jr.
* [[Bruce Miller]]
* Wistar Morris
* [[Oliver Platts-Mills]]
* [[Oliver Platts-Mills]]
* [[Wistar Morris]]
* Michael Stoneking
* [[Martin Silverman]]
* Cat Strumlauf
* [[Michael Stoneking]]




===Past Members of Charlottesville Tomorrow's Board of Directors===
===Past Members of Charlottesville Tomorrow's Board of Directors===
*[[Michael D. Bills]] (2005-2013), Founding Chairman & Board Member
*[[Michael D. Bills]] (2005-2013), Founding Chairman & Board Member
*Renee Grisham (2005-2008), Founding Board Member
*Renee Grisham (2005-2008), Founding Board Member
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* [[Carrington King]]
* [[Carrington King]]
* [[McGregor McCance]]
* [[McGregor McCance]]
* [[Meghan Welsch]]
* [[Paul C. "PJ" Harris]]
* [[Martin Klingel]]
* [[Bruce Miller]]
* [[Martin Silverman]]




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==External Links==
==External Links==
*[http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com Charlottesville Tomorrow's News Center]
 
*[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Charlottesville-VA/Charlottesville-Tomorrow/59048328206 Facebook]
*[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Charlottesville-VA/Charlottesville-Tomorrow/59048328206 Facebook]
*[[Cvilletomorrow.org|Website]]
{{twitter|user=cvilletomorrow}}
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Revision as of 18:16, 10 December 2019

Charlottesville Tomorrow
Ct-logo.png
Type Non Stock Corporation
501(c)(3) Non Profit
Founded June 16, 2005
Headquarters Charlottesville
No. of locations 1
Area served Charlottesville, VA
Albemarle County
Key people Giles Morris
(Executive Director)
Michaux Hood
(Development Director)
Elliott Robinson
(News Editor)
Dan Hennicke
(Community Engagement & Mktg)
Industry Information Services
Employees 7 full time + summer interns
Website cvilletomorrow.org
cvillepedia.org

Coordinates:Erioll world.svg.png 38°01′48″N 78°28′42″W / 38.030093°N 78.478453°W / 38.030093; -78.478453 Mission

Charlottesville Tomorrow delivers in-depth reporting and analysis that improves local decision-making. We seek to expand civic engagement to foster a vibrant, inclusive, and interdependent community.

Values

Charlottesville Tomorrow’s work is guided by the following core values:

Truth

Truth​ is the foundation of all great journalism, ​but truth in news is not simply the regurgitation of facts and quotes​. We commit to delivering stories that incorporate the highest standards of journalism through the use of in-depth reporting, data, diverse perspectives, human-focused storytelling, creative formats, and exhaustive sourcing. Our goal is to slow down, to develop long-term source networks, and to pursue stories that help establish shared truth in public decision-making.

Community

We believe that Charlottesville has the resources to provide opportunity and well-being for all of its people, regardless of age, race, income, gender, or nationality. We recognize that our ​community​ is made up of many interrelated and interconnected communities. In our journalism, we seek to establish healthy community dialogue, to examine solutions that solve systemic problems, and to cover the issues that matter the most to all of us.

Equity

By embracing the value of ​equity​, we commit to elevating the voices of the people most impacted by decisions and policies, and we strive to reach audiences in vulnerable communities with journalism that empowers and inspires them. We recognize that media coverage has a natural tendency to prioritize vocal, powerful, and organized interests, so we work to ensure that our coverage represents balanced, diverse, and equitable perspectives.

History

Founded in 2005, Charlottesville Tomorrow is a hyperlocal journalism nonprofit with a mission to expand civic engagement and foster a vibrant, inclusive, and interdependent community. Supported entirely by contributions from readers, grants from foundations and philanthropists and the Knight Foundation’s NewsMatch fund, Charlottesville Tomorrow delivers in-depth reporting and analysis on local issues with the goal of improving local decision-making. Through our weekly email newsletter, website and social media channels, Charlottesville Tomorrow reaches more than 25,000 readers each month with our coverage.

Partnership with The Daily Progress

In August 2009 the Daily Progress began publishing stories written by Charlottesville Tomorrow, contributed at no cost.[1]. The partnership ended in June 2019.[2]

Staff

  • Executive Director: Giles Morris
  • News Editor: Elliott Robinson
  • Land Use Reporter: Emily Hays
  • Education Reporter: Billy Jean Louis
  • Government & Climate Reporter: Charlotte Woods
  • Community Engagement & Marketing: Dan Hennicke
  • Development Director: Michaux Hood

Board of Directors

Current board of directors (as of December 2019)[3]

  • Cathy Train, Chair and Founding Board Member
  • Richard Aguilar
  • George Beller
  • Jack Brown
  • Patrice Preston Grimes
  • Paul Henderson
  • Carol Hurt
  • Leigh Middleditch, Jr.
  • Wistar Morris
  • Oliver Platts-Mills
  • Michael Stoneking
  • Cat Strumlauf


Past Members of Charlottesville Tomorrow's Board of Directors


Donors

Visit this website for a complete list of recent donors

Charlottesville Tomorrow is completely supported by private donations. All gifts are welcome and appreciated and every dollar is used wisely to support our mission to inform and engage the public by providing clear, non-partisan information and research on land use, transportation, and community design issues.

Charlottesville Tomorrow is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

You can make an online donation http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/donate or mail a gift to:

P.O. Box 1591, Charlottesville, VA 22902

External Links

Charlottesville Tomorrow's twitter feed (not written by cvillepedia contributors):


    1. Partners: Progress hooks up with growth-watchers, Lisa Provence, The Hook, August 30 2009
    2. Web. Let's Talk: Reimagining local news, Charlottesville Tomorrow, June 24, 2019
    3. Web. People, Charlottesville Tomorrow, retrieved December 10, 2019.