Pitches wanted (coronavirus, social impact) (worldwide) | 50+ cents per word

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We are looking to expand our network of freelance writers.  Do you have experience in journalism? Are you interested in covering  the world of social impact? If so, send us a pitch! 

To  note: Our rates vary from story to story, but start at a minimum of 50  cents per word. We believe in the power of great journalism  — and we know that means paying great journalists fairly. 

Pitches should be sent to our editor. All pitches should include:

• A clear summary of what the story is about and why the angle you’d like to explore is unique;
• a 3-4 line summary of ‘why it matters’ — see our stories for examples;
• links to or a summary of research you’ve done on the topic/story; 
• a list of sources you’re in contact with or planning to contact;
• and links to your previous journalistic work.

*Please also include the word PITCH in caps in the subject line. 

Right  now, we are almost entirely focused on examining the consequences of  the coronavirus pandemic on the social impact sector, the systems we  live in, and on our society — from racism and philanthropy to social  safety nets and volunteering. 

Some themes we’d love to read pitches around include:

• How is COVID-19 impacting the social sector? What will be needed for  recovery and regeneration? How is COVID-19 changing the ways charities,  non-profits, social finance organizations, grantmakers, and social  enterprises operate, raise, invest, and grant money, and serve their  communities?
• How is COVID-19 impacting society more broadly? How is this crisis  impacting the populations social impact organizations serve and advocate  for — racialized communities, women, Indigenous communities, youth,  seniors, or people at the margins?
• How is COVID-19 impacting the systems we live in? In what ways is it  illuminating gaps in social safety nets, education, economic stimulus,  philanthropy, information accuracy, and digital infrastructure? 
• What unexpected solutions of sharing, caring, and supporting in  communities are emerging in response to COVID-19? What are the examples  of organizational adaptation or resilience?

LOCATION: We are based in Canada but welcome writers from all over the world.

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