Partner with Us

About us…

Cardinal News is Southwest and Southside Virginia’s fastest growing independent newsroom. We tell the stories of Southwest and Southside Virginia, and strengthen the voices of the people in our communities who have been sidelined in the commonwealth’s political, economic and cultural conversations simply because of where they live. Businesses that partner with us aren’t buying ads. They’re investing in the journalism their community depends on.

Our Cornerstone Partners

Those who give $10K or more per year

Learn more about becoming a Cornerstone Partner

A flagship partnership for Cardinal News

For organizations ready to make a meaningful, named investment in independent local news, we’ll build something together that reflects the scale of your commitment and the communities you serve. Every Cornerstone partnership is built to align your organization’s goals and our coverage priorities.

RECOGNITION & VISIBILITY

Named sponsorship of a flagship series, newsletter, or event
Premier placement at Cardinal News events in your region
Featured in the Annual Impact Report as a Cornerstone Partner
First right of refusal on major sponsorship opportunities

ACCESS & RELATIONSHIP

Private annual briefing with Cardinal News leadership
Invitation to exclusive stakeholder gatherings
Custom package tailored to your organization’s priorities
Multi-year partnership options available

STARTING INVESTMENT

$10,000+ per year

Cornerstone packages are developed in conversation.
Contact us to discuss what’s right for your organization.

Sarah Stevenson – Chief Revenue Officer
Email: sarah@cardinalnews.org
Phone: 703-314-8638

Interested in becoming a Cornerstone Partner?

Inquiry Form

A note on how we work: As a nonprofit newsroom, we accept sponsorships. Sponsorships acknowledge your business and link to your homepage; they don’t carry promotional language, specific offers or calls to action.

Impact Partner Program

Impact Partners invest in impactful journalism. They receive meaningful visibility with our audience and engage in conversations with our leadership team.

Learn More about becoming an Impact Partner

Join our current Impact Partners

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Ready to be an Impact Partner or just want to know more?

Inquiry Form

À La Carte Sponsorships

Individual placements are available for our newsletters and website. Contact us for current availability and pricing. All placements include your logo, a brief message or tagline, and a link to your homepage

Products you can sponsor

Let’s build the right partnership for your business

Every business we work with is different. We’d rather talk through what makes sense for you than send you a rate sheet. Fill out our inquiry form and we’ll follow up within two business days.