The Open Notebook is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is widely regarded as the leading online source of training and educational materials for journalists who cover science.
Gifts from our community have enabled The Open Notebook to provide thousands of science journalists with in-depth, nuts-and-bolts resources and training. Through our comprehensive library of articles on the craft of science journalism and our extensive training and mentoring programs, we equip journalists with the skills they need to tell impactful, engaging stories about science.
But to continue this work, we need your help. By joining the Page Turners Collective, our community of monthly recurring donors, you become a cornerstone of our efforts to nurture and support science journalism around the world.
Why Monthly Giving?
- Long-Term Impact: Your monthly gift enables us to plan for the future with confidence, ensuring that we can continue to offer high-quality training and resources to journalists around the globe.
- Community: As part of the Page Turners Collective, you join a special group of supporters who share your commitment to factual, compelling science reporting.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Recurring donations help us reduce administrative expenses, allowing more of your gift to go directly to our programs and services.
- Flexibility: You can adjust your donation level at any time, making it easier to give in a way that fits your budget and philanthropic goals.
Every contribution to The Open Notebook, no matter the size, is a vital part of our mission to enhance science journalism and storytelling. When you join the Page Turners Collective, your monthly donation, combined with those of other supporters, helps fund our mentoring programs, training workshops, articles on the craft of journalism, Spanish translations, and more. Together, we are building a stronger foundation for high-quality science journalism.
Together, We Can Achieve More
The strength of the Page Turners Collective lies in our shared belief that high-quality science journalism is crucial to an informed society. Every dollar you give is pooled with others to invest in the future of journalism, supporting initiatives that might otherwise be beyond the reach of individual donations. Your monthly support is more than a donation—it’s an affirmation of the idea that together, we can make a significant impact.
Join us today and see how your contribution, combined with the power of many, can sustain and grow The Open Notebook‘s vital work. Together, let’s turn the page toward a future where journalists everywhere are fully empowered to tell impactful stories about science that contribute to a more informed and engaged society, combat misinformation, and enable communities to navigate the complexities of our ever-changing world.
(Not ready to make a monthly commitment? Consider making a one-time gift in support of TON.)
Your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We’ll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation. Our tax identification number (EIN) is 45-2234167.
(Note: If you’d like to change your recurring donation amount, please contact The Open Notebook executive director and editor-in-chief Siri Carpenter at siricarpenter@theopennotebook.com, using the email address that you used for your donation, and let her know what you’d like to do.)
We have earned a Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, the world’s largest source of nonprofit information. The Platinum Seal of Transparency demonstrates The Open Notebook‘s exceptional trustworthiness, financial strength, fiscal management best practices, and tangible successful outcomes in its mission of help science journalists improve their skills.
