Jamaal Glenn has been named chairman of the board of The Pivot Fund, a venture-philanthropy organization that invests in independent, community-rooted news outlets.
As board chair, Glenn supports the organization’s strategy, governance, and effort to strengthen local news organizations serving communities that have historically received less philanthropic investment.
The appointment draws on Glenn’s experience as a media entrepreneur, investor, executive, and board director. It also reflects his commitment to sustainable models for public-interest journalism.