OPIP Vision

Oregon independent newspapers continue to serve their communities in providing critical news while becoming financially stable.

OPIP Mission

• In the short term we assist partner newspapers to develop revenue-generating projects which allow them to offer donors the opportunity for tax deductible donations through OPIP’s 501(c)(3) status.
• We act as a conduit between partner organizations to develop network coverage of local news events, e.g., coverage of a local sporting event and the sharing of stories and photographs.
• We also work with and through other Oregon media organizations (such as Oregon Newspaper Publisher Association (ONPA)) to develop relationships with members of the Oregon State Legislature in support of local journalism sustainability legislation.

OPIP Values

• We practice the highest ethical values when dealing with partners and vendors.
• We are forward thinking, and our aspirations are for the continued sanctity and financial solvency of independent newspapers.
• We promote collaboration between ourselves and our members in the pursuit of delivering community news that serves the public and is not available from other sources.