Three-Year Investment Breakdown

Each year builds strategically on the previous, creating compounding impact

2026: Foundation

Invest in core technology and key support staff to create the solid infrastructure needed for the full expansion.

Year Total $981,000
Initiative
Category
Brand Identity/Refresh

Prepare for Denison Forum's expanded reach nationwide by updating our logo, brand guide, and messaging so they are modern, relevant, and accessible. This is a strategic refresh to strengthen recognition and ensure our identity resonates with a broader audience.

Platforms
Website Design

Redesign the site to reflect our refreshed brand identity with a modern, mobile-first look that supports written, audio, and video content from a wider range of contributors.

Platforms
Website Development

Implement the refreshed brand identity and new design by building a modern, mobile-first platform with integrated AI search.

Platforms
Digital Vulnerability Audit

External risk assessment including digital vulnerability audit.

Platforms
Editor in Chief

The Editor in Chief will serve as the senior editorial leader for Denison Forum, responsible for driving the vision, strategy, and quality of all editorial content. This role leads Denison Forum's editorial team, managing the planning, creation, and quality of all content—including articles, podcasts, video, and social media—while ensuring everything we publish is biblically faithful, accurate, and engaging.

Personnel
Social Media Coordinator

Manage and showcase the growing volume of content by versioning and distributing articles, podcasts, and videos across all major social platforms.

Personnel
Technology Coordinator

Provide the technical support needed to manage more newsletters, content, and multimedia on DF's websites as our reach and offerings grow.

Personnel
Marketing Coordinator (Performance Marketing Specialist)

Help manage the marketing budget to ensure every dollar is spent effectively, maximizing DF's reach and impact as the ministry grows.

Personnel
Intern Program

Strengthen DF's capacity by adding content and marketing interns who fill key gaps today while being trained as potential future ministry leaders.

Personnel
Managing Editor

Will oversee the daily editorial workflow, ensuring consistent quality, accuracy, and timeliness of all published content. Reporting directly to the Editor in Chief, this role will manage writers and editors, coordinate content planning, and uphold editorial standards that align with the ministry's mission.

Personnel
Regular Contributors/Contract Writers/Social Contributors

Non-Staff Content Contributors. Per-Article Contract Writers, Social Media Contributors

Contributors
Video Production

Expand DF's presence in the video space by increasing production across podcasts, social media, and other video-first platforms where people now get their news.

Video
Podcast Audio/Video Equipment

Invest in professional equipment to improve quality and increase production efficiency of podcasts and video content across all platforms.

Video
Marketing Budget

Unlock after website launch (September). Relaunch Denison Forum as the go-to news source for Christians nationwide, reintroducing our refreshed identity and vision to the world.

Marketing

2027: Expansion

Strengthen our editorial team and relaunch the brand nationwide, adding video production volume and new platforms to amplify Denison Forum's voice

Year Total $1,951,000
Initiative
Category
Website Continued Development

Ongoing platform improvements and features

Platforms
Mobile App Development & Launch

Native mobile apps for iOS and Android

Platforms
Editor in Chief

The Editor in Chief will serve as the senior editorial leader for Denison Forum, responsible for driving the vision, strategy, and quality of all editorial content. This role leads Denison Forum's editorial team, managing the planning, creation, and quality of all content—including articles, podcasts, video, and social media—while ensuring everything we publish is biblically faithful, accurate, and engaging.

Personnel
Managing Editor

Will oversee the daily editorial workflow, ensuring consistent quality, accuracy, and timeliness of all published content

Personnel
Social Media Coordinator

Manage and showcase the growing volume of content across all social platforms

Personnel
Technology Coordinator

Provide technical support for expanded platform

Personnel
Marketing Coordinator (Performance Marketing Specialist)

Help manage the marketing budget to ensure every dollar is spent effectively

Personnel
Intern Program

Expanded internship for increased capacity and future leaders

Personnel
High-Profile Contributors/Regular Contributors/Contract Writers/Social Contributors

Nationally recognized voice(s), Retainer Contributor Contracts, Per-Article Contract Writers, Social Media Contributors

Contributors
Video Production

Significantly increased video content production across all platforms

Video
Podcast Audio Production

Enhanced podcast production capabilities

Audio
Video Studio Space

Dedicated space for professional video production

Facilities
Video Studio Build Out

Equipment and setup for studio space

Facilities
Marketing Budget

National campaign to establish DF as the go-to Christian news alternative

Marketing

2028: Reach & Impact

Build on the experience of the first two years with a fully refined process, scaling our reach through expanded contributors, video, and social strategy to deliver maximum impact.

Year Total $1,977,000
Initiative
Category
Website Continued Development

Ongoing platform enhancement

Platforms
Mobile App Ongoing Cost

App maintenance and updates

Platforms
Editor in Chief

Continued editorial leadership

Personnel
Social Media Coordinator

Continued social platform management

Personnel
Technology Coordinator

Ongoing technical platform management

Personnel
Marketing Coordinator (Performance Marketing Specialist)

Continued marketing optimization

Personnel
Managing Editor

Continued editorial workflow management

Personnel
Intern Program

Continued leadership development

Personnel
High-Profile Contributors/Regular Contributors/Contract Writers/Social Contributors

Nationally recognized voice(s), Retainer Contributor Contracts, Per-Article Contract Writers, Social Media Contributors

Contributors
Video Production

Maximum video content production

Video
Podcast Audio Production

Continued podcast enhancement

Audio
Video Studio Space

Continued studio operations

Facilities
Marketing Budget

Sustained national presence and growth

Marketing

Why This Investment Delivers Kingdom ROI

Proven Track Record

40.8M annual experiences and 600K+ subscribers demonstrate our ability to reach and engage Christians at scale with news resources

Strategic Growth Plan

Every dollar allocated to specific initiatives with clear metrics and accountability

Multiplied Impact

Your investment doesn't just fund operations, it multiplies into millions of discipleship moments

Long-Term Vision

Building sustainable infrastructure that will serve believers for decades to come

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