Clutch Justice · Sponsorship & Partnerships
Put your mission next to ours.

Clutch Justice is independent investigative journalism focused on Michigan courts, judicial accountability, and institutional reform. Our readers are lawyers, policymakers, advocates, academics, and engaged citizens who follow this work because it’s rigorous — not reactive. Partnering with Clutch Justice means your organization appears in that context.

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Who Partners With Clutch Justice

Our partners and sponsors are mission-aligned organizations whose work touches justice, accountability, law, policy, or civic education. This is not a general advertising marketplace. It’s a specific audience with specific interests — and partners who reflect those interests get meaningful engagement.

?? Nonprofits & Advocacy Orgs Legal aid, civil rights, criminal justice reform, and watchdog organizations
?? Law Firms & Legal Tech Firms and tools serving the legal community, particularly in Michigan and the Midwest
? Academic & Research Institutions Law schools, policy institutes, and research centers working on justice-adjacent questions
? Journalists & Media Orgs Independent journalists, newsrooms, and civic media organizations building the public record
What This Is Not Partnering with Clutch Justice is not traditional advertising. We do not sell reach in exchange for favorable coverage. Editorial decisions are made independently, always. Your sponsorship supports the work — it does not shape it. If that model doesn’t fit your organization’s goals, we’re probably not the right fit.
Sponsorship Options
Content Partnership Sponsored Posts From $249/post — bundled rates available

A custom article crafted with you or submitted by your organization. Permanently hosted. Clearly labeled as sponsored. Written to Clutch Justice editorial standards — no puff pieces.

  • Co-written with your team or submitted by you
  • SEO-optimized, permanently hosted on Clutch Justice
  • Shared across newsletter and social channels at publication
  • Clearly disclosed as sponsored content
  • Must meet Clutch Justice editorial guidelines
Newsletter Newsletter Features From $150/month — 4 issues per month

Your organization featured in Clutch Justice newsletter issues — with a short bio, link, and optional call to action. Reaches our most engaged readers: the ones who opted in to get more.

  • Featured in 4 weekly newsletter issues
  • Your logo, brief bio, and a link
  • Optional call-to-action included
  • Reaches subscribers who actively follow the work
  • Bundleable with sponsored posts
Permanent Listing Sponsors Page Listing From $99/quarter — or $349/year

A dedicated feature on the Clutch Justice Sponsors & Partners page — your logo, a short brand bio, a live link, and an optional call to action. Visible to every visitor who wants to know who supports this work.

  • Logo, bio, and link on the Sponsors page
  • Optional call-to-action or offer
  • Quarterly or annual commitment
  • Showcases your alignment with independent journalism
  • Available to a limited number of sponsors at a time
Intro Option Test Drive Month $75 — first month only

Not sure if this is the right fit? Try a single month of sponsorship before committing to a longer arrangement. Includes newsletter feature and sponsors page listing for 30 days.

  • One month of newsletter features (4 issues)
  • Sponsors page listing for 30 days
  • Discounted intro rate — available once per organization
  • Option to continue at standard rates after the trial
  • No obligation to renew
Bespoke Arrangements Custom Partnership Packages Want something that combines multiple options, spans a longer period, or includes original research support, event coverage, or a content series? We build custom packages for organizations with longer-term or more specific partnership goals. Reach out with what you’re thinking.
Multi-month discounted bundles Sponsored content series Event or report coverage Research support collaborations Founding sponsor recognition
Partnership Guidelines
We Partner With
  • Organizations aligned with justice, transparency, equity, or accountability
  • Legal aid and access-to-justice organizations
  • Civic education and public policy groups
  • Law firms and legal tech with Michigan or Midwest focus
  • Academic institutions and research centers
  • Independent journalists and media organizations
  • Nonprofits serving system-impacted communities
We Do Not Partner With
  • Private prisons or for-profit detention companies
  • Organizations that conflict with our editorial mission
  • Entities seeking to influence editorial coverage
  • Any sponsor requesting coverage decisions in exchange for payment
  • Organizations whose work actively harms the communities we cover
Disclosure Policy All sponsored content and paid partnerships are clearly and prominently disclosed to readers. Sponsorship does not affect editorial decisions. Clutch Justice retains full editorial independence on all investigative and analytical work, regardless of sponsorship relationships.
Sponsored Work on Clutch Justice
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Sponsored Post Example Teaching My Kids to Outsmart Corruption — Greenlight
Ready to Partner? Let’s figure out if this is a good fit.

Send a note with your organization’s name, what you’re hoping to accomplish, and which sponsorship option interests you most. We’ll respond within a few business days to talk through the details. No sales pitch. Just a conversation.

? hello@clutchjustice.com You can also download the Clutch Justice Sponsorship Guide for a full overview of rates and options.