Media Impact Funders is a membership organization that advances the work of a broad range of funders committed to effective use and support of media in the public interest.

Our Approach

Many funders want to collaborate, but without a shared roadmap, even the strongest strategies can remain siloed. With its big-tent approach, MIF helps connect the dots so funders can build upon one another’s work and identify opportunities they might otherwise miss. By creating spaces for learning and collaboration, and by producing practical research and tools, MIF helps funders act with greater clarity, confidence and collective impact.

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Upcoming Events

A complete listing of upcoming MIF events, including public convenings and member-only gatherings. Event listings include registration details and access information.

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MIF Network Call – November

All funders and MIF members are invited to join MIF’s monthly Network Calls — a regular space for media funders to connect, learn, and share. These informal gatherings feature timely presentations, highlights of new research, introductions to new members, and open discussion time. Each call is designed to spark conversation, surface new ideas, and strengthen connections across the network.
November 9, 2026
MIF Network Call – November

What Hollywood’s Climate Stories Reveal: A First Look for Funders

An advance preview of new research from Good Energy with USC’s Norman Lear Center. The Evolution of Climate On-Screen: What’s Changing, What’s Missing is the first study to map both how often climate shows up in film and television and how it’s portrayed, from the stories Hollywood is beginning to tell to those that remain largely untold. Good Energy will share key findings ahead of the report’s November 17 public release and discuss why they matter for the future of climate storytelling, including opportunities for creators and philanthropy. If you’re interested in attending, let us know and we’ll get you the registration details. Read More
November 10, 2026
What Hollywood’s Climate Stories Reveal: A First Look for Funders

Mapping the Field of Media and Philanthropy: The Latest Data, Networks and Trends

Developed in partnership with Candid, our media grants data map is a free, interactive mapping and research tool that shows the full scope of philanthropically-funded media projects worldwide since 2009. This tool enables users to see, understand and dig deep into the numbers, networks and trends surrounding media and philanthropy.

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