As part of a new strategic direction informed by a yearlong review of our organization, we’ve been tasked with outlining learning priorities for the year and beyond. We have identified the following priorities:
- Making the case for media funding
- Assessing the impact of media funding
- Understanding the importance of evidence-based science communications activities
- Presenting/identifying funding models & best practices for supporting local journalism
More importantly, in response to the increasingly urgent need to address global climate change, we will be prioritizing programming around the environment. We’re committed to helping funders engage in conversations around the narrative change needed to shift policy, behavior and culture. In convening funders both in person and online, we will create opportunities to talk, learn, share and collaborate. We are inviting all funders, whether you expressly support media or not, to join us in this cause.
While we are still working to finalize our programming for the year, here’s a look at some of our upcoming events focusing on the environment:
July 23 — Screening and discussion of National Geographic’s new film, Sea of Shadows.
July 25 — Webinar on environmental journalism.
Oct. 29-30 — The Annual Journalism Funders Gathering
November 2019 – High-impact climate media
Details to come.
Jan. 14, 2020 – Funders-only pre-conference at National Geographic’s Storytelling Summit
Details to come.
May 2020 – Media Impact Forum
Details to come.
