Q&A with MIF’s New Executive Director: Abby Rapoport
Last week, we welcomed Media Impact Funders’ new executive director Abby Rapoport with an online meet-and-greet for funders. The conversation, moderated by MIF board chair Kayce Ataiyero, was shaped by questions submitted in advance by funders, and offered Abby a chance to reflect on her career path, share what drew her to MIF at this […]
Announcing MIF’s New Executive Director: Abby Rapoport
Dear Friends, I am thrilled to announce that the Board of Directors has appointed Abby Rapoport as Media Impact Funders’ next executive director. Abby was selected after an expansive national search conducted by Korn Ferry and brings to the role a diverse set of prior experiences as the co-founder of a media start-up, the head […]
As Storm Clouds Gather for Federal Funding of Public Media, Farewell to One of Public Media’s Most Popular and Prominent Voices
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is facing a potentially disastrous cut of federal funding in the wake of a Senate hearing last week on a White House proposal to make rescissions to federal spending for foreign aid and public broadcasting. The proposal would cut $1.1 billion in spending for CPB over the next two fiscal […]
Watch videos from the 2025 Media Impact Forum
The media landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. Influencers aren’t just trendsetters anymore; they’re newsmakers who are reshaping how we consume and interpret information. With nearly 40% of young adults turning to influencers to make sense of current events, the lines between journalism, commentary, and influencer are blurring. How news is consumed and how stories […]
Independent Film at a Crossroads Meeting Notes
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Insights from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival
We’re just back from our annual trip to the Sundance Film Festival, and we have so many insights and ideas to share. One insight in particular is worth calling out: the concept of narrative oceans, a framework developed by the Pop Culture Collaborative for understanding and influencing how stories shape our society. Narrative oceans serve […]
MIF is hiring an Executive Director
Position: Executive Director Location: Flexible in the U.S., with up to 33% estimated travel (U.S. and international) Reporting relationship: Board of Directors ABOUT MEDIA IMPACT FUNDERS Media Impact Funders (MIF) traces its roots back to the Council on Foundations, a longtime philanthropy-serving organization. Formerly Grantmakers in Film, Video & Television, MIF began on a volunteer […]
How funders can navigate election anxiety—and prepare for what’s next
Angelica Das is an associate director on the Public Square Team at Democracy Fund. Last month, during our annual journalism funders gathering, Angelica led a discussion about how funders are supporting each other, their staff and their grantees at a time of intense anxiety around the election. If you’re feeling election anxiety, you’re not alone. […]