Our in-person and online events gather leaders to advance knowledge about issues that are critical to the public interest.

Funders supporting film and narrative change are invited to join us for a timely meeting that builds on a conversation we hosted earlier this year in Park City, Utah. That discussion, which featured an overview of the US Independent Film Audience & Landscape Study, which was written by former Sundance CEO Keri Putnam and published […]

What is the International Journalism Festival (IJF)? The biggest annual media event in Europe. The 2024 festival had 252 sessions and 461 speakers in the 5-day program. When and where does IJF take place? Every April in Perugia, Italy. All IJF venues are situated in the stunning setting of the historic town centre of Perugia. […]

Are you a funder attending the 2025 International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy? If so, join us Friday, April 11, at the Sala del Cambio, Hotel Brufani, in Perugia. The gathering runs from 8-10:30 a.m. (local time), featuring a discussion from 8:30–9:15 a.m., followed by a facilitated discussion on funders’ priorities, and networking before and […]

JFunder Network Calls are an opportunity to share what your organization is doing, learn about collaborative efforts from your peers, and stay connected to what’s happening in the field. If you’d like to present an update on your work or want to bounce an idea off your colleagues, let us know. Email MIF Manager of […]

In response to the rapidly evolving challenges facing the media sector, this series of calls provides a collaborative space for media funders and field experts to share strategies, resources and support. Building on the momentum of our initial post-election response conversation, these sessions will aim to ensure our community remains agile and prepared to address […]

JFunder Network Calls are an opportunity to share what your organization is doing, learn about collaborative efforts from your peers, and stay connected to what’s happening in the field. If you’d like to present an update on your work or want to bounce an idea off your colleagues, let us know. Email MIF Manager of […]

Please join us June 10, 2025, for the 2025 Media Impact Forum, a special daylong gathering that centers the most pressing issues and exciting solutions in media philanthropy today. Mark your calendars today and stay tuned for details about our speaker lineup, session descriptions, and more! WAYS TO PARTICIPATE The Media Impact Forum is an […]