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

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 […]

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 […]

In today’s shifting legal and policy landscape, funders and practitioners face complex questions about what is—and isn’t—permissible when supporting media and journalism. This session will provide practical guidance across two key areas: Initiatives related to diversity, equity and inclusion: What types of funding are permissible in light of recent legal and policy developments? Advocacy: Clarifying […]

All funders and MIF members are invited to join MIF’s monthly network calls. These calls are on this month’s MIF Network Call. These calls are informal gatherings of media funders featuring presentations, new research, introductions to new funders and open sharing time.    

This week’s announcement of the Public Media Bridge Fund marks a critical next step in protecting public media at a time of system-wide risk, as evidenced by Knight Foundation’s leadership in supporting this catalytic effort. Designed to provide immediate emergency support to the most vulnerable stations while also laying the foundation for long-term transformation and sustainability, the Bridge Fund, a pooled […]

Please join us to meet Abby Rapoport, MIF’s new executive director and learn what’s next for the organization. This call is open to all MIF Members and media funders. We encourage you to submit your questions in advance via the registration form below. For questions about this program please email Manager of Member Engagement Shannon […]

MIF is honored to partner with the BlackStar Film Festival—celebrating Black, Brown, and Indigenous filmmaking—to host an exclusive gathering for funders working at the intersection of media and arts on Wednesday, July 30 from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Fitler Club in Philadelphia. Rooted in BlackStar’s themes of creativity, equity, and collaboration, this funder gathering will […]

Last week, Congress passed H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, which cuts $1.1 billion from public media funding, delivering a devastating blow to the institutions, rural stations in particular, that millions of Americans depend on for trusted information, education, and connection. In response, MIF is convening an emergency meeting for media funders. This is […]

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 […]