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

We hope you can join us for this special discussion on Friday, Sept. 15—Democracy Day—that will highlight efforts in philanthropy to support election reporting.

Across the country, community-based philanthropic organizations are tapping into the promise of local news, recognizing it as an important civic institution that needs strategic, focused support. In February, the American Journalism Project announced the Indiana Local News Initiative—a new, statewide news initiative funded by $10 million from a coalition of Indiana organizations and philanthropies. The […]

Are you heading to ONA in August? MIF and the Lenfest Institute for Journalism are hosting an informal funder-only gathering from 3:30-5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24, for funders who are attending ONA23, the Online News Association’s annual conference. The gathering will take place in the Lenfest Lounge on the fourth floor conference area of […]

The 2023 Online News Association Conference (#ONA23) gathers the world’s most engaging minds in digital media for an unparalleled blend of learning, networking and inspiration. Dozens of workshops and interactive panels deliver best practices and the latest trends in five areas: Audience development and metrics Emerging technology Innovative news storytelling Leadership development Revenue models, including content […]

BlackStar Film Festival is an annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the African diaspora and of global communities of color, showcasing films by Black, Brown and Indigenous artists from around the world.  This year’s screenings will take place at three locations on Broad Street in Philadelphia — including the Perelman Theatre at […]

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 Membership Engagement […]

The 2023 Forum Annual Conference is unlike any other event in the philanthropy sector. It is the only event that brings together people from all of the country’s philanthropy associations and networks—philanthropy-serving organizations (PSOs) that play a key role in advancing, convening, mobilizing, informing and supporting the field. The Forum’s 2023 Annual Conference is the […]

In partnership with the Civic Science Fellows Program, the Rita Allen Foundation, and Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE), join us on July 11 from 12 noon – 1:15 p.m. ET to dive into research and pilot programs exploring the promise of civic science cross-field collaborations to advance science and democracy through journalism. The conversation will […]

These conversations are meant to serve as an opportunity for you 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 share an update on your work or want to bounce an idea off your colleagues, let us […]

Funders are invited to join us Thursday, June 1, at KQED Headquarters in San Francisco for our 2023 Media Impact Forum: Stories of Community. The Forum will explore the power and presence of community media and its importance for the empowerment of civil society. Throughout the day, we’ll feature thought-provoking plenaries, flash talks, breakout sessions, networking, […]