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

The Global Philanthropy Forum is a peer-learning network of philanthropists and social investors committed to advancing international causes. Through conferences, programs and matchmaking services, GPF seeks to build a community of philanthropists, and to inform, enable and enhance the strategic nature of its members’ giving and social investing. Save the Date for #GPF2023: October 17 […]

  Our in-person experience is sold out, but you can join via livestream! Please note: Only the mainstage presentations will be livestreamed. Livestream participants will not be able to access the concurrent sessions. JFunders, our annual gathering of journalism funders, will take place Oct. 11-12 at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice in New […]

Join the New Mexico Local News Fund for the first New Mexico Local News Summit, bringing together news publishers, journalists, funders, policy-makers, educators, and more interested parties to discuss ways to strengthen the news ecosystem and support democracy. Come prepared to listen, think, contribute, interact and connect with other attendees as we consider ways to […]

Experience the online edition of #ONA23. The 2023 Online News Association Conference 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 […]

ComNet is the annual gathering of The Communications Network. The “Network” connects, gathers, and informs leaders from the most influential foundations, nonprofits, and social sector consultancies across the globe. Click here for more info.  

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 […]

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 […]