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Philanthropy’s growing role in American journalism: A new study reveals increased funding and ethical considerations
A new study conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago in partnership with Media Impact Funders and The Lenfest Institute for Journalism that examines the role of philanthropy in American journalism found strong growth in support for nonprofit news over the past five years, an increase in funding to for-profit newsrooms, and a growing focus on communities of color.
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Philanthropy’s growing role in American journalism: A new study reveals increased funding and ethical considerations
Events

Join us for a special screening/discussion of a Sundance award-winning documentary

March 2017—
09
4:30 pm—7:00 pm

When: Thursday, March 9 | 4:30-7 p.m.
Where: The offices of Philanthropy New York | 1500 Broadway, 7th Floor, NYC
Cost: Free for Philanthropy New York/Media Impact Funders/Environmental Grantmakers Association members

We invite you to join Media Impact Funders, Philanthropy New York and the Environmental Grantmakers Association for a private screening of a 2017 Sundance award-winning documentary film.

We will engage in a conversation with the director and the director of impact about strategies for shifting awareness, sparking community action, and the importance of simplifying scientific data for the public.

We will explore:

  • How funders can best use media to raise awareness about important issues
  • The power of documentaries in shifting public debate
  • The role independent filmmakers play in fostering greater understanding of how the world’s most pressing issues affect our everyday lives

Register: https://philanthropynewyork.org/event-calendar/private-event-film-screening-funder-discussion-sundance-award-winning-documentary