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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

Supporting documentary films & storytelling during the COVID-19 pandemic

May 2020—
14
12:00 pm—1:00 pm

Online discussion

This is a funder-only discussion.

Building on our four previous online discussions on this topic, Media Impact Funders in partnership with the International Documentary Association and Doc Society will host a call to hear about ways funders are responding to support filmmakers and storytellers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This discussion is an opportunity for you to share what your organization is doing and learn about collaborative efforts from your peers. The agenda will be constructed by you. If you’d like to share something, let us know and we’ll add you to the queue. Email MIF program consultant Roshni Melia at roshni@mediafunders.org.

Organizations you’ll hear from include:

  • Doc Society
  • Ford Foundation
  • International Documentary Association
  • National Geographic Society
  • MacArthur Foundation
  • Participant Media
  • The Redford Center
  • Sundance Institute