Nina Sachdev Named Deputy Director of External Affairs at MIF

Media Impact Funders is pleased to announce that Nina Sachdev has been named Deputy Director of External Affairs.

Nina has been an integral part of MIF’s leadership for the past decade. She joined the organization when it had just two full-time staff members and, as MIF’s first full-time communications director, helped build the organization’s voice, public presence, and member engagement strategy from the ground up. Over the years, she developed strategic approaches to storytelling and convening that elevated MIF’s profile and strengthened connections across the media funding ecosystem.

In her new role as Deputy Director of External Affairs, Nina will take on an expanded portfolio focused on strengthening strategic partnerships, deepening member engagement, supporting fundraising and revenue strategy, and working closely with MIF’s leadership team and Board of Directors to advance the organization’s long-term vision. She will continue to play a central role in shaping how MIF connects funders across journalism, documentary, public media, and technology.

“I’ve spent the past decade helping build Media Impact Funders alongside an incredible team, and I’m excited to step into this new role at a moment when the field needs strong connection and coordination more than ever,” Nina said. “As Deputy Director of External Affairs, I’m looking forward to deepening partnerships, engaging our members in new ways, and helping ensure MIF continues to serve as a trusted hub for funders working to strengthen media in the public interest.”

At a time when public-interest media faces mounting political, financial, and structural pressures, Nina’s leadership will be instrumental in advancing collaboration and shared strategy across the field. Her institutional knowledge, strategic perspective, and longstanding relationships with members position her to help guide MIF through its next chapter.

Please join us in congratulating Nina on this well-deserved promotion.