Resource Library
Funders are making decisions in a rapidly changing media landscape that’s increasingly fragmented and difficult to navigate. The MIF resource library exists to make sense of that complexity—with research, tools, frameworks, videos and more to help you think through how to do your work more effectively.
Start with a Learning Pillar Hub—four issue areas that reflect the most pressing strategic questions shaping the media ecosystem today—or browse the full library by topic, format, or focus area.
Members get exclusive access to resources such as tip sheets and network call recordings to stay up to date on the latest trends and strategies in media funding.
Learning Pillar Hubs
MIF’s work is organized around a set of thematic pillars that reflect the core challenges and opportunities facing media funders today. Each of these learning hubs brings together resources related to each pillar, making it easier to stay oriented over time. These hubs are updated continuously as new work, insights and conversations emerge.
Future of Public Media
Supporting funders working to strengthen public media as a trusted, resilient civic institution. This includes questions of sustainability, governance, innovation and public service in a rapidly evolving media environment.
Platforms & Audience Reach
Helping funders understand how platforms, algorithms and distribution systems shape who sees and trusts information, and what it takes for public-interest media to reach and engage audiences today.
Effective Philanthropic Practice
Advancing shared learning about best practices in funding media effectively.
Safeguarding Media & Journalism
Addressing the threats facing independent media and journalism, including political pressure, legal risk, safety concerns and challenges to press freedom, integrity and trust.
Resource Library
Climate Media Database
Updating compendium of philanthropically-supported climate media
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Media Impact Funders
Environment/Climate
Global Impact Producers Alliance
Find an impact producer
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Doc Society
Impact Evaluation • Platforms & Audience
Local News Research Hub
A central location for curated research about local news
Effective Grantmaking Practice • Local Journalism
Media Grants Data Map
MIF’s Powerful Data Insights Tool
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Media Impact Funders
Effective Grantmaking Practice • Impact Evaluation
Recommended Safety Organizations & Resources
MIF created this tool for funders seeking to expand their journalist and filmmaker safety and press freedom strategies, as well as their grantee resources. The database is comprised of organizations, resources, tools, and emergency funding opportunities sourced from MIF members, colleagues and leading safety and security practitioners—though it is not…
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Media Impact Funders
Democracy/Free Expression • Immigration • Safety & Security
The Narrative Directory
A tool for sharing resources to support narrative change
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IRIS
Effective Grantmaking Practice • Impact Evaluation • Platforms & Audience