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

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…
Democracy/Free Expression • Immigration • Safety & Security
Recommended Safety Organizations & Resources
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Safeguarding Journalism in a Time of Escalation

Our Feb. 2026 network meeting focused on how grantmakers can support and protect newsrooms and journalists, particularly when ICE mounts major operations. We grounded the conversation in Minnesota, while also examining how communities across the country are deploying different strategies in response. Panelists shared what they’ve learned from supporting…
Immigration • Local Journalism • Safety & Security
Safeguarding Journalism in a Time of Escalation