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Elevating climate media & journalism: A deeper look at impact, audience & reach
Breakfast and networking starts at 8:15 a.m. Programming begins at 9 a.m. This track will take place at Stanley Kaplan Penthouse, 10th Floor, Lincoln Center.
MEETING DESCRIPTION
This session offers a multifaceted exploration of how climate media and journalism is gaining momentum—and what more funders can do to support storytelling around the most defining issue of our time. We’ll dive into the impact of large-scale philanthropic efforts that are fueling existing media channels and raising global awareness. Funders will learn how they support a diverse range of voices and narratives, driving impactful audience engagement and action.
MEETING OBJECTIVES
Media Impact Funders hopes to inspire the following outcomes:
- An increase in the scale of funding for climate media stories
- Support for the creation of more and new climate media stories
- A deeper understanding of diverse distribution platforms and strategies to reach a wider audience base
AGENDA STRUCTURE
Facilitated by:
Nina Sachdev, Director of Communications, Media Impact Funders
Kaitlin Yarnall, Chief Storytelling Officer, National Geographic Society8:15 a.m.—Breakfast and networking
9-9:15 a.m.—Welcome, Introductions, Goal-Setting & Logistics
9:15-9:30 a.m.—Featured Speaker to Inspire the Day’s Discussions
9:30-10:30 a.m.—Spotlight on Philanthropic Support for Climate Journalism
We’ll highlight a large-scale philanthropic effort that’s actively supporting climate journalism. This investment is directed toward existing channels and platforms, creating a significant impact on those who consume this form of media. Discover how this initiative is shaping the landscape of climate reporting and driving awareness on a global scale.
- 20-minute presentation
- 20 minutes of funder table talks
- 20 minutes of sharing
Presenters will be announced soon.
10:30-11 a.m.—Networking Break
11-12 p.m.—TBD
- 20-minute presentation
- 20 minutes of funder table talks
- 20 minutes of sharing
Presenters will be announced soon.
12-1 p.m.—Networking lunch
1:15-2:15 p.m.—Understanding Media Impact Through Documentary Projects
- 20-minute presentation
- 20 minutes of funder table talks
- 20 minutes of sharing
Presenters will be announced soon.
2:15-2:30 p.m.—Break
2:30-3:30 p.m.—Facilitator Review & Synthesis; Next Steps
- 15 minutes of facilitator review & synthesis
- 20 minutes of discussion (funders will discuss three takeaways from the meeting)
- 25 minutes of sharing, next steps & close
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Exploring journalism funding practices
Breakfast and networking starts at 8:15 a.m. Programming begins at 9 a.m. This track will take place in the Clark Room, 7th Floor, Lincoln Center.
MEETING DESCRIPTION
Some of the largest funders in journalism have convened to catalyze more funding for news and information. These funders have been working to identify the most valuable opportunities to stimulate financial resources for local news. Throughout the day, we will discuss strategies to collectively solve for sustainability issues in nonprofit media; we’ll get a deeper understanding of revenue-generating opportunities; and funders will have the opportunity to share anything else that’s top of mind.
MEETING OBJECTIVES
Media Impact Funders hopes to inspire the following outcomes:
- Strengthen connections with funder colleagues
- Learn more about large-scale efforts to strengthen local news support strategies
- Advance conversations around sustainability of local news organizations
AGENDA STRUCTURE
Facilitated by:
Kayce Ataiyero, Chief External Affairs Officer, Joyce Foundation8:15 a.m.—Breakfast and networking
9-9:15 a.m.—Welcome, Introductions, Goal-Setting & Logistics
9:15-10:30 a.m.—Press Forward: Evangelizing Support for Local Journalism
- 30 minutes of presentation and Q&A
- 30 minutes of funder table talks
- 15 minutes of sharing
Presenters will be announced soon.
10:30-11 a.m.—Networking Break
11-12:15 p.m.—How Do We Solve for Sustainability?
- 30-minute presentation and Q&A
- 30 minutes of funder table talks
- 15 minutes of sharing
Presenters will be announced soon.
12-1 p.m.—Networking lunch
1:15-2:25 p.m.—Public Policy Strategies for News Revenue
- 30-minute presentation and Q&A
- 30 minutes of funder table talks
- 15 minutes of sharing
Presenters will be announced soon.
2:25-2:30 p.m.—Next Steps & Close
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Growing support for international journalism
Stay tuned for updates about this program track.
Stay for the Next Challenge Awards celebration 🎉
As part of our programming, MIF and the Glen Nelson Center at American Public Media Group are hosting a reception from 4-5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, followed by an awards celebration from 5-6 p.m. to recognize the finalists and winners of the 2024 Next Challenge for Media & Journalism Awards.
We’re honored to be working alongside the Glen Nelson Center to host the 2024 Next Challenge for Media & Journalism National Awards Celebration. Next Challenge is a national competition promoting groundbreaking ideas and trailblazing startups that will reinvent the media industry over the coming decade. This year’s competition will engage 400+ startups and award $150,000 in grants to organizations transforming local news, building technology to power future newsrooms, and pioneering new ways of distributing content around the globe.
