Facing significant challenges, local news outlets are providing less coverage of crucial topics—including philanthropy. This decline often obscures philanthropy’s vital role in keeping communities vibrant and meeting critical needs. To address this, The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Nonprofit Accountability and Solutions Fellowship equips local journalists with the skills needed to craft compelling stories about the vital work of nonprofits and foundations. Research shows a strong public desire for information on how communities tackle problems, and nonprofits often play a central role as connectors and problem solvers.
That role is especially crucial as America faces growing divides. To spotlight how philanthropy is working to bring people together to build civic connections, The Chronicle just launched a new project, called the Commons, which offers reporting, opinion, essays, resources, tools and more. Media philanthropy, in particular, can contribute significantly by investing in a diverse range of narratives from various communities.
Watch this compelling discussion that explores the critical role of storytelling in philanthropy.
Speakers:
- Steve Kilar, Equity Issues Editor, Arizona Republic
- Stacy Palmer, CEO, The Chronicle of Philanthropy
- Andrew Simon, Editor-in-Chief, The Chronicle of Philanthropy
- Fay Twersky, President and Director; The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation
- Vince Stehle, Executive Director, Media Impact Funders (moderator)
This discussion was hosted in collaboration with The Chronicle of Philanthropy.