Meet The Carmack Collective—one of the boldest philanthropic actors in the climate space 🌎 In our latest Member Spotlight Q&A, Founder Jessie Bluedorn & Director Ricky Benavidez share how Carmack is tackling disinformation, rethinking philanthropy's role in narrative change, & more: bit.ly/4nTe1yf

We’re thrilled to share that former MIF ED @vincedaily.bsky.social will be honored with the Trailblazer Award at @amdocdocumentary.bsky.social GalaFest: House Party 2025! 🎉 Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in Brooklyn for an evening of connection, storytelling, and inspiration. 🎟️ Tix: gala.amdoc.org

We’re thrilled to officially welcome Abby Rapoport, our new executive director, to the team 🎉 In a conversation last week with our board chair Kayce Ataiyero, Abby shared what drew her to MIF at this moment & outlined her early priorities for the org. Read the full interview: bit.ly/45UEbJk

📣 BIG NEWS FROM MIF! We are so excited to welcome Abby Rapoport as our new executive director starting Aug. 12: bit.ly/3UaRBex Please join us in congratulating Abby! We also invite all funders to a virtual conversation on Aug. 18 to welcome her and hear her vision. Register now: bit.ly/44GrHUR

@mariaressa.bsky.social’s keynote from MIForum25 is now available to watch! bit.ly/44rnRjO In conversation with WURD Radio's Sara Lomax, Maria discusses disinformation and how tech platforms undermine democratic processes, while offering a vision for a media landscape built on truth & integrity.

In our June newsletter, we chat with #PressForward Iowa on their information mapping, share Playbook-guided insights from a school in South Carolina, celebrate @nfcb.bsky.social and community radio, and recap our session at the @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social Media Impact Forum tinyurl.com/bdh4dhus

I appreciated the opportunity to reflect on how this political moment is impacting the film industry, funders and filmmakers.

We're excited to share the complete video interview from our recent Member Spotlight with Chicken & Egg Films CEO Jenni Wolfson 🎉 🐣 If you found the Q&A insightful, you'll definitely want to watch the full video. Check it out now: mediaimpactfunders.org/member-spotl...

📣 The Senate Appropriations Committee is holding a critical hearing today at 2:30 p.m. ET on a rescissions package that could claw back $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. If your Senator sits on this Committee, your voice is needed now: bit.ly/44eKo1M #protectmypublicmedia

📣 Media Impact Forum videos are here! Get into the conversations we had about the seismic shifts reshaping our media landscape and how to meet audiences where they are: mediaimpactfunders.org/the-media-im...

It was an extraordinary day at the @constitutionctr.bsky.social for the 2025 Media Impact Forum! Thank you to the MIF network for coming together to be in community with one another—your engagement, insights & curiosity about how we move the work of this community forward made our event a success 🎉

We can’t wait to see you all tomorrow for the 2025 Media Impact Forum at the @constitutionctr.bsky.social! 🎉

We're 4️⃣ days away from the Media Impact Forum! 🎉 Can't make it to the @constitutionctr.bsky.social on Tuesday, June 10? Join the livestream to experience our annual media showcase from anywhere 💻 Sign up here: mediaimpactfunders.org/events/2025-...

1 week until the Media Impact Forum 🎉 Join us on Tuesday, June 10, at the @constitutionctr.bsky.social in Philly! We’ve got a great lineup, starting with Nobel Peace Prize laureate @mariaressa.bsky.social in conversation with Sara Lomax, CEO of WURD Radio. Learn more & register here: bit.ly/4cO8bJE

📣🐣🥚 Chicken & Egg Films is our member spotlight this month! To celebrate their 20th anniversary and their work to support women and gender-expansive documentary filmmakers worldwide, we headed over to their offices to talk with CEO Jenni Wolfson. Read our full Q&A with Jenni here: bit.ly/4kHPSsC

Excited for Protagonist's Rita Parhad & Sydney Apple to share their research, in partnership w/ @luminafoundation.bsky.social, on how partisan media shapes public discourse at #MIForum25. Also, looking forward to the corresponding breakout session on countering strategic narratives ⬇️ Check it out!

I'm looking forward to my first @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social gathering, and to this conversation.

Can't wait for this conversation with @mayerjoy.bsky.social of @trustingnews.bsky.social, @lizkellynelson.com of Project C, Jai Smith of Lehigh Daily, & @christopherwink.bsky.social of Technical.ly on how news orgs can adapt to meet changing audience behaviors 🤳

Special thank you to the sponsors of the 2025 Media Impact Forum 👏 We can’t wait to bring the MIF network together for the Forum on June 10th at the @constitutionctr.bsky.social in our hometown of Philadelphia 🎉 Still need to grab your tickets? Register now: bit.ly/3FdhYfZ

It’s hard to imagine turning a story of unspeakable childhood trauma into a film that can make you laugh & fill you with hope. But that’s exactly what filmmaker Gerad Argeros did with his documentary, “Fox Chase Boy." Read our Q&A w/ Gerad & Co-Director Kaya Dillon to learn more: bit.ly/4d7oMsd

📣 Thrilled to announce @mariaressa.bsky.social as the opening keynote speaker for the 2025 Media Impact Forum on June 10 at the @constitutionctr.bsky.social in Philly! She'll be sharing her perspective on fostering a media ecosystem rooted in truth, integrity, & empathy. Learn more: bit.ly/4cO8bJE

Connect with us at the International Journalism Festival! 🇮🇹 The festival will be buzzing with over 150 panel discussions that are free and open to the public. We’re excited to share that MIF staff and board will be contributing their expertise to the following discussions: mailchi.mp/1a1b1e1206bf...

We're excited to announce initial speakers for the 2025 Media Impact Forum 🎉 Check them out ⬇️ Stay tuned for our full speaker lineup & agenda in the coming weeks! *Please note: This is a funder-only gathering.

🔊 ❗️JUST PUBLISHED: Our first report from the Disarming Disinformation project, a five country (🇧🇷 🇬🇪 🇿🇦 🇵🇭 🇺🇸) study of journalistic responses and public perceptions. 🚀 First off the blocks is Brazil report, which should resonate strongly with 🇺🇸 journalists. www.icfj.org/news/disarmi...

We’re searching for software to record and transcribe video meetings that won’t use our data to train AI models. (Read: NOT ZOOM!). Eager to hear everyone’s recommendations!

Looking at the Perugia 2025 agenda brings back vivid memories of 2024! Some meetings spark energy that lasts long after they end—grateful for the moments that fuel passion and purpose. ✨🚀 #IJF25 @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social

👀 First look at the 2025 Collaborative Journalism Summit schedule! The Summit is coming to Denver this year and will feature two jam-packed days of panels, roundtables, workshops, networking, and socializing. mailchi.mp/centerforcoo... #CJS2025

📣 MIF is hiring an Executive Director! We're looking for a visionary with the ability to drive the strategic direction and agenda for MIF to advance the work of a broad range of funders committed to effective use and support of media in the public interest. Learn more ⬇️

A great resource from Democracy Fund grantee @inn.org to help nonprofits trying to operate in a rapidly shifting legal environment.

In light of the uncertainty surrounding the freeze of USAID support and beyond, GIJN has put together some tips, ideas, and opportunities from fundraising experts: https://twp.ai/1V2Def

Hi Bluesky 👋 🦋 We're excited to engage and build our network here! New to Media Impact Funders? Tune into this quick explainer from MIF Communications Director Nina Sachdev on how we're making a difference in the field of media philanthropy: youtu.be/zBcqOpI3QWE?...