Gifts from two foundations with traditionally small footprints in the journalism space suggest that the "Trump Effect" has entered a new and unpredictable phase.
Read MoreThe diverse cadre of funders behind an initiative to boost the integrity of news suggests that the scourge of fake news is everyone's problem. But the best way forward is not so clear.
Read MoreA thriving arts and cultural sector requires conversation and debate. Which is why a diverse group of funders are increasing giving for writing on the arts and transforming the field.
Read MoreThe once-niche field of "immersive storytelling" has reached the mature stage. The Journalism 360 Project asks its practictioners, "What have you learned? And how can these best practices advance the field of journalism?"
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Pierre Omidyar has emerged as among Trump's fiercest critics. Now two groups he created have made one of the largest gifts for investigative journalism in history. Who's getting the money?
Read MorePierre Omidyar has emerged as a vocal critic of the Trump phenomenon. Now, the Omidyar Network is putting cash behind an ambitious effort to curb online hate by the Anti-Defamation League.
Read MoreHHMI is one of the country’s largest private funders of research, also channeling major support to science education. A new program backs the Associated Press to boost its science coverage.
Read MoreA second anti-"fake news" gift in three months helps to consolidate Craig Newmark's roles as one of philanthropy's most fervent crusaders against dishonest and manipulative journalism.
Read MoreThe George Polk Awards for Journalism were just announced, and they underscore how the news sector is being changed by a growing wave of private funding.
Read MoreOne aspect of Knight's focus on innovation in journalism is a commitment to diverse newsrooms. We dig into some Knight approaches from recent grant recipients.
Read MorePEN America is yet another nonprofit whose mission has suddenly become more urgent under Trump. We talk to its executive director about the new funding flooding in—and the battle ahead.
Read MoreWe've seen what happens in an America shaped by Tweets and it isn't pretty. Now for some good news: a few funders still believe in deeply reported and nuanced writing.
Read MoreThe press sees Donald Trump as its most dangerous adversary yet, and plenty of funders are also worried about free speech. The Committee to Protect Journalists is one group raking in anxious cash.
Read MoreSloan is one of the largest backers of Wikimedia, as part of a push to support universal access to knowledge. A new grant arrives just as the need for neutral information grows ever more critical.
Read MoreThe election of Donald Trump has led to a boost in donations to nonprofit news outlets. Now Craigslist's founder and largest stakeholder has made a big gift to fight the scourge of "fake news."
Read MoreTrump's rise amid an avalanche of misinformation is powering new public support for quality journalism. We talk to Knight about their emergency fund to capitalize on this surge.
Read MoreIt makes sense that outfits like the ACLU and Planned Parenthood would be awash in new contributions. But there's also a logic behind the surge in donations to nonprofit news outlets.
Read MoreThe conflicts around philanthropic support of journalism are thorny enough as it is. But what happens when the funder of a media site takes over a federal department that the site covers every day?
Read MoreHave we reached a point in journalism's decline in which foundations have to band together to fund cultural and criticism at an esteemed national publication? It sure looks like it.
Read MoreHere's some good news for all of the journalism purists out there. At least some funders continue to see the value of deep and transformative investigative work in an age of 140 characters
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