As journalism scrambles for better financial footing, a new site called Tarbell is betting on crowdfunding to support its investigative reports. The nonprofit still relies on some foundation funding, at least for now.
Read MoreA big gift from a long-time supporter of digital "disruption" suggests the public radio station of tomorrow will resemble a "multi-platform journalism service."
Read MoreWe're seeing more gifts that bring together unusual bedfellows on campus in the pursuit of collaborative learning that draws from multiple fields. The latest example comes from the University of Missouri.
Read MoreLocal newspapers aren't just dying because of the internet; Wall Street speculators are also hurting them. Which is why civic-minded philanthropists like H.F. Lenfest are so important.
Read MoreSeveral major philanthropic institutions around the country have strong journalism roots, but does that mean they should provide grants to report the news? With a focus on Philadelphia, here's a look at the grants awarded from the Lenfest Institute for Journalism's first open call for applications.
Read MoreAmid a growing push to bring more diversity to the film world, we look at what the MacArthur Foundation has been doing lately to support "nonfiction media makers" from diverse backgrounds.
Read MoreGrants are now flowing from the Knight Foundation to back specific ideas to fight the "spread of misinformation." Who's doing what to rescue the truth from viral infection?
Read MoreA new study says that grantmaking for media has failed to offer a "strong critical alternative to commercial journalism" and created ethical conflicts. But is the author over-focused on the downsides of this trend?
Read MoreWith lots of new funding flowing for journalism since Trump's election, the New York Times is moving to get a piece of the action by launching a new philanthropic arm. The move is not without risk.
Read MoreFive months ago, some of philanthropy's most influential funders seeded an ambitious initiative to fight fake news. How are things going?
Read MoreAfter the election, funders stepped forward in different ways to combat the spread of misinformation. We check in on where some of this grant money is flowing and what ideas are winning support.
Read MoreWith funders increasingly drawn to visual storytelling's ability to drive social change, we dig into the work of Nancy Farese, who has long been on the front line of "photo-philanthropy."
Read MoreAs FCC chairman Ajit Pai moves to roll back net neutrality regulations, the issue's back in the spotlight. We look at the funders and top nonprofits in the mix.
Read MoreLongtime progressive media funder Rob Glaser was backing an investigation of Trump's potential Russian connections even before election day. Now, he's stepping up his giving to dig deeper.
Read MoreWhen journalists challenge the powerful, the powerful often sick lawyers on them. Which is why Pierre Omidyar's First Look Media is beefing up grantmaking to provide legal support to news outlets.
Read MoreWhen H.F. Lenfest created a nonprofit journalism institute last year, it wasn't clear whether other funders would buy in. An infusion of cash from new donors dispels those doubts. Can this model be replicated?
Read MoreFounded by Barbara Ehrenreich, the Economic Hardship Reporting Project has been pulling in more foundation grants and gaining traction with an approach that stresses "bottom-up" reporting.
Read MoreGrowing support for nonprofit investigative reporting in the past decade has enabled new scrutiny of drugmakers, insurance companies and hospitals. What's been uncovered?
Read MoreWith facts under attack in the Trump era, three media funders are backing experimental approaches to tackle the sticky problems of misinformation and mistrust.
Read MoreAs a top funder moves to pour millions into investigative journalism and accountability efforts worldwide, we wonder if this kind of work can backfire and further fuel public cynicism about key institutions.
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