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Media Impact Funders @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social · 8d

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

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Media Impact Funders @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social · 9d

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.

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Media Impact Funders @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social · Aug 28

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

Media Impact Funders @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social · Jul 14

📣 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

Media Impact Funders @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social · Jul 10

@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.

Maria Ressa on the Media’s Role in Democracy | In Conversation with WURD Radio's Sara Lomax

"Death by a thousand cuts" is the phrase Maria Ressa—a Filipino-American journalist who co-founded Rappler, a Manila-based digital media company known for its investigative journalism—has used to describe the gradual erosion of democratic norms and institutions. This slow, insidious process, Maria warns, can weaken democracies to the point of collapse. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, Maria joined us as the opening keynote speaker for our Media Impact Forum at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Maria, in conversation with WURD President and CEO Sara Lomax, shared her perspectives on the impact of disinformation and the role of social media in shaping public perception; how today’s technology platforms undermine democratic processes and fuel division; and the path forward for fostering a media ecosystem rooted in truth, integrity, and empathy.

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The Listening Post Collective @lpostcollective.bsky.social · Jul 2

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

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jenniwolfson.bsky.social @jenniwolfson.bsky.social · Jul 1

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

Media Impact Funders @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social · Jun 30

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...

Member Spotlight: Chicken & Egg Films | Media Impact Funders

Chaos and confusion; that about sums up the current U.S. political environment, right? “I think that’s the strategy,” Chicken & Egg Films CEO Jenni Wolfson says. “To unmoor us all.” A longtime MIF mem...

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Media Impact Funders @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social · Jun 30

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...

Member Spotlight: Chicken & Egg Films | Media Impact Funders

Chaos and confusion; that about sums up the current U.S. political environment, right? “I think that’s the strategy,” Chicken & Egg Films CEO Jenni Wolfson says. “To unmoor us all.” A longtime MIF mem...

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Media Impact Funders @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social · Jun 25

📣 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

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Media Impact Funders @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social · Jun 20

📣 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...

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Media Impact Funders @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social · Jun 11

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 🎉

Media Impact Funders @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social · Jun 9

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

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Media Impact Funders @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social · Jun 5

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-...

2025 Media Impact Forum | Media Impact Funders

Please join us June 10, 2025, for the 2025 Media Impact Forum, a special daylong gathering that centers the most pressing issues and exciting solutions in media philanthropy today. Mark your calendars...

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Media Impact Funders @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social · Jun 3

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

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Media Impact Funders @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social · Jun 2

📣🐣🥚 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

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Media Impact Funders @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social · May 21

We hope to see you at the Forum on Tuesday, June 10 at the @constitutionctr.bsky.social. Check out the full agenda and register now to secure your spot 🎟️ Space is limited: bit.ly/3FdhYfZ

Please note: This is a funder-only event.

Media Impact Funders @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social · May 21

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!

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Joy Mayer @mayerjoy.bsky.social · May 19

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

Media Impact Funders @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social · May 19

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 🤳

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Media Impact Funders @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social · May 19

This is just one of the many conversations you can expect at the Forum on Tuesday, June 10 at the @constitutionctr.bsky.social in Philly.

Check out the full agenda & register now to secure your spot: bit.ly/3FdhYfZ

We hope to see you there! 🎉

Please note: This is a funder-only event.

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Media Impact Funders @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social · May 19

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 🤳

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Media Impact Funders @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social · May 13

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

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Media Impact Funders @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social · May 8

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

Media Spotlight: Fox Chase Boy | Media Impact Funders

It’s hard to imagine turning a story of unspeakable childhood trauma into a film that can make you laugh and fill you with hope. But that’s exactly what writer, performer and filmmaker Gerad Arge...

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Media Impact Funders @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social · Apr 28

📣 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

Media Impact Funders @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social · Apr 3

If you're heading to the International Journalism Festival and want to connect, let us know by filling out this short form: lnkd.in/eV5XuCqj

We can't wait to see you all in Perugia! 🎉

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Media Impact Funders @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social · Apr 3

We’ve also compiled a list of MIF members attending the festival & created a calendar including the panel discussions that MIF members will be participating in.

MIF members at IJF: lnkd.in/eSP92aqa

Calendar of MIF member panels: lnkd.in/euwtBXCw

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