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Solutions for the next era of local news.
Learn more about the program on our website and apply by Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 11:59 p.m. EST ⬇️
Lenfest Institute to invest $1 million in partnerships between content creators and local newsrooms
The Lenfest News Creator Collaborative and The Philadelphia Media Founders Exchange Creators Network will offer grants, training, and community for local newsrooms
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November 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
2. Our Head of Development and Donor Relations Kirsten Halker-Kratz joins the Lenfest News Philanthropy Network at 3:30 p.m. EST / 12:30 p.m. PST to answer all your questions about year-end stewardship. Join and learn how to set your organization up for success in donor retention:
AMA: Year-end donor stewardship
The Lenfest News Philanthropy Network is hosting a free session to answer news fundraisers' most pressing questions on year-end stewardship.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
If you’re a funder looking to support creator-model journalism, the Creator Journalism Trust and Credibility Toolkit has resources to help you find reliable, trustworthy voices that are worthy of partnering with:
The Creator Journalism Trust and Credibility Toolkit: A guide for funders
The Creator Journalism Trust and Credibility Toolkit helps local news funders engage in partnerships with credible creator journalists.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The conversation will explore how education is funded, where inequities persist, and how community members can co-create a stronger, more equitable public education system for Philadelphia’s students and families. Join us and hear from local leaders and fellow residents ⬇️
Community Conversations: Reimagining Education · Luma
Community Conversations: Reimagining Education Community Conversations is a citywide series hosted by Every Voice Every Vote. These gatherings bring residents,…
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November 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The Philadelphia Media Founders Exchange Creators Network supports partnerships between Philly-based news media founders and content creators. Teams will receive up to $200,000 in direct funding along with mentorship and learning sessions. It is supported by the Institute and Comcast NBCUniversal.
Lenfest Institute to invest $1 million in partnerships between content creators and local newsrooms
The Lenfest News Creator Collaborative and The Philadelphia Media Founders Exchange Creators Network will offer grants, training, and community for local newsrooms
www.lenfestinstitute.org
November 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The Lenfest News Creator Collaborative will award up to $400,000 in grants & offer training programs for creators & publishers. Grants will help advance key business areas including audience, revenue, & marketing. The Creator Collaborative is supported by the Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund.
Lenfest Institute to invest $1 million in partnerships between content creators and local newsrooms
The Lenfest News Creator Collaborative and The Philadelphia Media Founders Exchange Creators Network will offer grants, training, and community for local newsrooms
www.lenfestinstitute.org
November 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The Every Voice, Every Vote coalition has been working to provide civic information year-round, and coalition members, like Committee of Seventy’s Andrew McGinley, say the recent turnout results are promising: “Voters understood the stakes of these races and took action.”
In Philly, Turnout for Off-Year Election Reaches 20-Year High | Every Voice, Every Vote
Students hold signs at the PA Youth Vote "Give Us a Ballot" rally in downtown Philadelphia on October 28, 2025 (CREDIT: Dawud Brown)
www.everyvoice-everyvote.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM
You’ll leave with practical tools & best practices, including:

🤔 How to write effective prompts for research, reporting, and editing
💡 Using AI tools to draft SEO-friendly headlines, newsletter summaries, and more
🤝 Guided activities to help you immediately apply what you learn (bring your laptop!)
A Journalist’s Guide to AI
The Lenfest Institute for Journalism,
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October 29, 2025 at 6:40 PM
This guide was designed for funders by Project C and @trustingnews.bsky.social in collaboration with The Lenfest Institute with support from @knightfoundation.org. It provides ethical frameworks and hands-on tools you can use to identify and partner with local creator journalists.
The Creator Journalism Trust and Credibility Toolkit: A guide for funders
The Creator Journalism Trust and Credibility Toolkit helps local news funders engage in partnerships with credible creator journalists.
www.lenfestinstitute.org
October 28, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The Summit offers journalism development professionals the chance to connect with peers and sharpen their fundraising skills. Attendance is free, and limited travel support will be available. Get notified when applications for attendance and pitches open ⬇️
Save the date: The 2026 Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit
The fourth Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit, hosted in partnership with Press Forward, is taking place May 18–20, 2026 in Philadelphia.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:20 PM