Learn more about the program on our website and apply by Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 11:59 p.m. EST ⬇️

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:

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 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 ⬇️

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.

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.

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.”

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!)

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 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 ⬇️