Development
Media central to philanthropic strategies, report says
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Between 2009 and 2013, U.S. funders gave more than $5.5 billion in media grants to more than 10,000 organizations, the report said.
Programs/Content
Florida stations join project studying costs of health care
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The stations are casting some sunshine on the costs of common medical procedures such as MRIs.
Development
WGBH partners with mobile app to connect with supporters
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LetsAllDoGood aims to help WGBH reach core givers.
Awards
Pubmedia wins big in national Murrow Awards
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Nonprofit and public media news outlets dominated several divisions in the RTNDA’s 2016 National Edward R. Murrow Awards.
Programs/Content
With MacArthur grant, Channel X enters next stage of build-out
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The general operating funds will help Channel X market and invest in the platform, which allows independent producers and public media stations to upload, license and share content.
Quick Takes
Public radio show campaigns for new presidential debate format
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The producer of public radio’s Intelligence Squared U.S. wants you to sign a petition.
Development
Serving mission, seeking profits through public benefit corporations
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RadioPublic joins a cadre of startups choosing the new hybrid structure.
Development
CARS to offer philanthropic screening of vehicle donors
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Public broadcasting clients can opt into the screening service at no cost.
Programs/Content
That time Muhammad Ali knocked out an opponent for public TV prime time
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Whether in the boxing ring or in the field of public opinion, Ali knew how to win a fight.
Development
Honolulu Civil Beat moves to become a nonprofit
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The website filed for nonprofit status with the IRS June 1 and can begin operating as a nonprofit immediately.
Development
With help from friends, WYEP exceeds fundraising goal
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Through June, the station is using social media to encourage listeners to give by posting a video of themselves singing the Beatles rock classic, “With a Little Help from my Friends.”
Development
Media Impact Funders receives its largest grant ever
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A two-year, $500,000 matching grant from The Atlantic Philanthropies supports an expansion of MIF’s programming and services for foundations that invest in media.
Development
Stations try different approaches with food bank partnerships
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Food-bank partnerships have been successful for many public stations, but experts say they can have mixed results.
Development
CUNY students brainstorm ways for public media to build membership
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Rather than starting by looking at pubmedia’s content, the students were told to determine the community’s needs by listening to the audience.
Development
Foundation’s gift will boost global network of female journalists
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The Global Press Institute received $1.25 million from the MacArthur Foundation, its largest grant in its 10-year history.
System/Policy
State cuts support to Mississippi Public Broadcasting
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State funding made up about 65 percent of MPB’s budget this fiscal year.
Programs/Content
PRX announces spinoff company for new mobile listening platform
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RadioPublic will introduce apps for iOS and Android later this year.
Nonprofit news
Mississippi Today startup pursues role of government watchdog
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The news nonprofit has been covering budgeting issues and contentious legislation coming out of the capitol.
Programs/Content
New website brings together Finding America content
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The “metasite” looks for connections among the 15 Association of Independents in Radio projects.
Programs/Content
WAMU project amplifies a neglected neighborhood’s voices
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The Localore initiative Anacostia Unmapped features local producers telling unfiltered stories.