Author: April Simpson
Media central to philanthropic strategies, report says
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. ...Florida stations join project studying costs of health care
The stations are casting some sunshine on the costs of common medical procedures such as MRIs.WGBH partners with mobile app to connect with supporters
LetsAllDoGood aims to help WGBH reach core givers.Pubmedia wins big in national Murrow Awards
Nonprofit and public media news outlets dominated several divisions in the RTNDA’s 2016 National Edward R. Murrow Awards.With MacArthur grant, Channel X enters next stage of build-out
The general operating funds will help Channel X market and invest in the platform, which allows independent producers and public media stations ...Public radio show campaigns for new presidential debate format
The producer of public radio’s Intelligence Squared U.S. wants you to sign a petition.Serving mission, seeking profits through public benefit corporations
RadioPublic joins a cadre of startups choosing the new hybrid structure.CARS to offer philanthropic screening of vehicle donors
Public broadcasting clients can opt into the screening service at no cost.That time Muhammad Ali knocked out an opponent for public TV prime time
Whether in the boxing ring or in the field of public opinion, Ali knew how to win a fight.Honolulu Civil Beat moves to become a nonprofit
The website filed for nonprofit status with the IRS June 1 and can begin operating as a nonprofit immediately.With help from friends, WYEP exceeds fundraising goal
Through June, the station is using social media to encourage listeners to give by posting a video of themselves singing the Beatles ...Media Impact Funders receives its largest grant ever
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 ...Stations try different approaches with food bank partnerships
Food-bank partnerships have been successful for many public stations, but experts say they can have mixed results.CUNY students brainstorm ways for public media to build membership
Rather than starting by looking at pubmedia’s content, the students were told to determine the community’s needs by listening to the audience. ...Foundation’s gift will boost global network of female journalists
The Global Press Institute received $1.25 million from the MacArthur Foundation, its largest grant in its 10-year history.
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