Applications are now open for Beyond Print grants, which support print reduction and digital sustainability. Apply by Nov. 17
The Lenfest Institute hosts several events throughout the year, virtually and in-person, including panels, workshops, and training opportunities. All Institute programming is free to attend.
As year-end giving season approaches, now is the time to sharpen your messaging and inspire deeper support for local journalism. Join the Lenfest News Philanthropy Network on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. EST / 11 a.m. PST to learn more about a new messaging toolkit for local news from Press Forward.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping journalism—but how can you use it responsibly and effectively in your daily work? Join us in Philadelphia on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. EST for a hands-on, in-person workshop designed specifically for journalists, editors, and audience professionals. You’ll leave with practical tools for integrating AI into your workflows, including: Best practices and principles for using AI in the newsroom; how to write effective prompts for research, reporting, and editing; using AI tools to draft SEO-friendly headlines, newsletter summaries, and more; and guided activities to help you immediately apply what you learn.
The Lenfest News Philanthropy Network is welcoming our very own Kirsten Halker-Kratz, Head of Development and Donor Relations at The Lenfest Institute, for an “ask me anything” session happening Thursday, Nov. 20 at 3:30 p.m. EST / 12:30 p.m. PST. She’ll share strategies for year-end stewardship and how to set your organization up for success in donor retention.
The Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit, hosted in partnership with Press Forward, returns in 2026 from May 18-20 in Philadelphia.
Get the latest from The Lenfest Institute. Learn more about our events, grantees, and how the Institute is supporting local news in Philadelphia and around the United States.
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