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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.

Upcoming events

Using service to connect journalism's mission to measurement

Despite efforts to track impact, journalists still find themselves coming up short in trying to craft compelling explanations of how we affect change. On Thursday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. EDT / 11 a.m. PDT, Madison Karas and Patrick Boehler will host a workshop for the Lenfest Communities of Practice on how practicing a theory of service offers a solution for the “missing middle” between abstract concepts of impact and genuine, grounded value delivered to communities.

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Fundraising trends with The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Join the Lenfest News Philanthropy Network on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 2:30 p.m. EDT / 11:30 a.m. PDT to hear directly from The Chronicle of Philanthropy as it shares insights from the broader philanthropic field — including details on donor trends, tax laws, and more — and how we can apply them to our work fundraising to support journalism.

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A journalist's guide to AI

Artificial intelligence is reshaping journalism—but how can you use it responsibly and effectively in your daily work? Join us in Philadelphia on Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. EDT 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.