The Lenfest News Philanthropy Network

A community of practice for fundraisers and development professionals in journalism.

The Lenfest News Philanthropy Network is a community of practice designed to support and build capacity for fundraising and development professionals in journalism. 

Participation in the Network is free, and open to publishers of all sizes and business models — nonprofit, for profit, legacy, start-up, digital, broadcast and print. Our singular and deep focus is on supporting and fostering a cohesive, collaborative, and growing cohort of development professionals who are serving a vital need for news organizations by creating contributed revenue streams. 

Current News Philanthropy Network opportunities

Register or apply to attend a News Philanthropy Network workshop or training

Bridging barriers: How newsrooms and fundraising teams can collaborate to fund impactful journalism

In many news organizations there is a disconnect — and even distrust — between fundraising and newsroom staff over fears of funder influence and editorial independence. Join us for a workshop on Nov. 12, where the MinnPost team will share how the nonprofit news organization has built a successful culture of philanthropy.

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Year-end fundraising AMA

It’s that time of year again! As we get ready to really rev up our year-end fundraising campaigns, it’s the perfect time to boost our efforts and check-in with colleagues before the year-end rush truly begins. Join The Lenfest News Philanthropy Network on Tuesday Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. EST / 12 p.m. PST for a year-end fundraising AMA session.

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Fundraising resources

Solutions & Resources

More resources on fundraising and philanthropy

Check out virtual courses, case studies, and more. Check out virtual courses, case studies, and more.

The Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit

This free, virtual, first-of-its-kind convening was launched in 2021 to cover topics that impact news organizations and their vital fundraising efforts.

The 2023 News Philanthropy Summit

The summit took place from Jan. 31-Feb. 1, and participants explored how we can transform the ways we sustain news organizations through philanthropic support, deeper relationship-building, and more.

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The 2021 News Philanthropy Summit

The inaugural summit took place virtually from Nov. 3-5, 2021 and covered a wide range of topics through keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities.

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