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

Understanding donor advised funds and community foundations

Join the Lenfest News Philanthropy Network on Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. EST / 11 a.m. PST for a session covering the essentials of donor advised funds, explaining the roles of community foundations, and providing actionable insights on how to engage with donors who use these funds to support causes that matter.

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2025 Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism and Press Forward are hosting the 2025 Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit from May 20-22 in Philadelphia — and we hope you will join us. Learn more about how to attend the Summit or pitch a session proposal.

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Fundraising resources

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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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