@lenfestinst

First-of-its-kind organization whose sole mission is to develop and support sustainable business models for great local journalism.

 Philadelphia, PA
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We’re pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Lenfest Next Generation Award, which supports professional development for Philly journalists of color. Join us in congratulating the 12 winners, who work in digital, broadcast, & print media 👇 lenfestinstitute.org/institu…

Meet the 2025 Lenfest Next Generation Award winners

Twelve Philadelphia-area media professionals of color to receive funding in support of their professional development.

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As our industry adopts AI, how do we ensure publishers of all sizes can use new tools? The Lenfest AI Collaborative & Fellowship Program, in partnership with @OpenAI & @Microsoft, shared strategies for building a more inclusive AI ecosystem for local news⬇️lenfestinstitute.org/solutio…

AI for local news: Five lessons from our first Lenfest AI Fellows gathering

Tips for building a more inclusive and effective AI ecosystem for local journalism that benefits organizations of all sizes.

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“In one case the new company is built to succeed, and in the other it is just being set up to be stripped for parts.” — @JimFriedlich spoke to @MarketWatch on different types of media spinoffs and the factors that play into how successful they are. marketwatch.com/story/can-me…

Can media-company spinoffs of brands like CNN and CNBC be good for investors? Here’s what history...

Recent corporate media spinoffs have been a mixed bag, with many failing due to the way they were set up, Wall Street analysts say.

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🚨 The Philly Pulse: Community Poll from @VoiceVotePhilly closes tomorrow, June 1! Philly residents — Don't miss this chance to make your voice heard 👇
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🗣️ Calling all Philly residents: we need your voice! The Philly Pulse Poll from @VoiceVotePhilly is live. Now is your chance to weigh in on issues like education, public safety, and green initiatives. 🌿📚 Take the poll & share with your neighbors 💬💪 phillypulsepoll.com
Every Voice, Every Vote wants to hear about the issues that matter to you and your ideas for how to improve our city. Share your feedback today to help make an impact in your community! Visit phillypulsepoll.com to participate in our community survey. This should take about 10 minutes for you to complete.

ALT Every Voice, Every Vote wants to hear about the issues that matter to you and your ideas for how to improve our city. Share your feedback today to help make an impact in your community! Visit phillypulsepoll.com to participate in our community survey. This should take about 10 minutes for you to complete.

Every Voice, Every Vote quiere saber los asuntos que son importantes para usted y sus ideas sobre cómo mejorar nuestra ciudad. ¡Comparta sus comentarios hoy para marcar una diferencia en su comunidad! Visite phillypulsepoll.com indica abajo para participar en nuestra encuesta comunitaria. Completar esta encuesta le tomará unos 10 minutos.

ALT Every Voice, Every Vote quiere saber los asuntos que son importantes para usted y sus ideas sobre cómo mejorar nuestra ciudad. ¡Comparta sus comentarios hoy para marcar una diferencia en su comunidad! Visite phillypulsepoll.com indica abajo para participar en nuestra encuesta comunitaria. Completar esta encuesta le tomará unos 10 minutos.

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“I look at my job as I’m trying to help the donor have the impact they want to have on the world.” — @kimberlydgriffi of @MSFreePress @ the Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit, hosted with Press Forward. Tips from the Summit on messaging, stewardship, & more:lenfestinstitute.org/solutio…

Lessons from the Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit: ‘Help the donor have the impact they want to...

Takeaways from the Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit to help with fundraising messaging, cultivation strategy, donor stewardship, and more.

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The Lenfest Institute for Journalism@lenfestinst12 May 2025
🗣️ Calling all Philly residents: we need your voice! The Philly Pulse Poll from @VoiceVotePhilly is live. Now is your chance to weigh in on issues like education, public safety, and green initiatives. 🌿📚 Take the poll & share with your neighbors 💬💪 phillypulsepoll.com
Every Voice, Every Vote wants to hear about the issues that matter to you and your ideas for how to improve our city. Share your feedback today to help make an impact in your community! Visit phillypulsepoll.com to participate in our community survey. This should take about 10 minutes for you to complete.

ALT Every Voice, Every Vote wants to hear about the issues that matter to you and your ideas for how to improve our city. Share your feedback today to help make an impact in your community! Visit phillypulsepoll.com to participate in our community survey. This should take about 10 minutes for you to complete.

Every Voice, Every Vote quiere saber los asuntos que son importantes para usted y sus ideas sobre cómo mejorar nuestra ciudad. ¡Comparta sus comentarios hoy para marcar una diferencia en su comunidad! Visite phillypulsepoll.com indica abajo para participar en nuestra encuesta comunitaria. Completar esta encuesta le tomará unos 10 minutos.

ALT Every Voice, Every Vote quiere saber los asuntos que son importantes para usted y sus ideas sobre cómo mejorar nuestra ciudad. ¡Comparta sus comentarios hoy para marcar una diferencia en su comunidad! Visite phillypulsepoll.com indica abajo para participar en nuestra encuesta comunitaria. Completar esta encuesta le tomará unos 10 minutos.

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@propublica29 May 2025
🚨 JOB ALERT: We're hiring an 2-year AI engineering fellow in collaboration w/ @lenfestinst. This role will explore ways AI and machine learning techniques can support our work while strongly adhering to our values, standards, and strict need for safety. job-boards.greenhouse.io/pro…

ProPublica

ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. With a team of more than 100 dedicated journalists, ProPublica covers a range of...

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The Lenfest Institute, @OpenAI, and @Microsoft announced new members of the Lenfest AI Collaborative and Fellowship Program, which helps news enterprises leverage artificial intelligence to drive business sustainability and innovation. lenfestinstitute.org/institu…

Five news organizations to join Lenfest Institute AI Collaborative and Fellowship Program

The partnership between The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, OpenAI, and Microsoft helps newsrooms use AI to drive business sustainability.

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@propublica, @BostonGlobe, @dallasnews, @BaltimoreBanner, and @ASUNEWSWELL will receive funding to work on projects that enhance audience engagement to build revenue, organize story tips, and improve audience insights for advertisers. lenfestinstitute.org/institu…

Five news organizations to join Lenfest Institute AI Collaborative and Fellowship Program

The partnership between The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, OpenAI, and Microsoft helps newsrooms use AI to drive business sustainability.

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They join five existing members of the AI Collaborative & Fellowship Program, which launched in Oct. 2024 with $10 million in support from OpenAI and Microsoft — each awarding $2.5 million in direct funding + $2.5 million in software & enterprise credits. lenfestinstitute.org/institu…

Five news organizations to join Lenfest Institute AI Collaborative and Fellowship Program

The partnership between The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, OpenAI, and Microsoft helps newsrooms use AI to drive business sustainability.

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That’s a wrap on the Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit, hosted in partnership with Press Forward 🎉 Thank you to the journalism fundraisers and philanthropic partners who joined us this week for impactful conversations about how to grow philanthropic support for local news ✨
A panelist from Schultz & Williams

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Attendees at the Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit

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Panelists from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Spotlight PA, and Blue Ridge Public Radio

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Day 1 of the Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit, hosted in partnership with Press Forward, kicked off this morning with three of our keynote speakers: Mallory Mitchell of Aligned Strategy, @kimberlydgriffi of @MSFreePress, and @co_mediaproject's Kimberly Spencer 💸💡⬇️
Mallory Mitchell speaks at the Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit

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Kimberly Griffin speaks at the Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit

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Kimberly Spencer speaks at the Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit

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Want to help shape the future of news in Philly? Join us for the Reimagining Philadelphia Journalism Summit on June 13: A day of engaging conversations, workshops, and networking with news leaders from across the ecosystem. Space is limited ⬇️lenfestinstitute.org/institu…

The 2025 Reimagining Philadelphia Journalism Summit

The 4th annual Reimagining Philadelphia Journalism Summit, happening on June 13, convenes leaders from across the Philadelphia news ecosystem.

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Meet our newest team member! We’re pleased to welcome Kirsten Halker-Kratz as our new Head of Development & Donor Relations. In this role, she’ll focus on growing a comprehensive fundraising program in support of our mission⭐️ lenfestinstitute.org/institu…

Lenfest Institute names Kirsten Halker-Kratz as new Head of Development and Donor Relations

Kirsten Halker-Kratz is joining The Lenfest Institute as Head of Development and Donor Relations to help grow its fundraising program.

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“They chose the future of their family’s newspaper and its contributions to the community over a near-term value [from] a transaction to a financial buyer.” — @JimFriedlich in @CascadePBSNews on The Spokesman Review’s move to nonprofit ownership cascadepbs.org/news/2025/04/…

Spokane’s Spokesman-Review newspaper pivots to a nonprofit model

The 131-year-old publication will be donated by the Cowles family to help preserve a crucial piece of the community’s news ecosystem.

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Read more about how @VoiceVotePhilly partners are collaborating to cover the DA race despite the lack of TV debates ⬇️
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@thephilacitizen15 May 2025
No TV debates in Philly’s DA race means fewer chances for voters to hear from both candidates side by side. In a high-stakes election, that’s a loss for democracy. ow.ly/vQn050VTjhO

No TV Debate for District Attorney is a Loss for Voters

Traditional televised appearances have not made the cut in the primary election for district attorney. This is not great for voters

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.@VoiceVotePhilly coalition members say they tried to get the Dem candidates for Philly DA in a room together for TV debates, but each time, one declined. Our partners share how TV debates impact voter turnout + how they’re covering the race in spite of it.everyvoice-everyvote.org/new…

No TV debate for Philly's hot DA election? That could lead to a win for incumbent, observers say,...

Philadelphia District Attorney candidates Larry Krasner (left) and Pat Dugan (right) appearing this week on WURD Radio (CREDIT: WURD Rad

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"That's the fundamental job of what the media is supposed to do: Get in people's faces and ask the tough questions,” said @onwurd General Manager Ashanti Martin. “By whatever means necessary.” everyvoice-everyvote.org/new…

No TV debate for Philly's hot DA election? That could lead to a win for incumbent, observers say,...

Philadelphia District Attorney candidates Larry Krasner (left) and Pat Dugan (right) appearing this week on WURD Radio (CREDIT: WURD Rad

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Attending the Collaborative Journalism Summit today? Don’t miss out on a panel on community impact tracking from the Statewide News Collective at 3:15 MT in Pikes Peak. @nhpr & @BridgeMichigan share research tips to assess how your reporting resonates in your community. #CJS2025
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🗣️ Calling all Philly residents: we need your voice! The Philly Pulse Poll from @VoiceVotePhilly is live. Now is your chance to weigh in on issues like education, public safety, and green initiatives. 🌿📚 Take the poll & share with your neighbors 💬💪 phillypulsepoll.com
Every Voice, Every Vote wants to hear about the issues that matter to you and your ideas for how to improve our city. Share your feedback today to help make an impact in your community! Visit phillypulsepoll.com to participate in our community survey. This should take about 10 minutes for you to complete.

ALT Every Voice, Every Vote wants to hear about the issues that matter to you and your ideas for how to improve our city. Share your feedback today to help make an impact in your community! Visit phillypulsepoll.com to participate in our community survey. This should take about 10 minutes for you to complete.

Every Voice, Every Vote quiere saber los asuntos que son importantes para usted y sus ideas sobre cómo mejorar nuestra ciudad. ¡Comparta sus comentarios hoy para marcar una diferencia en su comunidad! Visite phillypulsepoll.com indica abajo para participar en nuestra encuesta comunitaria. Completar esta encuesta le tomará unos 10 minutos.

ALT Every Voice, Every Vote quiere saber los asuntos que son importantes para usted y sus ideas sobre cómo mejorar nuestra ciudad. ¡Comparta sus comentarios hoy para marcar una diferencia en su comunidad! Visite phillypulsepoll.com indica abajo para participar en nuestra encuesta comunitaria. Completar esta encuesta le tomará unos 10 minutos.

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