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Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) Conference

Key Journalism Conferences National Conferences

A major national conference providing training and networking for journalists focused on investigative and data-driven reporting techniques.

Knight Media Forum (KMF) (Knight Foundation)

Key Journalism Conferences National Conferences

An influential, invitation-only annual gathering of leaders from journalism, technology, and philanthropy to discuss the future of news and information.

Lenfest Institute | The Creator Journalism Trust and Credibility Toolkit: A guide for funders

Research & Insights

A cutting-edge guide for funders exploring investments beyond traditional newsrooms. It provides a practical framework, checklists, and a "Trust Framework" for identifying and vetting independent "creator journalists".

LION Local Journalism Summit (LION Publishers)

Key Journalism Conferences National Conferences

A conference dedicated to supporting independent local online news publishers, with sessions on revenue, audience, and product strategy.

Local News Policy Coalition (LNPC)

Policy, Legal, and First Amendment Resources

A coalition of local news organizations, managed by The Lenfest Institute and The Media Menter, advocating for federal policies that support the long-term sustainability of local journalism.

Media Impact Funders | Community Foundations & Media: Funding Data from 2009-2021

Research & Insights

A specific, data-rich report that is highly relevant for CMP's community foundation partners. It details trends, top funders, regional comparisons, and grant examples for community foundation support for media.

Media Impact Funders | Funder Perspectives: Assessing Media Investments

Research & Insights

This report directly addresses how funders are evaluating the outcomes of media productions. It moves beyond simple metrics to explore the emergence of a specialized field of impact analysis, valuable for any funder building an M&E (Monitoring & Evaluation) framework.

Media Impact Funders | Impact Assessment for Nonprofit News Projects and their Funders

Research & Insights

A "how-to" guide, co-produced with the Media Impact Project, specifically for journalism funders and nonprofit news organizations. It provides a model for developing media assessment strategies and defining meaningful goals with grantees.

Media Impact Funders | Journalism and Philanthropy: Growth, Diversity and Potential Conflicts of Interest

Research & Insights

Co-produced with MIF, this 2023 study (also listed under MIF) provides funders with the most current data on the growth of nonprofit news and critical analysis of managing conflicts of interest.

Misinformation in Your Backyard

Research & Insights

The latest First Draft News research report collects analysis from Local News Fellows in Colorado, Florida, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. In five states that will be key in the upcoming U.S. election — Colorado, Florida, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin — First Draft has collected dozens of examples of information disorder playing out via private Facebook Groups, text messages and other platforms.

New Mexico Local News Fund | New Mexico Local News Ecosystem Report 2025

Research & Insights

Comprehensive Landscape Analysis (Coverage Gaps, Audience Needs, Financial Health). Released by Press Forward New Mexico in early 2025.

New Mexico Local News Fund | New Mexico News Map (Interactive Tool)

Research & Insights

Geographic Mapping of News Deserts and Outlet Impact. Released by Press Forward New Mexico in early 2025.