Media Impact Funders supports funders across a fragmented and rapidly changing media ecosystem with convenings, research and a highly collaborative community.

The stakes for media funding have never been higher. Market failures and policy decisions have reshaped local, national, and international journalism. Public-interest reporting is disappearing in many communities, misinformation continues to proliferate, and emerging technologies, from AI to new social platforms, are reshaping how people access information. At the same time, many funders across climate, health, education, democracy, and the arts have already discovered that supporting media—including newsrooms, documentaries, and engagement platforms—strengthens their core strategies. Since 2009, donors have invested more than $40 billion in media worldwide. This ecosystem is vibrant but highly complex. Many funders want to collaborate, but without a shared roadmap, even the strongest strategies can remain siloed. With its big-tent approach, MIF helps connect the dots so funders can build upon one another’s work and identify opportunities they might otherwise miss. Media Impact Funders exists to help funders navigate this complexity together. We work across issue areas, funding levels, and media forms to connect conversations, share intelligence, and reduce duplication. By creating spaces for learning and collaboration, and by producing practical research and tools, MIF helps funders act with greater clarity, confidence, and collective impact.