Supporting Environmental and Public Health Journalism Is Critical to Disaster Preparedness
Foundations have spent millions on health and climate research and policy. But those dollars would have a greater impact if they were backed up by media and communications projects that raised awareness about those issues.
By Vincent Stehle
Contributor
In the Covid-19 Crisis, Philanthropy’s Investment in Local News Pays Off
Private donations are fueling important accountability reporting, ensuring scrutiny of government officials as well as critical guidance in life-and-death matters for people in communities across the nation. Sustained support will be crucial as this catastrophe continues.
By Vincent Stehle
Contributor
How Films and Philanthropy Can Bring About Social Change
The Oscars are one way of judging a movie’s success, but other measurements tell far more about how films can influence people and policies.
By Vincent Stehle
Contributor
As Paris Talks Wrap Up, Foundations and Media Must Join Hands to Push Climate Action
Nonprofit film and news organizations can counter energy-industry influence by encouraging citizens to put pressure on policy makers.
Film on Campus Rape Could Take Philanthropy Activism to a New Level
“The Hunting Ground” should inspire college donors, legislators, and others to get serious about curbing sexual violence.
By Vincent Stehle
Contributor
Outrage Over Garner and Brown Cases Should Keep Philanthropy Focused on Criminal Justice
Foundations and nonprofits have made a huge difference; now they are poised to do even more.
By Vincent Stehle
Contributor
Documentary Paints a Bleak but Fair Picture of Detroit’s Decline
The film, which aired on PBS, demonstrates the challenges journalists and documentary filmmakers face when benefactors make public-relations demands.
By Vincent Stehle
Contributor
The Fight Over PBS Should Be to Broaden Its Scope, Not to Threaten It
Community-access broadcast stations, nonprofit online news groups, and other efforts deserve government aid, a topic that has gotten obscured as Big Bird gets all the attention in the presidential race.
By Vincent Stehle
Contributor
Social Media Have Reshaped Nonprofits’ Traditional Powers of Persuasion
Nonprofits working behind the scenes are finding new ways to spark popular online revolts virtually overnight.
By Vincent Stehle
Contributor
Legal Efforts to Suppress Voting Should Draw More Concern From Charities
Every foundation and nonprofit, regardless of its mission, is hurt when policy makers take steps that threaten democracy.
By Vincent Stehle
Contributor