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Does #philanthropy get the media it deserves?

The philanthropy focused media is coming of age. Outlets and publications are scrambling to meet the needs of readers seeking insight on philanthropy within and beyond our field.

As coverage of philanthropy grows in quality, scale and sophistication, this panel brings together leading editors to discuss the issues shaping #philanthropy today – and the future of our own coverage.

What do #philanthropy editors see as the key issues shaping philanthropy today? 📰

How can geographic imbalances in the coverage of philanthropy be overcome? 🌍

​​​​​​​What's the best funding model to sustain a vibrant philanthropy #media? 💵

Joining us in 30mins to discuss the future of philanthropy with:

🎙️@cyndisuarez | @npquarterly
🎙️@GlennGamboa | @AP
🎙️@teddyschleifer | @PuckNews
🎙️@stacypalmer | @Philanthropy

You can still register! bit.ly/3D8iNkb

@stacypalmer | @Philanthropy: When we first started, people asked - how dare you ask these questions to foundations?

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@stacypalmer | @Philanthropy: We wanted to prove that this is something that is worth covering, and now more people engaged in our work and we have more sources.

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@stacypalmer | @Philanthropy: We still struggle with voices in the sector to speak in the sector to say things in the record in case they offend donors, but we've managed to get a broader range to contribute.

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@stacypalmer | @Philanthropy: One of our main aims was to be transparent, about what we're doing well, and where we have room to grow.

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@stacypalmer | @Philanthropy: Our goal is to educate the world about philanthropy and the non-profit world. This is because mainstream media is still not covering this effectively.

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@GlennGamboa | @AP: Billionaires giving money is news and we'll cover it, but we also want to cover community philanthropy and it's impact. It's about running the gamut.

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@GlennGamboa | @AP: If you're giving a message that people don't understand or believe, then they are going to make up their own. This is one of the major challenges in philanthropy.

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@GlennGamboa | @AP: Because of social media, people can hold their employers, and communities to task. This can potentially draw more attention than a news story. So transparency will be a major issue moving forward.

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#Poll: How should the specialist philanthropy media be funded?

37% of attendees say: Income from advertising, subscriptions & events

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@cyndisuarez | @npquarterly: One of our main aims is knowledge creation about civil society, and we cull knowledge from the field to create that knowledge.

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@cyndisuarez | @npquarterly: To grasp this knowledge is what we think the sector needs right, but harnessing this knowledge can be a challenge.

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@cyndisuarez | @npquarterly: One of the biggest challenges for philanthropy, is to stop building the structures that we are working against.

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@teddyschleifer | @PuckNews: There's been a surge of criticism of this sector, and sometimes reporters have be lumped into this. However, I see my role as getting more information and asking straight questions.

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@teddyschleifer | @PuckNews: For a long time the coverage may not have been as critical as it should have been, which has potentially lulled the sector, and made them feel above the criticism.

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@teddyschleifer | @PuckNews: I don't see my role as 'tearing down this system', but to unspool the right information for policy makers to take action on inequality.

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Thank you all for joining the latest #AllianceAt25 webinar and to our wonderful partners @Philanthropy and @Network4Good for hosting a lively discussion.

A report and recording will be published on the @Alliancemag website soon! #PhilanthropyMedia