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A community of practice for fundraisers and development professionals in journalism.
The Lenfest News Philanthropy Network is a community of practice designed to support and build capacity for fundraising and development professionals in journalism.
Participation in the Network is free, and open to publishers of all sizes and business models — nonprofit, for profit, legacy, start-up, digital, broadcast and print. Our singular and deep focus is on supporting and fostering a cohesive, collaborative, and growing cohort of development professionals who are serving a vital need for news organizations by creating contributed revenue streams.
Join the Lenfest News Philanthropy Network and Max Kabat of The Sentinel Marfa for a series of conversations with business leaders from outside journalism to discuss how effective branding can build relationships and revenue. Register now for the first session on Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. EDT / 11 a.m. PDT.
Join the Lenfest News Philanthropy Network on October 27 at 2 p.m. EDT / 11 a.m. PDT for a practical session on getting your news organization’s website and fundraising platforms ready for year-end giving.
Sign up to join the News Philanthropy Network and learn more about programs and trainings, job opportunities, and more.
This free, virtual, first-of-its-kind convening was launched in 2021 to cover topics that impact news organizations and their vital fundraising efforts.
Hosted in partnership with Press Forward from May 18-20, 2026.
Hosted in partnership with Press Forward in Philadelphia from May 20-22, 2025.
Hosted virtually from Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2023.
Hosted virtually from Nov. 3-5, 2021.
