Congratulations to the 2025 recipients! The Esserman-Knight Journalism Awards celebrate outstanding investigative and public service reporting in South Florida that exemplifies the ability of local journalism to expose systemic issues, hold power to account and elevate community voices. Founded in 2019 by the Esserman family and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the […]
Article · June 17, 2025 by Knight Foundation
Veteran leader brings five decades of newsroom experience and a deep commitment to high-impact local journalism MIAMI – The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced the appointment of Dean Baquet to its board of trustees. With a career spanning five decades in journalism, Baquet brings a wealth of experience to Knight as […]
Article · June 9, 2025 by Knight Foundation
With 15 years of experience advancing solutions to complex societal challenges, Francesca de Quesada Covey will lead Knight’s Community Impact program nationally and across Knight cities Knight veterans take on new leadership positions: Kelly Jin as vice president for AI and Insights and John Sands as vice president for Information and Society Miami – May […]
Article · May 22, 2025 by Knight Foundation
Knight Foundation opens applications for Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund MIAMI — The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced the opening of the latest application cycle for its Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund, a grant opportunity designed to help artists and arts organizations build digital capacity and strengthen their use […]
Article · May 1, 2025 by Knight Foundation
8 80 Cities announces the launch of a new round of applications for the 2025 Knight Emerging City Champions Fellowship program to support young civic innovators with bold ideas to transform their communities TORONTO – 8 80 Cities is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2025-26 Knight Emerging City Champions (KECC) […]
Article · April 16, 2025 by Knight Foundation
New team to enhance long-term growth and strengthen endowment investment strategy MIAMI – The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has taken a significant step in the management of its endowment by bringing investment management and operations in-house and announcing the appointment of Rebecca Carland as chief investment officer and Shanna Charles as director […]
Article · April 7, 2025 by Knight Foundation
ST. PAUL – The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced the appointment of Charlene Bradley as Director in St. Paul. A seasoned corporate executive with over 20 years of experience in organizational development, change management and operational strategy, Bradley brings a deep expertise in driving sustainable business growth. Since 2000, Knight Foundation has […]
Article · March 31, 2025 by Knight Foundation
A seasoned investment strategist brings decades of expertise to Knight’s leadership. MIAMI – The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has appointed Kevin Stephenson to its board of trustees, bringing nearly three decades of expertise in endowment management and mission-driven investing to the foundation’s leadership. Stephenson, president of WIT, LLC, the investment team of Walton Enterprises, has […]
Article · March 24, 2025 by Knight Foundation
Access to technology enhances the way art is created, shared and experienced. We created the Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund to support the long-term sustainability of Charlotte’s arts ecosystem by providing practitioners with the tools they need to increase the integration of technology in their work. 2024 Fund recipients are an inspiring group of […]
Article · January 23, 2025 by Knight Foundation
With over two decades of experience leading bold cultural initiatives and organizations, Newman-Scott will spearhead Knight’s arts program nationally and across Knight cities MIAMI – Knight Foundation today announced that arts and culture leader Kristina Newman-Scott will join the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as its new vice president for arts. In the […]
Article · January 14, 2025 by Knight Foundation
MIAMI—The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has promoted Kelly Jin to include the expanded responsibilities of chief of staff to Maribel Pérez Wadsworth, president and CEO, while continuing as vice president for communities. Kelly will collaborate with the president, executive team and staff to drive the foundation’s strategy, advance key initiatives and improve […]
Article · October 29, 2024 by Knight Foundation