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    Community Impact

    Investing In Revitalization Efforts: Case Studies from Knight Cities

    Knight Foundation engaged HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) to evaluate the impact of its philanthropic grantmaking in supporting revitalization efforts in select downtowns and neighborhoods. This report is composed of three main sections: (1) an introduction to revitalization and markers of successful revitalization; (2) an overview of specific cities that have received revitalization-focused investments; and (3) a concluding summary of best practices and implications for future investment strategy.

    Article · October 30, 2023 by

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    2023 Charlotte Art + Tech Expansion Grant Recipients

    Technology plays an invaluable role in enhancing the way art is created, disseminated and experienced. We created the Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund to support the long-term sustainability of Charlotte’s arts community by providing practitioners with the tools they need to increase the integration of technology in their work. 2023 Fund recipients are a […]

    Article · October 17, 2023 by

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    Knight Foundation Elects New Trustee: Charles Olson

    Miami, FL – Charles Olson has been elected a trustee of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. As the grandson of James L. Knight, Olson brings family legacy, business acumen and community building experience to the role. His appointment fills a vacancy left by his mother, Beverly Knight Olson, who stepped down after […]

    Article · October 10, 2023 by and

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    Knight Foundation President Alberto Ibargüen’s Acceptance Speech for the Sand in my Shoes 2023 Award

    Delivered by Knight Foundation president Alberto Ibargüen at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce in recognition of the “Sand in my Shoes” Award on October 4, 2023. Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed guests, my fellow Miamians: thank you.  Joe, Dave, Amy, Steve, Rudy, Alfred, thank you. And thank you, all, for being here tonight. I’m honored […]

    Article · October 6, 2023 by

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    Allan Madoc joins Knight Foundation as program director in San Jose

    MIAMI – The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation proudly welcomes Allan Madoc as the new Program Director for San Jose. Madoc’s extensive background in investing in outcomes-driven entrepreneurs and institutions positions him well to advance Knight’s mission of a more informed and engaged San Jose. Since 2008, Knight has dedicated over $38 million […]

    Article · October 4, 2023 by

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    Journalism

    Ibargüen receives AEJMC’s Presidential Award

    On August 7, 2023, 1,500 members of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) gathered in Washington, DC for their 106th annual conference. The event’s opening ceremony featured a keynote address by Knight Foundation president Alberto Ibargüen which you can read below. Local News: A Train Crash Waiting to Happen and How to […]

    Article · August 14, 2023 by

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    Communities and National Initiatives

    LaTrice McClendon joins Knight Foundation as program director in Detroit, bringing dynamic leadership, business acumen and a passion for community

    MIAMI – The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation proudly welcomes LaTrice McClendon as the program director in Detroit. Her professional expertise and passion for community betterment align perfectly with Knight’s mission of informing and engaging communities. Throughout its history, Knight Foundation has been a dedicated advocate for Detroit’s small businesses, journalism, and arts […]

    Article · August 4, 2023 by

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    INFORMED Conference Series

    ABOUT Amid the rapid development and adoption of new technologies that mediate our relationship with information, ideas, and each other, there is both promise and peril for democracy. As part of Knight’s support for informed and engaged communities, we convene members of the Knight Research Network and a range of experts from the academy, government, […]

    Article · July 25, 2023 by

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    John Churchill appointed Knight Foundation’s Philadelphia program director

    MIAMI – Knight Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of John Churchill as the new Philadelphia program director. A lifelong resident of Philadelphia and a strong advocate of democratic values, Churchill brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in executive leadership. His success and accomplishments in his most recent position as business […]

    Article · July 19, 2023 by and

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    Knight records open for research at Rockefeller Archive Center

    Historical board materials, correspondence, grant files and photos from 1950 to 2012 provide insights into the foundation’s impact on Knight communities. In April 2021, the records of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation were moved from Miami to the Rockefeller Archive Center in Sleepy Hollow, New York. As of today, archival processing has […]

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