Journalism
The main objective of this assessment is to understand the effects of grantees’ interventions in the context of Knight’s goals for sustainability of local news.
Article · February 19, 2024 by Knight Foundation
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Learning and Impact
Esteemed Technologist and Advocate to Lead New Policy Hub for Growing Network of Scholars and Experts Who Study Information and Technology Washington – Georgetown University and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announce the appointment of Alissa Cooper as the inaugural executive director of the Knight–Georgetown Institute (KGI), a new hub dedicated to […]
Article · January 16, 2024 by Knight Foundation
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ArtsThis report describes the development of the Framework and Self-Assessment Tool and shares aggregate findings from the 83 grantee users. It concludes with learnings from the project and ideas for next steps.
Article · January 16, 2024 by Knight Foundation
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OtherMiami, 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 Knight Foundation and Knight Foundation
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Communities
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 Knight Foundation and Knight Foundation
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otherFive artists receive $50,000 each; third edition of Shift Space features essays on art and media (MIAMI, FL –– May 10, 2023) The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced the recipients of the 2023 Knight Arts + Tech Fellowship, an initiative that supports artists working with innovative approaches to technology and new […]
Article · May 9, 2023 by Knight Foundation and Knight Foundation
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otherThe Knight Arts + Tech Fellowship, managed by United States Artists, aims to provide artists with unrestricted funding to support their work, as well as fostering a network of practitioners and professionals in the field. This initiative facilitates new opportunities for collaboration both within Knight cities and beyond. We’re proud to present the 2023 Knight […]
Article · May 9, 2023 by Knight Foundation and Knight Foundation
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Learning and ImpactNew data show that more independents today report distrusting news than ever previously reported. Yet, trust in local news organizations remains higher than trust in national news, as Gallup and Knight have consistently shown.
Article · February 15, 2023 by Knight Foundation
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otherTechnology plays an invaluable role in enhancing the way art is produced, experienced and shared, especially in today’s connected world. To support the long-term sustainability of Charlotte’s thriving arts community, we created the Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund. Grants from the 2022 Fund were awarded to 29 Charlotte-based artists in four main categories: hardware/software, […]
Article · February 13, 2023 by Knight Foundation and Knight Foundation
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CommunitiesThe ground breaking ceremony for Summit Lake Park in Akron, OH – a Knight Community.
Article · January 3, 2023 by Knight Foundation and Knight Foundation
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Learning and ImpactThis 2022 study is Knight’s third review of diversity in asset management at the nation’s largest charitable foundations. The results provide valuable insight for understanding where the field of philanthropy is today on the issue of investing with women- and minority-owned asset management firms and for setting future goals.
Article · December 16, 2022 by Knight Foundation