BROOKLYN, N.Y. — March 4, 2015 — Democracy Works Inc., a nonpartisan nonprofit that uses technology to advance civic engagement, will expand its offerings to make voting easier and add transparency to the election process with $1.4 million in new support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the John D. and […]
Article · March 4, 2015 by Knight Foundation
MIAMI—March 3, 2015— A delegation of 12 influential Miami entrepreneurs and leaders in the tech startup community will travel to Israel in March with Project Interchange, an educational institute of AJC (American Jewish Committee), to learn from the country’s thriving tech and innovation sector while sharing best practices and making connections. The knowledge exchange is […]
Article · March 3, 2015 by Knight Foundation
Walk [Your City] startup will work with community leaders in Lexington, Ky., and San Jose, Calif., to create more vibrant urban centers and propel civic engagement
Article · February 26, 2015 by Knight Foundation
Civic innovators from Charlotte, N.C., and Detroit to gain insights on how to take their project from idea to execution
Article · February 25, 2015 by Knight Foundation
The Democracy Fund, the Hewlett Foundation, and the Rita Allen Foundation team with Knight Foundation for innovation contest
Article · February 25, 2015 by Knight Foundation
Welcome to @knightfdn, your quick look at Knight Foundation’s efforts to foster informed and engaged communities. Focusing on Elections: The next Knight News Challenge opens on Feb. 25 Above & Beyond: A new report takes a clear-eyed look at the future of journalism education New interactive guide explores […]
Article · February 24, 2015 by Knight Foundation
March 6-8 meeting will connect Miami’s emerging talent with more than 1,000 student innovators from around the world
Article · February 23, 2015 by Knight Foundation
Knight Foundation invests $70,000 to help entrepreneurs engage in local problem-solving and build global connections
Article · February 23, 2015 by Knight Foundation
Wide-ranging survey on the future of of journalism education asks how to teach for an unknowable future
Article · February 19, 2015 by Knight Foundation
Every City Should Have a Law of Two Words
Article · February 17, 2015 by Knight Foundation
The Associated Press, A.H. Belo Corporation, Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. and The McClatchy Company join Knight Foundation, KQED and PRX as Matter partners
Article · February 17, 2015 by Knight Foundation