Photo credit: Social Media for Nonprofits Before joining Knight Foundation, I was general counsel of a nonprofit tech startup, InSTEDD, which develops innovative tech tools to improve health and safety. So I am keenly aware of how digital tools help connect people to each other for information and collective action when their lives may literally depend on […]
Article · August 20, 2013 by Knight Foundation
Related Links “Grants help bridge the digital divide in Silicon Valley” on Knight Blog SAN JOSE, CALIF. (Aug. 20, 2013) The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced the funding of six new projects aimed at improving digital literacy and information access in San Jose, Calif., and Silicon Valley. Led by a range […]
Article · August 20, 2013 by Knight Foundation
Click to visit now This playbook is Knight Foundation’s effort to support all community foundations interested in planning a Giving Day. It includes best practices, examples and templates from Giving Day organizers across the country in one easy-to-use guide. The playbook is divided into four sections: Planning, Outreach, Day-Of Logistics, and Follow-Up and Assessment. The […]
Article · August 20, 2013 by Knight Foundation
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania will use $345,000 from Knight Foundation to improve incubator and build investment opportunities Project Liberty now accepting applications from startup and established digital media companies, due noon on Aug. 30, 2013 Related Links “Project Liberty, cultivating startups in Philadelphia” on Knight Blog by Donna Frisby-Greenwood PHILADELPHIA – (Aug. […]
Article · August 7, 2013 by Knight Foundation
New Knight program director in Detroit has a long history of giving back to the city
Article · August 6, 2013 by Knight Foundation
Expanded program will allow more Ohio citizens to shape community issues
Article · August 6, 2013 by Knight Foundation
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, California HealthCare Foundation, Clinton Foundation, Health Data Consortium team with Knight Foundation for health innovation contest
Article · July 30, 2013 by Knight Foundation
Related link “Changing the way a museum thinks, feels and interacts with the public” on Knight Blog AKRON, OHIO – (July 30, 2013) – As a way to engage the public, the Akron Art Museum will present a series of groundbreaking exhibitions where the community will help design public outreach and programming, thanks to a […]
Article · July 30, 2013 by Knight Foundation
The following is part of an in-depth look at how YOUMedia Miami is a creative space for teens to experiment with digital media. This student newscast is filmed and edited by Faheem Muhammad, age 17. It has been a year now since I started attending YOUMedia and now I am visiting daily. YOUMedia gives teenagers […]
Article · July 24, 2013 by Knight Foundation
The following is part of an in-depth look at how YOUMedia Miami is a creative space for teens to experiment with digital media. This video “Soul Ground” is filmed, edited and sound directed by Khaleel Bailey, age 18. My experience at YOUMedia has made me a more focused person. Before I met Library Media Project Coordinator, Marlon […]
Article · July 24, 2013 by Knight Foundation
The following is part of an in-depth look at how YOUMedia Miami is a creative space for teens to experiment with digital media. The acrylic artwork below, “Hare,” was created by Deborah Dixon, age 17. YOUMedia is an outlet for me to express myself through my art. Programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator are easily […]
Article · July 24, 2013 by Knight Foundation