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In The News
Craigslist founder gives $10 million to Columbia J-school
February 6th, 2019
— Crain's New York
In The News
Craig Newmark Philanthropies Invests $15M to Strengthen Journalism Ethics for the Digital Age
February 6th, 2019
— AP
In The News
Craigslist Founder Donating $15 Million to Promote Journalism Ethics
February 6th, 2019
— Fortune
In The News
SOTU 'whiplash' — TV anchors lunch at White House — Craig's gift to Columbia, Poynter
February 6th, 2019
— Politico
In The News
Craiglist’s Craig Newmark gives Poynter $5 million for ethics center
February 6th, 2019
— Tampa Bay Times
In The News
Craig Newmark to donate $10M to Columbia Journalism School
February 6th, 2019
— Columbia Journalism Review
In The News
Big news for journalism ethics, Knight’s response to crisis, SOTU fact-checks
February 6th, 2019
— Poynter
In The News
Craigslist founder puts another $15 million into journalism efforts
February 6th, 2019
— Axios
Blog Post
Craig Newmark Philanthropies: Guidelines for the Ethical Supporting of News Organizations
February 5th, 2019
In 2016, the American Press Institute published guidelines for funding nonprofit journalism. The gist, from my perspective, is to balance transparency with the intent to do good while doing no harm. It also advises to avoid making restricted grants for specific purposes, unless there's a compelling reason for doing otherwise.
Press Release
Craig Newmark Philanthropies Invests $15M to Strengthen Journalism Ethics for the Digital Age
February 5th, 2019
Columbia Journalism School receives $10M to launch the Craig Newmark Center for Journalism Ethics and Security and the Craig Newmark Professorship of Journalism
Poynter Institute receives $5M to establish the Craig Newmark Center for Ethics and Leadership, led by Kelly McBride
New York, NY – February 6, 2019 – Today, Craig Newmark Philanthropies announces a total of...
Poynter Institute receives $5M to establish the Craig Newmark Center for Ethics and Leadership, led by Kelly McBride
New York, NY – February 6, 2019 – Today, Craig Newmark Philanthropies announces a total of...