Signal Strength:
Philanthropy and the Future of Public Media
AUGUST 5, 2025
Explore the Webinar On Demand!
This timely webinar brought together sector leaders to examine how nonprofits—especially public media organizations—are navigating risk, funding uncertainty, and calls for resilience. The conversation was filled with hope and practical wisdom, emphasizing that while the landscape is changing, there is an incredible opportunity to rethink and reinvigorate the role philanthropy plays in supporting trusted local journalism and cultural content.
We encourage you to watch the recording, explore the slides, and consider how these insights might inform your own fundraising strategies going forward.
PRESENTERS

Annie Madonia
Chief Advancement Officer
The Lenfest Institute for Journalism

Katherine Lawson
Vice President of Philanthropy
Rocky Mountain PBS
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Doug London
Managing Director
CCS Fundraising

Monica Villamizar
Filmmaker and Journalist