WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. journalists say a lack of training is their No. 1 source of job dissatisfaction, ahead of pay and benefits, a comprehensive national survey reveals. What’s more, the news executives they work for admit they should provide more training for their employees, but say time and insufficient budget are the main reasons […]
MIAMI – Larry Meyer has been named vice president of communications and Jorge Martinez has been promoted to director of information systems of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Meyer will continue to oversee the foundation’s expanded communications department. He reports to Hodding Carter III, Knight Foundation’s president and chief executive officer. Meyer […]
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MIAMI – Lisa Versaci, a South Florida community leader, nonprofit executive and advocate, has been hired to direct the new National Venture Fund for the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Versaci most recently served as vice president and Florida director of the People for the American Way Foundation from 1996 to 2001. She […]
Knight Foundation has updated its web site to keep pace with a new approach to grant making. We’ve developed the new features detailed below in response to your feedback and continue to welcome any comments or questions you may have. New and revised web features Home page Staff biography information Search engine Site map Journalism […]
Akron, Ohio — A $2.5 million grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is helping to launch a community development project to create a vibrant 40-block, mixed-use neighborhood surrounding The University of Akron. Knight Foundation is providing the grant over the next five years to finance the plan, to be administered by […]
At last week’s annual International Press Freedom awards dinner in New York City, CBS news anchor Dan Rather announced Knight foundation’s $3.1 million grant to the Committee to Protect Journalists – the largest awarded in CPJ history. Of that sum, $600,000 is designated for general operating support, while $2.5 million will go to establish an […]