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Nonprofit & New Models

Strategies for Sustainability

4:30pm - 5:45pm on Sunday, November 23
KLCC Level 4 - Room 401

About This Session

Financial sustainability remains a critical challenge for investigative journalism organizations. This panel brings together nonprofit media leaders, funding experts, and philanthropic partners who have developed viable long-term models. Participants examine proven approaches to diversified revenue streams, donor relations, and operational planning. The session focuses on practical lessons learned and strategies for building financially stable organizations capable of sustaining high-quality investigative journalism.

Speakers

Kole Shettima

Director, Nigeria Office
MacArthur Foundation

Mayuri Mei Lin

Program Director, Southeast Asia
Media Development Investment Fund

Mira Milosevic

Executive Director
Global Forum for Media Development

Sue Cross

Media Development Adviser
Independent

Moderator

David E. Kaplan

Kaplan & Associates