Article in Poynter by By: Cristi Hegranes, 10/2/24
Headline: “International news is on the line in the upcoming presidential election”
“So much is on the line in the U.S. presidential election, including the future of international philanthropic giving — and the international news it funds.
“Politics aside, a second Donald Trump victory would undoubtedly ensure that more donated dollars from individuals and foundations will go to domestic causes, rather than abroad. Conventional wisdom suggests that elections heighten overall donor engagement, but that’s not true for international causes.”
” . . . there is always a downturn in international giving during election season, and the future of that giving will depend largely on who ends up in the White House.”
” . . . of course, the current investment trend in local news in the U.S. is necessary and deeply important. But this is also a critical moment for international news, which receives just a fraction of journalism philanthropy.