On May 14-16, 2015, a mix of 30 independent journalists, funders, media association representatives, academics, media outlets, entrepreneurs and media activists gathered over three days at The Pocantico Center of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund to explore ways to begin answering this complex and challenging question.

 How can we broaden financial and other types of support so that more fact-based independent media organizations and journalists can not only survive, but collectively grow into a vibrant, powerful and resilient media sector?

This site contains:

• Summary article
• A report of the meeting: Supporting Independent Journalism to Thrive
• Post event update
• The materials produced by meeting participants:
  • A rough map of the ecosystem
  • Session Notes
  • Draft principles
  • Action Steps
  • Closing thoughts

Special thanks to the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
and the Pocantico Center of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund for their support.