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Welcome to the March edition of Bottom Line!
For those of you who are new to the newsletter, I am Anne Marie Hammer, Director of Membership Services at GFMD, and your friendly neighbourhood fundraising companion.
This newsletter brings you the latest in funding news from and for the media development sector, as well as tips and advice from the MediaDev Fundraising Guides, the latest fundraising opportunities, and profiles of the donors who fund our sector.
In this issue you will find:
✅ Tips about the Fundraising Lexicon
✅ New funding opportunities for Europe
✅ Funder profiles for the Doen Stiftung and Friedrich Ebert Foundation
✅ Articles and reports to follow this month
✅ Tools for monitoring, evaluation, and learning
Help us identify topics for a GFMD town hall on AI in fundraising
There isn't currently a lot of research or knowledge about the impact of AI in fundraising for the media and media development sector. Yet some urgent questions arise when contemplating the future:
❓Will fundraising apps scrape your data and share it with other users? Can the creators guarantee the protection of your intellectual property rights?
❓Does using AI in funding applications increase your chances for obtaining grants?
❓How should you use AI prompts when writing applications?
❓Are donors going to embrace AI-generated applications or are they going to filter out non-human content?
This is still a new area and we need all the information we can get. GFMD is planning a town hall on this topic and we need your input to develop the agenda. Please send us your suggestions, questions, and concerns, and tell us about your own experiences so we can address this issue comprehensively.
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FROM THE FUNDRAISING GUIDE:
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It's been a while since we had a look at the Fundraising Lexicon. This is the section of the Guide that most of the GFMD team turns to when formulating new proposals.
Each donor has different requirements and specific terminology so the lexicon is a great resource when checking if there are any donor-specific nuances that you need to be aware of:
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Backstopping (Application forms)
A term used most commonly by the European Commission, backstopping refers to in-house project management resources which are deployed in support of any given project.
See more here.
Cost-share (Budgets)
Cost-share is a principle favoured by US donors and has similarities with the EU concept of co-funding. However, cost-share is more aspirational than co-funding.
See more here.
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As well as viewing the whole lexicon in alphabetical order, you can also browse this resource by category. Let us know if you have suggestions for new entries or concepts you would like to see in the Guide.
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Media Development Investment Fund
Deadline: May 15
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JX Fund
Deadline: March 31
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Doen Stiftung
The DOEN Foundation was established more than 30 years ago by the Nationale Postcode Loterij (Dutch Postcode Lottery) to support small, innovative initiatives. Through the Nationale Postcode Loterij and the VriendenLoterij, DOEN receives an annual contribution from each lottery. It uses the money to help fund more than 250 pioneers with grants, loans and investment capital.
DOEN provides start-up support to green, socially inclusive, and creative pioneers seeking innovative solutions for a better world. Once established, DOEN transfers the initiatives to other parties where possible to increase their impact. By supporting these pioneers, DOEN accelerates the transition to a sustainable, social and creative world.
For more information see GFMD's profile on the Doen Stiftung here.
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung
The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) is a non-profit German foundation funded by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany and headquartered in Bonn and Berlin. FES advocates for social justice, democracy, peace and international solidarity.
Fesmedia Africa is a media project of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) in Africa. The goal of the initiative is to enable ordinary people to actively take part in, influence and improve their lives, as well as improve the communities and societies they live in.
As such, their work seeks to promote the development of a free and open media landscape, safe and inclusive digital spaces and robust access to information environments which enable people to become the driving force for their economic, social and political progress.
For more information see GFMD's profile on Friedrich Ebert Foundation here.
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WHAT WE'RE FOLLOWING ABOUT MEDIA FUNDING THIS MONTH
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NEW EU FUNDING & TENDERS PORTAL LAUNCHED
The European Commission has relaunched its Funding & Tenders Portal to include several new features including updated landing pages, improved filtering and search capabilities, tailored recommendations with relevant funding opportunities, and new events and news sections.
See more in the introductory video below:
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REPORT
🖥️ Are Donors Taking the Journalism Crisis Seriously? An Analysis of Official Aid to Media 2010–2019
By Mary Myers and Heather Gilberds for the Centre for International Media Assistance (CIMA)
CIMA recently published a new report analysing trends in official aid flows to the media from 2010-2019.
In this period, independent media faced escalating threats globally, with authoritarian regimes tightening control over information spaces and traditional media struggling with digital transformations. Despite the recognised importance of international aid, support to media development stagnated at approximately 0.3% of total official development assistance, averaging between $300 to $400 million annually.
While major democracies have reaffirmed their commitment to media support, this hasn't translated into significant aid increases, particularly in light of new global crises like COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine. While there is cautious optimism with renewed attention to media development, substantial increases in aid haven't materialised, underscoring ongoing challenges in securing the future of independent journalism.
You can find the full report here.
ARTICLE
Unlocking the Power of Purpose: Why the Gates Foundation Supports Mission-Driven Organisations
JFF Interview with Miguel Castro, head of Global Media Partnerships at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
In a recent interview, the Journalism Funders Forum (JFF) spoke with Castro about how the Gates Foundation works with media partners. Despite challenges such as changes in media culture and ensuring that journalism stays independent, the foundation focuses on teaming up with outlets that care about making a difference, regardless of whether they are for-profit or non-profit. They've had some big wins, like working together on projects such as 'The New Arrivals', which highlights good journalism and cooperation between different groups. By carefully planning grants and sticking with partners for the long haul, the foundation hopes to support journalism that makes a real difference in society.
You can read the full article here.
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TIPS AND TOOLS FOR MONITORING, EVALUATION, AND LEARNING
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How to Develop a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan and Present it in Your Grant Proposal
Article from FundsforNGOs.org
This short, informative article presents six essential steps for monitoring and evaluating grants including how to:
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- Determine what exactly needs monitoring and evaluating
- Define and agree on the performance indicators which will be used
- Identify the risks and assumptions inherent to the project
- Take a baseline measurement using the indicators before the project begins
- Ensure regular monitoring throughout the project cycle
- Use the collected information to make decisions and perform an evaluation
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You can read the full article here.
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