Poynter Institute for Media Studies Inc.
Poynter Institute for Media Studies Inc.
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Mission
THE POYNTER INSTITUTE IS A SCHOOL DEDICATED TO TEACHING AND INSPIRING JOURNALISTS AND MEDIA LEADERS.
About
THE POYNTER INSTITUTE IN ST. PETERSBURG, FL, IS A SCHOOL DEDICATED TO THE BELIEF THAT THE PRACTICE OF EXCELLENT JOURNALISM IS ESSENTIAL TO A SUCCESSFUL DEMOCRACY. LED BY A PRESIDENT, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT, POYNTER EMPLOYS A FULL-TIME FACULTY AND STAFF, AS WELL AS NUMEROUS ADJUNCT TEACHERS TO REACH ITS PRINCIPAL AUDIENCES OF PROFESSIONAL AND NON- PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS, EDUCATORS AND MEDIA LEADERS. IN ADDITION, THE INSTITUTE OFFERS PROGRAMS FOR COLLEGE, HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, AS WELL AS FOR CITIZENS INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT JOURNALISM AND ITS IMPACT ON SOCIETY. THESE COURSES ARE OFFERED AT MANY LOCATIONS, INCLUDING POYNTER'S HEADQUARTERS, NOTABLE CONFERENCE LOCATIONS IN MAJOR CITIES, AND CLIENT LOCATIONS AS CUSTOM PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR SPECIFIC AUDIENCES. POYNTER'S CURRICULUM, BOTH IN CONTENT AND DELIVERY, EMPHASIZES THE NEW AND THE TIMELESS. AT THE HEART OF POYNTER'S CURRENT COURSE LIST ARE PROGRAMS FOR MASTERING THE TOOLS REQUIRED IN TODAY'S FAST-CHANGING MEDIA WORLD. ITS ON-CAMPUS SEMINAR LIST INCLUDES TITLES LIKE THESE: ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR NEW MANAGERS, LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, AND REPORTING & EDITING SUMMIT. POYNTER CONTINUES TO STRESS JOURNALISTIC ESSENTIALS BLENDED WITH EXAMPLES THAT FIT THE MODERN NEWSROOM ROLES AND STRUCTURE. THOSE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON REPORTING, WRITING, AND EDITING; ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING; DIVERSITY; MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP; AND DIGITAL JOURNALISM. IN ADDITION TO ITS COURSES, POYNTER ALSO LEADS EFFORTS TO HELP GUARANTEE THAT THE PRACTICE OF JOURNALISM WILL BE SUSTAINED IN THE FUTURE. FOR EXAMPLE: - THE CREATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FACT-CHECKING NETWORK, A FORUM FOR FACT-CHECKERS FROM FIVE CONTINENTS, WAS BORN OUT OF THE DESIRE TO STUDY AND DISCUSS FACT CHECKING AS A JOURNALISTIC INSTRUMENT WORLDWIDE. - TOPICAL REPORTING SEMINARS, SUPPORTED BY THE MACARTHUR FOUNDATION AND OTHER FUNDERS, MEET THE GROWING NEED TO PROVIDE JOURNALISTS AND OTHERS WITH SUBJECT-SPECIFIC EXPERTISE AND PRACTICAL REPORTING TRAINING ON ISSUES OR TOPICS IN THE NEWS. - AN ENDOWMENT TRANSFERRED TO POYNTER FROM THE NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (LATER AMERICAN PRESS INSTITUTE) RECEIVED FROM THE KNIGHT FOUNDATION TRACKS THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF NEWS MEDIA AND ENABLES POYNTER TO EXTEND THE PRACTICAL TRAINING OF DIGITAL TOOLS. IN 2018, 7,745 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN 129 REGULAR OR CUSTOM COURSES AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS. MANY OF THEM RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS OR OTHER ASSISTANCE WITH TUITION AND/OR TRAVEL EXPENSES. POYNTER UNDERWRITES A PORTION OF PROGRAM COSTS FOR ALL STUDENTS. OVER 100 STUDENTS, PROFESSORS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE WITH TUITION OR ATTENDED VARIOUS POYNTER PROGRAMS FREE OF CHARGE. SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTED TOTALED 25,408. IN ADDITION TO THEIR WORK AT THE INSTITUTE, POYNTER FACULTY MEMBERS PROVIDE PRO BONO INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICE TO JOURNALISM ORGANIZATIONS, PARTICULARLY THOSE INTENDED TO SERVE MEMBERS OF MINORITY GROUPS. IN 2018, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE TAMPA BAY RAYS, THE CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG, AND THE WELLS FARGO FOUNDATION, POYNTER CONTINUED ITS COMMITMENT TO THE "WRITE FIELD" PROGRAM TO TEACH AT-RISK MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS IN ITS HOME COMMUNITY THE VALUE OF WRITING AND JOURNALISM THROUGH THE CONTEXT OF A ONE-YEAR WRITING AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM. POYNTER ENJOYS A GLOBAL REPUTATION. MORE THAN 612 DOMESTIC AND 102 FOREIGN NEWS ORGANIZATIONS HAVE SENT THEIR EMPLOYEES TO POYNTER TEACHING, INCLUDING ORGANIZATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA, INDONESIA, TURKEY AND THROUGHOUT EUROPE. THE MOST RECENT COURSE OFFERINGS CAN BE LOCATED ON THE WEB AT WWW.POYNTER.ORG.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “The poynter institute is a school dedicated to teaching and inspiring journalists and media leaders. it promotes excellence and integrity in the practice of craft and in the practical leadership of successful businesses. it stands for a journalism that informs citizens and enlightens public discourse. it carries forward nelson poynter's belief in the value of independent journalism.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “The poynter institute is a school dedicated to teaching and inspiring journalists and media leaders.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as FL.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2019 is 801 THIRD STREET S, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33701.
- As of 2019, the non-profit has reported a total of 55 employees on their form.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Operates a school.
- Collects art.
- Provides credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $736,833.
- The compensation of the CEO of the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent body.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1975.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $3,857,966 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $216,729 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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