Executive Director, Fund for Investigative Journalism (@fundFIJ). Priors incl @innocence @aclu @amnesty @opensociety. Reader, runner, eater (roughly in order)
New York, NY
Joined March 2010
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Next Wednesday (3/25), join @FundFIJ + @IRE_NICAR for this timely, urgent and free webinar, featuring experts from @rcfp, @BigLocalNews and @propublica, moderated by @Ellen_weiss
Eric Ferrero retweeted
New today: The Alicia Patterson Foundation is merging into the Fund for Investigative Journalism, bringing together two of the oldest and largest funders of independent journalism in the U.S.
fij.org/deepening-support-fo…
Eric Ferrero retweeted
I sometimes come here to urge people to support news outlets that matter
But today it's not for THE CITY
The brave journalists at The Haitian Times have come under vile and racist attacks. I just made a donation to them and urge you to do so as well.
haitiantimes.com/donate/
Eric Ferrero retweeted
🔔 The next deadlines to apply for grants are 9/9 for regular grants and 9/20 for seed grants for early reporting
Details, an FAQ, a new video on how to write effective proposals, and application forms are all on our website, fij.org
fij.org/next-deadlines-1-29-…
Eric Ferrero retweeted
This investigation by @jm_miller for @sltrib + @propublica led to the therapist’s arrest. How did she do the story? Find out this Friday (6/28) at noon Eastern when she joins @Ellen_weiss for our free webinar. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
local.sltrib.com/utah-therap…
Eric Ferrero retweeted
Congratulations to #Pulitzer finalists at @nhpr for their extraordinary investigative podcast, The 13th Step, for which we were proud to provide a grant
pulitzer.org/finalists/laure…
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In its very first year, the New York Times Local Investigative Fellowship is a Pulitzer finalist. Incredible. And by the way, it is accepting applications. Apply! nytimes.wd5.myworkdayjobs.co… pulitzer.org/finalists/jerry… @deanbaquet @sona @kmcgrory @adamplayford
Eric Ferrero retweeted
Attention friends and freelancers: We know independent journalism can be tough. That's why it's critical to pay it forward; to help @palabranahj help you. NAHJ hosts a great platform for quality journalism that pays well and on time. Join me. Donate today! bit.ly/47pZ9ii
Eric Ferrero retweeted
We're making a record 45 new grants to journalists for groundbreaking investigations. Details and full list at link fij.org/fund-for-investigati…
Eric Ferrero retweeted
Tomorrow (10/13) join us at @IRE_NICAR's #AccessFest23 to learn how to get funding for your investigative work
With @thrupkaew of @typeinvestigate, @saptwit of @pulitzercenter, @ericferrero of @FundFIJ, @lclemetson of @UMWallaceHouse - moderated by @taylormooresays of @IWMF
Eric Ferrero retweeted
Excited to share reporting grant tips and info today at 330PM with attendees of @NAJA23 with @pamelagdempsey, Program Director, of Data-Driven Reporting Project (@knightlab) and @ericferrero, Executive Director, Fund for Investigative Journalism (@fundFIJ)
Eric Ferrero retweeted
Ever wanted to apply for funding from @pulitzercenter, @FundFIJ or @soljourno for your investigative projects? Well join @ericferrero, @MarinaWalkerG and @tirosenberg on Saturday, June 24, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30. Location: Peninsula 5-6, 1st floor to learn what they look for.
#IRE23
Eric Ferrero retweeted
Going to #IRE23 #IRE2023?
Join us to earn how to fund your investigative project! Sat, June 24, 11:30 am–12:30. Loc: Peninsula 5-6, 1st floor.
With @damasoreyes, @ericferrero of @FundFIJ; Duc Luu from @knightfdn; @tirosenberg of @soljourno & @MarinaWalkerG of @pulitzercenter!
Eric Ferrero retweeted
Are you a freelance journalist looking for financial support for the early stage of an investigation?
Excited that the Gumshoe Group is transitioning its small grants program to @FundFIJ, which is launching a new ‘Seed Grants’ program:
fij.org/gumshoe-groups-grant…
Eric Ferrero retweeted
We're proud and honored to support these 30 journalists and teams doing groundbreaking investigative reporting. The next deadline to apply for a grant is May 1. Details at fij.org
fij.org/fund-for-investigati…
Eric Ferrero retweeted
📣 Grants for journalists - up to $10k
➡️ Investigative stories on any topic
➡️ Any medium (news, book, film, podcast)
➡️ Paid directly to freelancer or outlet
⏰ Deadline May 1. Details at link
fij.org/call-for-proposals-g…
Eric Ferrero retweeted
JOURNALISTS WHO FREELANCE: Check out this great event with experts on how to break into and succeed in investigative and data journalism. Hear from @Sonali_Kohli @jgasspoore @RebeccaAguilar & Laird Townsend of Freelance Investigative Reporters and Editors (FIRE). More info:
Thinking of becoming a freelancer but wonder what obstacles and challenges you will deal with? Join us April 11 for a webinar with four freelancing experts, as they share how to pitch investigations, negotiate pay, deal with contracts and more. Register: ire.org/event/webinar-how-to…
ALT How to make it as a freelancer in investigative and data journalism, April 11, 1-2 p.m. ET
Eric Ferrero retweeted
🚨 DEADLINE TONIGHT (1/30) 11:59 PM EASTERN
Apply for grants for investigative stories on any topic in any medium. Details and application form at fij.org
Eric Ferrero retweeted
Attending @IRE_NICAR at @newmarkjschool tomorrow? Join Type EIC @crfeldman along with @janesasseen of @McGrawCenter and @ericferrero of @FundFIJ at 10:15 a.m. for a panel on funding investigative projects. More info here: ire.org/ire-new-york-worksho…