This often-cited article highlights concerns around whether growing support for media organizations by foundations can ‘blur the line between journalism and advocacy’. The authors also ask, ‘How can reporting be unbiased when a major player holds the purse strings?’ (Humanitarian Journalism)

This short article about the opportunities and challenges of foundation funding ends with an early attempt to offer guidance for journalists on how to negotiate the ethical issues in this area. The suggested practices include, ‘provide unambiguous disclosure’ and ‘build a solid firewall and honour it’.