Women on the Ground: Reporting from Ukraine’s Unseen Frontlines is designed to increase and deepen coverage of critical issues surrounding the war. This program supports journalists from local and regional outlets in the U.S., France and Germany in producing in-depth projects or underreported stories from Ukraine that will resonate with their respective home communities. 

To augment the reporting produced during the reporting trips, the IWMF will approve fifteen to twenty reporting grants (average size of $8,000). We encourage international journalists to team up with their Ukrainian counterparts to co-report stories, thereby funding reporting by local reporters with the deepest knowledge of their own country. 

Please note: stories cannot be published behind paywalls. Story pitches should explore underreported issues in Ukraine, with a focus on communities impacted by the war that are important to their local communities in the United States, France or Germany. 

Applications will be pre-screened for eligibility using the following criteria:

• This opportunity is open to women and nonbinary journalists.
• Applicants may be freelance or staff journalists and may apply individually or as part of a team. 
• Each grantee needs to publish at least one story in a local or regional media outlet. A team of two will need to publish at least two stories. 
• Applicant must be able to show proof of interest from an editor.
• Please note HEFAT is required if you are selected. Please let us know if you have been previously trained or if you need to take a HEFAT course.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. 

In February 2024, the International Women’s Media Foundation launched the Newsroom Safety Across America Initiative to provide safety training to journalists ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential elections. The IWMF trained more than 600 journalists representing 200 local and regional news outlets in battleground states and rural areas as newsrooms grappled with ongoing safety challenges. As part of this effort, IWMF collected in-depth survey data and interviews from training participants and launched the report, “Journalists Under Fire: US Media Report Daily Threats, Harassment and Attacks at Home”. The data revealed a shocking number of threats to American journalists’ safety and well-being. Journalists reported incidents ranging from physical violence and harassment to threats of gun violence, verbal attacks and sexual harassment while on assignment and in the workplace. 

The IWMF is committed to improving the safety of journalists in the United States and will continue to provide wraparound care for small newsrooms and journalists looking for resources and knowledge to implement best practices and safety policies. This can include virtual safety trainings, safety consultations, assistance developing and implementing safety policies, and emergency assistance grants when needed.

If you are a newsroom or freelance journalist interested in training or policies covering safety, please fill out this intake form. Please note the IWMF can provide this training in Spanish. 

Additional resources:

• One-on one safety consultation form
• Emergency fund intake form for U.S. based journalists 
• Newsroom Policy Guide (Spanish) & Protecting Freelance Journalists Guide 
• Mental Health Guide (Spanish)

Please reach out to programs@iwmf.org if you have any questions or accessibility needs. For legal support please contact the Reporters Committee for the Freedom of the Press at their free legal hotline (1-800-336-4243). The hotline is available 24/7. 

About the IWMF's Safety Work

As the leading provider of identity-informed, holistic safety training and resources for journalists and newsrooms – with a focus on women and nonbinary reporters – in the U.S. and globally, the IWMF has trained thousands of journalists to enhance their safety online and offline.

Development Coordinator
 

Are you passionate about making positive impacts through your work? Do you enjoy establishing and maintaining relationships with donors and funders to support an important cause? Join a dynamic, devoted, small-but-mighty team at this international nonprofit that helps amplify women and nonbinary voices in global media.

About the IWMF:

The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is the only global non-profit organization that offers emergency support, safety training, global reporting opportunities, and funding for both staff reporters and freelancers, all specifically tailored for women and gender diverse journalists. Our mission is to ensure more opportunities, bylines, and recognition of women and nonbinary journalists and create a greater diversity of voices in journalism.
 

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Associate Development Manager, the Development Coordinator will play an instrumental role in garnering support from funders and donors to sustain the vital programming of the IWMF. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability in the full grants lifecycle—from prospect research to grantwriting to reporting. The Development Coordinator will also support the creation and implementation of original campaigns and strategies that will engage current donors, attract new donors and convert both into regular contributors to our mission. This position will assist in the IWMF's donor outreach throughout the year including our annual Courage in Journalism Awards working to secure funding and sponsorships while enhancing our fundraising efforts. This may include drafting social media messaging, organizing events, and implementing other creative funder outreach strategies as well as representing the IWMF in the community and at networking events. The Development Coordinator is a multi-faceted, collaborative position.

Grants

· Serve as a steward of existing grants by tracking their lifecycles, including funder payments, reports and other deadlines

· Write grant proposals and foundation reports, working closely with the programs team and assuring that the IWMF meets guidelines and funder expectations

· Research and identify new foundation opportunities, co-author letters of inquiry and concept papers in collaboration with programs team

· Assist in electronic (CRM + Shared Drive) record keeping of partnerships, grant proposals, agreements, reports, and payments

Fundraising & Donor Engagement

· Assist in the development of fundraising campaigns throughout the year

· Contribute to ongoing communications and outreach for donors with oversight from Associate Development Manager and Executive Director, including recording these touches in the CRM

· Support the design of targeted campaigns for entry to mid-level donors in collaboration with communications team and oversight from Associate Development Manager

· Conduct research to identify donor prospects

· Work with finance team members to ensure accurate record keeping, including audit materials

· Process and record donations as needed

· Process and distribute contribution acknowledgements

Database Management and Logistics

· Track and input information into CRM to ensure clean, well organized data including correspondence, acknowledgements, etc.

· Assist Associate Development Manager in analyzing donor database, including reporting and prospect identification

· Keep accurate and up-to-date records on foundations, individual donors, companies, etc. including names, contact information, and affiliations for recognition

· Assist in pulling and scrubbing data for segmentation and outreach 

Events

· Assist with coordination of the Courage in Journalism Awards events fundraising with Associate Development Manager, Deputy Executive Director and Executive Director

· Help with logistics for cultivation events, including liaising with external partners and creating internal work plans (preferably using Asana)

Other

· Occasional scheduling correspondence, administrative tasks, etc.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree or higher

· 1-2 years of progressive work experience

· Previous fundraising experience

· Eligible to work in the United States

Skills and Values:

· Self-starter who is organized, flexible, and able to successfully manage multiple complex projects, programs and priorities simultaneously

· Effectively manages up to anticipate the needs of your supervisor

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team; assists with implementation of cross-departmental initiatives

· Experience working with high-level internal and external contacts in a diplomatic and professional manner

· Positive, solutions-oriented approach a must

· Fluency in English, including excellent written and oral communications skills

· Passion for IWMF’s mission; exemplifies the values and culture of the organization, upholding current policies and procedures

· Exhibits enthusiasm and entrepreneurial spirit; ability to motivate others and a sense of humor required

· Knowledge of the news media and development industry a plus

· Donor Database/CRM experience preferred (DonorPerfect, Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge or similar)

We welcome applicants from a broad set of backgrounds and lived experiences.

Employment Type:

Full-time. IWMF headquarters are located in Washington, DC. Preferred work location in New York or Washington, DC. The IWMF staff works remotely. 

Compensation:

Starting Salary: $56,650

The IWMF provides excellent benefits, including a 401(k) program with employer matching incentive, individual health insurance (80% paid by the IWMF), short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, the opportunity to establish a flexible spending allowance, and a generous leave policy, including paid leave between Christmas and New Year’s Day. IWMF staff work remotely with a “global office” policy and flexible schedule options. Opportunities for professional development, advancement, and travel.

To apply:

Please submit:

· A cover letter stating why you are the best fit for this position, highlighting relevant experience 

· A current resume

· Two writing samples relevant to this role (one should be a grant proposal, the other could be an appeal letter)

· Three professional references

Targeted Start Date: September 2, 2025 or earlier

If you are experiencing any accessibility/connectivity issues with the application process, please contact info@iwmf.org.

The International Women’s Media Foundation is pleased to provide grants to support reporting focused on reproductive rights in Latin America and the Caribbean and the United States. These grants support reporting of untold stories surrounding issues that impact people’s daily lives in the region. A strong preference will be given to multimedia reporting teams focusing on Argentina, Brazil, Honduras and the Dominican Republic, as well as transnational reporting teams focusing on opposition to reproductive rights groups and their link to groups in the U.S.

Grants will vary depending on the need, scope, and location of the project. Grant funds may be used to cover travel and logistics, security costs, insurance, and other reporting expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

• This opportunity is open to women and nonbinary journalists.
• Applicants may be freelance or staff journalists and may apply individually or as part of a team.
• Professional journalism must be the applicant’s primary profession.
• Applicants must have three (3) or more years of professional journalism experience. Internships do not count toward professional experience.
• Applicant must be able to show proof of interest from an editor or have a proven track record of publication in prominent media outlets.
• Applicants may apply in English or Spanish. The published work can be in any language

If you are experiencing any accessibility issues with the application process, please contact programs@iwmf.org.

Spanish
 La Fundación Internacional para las Mujeres en los Medios se complace en otorgar subvenciones para apoyar los reportajes centrados en los derechos reproductivos en América Latina y el Caribe y los Estados Unidos. Estas subvenciones apoyan el reportaje de historias no contadas en torno a cuestiones que afectan a la vida cotidiana de las personas en la región. Se le dará una fuerte preferencia a los equipos de informes multimedia centrados en Argentina, Brasil, Honduras y República Dominicana, así como a los equipos transnacionales de multimedia que están reportando sobre los grupos que se oponen a los derechos reproductivos y sus vínculos con organizaciones en los EE.UU.

Las subvenciones variarán en función de la necesidad, el alcance y la ubicación del proyecto. Los fondos de la subvención podrán utilizarse para cubrir los costos de viaje, logística, seguridad, y otros gastos del proyecto. 

Criterio de elegibilidad 

• Esta oportunidad está abierta a periodistas mujeres y no binarixs.
• Pueden postular periodistas independientes (freelance) o de planta (staff) y pueden postularse individualmente o como parte de un equipo.
• Lxs solicitantes deben ejercer el periodismo como profesional principal.
• Lxs solicitantes deben tener tres (3) o más años de experiencia profesional en periodismo. Las pasantías no cuentan para la experiencia profesional.
• El/la solicitante debe poder demostrar el interés de un editor o tener un historial probado de publicaciones en medios de comunicación destacados.
• Lxs solicitantes pueden presentar su solicitud en inglés o español. El trabajo publicado puede estar en cualquier idioma.
  
  Si tiene algún problema de accesibilidad en el proceso de solicitud, póngase en contacto con programs@iwmf.org.

Are you passionate about making positive impacts through your work? 

The International Women’s Media Foundation is seeking a full-time program coordinator to support a wide range of initiatives as a member of the programs team. The team is responsible for implementing the organization’s portfolio of safety, opportunity, recognition, and equity initiatives that advance the IWMF’s mission through direct support to women and gender diverse journalists. A full list of IWMF programs is available on our website.

The ideal candidate is passionate about protecting, supporting, and promoting women and nonbinary journalists. A successful candidate will have a proven ability to meet deadlines and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities. This position requires someone who is detail-oriented, committed to continual improvement and driven to perform at the highest level.

Who We Are
The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is the only global non-profit organization that offers emergency support, safety training, global reporting opportunities, and funding for both staff reporters and freelancers, all specifically tailored for women and gender diverse journalists. Our mission is to ensure more opportunities, bylines, and recognition of women and nonbinary journalists and create a greater diversity of voices in journalism.

What You’ll Do
The program coordinator will be responsible for supporting the Newsroom Safety Across America Initiative in United States, and provide support to the IWMF's international programming and emergency assistance. Additionally, they will work to enhance the IWMF’s outreach efforts with the journalism community, help organize public forums on behalf of the IWMF including programs-related events and participate in conferences. A description of responsibilities follows.

  Supporting all aspects of the IWMF’s programming and emergency assistance:

• Provide administrative support, scheduling, and organizing meetings, events, and logistics.
• Coordinate application and selection processes, communicating with selection committees, and serving as a point of contact for fellows, grantees, and applicants.
• Engage with fellows, grantees and the IWMF network to grow the organization’s reach and impact.
• Work collaboratively with the programs team to systematize application processes, develop application guidelines and sample applications as a resource for potential applicants.
• Monitor grantee reports, project timelines and assist in preparing grant reports.
• Gather and organize program related data and assist in monitoring and evaluation of programs.
• Assist in the development of budgets, payment requests and tracking expenses.
• Liaise with the communications staff around application opening and closing and ensuring that content for the IWMF’s programs and emergency assistance is up to date on the website.
• Support IWMF programs as needed. 
• Represent the IWMF at conferences and in-person events.

Who You Are
Experience: One to three years of work experience in program coordination or project management, journalism, grantmaking, or international affairs/development. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field (e.g., media development, international relations, public affairs, etc.)

Skills: Excellent interpersonal communications and relationship-building skills, to effectively work with a variety of people and personalities including journalists, grantees, reporting fellows, board members, volunteers, peers, donors, and consultants. In addition:

• Self-starter who is organized, flexible, able to successfully manage multiple complex projects, programs and priorities simultaneously.
• Positive, solutions-oriented approach a must.
• Effectively manages up to anticipate the needs of your supervisor.
• Fluency in English, including excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Passion for IWMF’s mission; exemplifies the values and culture of the organization, upholding current policies and procedures.
• Exhibits enthusiasm and entrepreneurial spirit; ability to motivate others and a sense of humor required.
• Familiarity with Survey Monkey, Asana, Canva, Mailchimp, Submittable, WordPress and Zoom desired.
• Experience with monitoring and evaluation strongly preferred. 
• Familiarity with data visualization is a plus. 
• Knowledge of the news media and development industry a plus.

We welcome applicants from a broad set of backgrounds and lived experiences.

Employment Type:

Full-time. IWMF headquarters are located in Washington, DC. IWMF staff work remotely within the United States. This position requires extensive travel and occasional weekends. 

Compensation:

Starting Salary: $56,650

The IWMF provides excellent benefits, including a 401(k) program with employer matching incentive, individual health insurance (80% paid by the IWMF), short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, the opportunity to establish a flexible spending allowance, and a generous leave policy, including paid leave between Christmas and New Year’s Day. IWMF staff work remotely with a “global office” policy and flexible schedule options. Opportunities for professional development, advancement, and travel.

How to Apply - Please submit your cover letter, resume and three references via our online application system, Submittable, by September 1, 2025. References will not be called without prior notification. Applications will be reviewed on ongoing basis.

If you are experiencing any accessibility/connectivity issues with the application process, please contact programs@iwmf.org. 

This is an application for the United States Journalism Emergency Fund established by the International Women’s Media Foundation and supported by the Luce Foundation and the Ford Foundation. To qualify for this emergency fund, you must be a U.S.-based journalist of any gender targeted as a result of your reporting at events related to the highly charged political unrest and polarization in the U.S., including elections, civil movements and other challenging environments. You may request support for:

• Immediate needs related to your professional work, such as destroyed or stolen equipment and protective gear;
• Small grants for medical and psychological care for incidents directly related to threats and crises caused by one’s work as a journalist.

Please note that emergency grants are not available to student journalists

Applicants must provide proof of their financial need. Funding is available to both staff journalists and those working independently. To request assistance from the IWMF’s United States Journalism Emergency Fund, please complete this preliminary questionnaire. Requests that do not meet the criteria above will not be considered. 

For legal support if you have been arrested or face immediate threat of arrest, please contact the Reporters Committee for the Freedom of the Press at their free legal hotline (1-800-336-4243). The hotline is available 24/7. 

If you have any questions relating to the IWMF’s United States Journalism Emergency Fund, please email assistance@iwmf.org.