Nonprofit Media Fellowship
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APPLICATION DEADLINES
Early Bird (20% discount): Friday, January 3, 2025
10% Discount: Friday, January 17, 2025
Full Fee: Friday, January 31, 2025
All deadline times: 11:59 pm
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DCTV's Media Fellowship helps nonprofits of all sizes and budgets tell better stories to reach more supporters. We'll help you build your communications capacity, improve your strategy, and increase your reach.
VALUABLE TRAINING
Through engaging workshops, you will learn creative and effective strategies to reach more donors and supporters. The Media Fellowship provides access to a digital learning library for self-guided instruction as well as regular opportunities to join workshops with expert coaches and peer knowledge exchange.
COMPELLING VIDEOS
DCTV producers will create engaging videos that tell the story about how your nonprofit improves the lives of DC residents. We interview your people and film your programs to focus on the issues that matter most to our city. You’ll have the chance to air your own pre-produced PSAs on DCTV channels, too!
COLLECTIVE IMPACT
“If you want to run fast, go alone. If you want to run far, go together.” We’ll connect you with an engaged group of leadership peers at local nonprofits so you can increase your impact and better serve your communities. Collectively, we’ll discover better ways to share your story, scale your impact, and increase your revenue.
Boost your message and your mission
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Program Benefits
As a DCTV Media Fellow, you are part of a cohort of motivated nonprofits leaders. Together, you will participate in:
- Workshops and immersive training to help you develop media strategy and tactics
- Professionally produced videos to tell your story of community impact
- Partnership opportunities with a dedicated network of local leaders like you
You will learn to share better stories, inspire bigger audiences, and serve even more people in a meaningful way.
Too many organizations struggle to reach donors, raise funds, and build an engaged audience of dedicated supporters. We know how tough it can be to share your message and cut through all the noise.
This capacity-building program helps you do just that! Our expert producers tell the story of how your nonprofit helps people when they need it most. And we teach you the skills you need to build your capacity, boost your reach, and increase your impact.
How to Apply
Please note:
This in-depth educational program requires an enrollment fee, which supports the administration of the Fellowship and represents a tiny percentage of the operating costs of our professional television studios.
This application is open to nonprofit organizations only. Your organization must have an active EIN in the IRS database.
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APPLICATION DEADLINES |
The Media Fellowship gives your nonprofit the training and services you need to tell better stories and reach more people. This is a participatory experience that expands the possibilities for nonprofit support and collaboration. The sessions are designed for busy nonprofit leaders, and the program provides immeasurable value to organizations of all sizes.
The application is easy! Be sure to gather your organization's:
- Administrative information, including EIN
- Mission Statement
- Brief description of your programs
- Brief description of your beneficiaries
Frequently Asked Questions
Have more questions? Check out the FAQs below!
- What is the Nonprofit Media Fellowship?
- Who is eligible for the Nonprofit Media Fellowship?
- How do I apply?
- What is the application deadline?
- What is the enrollment fee?
- What will I need to fill out the application?
- What are the benefits of joining the program?
- What is the schedule of events throughout the year?
- What will I learn in a typical session?
- What types of organizations have participated before?
What is the Nonprofit Media Fellowship?
The Nonprofit Media Fellowship is a year-long program designed to help nonprofit organizations of all sizes tell better stories and reach more people. It’s a participatory program that enhances nonprofit support and fosters collaboration in communications and beyond.
Who is eligible for the Nonprofit Media Fellowship?
This program is open to registered nonprofit organizations only. Your organization must have an active EIN in the IRS database. There is also a required enrollment fee to join the program.
How do I apply?
The application process is simple. Visit dctv.org/nonprofits and click the “APPLY NOW” button. The application is designed for busy nonprofit leaders and can be completed in less than an hour.
What is the application deadline?
2025 Deadlines:
- Early Bird Deadline: January 3, 2025
- 10% Discount Deadline: January 17, 2025
- Final Deadline: January 31, 2025
What is the enrollment fee?
The Media Fellowship provides great value for nonprofits needing support in communications strategy and management. The fee helps support the administration and operational costs of the fellowship.
Nonprofits located in DC or serving DC:
- Early Bird: $2,500
- 10% Discount: $2,700
- Full Fee: $3,000
Nonprofits located outside of DC:
- Early Bird: $3,500
- 10% Discount: $3,600
- Full Fee: $4,000
What will I need to fill out the application?
The application is straightforward and asks for basic information about your nonprofit, including:
- Administrative Information (including EIN)
- Mission Statement
- Brief descriptions of your programs and beneficiaries
The rest of the questions are simple checkbox responses.
What are the benefits of joining the program?
Participants will benefit from:
- Media Training: Hands-on sessions in storytelling, social media, media production, and analytics.
- Professionally Produced Video: One "Program Spotlight" video highlighting your nonprofit’s beneficiaries, plus promotional materials.
- Distribution: Access to distribute content on DCTV channels (Verizon, Astound, Comcast).
- Additional Benefits: Networking & Resources, Exclusive Education Discounts, and Staff Participation (media fellowship contact and two additional seats).
What is the schedule of events throughout the year?
The Nonprofit Media Fellowship typically meets monthly, with the following schedule:
- March 2025 – February 2026: Monthly sessions on the second Thursday of each month.
- April 2025: In-person meetings every Thursday throughout April.
What will I learn in a typical session?
Each session is designed to help nonprofit leaders gain practical skills for effective media communications. Topics include:
- Fundraising strategies
- Community engagement
- Storytelling techniques
- Media production skills
Sessions are interactive, with hands-on activities and discussions to foster peer-to-peer learning and collaboration.
What types of organizations have participated before?
The fellowship has welcomed a wide range of organizations, from grassroots initiatives to large national nonprofits, including those focused on education, homelessness, health, arts, dance, music, and more. Our diverse participant base reflects the vibrant nonprofit community in Washington, DC, and the surrounding DMV area.
DCTV Nonprofit Participants, 2020-2024
