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Every day, journalists are being maligned, insulted and diminished, all while aggressively working to uncover hard truths, keeping the powerful honest and ensuring we are all informed. We live in a complex, busy world and we need the work of professional journalists now more than ever. That’s why SPJ sits on the frontlines of passionate advocacy for ethical journalism, but we can’t do it without your help.

When you make a gift to the Society of Professional Journalists, you support those on the frontlines of the fight for the First Amendment. Since 1909, SPJ has served as a strong voice for ethical journalism, providing vital training for thousands of journalists and protecting our right to be informed.

There are a number of ways you can support SPJ:

SPJ Mission Fund

When you donate to the SPJ Mission Fund, you are providing the resources to cover SPJ’s most pressing needs and ensuring that membership fees remain affordable. In an ever more challenging environment, your support is needed now more than ever. Learn more

Note: Donations to this fund are not tax-deductible.

Society of Professional Journalists Foundation

Donations to the Society of Professional Journalists Foundation (formerly Sigma Delta Chi Foundation) support training and education for journalists and awards grants to the journalism community. The Foundation is a 501(C)3 charity and gifts are tax deductible. Learn more

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Legal Defense Fund

The Society of Professional Journalists collects and distributes contributions for aiding journalists in defending the freedom of speech and press guaranteed by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. Learn more

Note: Donations to this fund are not tax-deductible.

First Amendment Forever Fund

It isn’t getting any easier to fight for press freedom. It’s getting worse. The Forever Fund is a sustained war chest to guarantee someone is always fighting for press freedom. If we don’t do it, who will? Learn more

Note: Donations to this fund are not tax-deductible.