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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 the Society of Professional Journalists is on the frontlines of passionate advocacy for ethical journalism, but we can’t do it without your help.
When you make a gift to SPJ and the Society of Professional Journalists Foundation, you support those leading 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.
Your gift is an investment in your right to know!
Be a part of the Sigma Delta Chi Society!
When you make annual gifts to SPJ and SPJ Foundation programs totaling $100 or more, you will be included as a member of the Sigma Delta Chi Society, which reflects our original name when we were founded in 1909 at DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind. This is our way of honoring our most generous supporters.
Funds to Support
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.
Note: Donations to this fund are not tax-deductible.
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.
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
Freelance Fund
Donations to the SPJ Foundation Freelance Fund support programs that help independent journalists participate in training, education, awards and other opportunities they could not otherwise pursue. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity, and gifts designated for the Freelance Fund are tax deductible.
SPJ News
– SPJ to host 17 journalists and journalism educators for 2022 Future Leaders Academy
– Region 3 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
– SPJ/JEA announce High School Essay Contest winners
Events and Deadlines
– 5/20/22: A Ground-Up View of Global News With the Journalists of Global Press
– 5/20/22: My First FOIA: Open records are for everyone
– 5/27/22: Deadline: Robert D.G. Lewis First Amendment Award
– 6/01/22: Covering Storms: Staying Safe and Getting the Story
– 6/01/22: Delegate Task Force Town Hall Session 2
