MDIF provides affordable financing and technical assistance to independent news and information businesses in challenging environments, helping them to become financially sustainable. We invest in media that provide the news, information and debate that people need to build free, thriving societies.

MDIF has invested $298.4 million in 148 independent news businesses in 47 countries since 1996. Our dedicated team of highly skilled professionals help clients build financially viable businesses, while providing real financial and social returns to a wide range of impact investors. More than 120 million people around the world get their news from MDIF clients.

News & Journalism

Media Development Investment Fund

Media Development Investment Fund's headquarters in NYC, NY, United States

Harlan Mandel

Jelena Milosevic

Elena Popovic

Meredith Moloughney

Dan Margoshes

Bilal Randeree

Joanna Różycka - Iwan

The Program Management and Support team at Media Development Investment Fund oversees the implementation and coordination of various programs aimed at strengthening independent media businesses. They manage multifaceted projects, provide technical assistance, monitor the impact of MDIF's investments, and support clients in diverse regions. This team ensures that the programs align with MDIF's mission to foster free and thriving societies by bolstering financially viable and impactful news organizations.

Program Management and Support

The Investment Team at MDIF identifies, evaluates, and manages investments in independent news and information businesses operating in challenging environments. They ensure these ventures are financially viable while providing significant social and financial returns for impact investors. The team collaborates closely with clients to develop sustainable business models that contribute to free, thriving societies.

Investment Team

The Leadership Team at Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) is responsible for setting the strategic direction, overseeing investment decisions, and ensuring the financial sustainability of the organization. Comprised of the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer, Managing Director of Media Programs, and Chief Financial Officer, this team works collaboratively to steer MDIF towards achieving its mission of supporting independent news businesses in challenging environments, thereby fostering informed and thriving societies.

Leadership Team

The Communications Team at Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) is responsible for crafting and disseminating the organization's messaging to stakeholders, investors, and the public. They develop strategic communication plans, manage media relations, and produce content that highlights MDIF’s impact and the success stories of their client media businesses. This team ensures that the narrative around MDIF’s mission and achievements is effectively communicated to support their goal of fostering free, informed societies.

Media Development Investment Fund

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Program Management and Support

Investment Team

Leadership Team

Communications Team

Offices

Media Development Investment Fund

Org chart

Teams

Program Management and Support

Investment Team

Leadership Team

Communications Team

Offices

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