Abstract
In the U.S., the media plays a pivotal role in the spreading of information. However, the nonprofit sector appears to have a complicated relationship with the media. The media is a strong source of marketing and spreading the message, mission, and vision of the nonprofit, and is a way to keep connected with stakeholders. However, the nonprofit sector use of the media seems more susceptible to the effects of “fake news”. In this section, the history of nonprofit organizations along with its relationship with the media and fake news will be discussed. In addition, strategies to combat the problem or fake news and the promotion of media literacy will also be explored.
Contributors
Nathaniel King
Linda Lagrace
Rebecca Stortstrom
Date Created
Spring 2018
Semester
Spring
Type
Guide
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Stortstrom, Rebecca J.; Lagrace, Linda; and King, Nathaniel III, "Overview of Fake News: For Non-Profit Organizations" (2018). Media Literacy: How the Era of Fake News Affects Public Service. 1.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/publicsectormedialiteracy/1
Case Study: Non-Profits and “Fake News” Planned Parenthood Viral Video Infographic
Description
I. History of nonprofit organizations and current public perception
II. How changes in media have helped non-profits
III. How changes in media and fake news have hurt nonprofits
IV. Nonprofits, communication, and social media
V. Combating the problem: Nonprofits that promote media literacy
VI. Appendix A: Infographic on Planned Parenthood’s Viral Video Controversy