FACS is the only organization providing regular, short-term content education to journalists. Sometimes a university or other institution will hold an educational session for journalists. And journalism conferences are sometimes held on similar issues, but nearly all are comprised of panel discussions, instead of teaching analytical ability based in academic disciplines. FACS retains top academic advisers from leading institutions to work with our professional staff in conference development. They, together with the FACS Journalism Advisory Committee choose conference subjects, design the curriculum, engage participating educators and policymakers and present the sessions.
Corporations can provide general operational grants.
No funds from corporations or corporate trade associations are used to fund FACS journalism programs. Corporations or trade associations sponsor FACS programs for their own memberships or staffs. In recent years, FACS has organized a variety of programs for national organizations and corporations such as Detroit Edison, The Business Roundtable, The National Association of Food Processors, the Edison Electric Institute, Independent Sector, Michigan Council of Foundations, Chevron and Quaker Oats. FACS actively seeks partners. The Society of Professional Journalists cosponsors our programs with a host of other organizations, including such groups as the National Association of Black Journalists, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, and various state and regional Associated Press, newspaper, and broadcast associations.