July 6, 2008


Pitch your stories by phone

Telephone To get a story in the media, you can’t rely solely on the written word, so don’t merely send a fax or a press release. You also must “pitch” your stories through phone calls.

Fundraising/Giving

Targeting gifts through a family foundation

Before you embark on the journey to create a family foundation, you have to decide exactly what you want your foundation to achieve.

Management/Leadership

Talent in philanthropy: Generalist or specialist?

Gara LaMarche, president and CEO of Atlantic Philanthropies, examines the benefits and detriments of foundations’ preference for program officers with narrow expertise.


Marketing/Communications

Special events done right

Special events, also known as cultivation events, can be simple, fun and affordable experiential marketing.

Special Reports

Professional Development 2008

Professional DevelopmentIn this special report, PJ looks at the skills nonprofit executives need to be successful, and how to find them. We also feature experts' take on the importance of fundraising certification.


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