July 5, 2008


What Readers Say

"Congratulations on a new look and articles that are “right on!”

I’ve been a reader of the newsletter for some time. The Feb. 28 issue is outstanding. As a veteran fundraiser now working in public relations, I’m so pleased to read Karla Williams’ and Reji Puthenveetil’s articles that really get to the heart of what our business is about – people and their belief in your mission."

-Virginia C. Doud
Radford University, VA


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-Frank Dooley
Greenville, NC


"Great new look! As always the content is first rate and continues to evolve. I like how you've developed a national presence without turning your back on North Carolina. Keep up the good work and advocacy!"

-Peter Leousis
Chapel Hill, NC


"Thank you always for your interest in philanthropic goings on in Charlotte, the state, and across the country. All of us here sincerely appreciate the good work you are doing on behalf of all of us, our corporate sponsors, individual donors, and the general public."

-Michael C. Griggs Vice President, Major Gifts and Planned Giving United Way of Central Carolinas
Charlotte, NC


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-Chaya Abelsky, NonProfit HelpDesk
New York, NY


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-Allen Reep, vice-president of development, Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
Raleigh, NC


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-Cindy Martin, Development Director, Charlotte Emergency Housing
Charlotte, NC


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Grand Rapids, MI


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-Lilya Wagner, vice president, Counterpart
Washington DC


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Raleigh, NC


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Wilmington, NC


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Meredith College, Raleigh, NC


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Tsfat/Safed, Israel


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Gainesville, GA


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Troy, NC


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- Kortni Campbell, United Way Central Carolinas
Charlotte, NC


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Plymouth, MA


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Durham, NC


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Wauwatosa, WI


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Washington, DC


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Philadelphia, PA


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Durham, NC


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Charleston, SC


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Amma, WV


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Washington, DC


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Raleigh, NC


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Dayton, OH


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Atlanta, GA



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New York City, NY


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Santa Cruz County, CA


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Jamestown, NC


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Walnut Creek, CA


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