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I'm on LinkedIn and Twitter
We can be connected between newsletters. Why wait until the next one? That went out with the Mesopotamians.

Welcome Rabbis, CASAers and AFPers
I spoke at Rabbinical Assembly, New Mexico CASA and AFP NYC's Fundraising Day. Welcome to all our new family. Over 900 people get The Martignetti Report. You can help me get to 1,000. Forward this to someone in a nonprofit and tell them they should sign up. I'd be grateful for your help.

Need a Program on Charity Registration or Planned Giving?
I do a lot of speaking and training. If your organization or conference would benefit from help on these, email me and let's chew it over.

Demystifying Charity Registration Live on Long Island on June 30
I'm speaking at Cerini & Associates' Annual Nonprofit Update. Their event is free and includes breakfast.

Understand Charity Registration
Archive of a webinar I delivered for Temple University. You can fast forward to the good parts.

Make 2010 The Year You Start Planned Giving
My third article in this year's GuideStar series.

8 Tips To Get Your Planned Giving Going
My guest blog for Karen Signoracci Suero. Thanks, Karen!

Buffett & Gates Encouraging The Wealthy To Philanthropy
This is quite significant and will be remembered in the history of philanthropy.

From Registered Rep.: Increased Giving Projected for 2010
Center on Wealth and Philanthropy predicts greater giving this year

IRS Audits: What Do They Look For?
This checklist is used by IRS agents when they conduct a non-profit audit

Senior Professional And Turn-Around Specialist In Development With A Proven Track Record
I've worked with Carole Weaver and I really like her. She's smart—and high energy. Here's what she says: "Skilled at designing winning appeals, lobbying projects and public relations ... a generalist forging major gifts and planned gifts to achieve growth objectives. Creative problem solver, and a seasoned trainer known for building long term relationships and satisfied clients ... a dynamic and compelling writer and presenter."

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Best regards,

Tony Martignetti, Esq.
Managing Director
Martignetti Planned Giving Advisors

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