For solid fundraising, you need a strong mail house backing you up and covering your backside. I love these guys and I've worked with them for a long time. McVicker & Higginbotham has been executing direct mail campaigns for the arts, education and health care communities since 1958 (I've been with them since 1998). They ask all the right questions to be sure every detail of your project is considered and thought through. McVicker specializes in acquisition, annual fund, appeals, renewals and acknowledgments. They actually do care about your goals and your reputation. For more information, call Tim Kennon at 718-937-2940. (See how friendly they are. Tim would rather talk to you than send you to their website. I'm saying, "very friendly.")

I'm on LinkedIn, Twitter, and FaceBook
We can connect, follow and befriend between newsletters. Why wait until the next one? That went out with Babylon.

"Mass. Morass: New Data Privacy Law," my blog for Philanthropy News Digest
Have personal info on MA residents? You need to comply—and it's no small matter. Financial advisors, too!

YouTube Helps You Fill Out IRS Form 990 For Non-Profits
Those pesky questions on Charity Registration will bite you in the backside (last backside reference)

The New York Times Quotes Me On Life Insurance As A Planned Gift
T. Boone Pickens & Oklahoma State University sue insurer over a Planned Giving scheme

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

Some Gifts We Must Say "No" To
O.J. Simpson doesn't suit Smithsonian

States Move To Revoke Charities' Tax Exemptions
Exemptions for property and sales taxes are in the sights of lawmakers

I Demystify Charity Registration & Planned Giving For You, Live & On The Web

• Foundation Center New York, live on Charity Registration, from February, here's the recap


• Temple University NEST, free webinar, Charity Registration, March 18th


• Direct Marketing Association Nonprofit Fed., Critical Issues Conference, Charity Registration live in Washington, D.C., April 8th


• Center for Nonprofit Success, live at New York University on Charity Registration, April 13th


• Support Center for Nonprofit Management, Planned Giving, live in NYC, April 15th

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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