Prospect research is the absolute key when you're investigating potential sources of foundation funding And there is no finer tool for truly observing the workings of a private foundation -- and whether or not their mission provides a match with your organization -- than with a thorough investigation of a foundation's federal 990-PF form (downloadable at a number of sites for free, including Guidestar and Nozasearch)

Have you ever experienced writing a letter of reference and not knowing what to write Has anyone approached you requesting a letter of reference and you felt you had to say no

The more I pondered the mystery, the deeper it grew: big trucks everywhere…around me every day of my life Yet I found I knew nothing about trucking or the people manning the cabs — outside of one hokey Hollywood film that threw an ape in there with the driver

This time of year, your favorite zoo is about the busiest place in town With the gas crises in full swing, many families are choosing to stay near home and take the family to the local menagerie

While the submission process may feel like second nature to experienced writers, it’s easy to forget that newcomers aren’t aware of the specific procedures And since everyone can benefit from a refresher course now and then, here’s a rundown of the steps: First, collect addresses of appropriate publishers by perusing market guides like Children’s Writer’s & Illustrator’s Market , industry newsletters such as Children's Book Insider, and looking through similar books at the store or library

Self publishing a magazine that's something that many individuals are interested in, not only for the money that is possible to make but also so that they can pursue an interest of theirs to its fullest extent There are several different things that you're going to need to do in order to start a periodical and it may be difficult to learn how to start a magazine unless you start at the very beginning

Whenever I find myself in trouble regarding the spelling or the exact meaning of a word I resort to my trusty Webster dictionary I developed this habit a long time ago in the days when I had to write important reports and absolute accuracy was an essential prerequisite

Did you know that Americans buy 74 billion greeting cards in a year

A Survivor's Kit for the Celebrity Personal Assistant (or Anyone with a Pesky Boss) I have to admit that one of the most fun parts of being a reviewer is that you learn something new every day It was not until I had read Dealing With Divas that I realized there was an association solely committed to the plight of those that work for the famous