National Council of Nonprofits Partners With PR Newswire

WASHINGTON, March 24 /PRNewswire/ -- PR Newswire and the National Council of
Nonprofits today announced an alliance to provide the Council's more than
20,000 state and regional nonprofit association members across the U.S. with
special pricing incentives on PR Newswire's world-class communications and
marketing services.

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Under the agreement, National Council members receive preferred pricing on PR
Newswire services which include news distribution, media targeting, news
monitoring, expert source services and a full suite of multimedia and
broadcast production and distribution services including assignment
photography, video/audio production, webcasting, satellite media tours, public
service announcements and more.

"PR Newswire has a long-standing commitment to serving the unique needs of
nonprofit, association and other public interest organizations," said Brian
Taylor, vice president, PR Newswire Public Interest Services. "The nonprofit
community does tremendous work that makes a difference in the lives of
millions around the globe, and we are delighted to provide tools and resources
to Council members to help them connect and engage their target audiences in
an efficient and cost-effective manner to help build their brands, generate
awareness, community involvement and drive fundraising efforts."

"Our organization is continuously looking to provide innovative and valuable
benefits to our members and member institutions to help them realize maximum
value from their affiliation with the Council," said Rick Cohen, membership
and technology specialist, National Council of Nonprofits. "Our partnership
with PR Newswire provides a great resource for our members to help them gain
more exposure for their programs and activities, which will in turn help
generate increased understanding and support among important constituencies."

About the National Council of Nonprofits
The National Council of Nonprofits is the network of state and regional
nonprofit associations serving more than 20,000 member organizations. By
linking local nonprofit organizations across the nation through state
associations, the National Council helps small and midsize nonprofits manage
and lead more effectively, collaborate and exchange solutions, engage in
critical policy issues affecting the sector, and achieve greater impact in
their communities.

About PR Newswire
PR Newswire is the global leader in innovative communications and marketing
services, enabling organizations to connect and engage with their target
audiences worldwide.

Through its multi-channel distribution network, audience intelligence,
targeting, and measurement services, PR Newswire helps corporations and
organizations conduct rich, timely and dynamic dialogues with the media,
consumers, policymakers, investors and the general public, in support of
building brands, generating awareness, impacting public policy, driving sales,
and raising capital.

Pioneering the commercial news distribution industry 55 years ago, PR Newswire
connects customers with audiences in more than 170 countries and in over 40
languages through an unparalleled network of offices in 16 countries across
North and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and via unique
affiliations with the leading news agencies across the globe. PR Newswire is
a subsidiary of United Business Media Limited, a leading global business media
company that serves professional commercial communities around the world. For
more information, go to www.unitedbusinessmedia.com.

CONTACT: Rachel Meranus, Vice President, Public Relations, PR Newswire,
+1-201-360-6776 or rachel.meranus@prnewswire.com; or Rick Cohen, Director of
Membership & Technology, National Council of Nonprofits, +1-202-962-0322, or
RCohen@councilofnonprofits.org

SOURCE PR Newswire Association LLC; National Council of Nonprofits

Rachel Meranus, Vice President, Public Relations, PR Newswire,
+1-201-360-6776, rachel.meranus@prnewswire.com; or Rick Cohen, Director of
Membership & Technology, National Council of Nonprofits, +1-202-962-0322,
RCohen@councilofnonprofits.org