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 This site was developed exclusively for foundations and grantmakers that are members of the five regional associations of grantmakers (RAGs) involved in the Foundation Media Relations Project, serving the Baltimore area, Connecticut, South Florida, Southern California and Washington, DC. Through this project, Burness Communications provides these RAGs and their members hands-on technical assistance and helps them to establish and carry out clear goals and strategies for cultivating relationships with local journalists. Each RAG has tailored its activities in the project according to local needs.

This site offers grantmakers the tools to gain a better understanding of the news process, with the ultimate aim that they and their grantees engage in it by becoming a great information resource for journalists. Built from Burness Communications’ 15 years of experience working with foundations and journalists, this site also offers profiles and updates on participants in this project who are successfully engaging the news media, examples of media-savvy foundations nationwide, information on other places to turn for guidance on working with reporters and a chance for you to ask questions or seek feedback from Burness Communications on media relations. It’s meant to be an easy-to-follow guide that can serve you as you work to establish relationships with reporters.

Got a specific question or comment about media relations or this project? Contact: Douglas Rule, Burness Communications, 301-652-1558, drule@burnesscommunications.com.