Media Interviews: Helpful Tips
Helpful tips on how to make the most of media interactions
Increasing Awareness Through The Media
District Days is a valuable way to make the voice of your foundation and the philanthropic sector heard by members of Congress and their staff. To achieve maximum attention to District Days events, we urge you to invite the media.
Preparing a Press Release
A press release serves to persuade reporters and editors to attend and cover your event. View the
press release tips
or use the press release template.
Spread the Word About District Days 2011
Does your foundation or grantmaking organization have a Facebook page or Twitter account? What about a blog? If so, we’d like your help reaching out to colleagues, congressional offices, and the media by promoting this year’s District Days. Outlined below are just a few ways to help get the word out using social media.
Helpful Tips For Preparing An Opinion Piece
An opinion piece, or “op-ed,” is a short article that expresses a different opinion or viewpoint than that of the editorial staff. Traditionally, op-ed pieces are placed opposite the editorial page.

