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Development & Philanthropy: Articles of Interest

• "You Spoke, We Listened: Summary of the 2001 Member Survey Results"
  By Megan Nickels Abbett, Boston College; Co-Chair Member Services Committee
  Last spring, 29 percent of Women in Development members responded to a survey designed to help the Board of Directors assess and improve programs and benefits offered.
  
  
• "For Many Charities, an Empty Cup",
  BusinessWeek Online
  As donors support victims of September 11, established community-service groups are changing tactics to avoid being overlooked.
  
  
• Happy 20th Anniversary Women in Development!
  A look back at WID's first 20 years
  
  
• In Search of Major Gift Staff 
  By Linda A. Welter
  Whether you work in a large institution or a small shop, you are no doubt familiar with the seemingly endless search process for well-trained major gift development officers...
  
  
• Philanthropy Survey 1999/2000: A Preview of Results
  Two years ago WID adopted an expanded mission statement to promote the advancement of our members and the importance of philanthropy...