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

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