Think Tank Primer

Strategies for Advancing Freedom Around the World

This is an edited collection of speeches and essays from think tank leaders around the world. The chapters in this “Think Tank Primer” touch upon a wide range of topics that organizations in the Atlas network deal with on a daily basis. Compiled in 2006, the wealth of information contained in the “Think Tank Primer” remains relevant and a valuable resource for think tank leaders.

Table of Contents

• Introduction

From Ideas to Action

• Chapter 1: Collective Wisdom from the Atlas Network- Jo Kwong
• Chapter 2: Waging the War of Ideas- John Blundell
• Chapter 3: Investing in Ideas- Lawrence W. Reed
• Chapter 4: What is a Think Tank?- John C. Goodman

Planning for Success- Thinking Strategically

• Chapter 5: Translating Ideas into Success- Joseph Lehman
• Chapter 6: Core Principles: Public Policy and the Role of Government- Lynn Harsh
• Chapter 7: Building Long-Term Strategic Direction for Your Think Tank-Chris Derry
• Chapter 8: Creating a Strategy for Effective Action- Ugnius Trumpa

Operations

• Chapter 9: Tips for Young Think Tanks Who Want to Grow Fast- Michel Kelly Gagnon
• Chapter 10: Thinking Through a Successful Think Tank- Lawrence W. Reed
• Chapter 11: Talking About Budgets, A New Strategy; Putting Performance First- Geoff Segal

Fundraising

• Chapter 12: Fundraising 101: Structuring and Developing an Effective Fund-Raising Operation-Lawrence W. Reed
• Chapter 13: Corporate Fundraising- Denise Couyoumdjian
• Chapter 14: Marketing the Movement; Fundraising for Public Policy Organizations- John von Kannon
• Chapter 15: Systems for Fundraising Success- Ann C. Fitzgerald

Planning and Marketing Ideas

• Chapter 16: A Think Tank’s Bottom Line- Bridgett Wagner
• Chapter 17: Communicating Success:The Value of a Strategic Communications Plan- Herb Berkowitz & Jennifer Berkowitz- Schell

Broadening your Base- Relationship Building

• Chapter 18: Working Effectively with Boards of Directors-Lawrence Reed
• Chapter 19: Ideas to Enhance your Board- Barbara W. Kenney
• Chapter 20: Creating Effective Coalition Meetings: The Purpose and Status of the Virginia Coalition Meeting- John Taylor
• Chapter 21: How Can Think Tanks Win Friends and Influence People in the Media- Brian Lee Crowley
• Chapter 22: Creating and Sponsoring a Free-Market University Course Offering- Chung-Ho Kim

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