We're inspired about the future of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists (NSNC) and we wanted to take the time to show gratitude to our members, peers, and long-time friends as we reflect on the nearly 50-year legacy of the organization.

Get involved #NSNCGivingGratitudeChallenge

One of our favorite things about the NSNC is that we are a close-knit group of friends with many memories and stories to tell. It's so much fun when we get together and reminisce about our lives as writers, columnists, and storytellers - and all the fun, crazy, and challenging things we all have in common. Regardless of the ups and downs or highs and lows we face, we always know we have comrades at NSNC who can relate to our experiences.

So, in this season of gratefulness and Thanksgiving, we wanted to create an opportunity for our members, supporters, and friends to show gratitude to a special colleague, friend or peer with the "Giving Gratitude" Challenge.

Gratitude is a prominent theme of the season. So, get ready to share those warm, fuzzy feelings. With the "Giving Gratitude" Challenge, you can make a donation on behalf of a colleague, peer, or friend you are grateful for, and with each donation, you can write a message to the individual that we will share with them in an NSNC "Giving Gratitude" email. So, you can honor a special person, while making an impact on the NSNC community.

Please share the love by spreading the word! Encourage your friends and co-workers to share a word of encouragement with someone who has made a difference in their lives.

Show your support of NSNC by making a donation and expressing gratitude to someone special during the "Giving Gratitude" Challenge.

With your donation, please include your name, email, the special message you'd like to share as well as the name and email of the individual you are honoring. Let's all come together and show gratitude for those we love and respect!

Thank you for your continued support of NSNC. The people are the pillars that have made us what we are today.

We are grateful for you,

Ginny McCabe, executive director

Meredith Cummings, president

and the NSNC Board of Directors

Questions, email nsncdirector@gmail.com.

The National Society of Newspaper Columnists was founded in 1977 and exists to promote education, professionalism, and camaraderie among columnists and other writers of the serial essay, including bloggers. Membership is open to general interest, humor, items, op-ed, video, multimedia, and other columnists, journalists, and writers. Academics and student columnists also are eligible to join the organization. Join us at www.columnists.com.

Welcome to NSNC's "Giving Gratitude" Challenge!