Robert Weiner

JANUARY 28, 2009

The early-bird registration period for NTEN’s 2009 Nonprofit Technology Conference ends January 31. Tags: TechSoup. I love the NTC. Anyone interested in the vitality and influence of groups of human beings–from knitting circles, to political movements, to multinational corporations–needs to read this book."

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Robert Weiner

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

When: Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 2 p.m. Tags: TechSoup. They will review data about nonprofits' speed and type of responses to newly acquired email subscribers, then focus on specific online engagement and conversion strategies that have worked for them — as well as approaches that have failed (and why). What: While They're Hot!

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 16, 2009

When: January 29, 2009 3:30 - 5 p.m. Tags: TechSoup. What: Nonprofit Survival 101, Planning for Tough Economic Times. Eastern Time. Where: Washington, DC though participants can also join by phone. Cost: Free for OneWorld partner organizations, $60 for others. Description: read more.

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Robert Weiner

AUGUST 17, 2009

Target Analytics' Index of National Fundraising Performance for the first quarter of 2009 had nothing but bad news. All key metrics declined for the index as a whole for the first quarter of 2009 as compared to the first quarter of 2008. Tags: Fundraising Nonprofit Management TechSoup. He says: read more.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 27, 2009

Just 16% anticipate being able to cover their operating expenses in both 2009 and 2010. 93% of lifeline organizations that provide essential services anticipate an increase in demand in 2009. Just 16% anticipate being able to cover their operating expenses in both 2009 and 2010. Tags: Nonprofit Management.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

Deadline: March 2, 2009. Tags: TechSoup. From the Foundation Center’s RFP bulletin: The Tides Foundation Invites Nominations for Award Honoring Open Source Software Developers Who Add Value to Nonprofit Sector.

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Robert Weiner

JUNE 20, 2009

The Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University has posted the application for the 2009 Peter F. Tags: TechSoup. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation. The Drucker Award is given to a social-sector organization that demonstrates “change that creates a new dimension of performance. The application is available here.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 21, 2009

The Chronicle of Philanthropy held an online discussion on January 21, 2009 about how nonprofits can publicize their work. Tags: TechSoup. What can your organization do to make sure these efforts are meaningful? Whom should you try to reach?

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Robert Weiner

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

The survey is based on responses from about 200 mid-sized nonprofits (defined as having revenues between $1 and $5 million annually) between July 2008 and March 2009. Tags: TechSoup. The first from Philanthropy Action , has the depressing title, " Social Networking and Mid-Size Nonprofits: What's the Use? "

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Robert Weiner

MAY 16, 2009

subscription was scheduled to renew on 4/11/2009 but you haven’t synced your device recently. Tags: Mobile Communications Software. I’m still able to download info for new cities, and the sync with vindigo.com appears to be functioning. It’s a zombie. As a result, we are unable to verify the status of your account.

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Info Movie Museum Module 137

Robert Weiner

MARCH 27, 2009

Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 9:12 AM. Tags: IT Management Security Spam. Replies go to updatweb1 at aol.com I hope no one’s foolish enough to fall for this. —–Original Message—– From: apache@net.lg.ua [mailto:apache@net.lg.ua] On Behalf Of Webmail Support. Dear Webmail Users.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 7, 2009

For example, estimates for unemployment for 2009 are 7% to 8%; in contrast, in 1933 unemployment peaked at 24.9%. Tags: Fundraising. Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated. Some of Kevin’s points: Comparisons to the Great Depression are inaccurate and dramatic. in years without a recession and increases of 6.2%

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