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Discussion of Donor Data Retention

Robert Weiner

We''ve since tried to contact the alum and explain why he hadn''t heard from us in 30 years, but, no surprise, he''s been somewhat difficult to engage. deceased; does not want to be contacted; do not email; etc.). You should not remove records, especially if there is any record of contact or giving in them, even if it is really old.

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Lame spam of the day: Gaddafi’s money

Robert Weiner

With a very desperate need for assistance, I have summed up courage to contact you. I found your contact particulars in an address journal. You will take 40%, 60% will be for me and my partner.This business is confidential, and it should not be discussed with anyone.

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Free Digital Storytelling Online Event

Robert Weiner

From September 30 to October 21, TechSoup will host a free Digital Storytelling online event including expert roundtable discussions, nonprofit case studies, online discussions, live chat, and a community challenge with a final screening awards ceremony in the virtual world of Second Life. 10/19-10/20: Challenge submissions judging.

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Lame spam of the day: You are highly needed

Robert Weiner

Also, could you get back to me having visited the above website to enable us discuss in a more clarifying manner to the best of your understanding. But I loved the line: I will be vivid and coherent in my next message in this regards. Sender: Capt. Anita George (cusctb@terra.com). Subject: You are highly needed. link] (VOA NEWS).

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Making the Case for Advancement Services

Robert Weiner

She's trying to make the case for investing in Advancement Services at a college that seems to only want to invest in fundraisers.

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Tales of faux donors scamming charities

Robert Weiner

The following is a compilation of online discussions of faux donors trying to scam colleges, schools, and nonprofits. Tale #5: We were contacted by a man whose initials were JC… “The Second.” He then initiated contact her but soon it became apparent that he was stalking her. Maybe they’re just practical jokes. Our IT dept.

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Lame spam of the day: Raw spam merge text

Robert Weiner

Ahaa, its {nice|pleasant|good|fastidious} {discussion|conversation|dialogue} {regarding|concerning|about|on the topic of} this {article|post|piece of writing|paragraph} {here|at this place} at this {blog|weblog|webpage|website|web site}, I have read all that, so {now|at this time} me also commenting {here|at this place}.|

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