Robert Weiner

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

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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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

I've been enjoying the discussion in the Chronicle of Philanthropy's LinkedIn group in response to the question, " What's a good, affordable donor database program for a small non profit? " (you'll probably need to join the group to read the responses).

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Robert Weiner

JULY 14, 2009

As we've noted previously, The Chronicle of Philanthropy has been running a series of online discussions on how nonprofits can use social media tools. In addition to these open discussions, the Chronicle has been conducting a series of recorded interviews.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 17, 2013

In fact, the section of the report that discusses how to go about choosing a system concludes: Each available option has its own strengths and weaknesses. Needs vary tremendously from one organization to the next. Nonprofits need to know what they need and then test systems against those specific needs.

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Robert Weiner

JUNE 26, 2009

If you missed The Chronicle of Philanthropy's June 23 online discussion Using Social Networks to Promote Good Causes , the transcript is now available.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 20, 2013

Clues that it's fake: I don't know the sender; the sender shows as Wendy Kauffman but the text says it came from Rich Webb; it went to an account that I only use for newsletters and discussion lists; and hovering over the URLs shows that they don't lead to a BBC site. This site says these are malware delivery vehicles.

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 21, 2012

I discussed training at a high level on page 13 of this chapter from CASE's Handbook of Institutional Advancement. A question was posted to a listserve for nonprofit techies looking for tips on training staff on a new database.

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Robert Weiner

JUNE 12, 2009

Check out this transcript of an online discussion the Chronicle of Philanthropy held to discuss the report and its implications on nonprofits and other recipients of charitable donations. While giving to groups classified as Religious or Public-Society Benefit increased by approximately 1.5 Photo: Peter Gerdes.

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Robert Weiner

OCTOBER 9, 2009

What: Another in The Chronicle of Philanthropy 's series of online discussions: How to Use Facebook Causes to Promote Your Nonprofit Group. When: Tuesday, October 13, at 12 noon, Eastern time. Where: [link]. How Much: Free. Description: read more.

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Robert Weiner

AUGUST 30, 2012

I've been in numerous discussions recently where senior Blackbaud staff have said that clients will be given 5 - 7 years to migrate off any discontinued products. But with an online product, if the company turns off the servers there's no way for clients to continue using the product. This time it's giving them less than 2 years.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

We've programmed sessions on online fundraising with Madeline Stanionis, social media with Jeff Patrick, database selection with Eric Leland, and an open discussion session with me and Michael on whatever tech topics the attendees bring. Once again I have the honor of co-chairing the Technology Track with Michael Stein.

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Robert Weiner

APRIL 30, 2010

Andrew Heller discussed the risks of oversharing in his NTEN blog post Social Media and Privacy: Best Practices for Managing Your Personal and Professional Identities. Do you "friend" your co-workers, clients, or service recipients on Facebook? What about LinkedIn? Are your tweets appropriate for all audiences?

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 5, 2008

The PRSPCT-L listserve (for prospect researchers) had a discussion of resources for figuring this out and members provided the following suggestions: [link]. Ever wonder how to tell the gender of an unfamiliar first name?

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Robert Weiner

JULY 17, 2009

The Chronicle of Philanthropy is holding another in its series of free online discussions on social networking. This time their guest will be social media guru Beth Kanter (you may know Beth from her eponymous Beth's Blog — and if you don't, you should). . What: What's the Payoff?

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Robert Weiner

JUNE 9, 2009

As I mentioned last week , the Chronicle of Philanthropy held a live online discussion about how nonprofits can use social networks to promote their organizations. On the panel, was Danielle Brigida, social-media-outreach coordinator at the National Wildlife Federation; marketing and communications consultant Nancy E.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

She discusses the strategy behind the research, the tools she used, how the list was narrowed to a group of top prospects, and the general approach to cultivating the foundations. Margaret King, President of the InfoRich Group, has published an article on how prospect research yielded $1 million in foundation funding for one of her clients.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 29, 2009

NTEN's blog discusses the details of the break-in and lessons we should learn from it. The recent theft of confidential documents from Twitter's Google Docs account points out the dangers of insecure passwords. The chief lesson: good passwords are key to good security. .

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 15, 2008

Here are two new resources for surviving in tough times: The Chronicle of Philanthropy has compiled a collection of recent stories , discussions, and statistics about how charities deal with turbulent economic times.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 29, 2009

The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently conducted an online discussion with Lorry I. Lokey, who has appeared on The Chronicle’s list of America’s top donors every year since 2000. Mr. Lokey responded to questions such as. What is the biggest mistake development officers make when first meeting a new prospect?

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Robert Weiner

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

It discusses what Laura Quinn calls the "movement from merely tracking data to an emphasis on using it strategically to make business decisions." The Nonprofit Times recently published an article called Is It Donor Management Software Or Business Intelligence. " This vision of donor management software is nothing new.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 10, 2009

Case studies, security concerns as well as the advantages and disadvantages of various web services are discussed, with the aim of improving advocates ability to conduct online advocacy campaigns. The guide also offers advice on where and when to use these services.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Come join us for a collaborative, interactive, therapeutic discussion at the NTC. Is the help/service desk staffed by friendly people with good customer service skills? Do they understand the systems you’re using? Thanks to Marc Baizman, Dahna Goldstein, and Tracy Kronzak for their collaboration on this post.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 28, 2009

Clay’s recent book, Here Comes Everybody, discusses how Web2.0 is revolutionizing the social order. Author Stephen Johnson says, "Clay Shirky may be the finest thinker we have on the Internet revolution, but Here Comes Everybody is more than just a technology book; it’s an absorbing guide to the future of society itself.

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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.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 6, 2012

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 3, 2012

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Robert Weiner

AUGUST 17, 2009

" Kevin Johnson of Retriever Development Counsel makes similar points in discussing why nonprofits should not cut back on their fundraising efforts now. ." He advises nonprofits to "embrace integrated marketing, focus on donor retention, increase monthly giving, and ramp up or start a planned giving program."

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

and the subsequent TechSoup discussion , I’m posting an analysis conducted by Sarah Grosvenor , the Assistant Director of Annual Giving at Willamette University , on the potential for mobile fundraising at the University. Following up on Elliot’s blog post, How Important Is Mobile Giving? ,

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Robert Weiner

APRIL 28, 2009

We started by listing everyone’s burning issues, then discussed as many as we could in-depth. Discussion: Ideas about telling the story about “what do I do as a consultant?&#. NPTechConsult is on the NTEN (look for great comments from Karen Nyhus) — it’s got great archives and interesting discussions.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 10, 2009

I’ve already mentioned Beth Kanter’s extensive discussion of Twestival , an attempt to raise $500,000 for the group charity:water using Twitter. Beth titled her post Are Fundraising Groundswells A Massive Opportunity or Distraction for Nonprofit Organizations? and didn’t reach a conclusion either way.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 27, 2012

During the NTEN call we discussed Tessitura , the performing arts fundraising and ticketing system as an example of a successful effort. But those companies will need to be able to provide the tools and support that nonprofits need, and have the marketing muscle to get the word out. It could also open the door to an open source project.

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Robert Weiner

APRIL 28, 2009

Jana Byington-Smith did a great job of capturing the discussion for the conference’s live blog. I moderated a panel with the above title yesterday at NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference. I’m reposting her summary below. The list of links she mentions is at [link]. You can read all of the conference blogs at [link].

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Robert Weiner

JULY 2, 2012

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Robert Weiner

APRIL 19, 2009

Other products mentioned by participants in the discussion: John Elbare recommended: Wink -– Free program for creating flash movies out of screen shots: [link]. SpyBot Search & Destroy — Anti-spyware and malware tool for PCs. Can also provide continuous monitoring: [link]. ZoneAlarm — PC firewall software: [link].

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 22, 2010

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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Robert Weiner

JULY 17, 2009

participation in online discussion groups. Figure out how you will market your work. Options include. writing articles. publishing a newsletter. public speaking. business cards. volunteer work. networking at conferences and workshops. being a conference sponsor or exhibitor. online and print advertising. the dreaded cold calls.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 20, 2013

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