Robert Weiner

JANUARY 15, 2015

The same topic came up recently on the APRA''s listserve, PRSPCT-L. A few months ago I wrote a post on the topic of whether nonprofits should delete old donor records. The original question: My organization is working on a data retention policy and wondering if others have insights to share.

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 21, 2012

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

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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

APRIL 19, 2009

Joe Medina of Colby College asked members of the FUNDSVCS listserve about their favorite free software programs. Other products mentioned by participants in the discussion: John Elbare recommended: Wink -– Free program for creating flash movies out of screen shots: [link]. Ad-Aware — Anti-spyware and malware tool for PCs: [link].

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Robert Weiner

JULY 17, 2009

participation in online discussion groups. Sign up for CharityChannel’s CONSULTANTS listserve: [link]. 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. online and print advertising.

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