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. the Salesforce world, Affinaquest and RoundCorner are getting good reviews, and lots of organizations are working with Salesforce's Nonprofit Starter Pack.

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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

JANUARY 21, 2009

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

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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." I've heard countless organizations describe their donor databases as "roach motels" or "data vaults" -- the data goes in but it doesn't come out.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 10, 2009

." Here’s how they describe it: The guide provide descriptions of online services including social networking sites, image and video hosting services, and services that enhance an organizations web presence. The guide also offers advice on where and when to use these services. read more.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 27, 2012

There are tons of choices out there for small and mid-sized organizations. During the NTEN call we discussed Tessitura , the performing arts fundraising and ticketing system as an example of a successful effort. But that product started out with development and support from a major organization (the Metropolitan Opera).

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Robert Weiner

AUGUST 17, 2009

For the first time since the index began in 2002, overall revenue per donor declined; revenue per donor declines were experienced by two-thirds of the organizations in the index. " Kevin Johnson of Retriever Development Counsel makes similar points in discussing why nonprofits should not cut back on their fundraising efforts now.

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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. Has always been the accidental techie in arts organizations, starting as a volunteer, so how can can I transition and set a dollar value for my skills? Jana Byington-Smith blogged it again, and here’s what she recorded.

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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

APRIL 28, 2009

Jana Byington-Smith did a great job of capturing the discussion for the conference’s live blog. Discipline for processes and organization — clients appreciate this. I moderated a panel with the above title yesterday at NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference. I’m reposting her summary below.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 17, 2009

Will you tier your fees for different sized organizations? participation in online discussion groups. Figure out how you will bill for your work: hourly (at what rate) or fixed-fees for projects? If you charge a fixed fee, or cap your fees, how will you deal with scope creep? Will you cover your own expenses or bill them to clients?

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Robert Weiner

AUGUST 8, 2012

The following is a compilation of online discussions of faux donors trying to scam colleges, schools, and nonprofits. Tale 6: At another organization I worked for, a person visited our offices and asked for a tour. In most cases it’s not clear what the scammers are trying to achieve. Maybe they’re just practical jokes.

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 31, 2008

Last month I posted a list of best practices for managing a database and discussed, among other things, protecting data on USB drives and laptops. A recent discussion on the Information Systems Forum has suggested options for protecting USB drives.

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