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. Tags: TechSoup.

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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]. Tags: Prospect Research. 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. Tags: TechSoup. 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? Eastern time. How Much: Free.

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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. Tags: TechSoup. 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

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. Tags: TechSoup. 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

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. Tags: Prospect Research Fundraising Foundations. The results: a 75% success rate, resulting in nearly $1 million. You can read the article at [link].

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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. Tags: TechSoup. 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. . Photo: Paul Linton.

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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. Tags: TechSoup Fundraising.

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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

JANUARY 29, 2009

The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently conducted an online discussion with Lorry I. Tags: Fundraising. 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 do you see as the ED’s role in working with major donors?

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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." Tags: Advancement Services Donor Databases Fundraising. The Nonprofit Times recently published an article called Is It Donor Management Software Or Business Intelligence.

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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. Tags: TechSoup. The guide also offers advice on where and when to use these services.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 28, 2009

Clay’s recent book, Here Comes Everybody, discusses how Web2.0 Tags: TechSoup. is revolutionizing the social order. 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." " read more.

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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. Tags: Fundraising Nonprofit Management TechSoup. He says: read more.

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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. Tags: TechSoup. Following up on Elliot’s blog post, How Important Is Mobile Giving? , " read more.

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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. Tags: Social Media Online Fundraising. Beth titled her post Are Fundraising Groundswells A Massive Opportunity or Distraction for Nonprofit Organizations?

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 22, 2010

Tags: Advancement Services. She's trying to make the case for investing in Advancement Services at a college that seems to only want to invest in fundraisers. Behind the scenes, however, they should be leading the way to ensure that operations run smoothly and that policies, procedures, technologies, and training support the institution.

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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]. Tags: Software. SpyBot Search & Destroy — Anti-spyware and malware tool for PCs. Can also provide continuous monitoring: [link].

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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

APRIL 28, 2009

Jana Byington-Smith did a great job of capturing the discussion for the conference’s live blog. Tags: Consulting NTEN. 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].

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Robert Weiner

JULY 17, 2009

participation in online discussion groups. Tags: Consulting. 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.

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Robert Weiner

AUGUST 24, 2009

TechSoup , the nonprofit tech web site where I host a discussion forum, went live with a redesigned home page over the weekend. Tags: Nonprofit Technology TechSoup. I love the new look, although it's only skin-deep. You can read more about the redesign at [link] , whick includes links to co-CEO Marnie Webb's blog and an FAQ page.

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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. Tags: IT Management Security.

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