Robert Weiner

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Lame spam of the day: disappointed spammer

Robert Weiner

I searched for the first sentence and found over 2 million examples, so it may be working. Here''s one of the former, from a spammer I presume is trying to increase the search engine ranking for a site selling shoes. The next time I read a blog, I hope that it doesnt disappoint me as a lot as this 1.

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Lame spam of the day: IRS notices

Robert Weiner

Please submit the tax refund request and allow 2-3 working days for processing. For example submitting invalid records or applying after the deadline. Text: Dear Taxpayer, After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund of $312.50. Click here : [link].

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Preventing Fraud on our Online Giving Pages

Robert Weiner

Using networked computers to automate their work, they can try thousands of numbers in a few hours. For example, if you tend to get 40 gifts overnight, you may see 400 or even 4000.). If they get that confirmation, they are ready to go shopping. Warning Signs. What are some of the giveaways that you’ve been hit? ·

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Keeping appointment times from moving around

Robert Weiner

For example, imagine you are in New York and have a breakfast meeting at 8:00 A.M., For Outlook, the fix is to disable automated time sync in Windows (I know this fix works). then fly to Chicago for a 1:00 P.M. meeting, and then fly to Las Vegas and have a dinner reservation at 6:00 P.M. My Palm Pre does the same.

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The Current Economy and Major Gifts Fundraising

Robert Weiner

For example, estimates for unemployment for 2009 are 7% to 8%; in contrast, in 1933 unemployment peaked at 24.9%. Groups must plan to change the scale and nature of their fundraising work now to match predicted foundation gaps. For many groups, it will mean the SCALE and orientation of their fundraising work will have to change.

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Thoughts on the Blackbaud – Convio deal

Robert Weiner

I’m currently working with clients that are considering Blackbaud and Convio’s database products (among others). During the NTEN call we discussed Tessitura , the performing arts fundraising and ticketing system as an example of a successful effort. Software alone seldom gets the job done.

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So You Want to Be a Consultant?

Robert Weiner

Eric didn’t refuse clients and learned to work with sub-contractors, but he trained them to work with the clients in a quality control role too. Work/Life Balance: Set time to completely focus on family — no iPhone, etc. during family time.