Robert Weiner

JULY 25, 2010

You said you've read the Idealware/NTEN Consumer's Guide, so you know that (system x) got a strong rating there. You can start by sending out a Request for Information or Request for Proposals with some yes/no/maybe questions about your top needs (e.g., As you said, there are a lot of considerations. event_KEY=37802. event_KEY=29015.

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Database Donor System Test 180

Robert Weiner

MAY 4, 2010

I advise my clients to allow 2 weeks for a simple Request for Proposals and up to 6 weeks for a complex one. ." But if you're a vendor it often does. In most cases I don't think nonprofits understand what they're asking of the vendors. At the same time many nonprofits don't understand what's involved in reviewing RFP responses.

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Software Database Phase Proposal 112

Robert Weiner

JULY 17, 2009

develop templates for proposals and contracts (Nolo Press is a great resource for contracts). This will guide your business planning. Deal with legal and administrative stuff, such as: get a business license. publish your business name in the paper. get a Federal Tax ID. set up systems for tracking income, expenses, and invoices.

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