Robert Weiner

JANUARY 22, 2009

Blackbaud has released a summary of early results from its analysis of 2008 online giving trends. The results come from 2,000 nonprofits using Blackbaud’s online fundraising tools. There was a slight decrease in online giving during the third quarter but online giving rebounded in the fourth quarter.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 25, 2009

Convio has released a new online fundraising benchmark report that is based on data from 600 of Convio’s nonprofit clients from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008. The study reports: Positive year-over-year growth in all of the key areas of online success.

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Robert Weiner

SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

Those of you who fundraise for educational institutions or are interested in how they're raising money online should check out the results of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education's 2009 survey on online giving (PDF). Some highlights: read more.

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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. Schwartz; and Felicia Carr, director of online communications for the National Parks Conservation Association.

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Robert Weiner

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

a password-protected online alumni directory), perhaps at a lower cost and with fewer resources? Have you asked your alumni what they want from your online community--whether that's on LinkedIn or NetCommunity?). Cal Tech does not have a closed online alumni community, but they do have a password-protected online alumni directory.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 31, 2011

An online survey is a powerful research tool that can deliver the feedback you need to determine the needs of your constituents and the activities that attract donors.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 20, 2009

The Chronicle of Philanthropy has another online discussion coming up that may be useful for many nonprofit fundraisers and marketing pros. Where: Online at [link]. It’s a free discussion so if you’ve got the time, it could be a valuable session. Eastern time. Cost: Free. read more.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 10, 2009

Tactical Tech, based in the UK and India, has published The Quick ‘n Easy Guide to Online Advocacy to help advocates find "online services that are quick to use and easy to understand." The guide also offers advice on where and when to use these services.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 10, 2009

I recently posted a notice that Google is limiting its free online donation service to Google grant recipients. Subsequently, TechSoup member schobert suggested checking out Razoo for Nonprofits.

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Robert Weiner

OCTOBER 9, 2009

What: Another in The Chronicle of Philanthropy 's series of online discussions: How to Use Facebook Causes to Promote Your Nonprofit Group. When: Tuesday, October 13, at 12 noon, Eastern time. Where: [link]. How Much: Free. Description: read more.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 31, 2011

Being able to work from anywhere presents great opportunities, however it is important to keep security in mind when working away from the office. Here we look at the potential security risks and how to reduce them.

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Robert Weiner

JUNE 23, 2009

This Tuesday The Chronicle of Philanthropy will host another free online discussion about how nonprofits can use social media.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 28, 2009

M+R Strategic Services says that although the economy is down, online giving is up (as of November 2008).

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Robert Weiner

JULY 20, 2009

Want to build your IT leadership skills without a travel budget? Our friends at NTEN are launching a 2-day virtual conference for nonprofit IT leaders. I'm thrilled to see this. I think there's a big need for a "mini-MBA" for nonprofit chief information officers (CIOs), particularly those who came up through the ranks.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 31, 2011

Surveys can be a huge help in understanding what your constituents think and how successful your programs are.

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 19, 2011

An online donation made on December 31st. An online donation made on December 31st to a different charity. That charity's online giving system did not charge the credit card immediately -- instead it sent an email (ideally, an encrypted one) to a staff member that the donation needed to be processed.

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Robert Weiner

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

The NonProfit Times ran the story The Evolution of Donor Management And Its Fundraising Future , which deals with how technology is transforming the way nonprofits interact with donors, particularly online. And the Chronicle of Philanthropy ran 'But It's Free!' and 9 Other Lines About Technology You Don't Want to Hear.

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Robert Weiner

AUGUST 2, 2012

Your outstanding AT&T online bill. Pay your AT&T bill online. The text of the early ones were full of errors: your online bill is ready to be {l2}. The text of the early ones were full of errors: your online bill is ready to be {l2}. Thank you, AT&T Online Services. la} {lb} ${lc}{ld}{ld}.{ld}{ld}

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Robert Weiner

APRIL 2, 2012

Subject: Please confirm your US Airways online registration. Check-in online: Online reservation details. Subject: US Airways online check-in. Here's what they look like: Version 1: Sender: US Airways - Reservations (reservations@myusairways.com). Confirmation code: 768404. Check-in link leads to [link]. Flight 5232.

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Robert Weiner

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Pay your Fedex invoice online. To pay or review these invoices, please sign in to your FedEx Billing Online account by clicking on this link: [link]. To pay your invoices, please visit FedEx Billing Online, [link]. But the last one came from BillingOnline@fedex.com so it was slightly more convincing. New Fedex Invoice.

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 26, 2012

Sign on to Citibank Online using this link. For online payment questions, please choose Bill Payment from the menu. Please send me just the announcement that my statement is ready to view online. Use the Payments Menu to find the bill pointed in this message. Select View Bill to overview your bill details. Here's a sample:

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Robert Weiner

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

This is the online equivalent of a window decal or bumper sticker, with the added benefit that one's friends can click the badge to make a gift. Tags: Fundraising Online Fundraising Social Media. I spent the last 3 days at the CASE District VII conference, for schools in AZ, CA, Guam, HI, NV, and UT.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

I have to agree wholeheartedly with her when she says "Pinterest broke a basic tenet of online privacy: To not invasively use my online information.". What am I missing here? Or missing out on by not using Pinterest?

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Robert Weiner

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Sample 4: This one makes no attempt other than the sender's name to look like it has anything to do with Facebook: Welcome to our Online Shop. Some of these services include: Permanent Cart - Any products added to your online cart remain there until you remove them, or check them out. Explore Service Online (link leads to [link].

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Robert Weiner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

It allowed them to view my availability online and propose meetings as if we were all on the same calendaring system. I've been using Tungle for years to share my calendar with colleagues and clients. Unfortunately, RIM bought Tungle in 2011 and it started to decline.

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 11, 2012

According to this post , they're selling meds online. This batch of spams looks like Facebook messages -- same colors, fonts, and formatting, and they have a "Go To Profile" button. But they don't mention Facebook. Does the familiar look and feel dupe people into clicking before they read? Valentina Byrd [supportcenter@crimlawyer.ca].

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 12, 2008

Network for Good recently published The 2008 Online Fundraising Survival Guide: 12 Winning Strategies to Survive & Thrive in a Down Economy. Tags: Online Fundraising Email Marketing Fundraising Web.

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Robert Weiner

MAY 31, 2012

Text: Click Here Shared Online News Article. Even Outlook recognizes it as phishing. Sender: yomrgoo@yahoo.com (no attempt to make it look real). To: robert@rlplumbingcompany.com (not me). Subject: FW: Money. That's the entire text. The link leads to [link].

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

This post says they lead to hacked accounts that will bounce you to a Russian online drug store. But of course the biggest clue is that if you hover over the "Learn More" links you'll see that they don't point Apple domains. Senders: Apple [noreply@conestoga.net]. Apple [noreply@shaw.ca]. Apple [noreply@icqmail.com].

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 12, 2013

I ran the link in the "click here" line through some online virus scanners and it seems clean, so maybe they're just trying to sell something. Plain text, no graphics, the sender name looks suspicious, the recipient name isn't me, there's no subject, and the text is lame. In any case, I hope no one would click on something like this.

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Robert Weiner

AUGUST 15, 2012

Text: Welcome to Online Payment Center. © Copyright 2011 Online Payment Center, South House, Black Prince Road, US SE1 7SJ. RE: COMPENSENTION ON LOSSES TO FRAUDSTERS AND ONLINE LOTTERY SCAM. compensate you on your losses to Fraudsters in Nigeria and Online Lottery. Amount of Charge Transactions: 3398.72.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

We've programmed sessions on online fundraising with Madeline Stanionis, social media with Jeff Patrick, database selection with Eric Leland, and an open discussion session with me and Michael on whatever tech topics the attendees bring. San Francisco's Fundraising Day will be happening June 16 at the downtown Marriott.

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Robert Weiner

APRIL 30, 2010

Be mindful of your online presence. In his blog post Separating Personal and Professional Networks Online , Andy Shandlain lamented that "separating personal and professional networks can be a desirable, but elusive goal." His basic advice: "Be Prepared. Think thrice before acting."

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Robert Weiner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

PLEASE NOTE: Your tax payment is due regardless of EFTPS online availability. PLEASE NOTE: Your tax payment is due regardless of EFTPS online availability. Please, check the information and refer to Code R21 to get details about. In other way forward information to your accountant adviser.

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Robert Weiner

JUNE 2, 2009

The Chronicle of Philanthropy is holding another in its series of free online discussions on Tuesday, June 2 (tomorrow). Here are the details: What: Promoting Causes on Online Social Networks. Where: Online. When: Tuesday, June 2, at 12:00 p.m. Cost: Free. Questions are submitted via keyboard, and answers come the same way.

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Robert Weiner

APRIL 26, 2012

I found a vacant position at Security Finance Corporation that you may be interested in based on information from your resume or a recent online application you made on our site. Text: Hello, I am a customer service employee at CareerBuilder. You can review the position on the CareerBuilder site here: Chief Business Development Officer.

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Robert Weiner

AUGUST 30, 2012

Online Business Management. I am contacting you regarding promotional items for your company. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you. Please reply through the attachment. Sincerely, (whichever spammer sent the message). one had the title of Business Branding Specialist).

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