Robert Weiner

article thumbnail

Maybe It’s Not Your Database, It’s You

Robert Weiner

The premise is that complaints about an organization's database may be misdirected: the problem is how the system is being managed (aka management problems disguised as technology problems). Are there easily understandable reference materials (preferably online, in plain language) to help refresh memories?

Database 156
article thumbnail

Advice for Consultants - Part 3

Robert Weiner

Will you tier your fees for different sized organizations? Build your list of references and qualifications, even if that requires doing pro bono or heavily discounted work. When projects end, ask clients to write testimonials and agree to serve as references. Will you cover your own expenses or bill them to clients?

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Idealware’s Field Guide to Nonprofit Software: Fundraising, Communications and Outreach

Robert Weiner

Through a friendly, easy-reference format, this book helps you pinpoint the types of software that can help your organization based on your needs and your level of technology savvy, and provides user-friendly summaries to demystify all the possible options.

Software 100
article thumbnail

Chosing a donor database

Robert Weiner

I'd need to spend time learning about your organization to make any kind of informed recommendation. Then you need to check references. Talk to organizations with similar fundraising programs, staffing, IT support, etc. Here's how I respond to questions like this: I can't say whether (system x) would be a good fit for you.

Database 180
article thumbnail

Free Digital Storytelling Online Event

Robert Weiner

Looking for an innovative and compelling way to tell your organization's story? We will help you learn how to maximize the impact of your organization's message with online audio, video, and images. My friends at TechSoup asked me to pass along info about their upcoming digital storytelling event.

article thumbnail

Discussion of Donor Data Retention

Robert Weiner

The original question: My organization is working on a data retention policy and wondering if others have insights to share. As far as your relationship to customers – do you need to reference past records? A few months ago I wrote a post on the topic of whether nonprofits should delete old donor records. Not wanting mail?

Retention 100
article thumbnail

Lame spams of the day: ADP Notifications

Robert Weiner

Reference ID: 44462. If you have any questions, please contact your ADP Technical Support organization. I particularly like the footer paragraph (included twice for emphasis?) about Cherry Hill Township. Sender: ADP_Netsecure@adp.com. Subject: ADP Security Management Update. Text: ADP Security Management Update.

Spam 112