Robert Weiner

JANUARY 22, 2009

Blackbaud has released a summary of early results from its analysis of 2008 online giving trends. An average online gift of $152.12, although organizations focused on event-based and peer-to-peer online fundraising had lower average gift amounts. The average online gift for the organizations studied increased to $248.82

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 27, 2009

According to the executive summary, Only 12% expect to operate above break-even this year. 52% of respondents expect the recession to have a long-term (2+ years) or permanent negative financial effect on their organizations. 93% of lifeline organizations that provide essential services anticipate an increase in demand in 2009.

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Survey Summary Nonprofit Sound 100

Robert Weiner

JANUARY 5, 2009

Of the 841 respondents, 27% would NOT recommend their current systems to a comparable organization, 26% were unsure, and 47% would give a positive recommendation. Marketing research firm Campbell Rinker has published the results of its latest survey of donor and member management software.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

" He then addresses what new software could do for your organization, as well as "Signs That a New System Wont Cure What Ails You," "Signs That a New System Would be Helpful," and the thorny topic of "How Much Will Switching Cost?" " His closing summary is right on target: read more.

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Software Management Donor Summary 100

Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

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.

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Software Guide Communication Fundraising 100

Robert Weiner

APRIL 28, 2009

I’m reposting her summary below. Discipline for processes and organization — clients appreciate this. I moderated a panel with the above title yesterday at NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference. Jana Byington-Smith did a great job of capturing the discussion for the conference’s live blog.

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