Robert Weiner

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On the value of donor database ratings

Robert Weiner

Bottom line – (our software) received more “Excellent” ratings than any of the over 33 products reviewed! My response: These reports are definitely useful — if a vendor is rated well they’re worth considering (assuming the rating criteria are appropriate for your needs) and if they’re rated badly they’re probably not.

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Roundup of 2009 Online Giving Stats

Robert Weiner

Email open rates remained steady at around 20% but click-through rates declined. This has been the finding of several studies over the past few years, and isn't surprising. When your list is small it's easier to rack up big percentage gains.

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Lame spam of the day: Your order for rotorcraft for the weekend

Robert Weiner

Once again, the rates are as follows: 1 hour in the air: 469$. Text: Your order for our air transportation services has been taken and processed. The helicopter will be at your disposal from 22.30 saturday to 4.45 Takeoff / Landing: 289$. 1 hour down time on the ground: 87$. Longest period in the air is 5 hours.

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SF Fundraising Day 2010

Robert Weiner

Early bird rates end on April 15, so sign up at www.afp-ggc.org/frd2010. 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.

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Using Prospect Research to Raise $1 Million

Robert Weiner

The results: a 75% success rate, resulting in nearly $1 million. She discusses the strategy behind the research, the tools she used, how the list was narrowed to a group of top prospects, and the general approach to cultivating the foundations. You can read the article at [link].

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No One Likes Your Web Site

Robert Weiner

Now ForeSee Results , which describes itself as a customer satisfaction measurement firm, has published the results of a study based on 2,000 respondents who rated nonprofit Web sites. Their key findings: read more.

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Lame spams of the day: 123Greetings

Robert Weiner

Based on user feedback, 123Greetings.com has started 6 new pages with the best ecards in the Most Popular/ Most Viewed/ Highest Rated/ Latest Additions/ Popular Now and Always There Sections listed on the homepage. Your ecard is going to be with us for the next 30 days.

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