Robert Weiner

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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. Tags: TechSoup. You can get more information and order a copy on their site.

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Advice for Consultants - Part 3

Robert Weiner

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. networking with people (and firms) who can refer their clients or subcontract with you. Tags: Consulting. business cards.

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Free Digital Storytelling Online Event

Robert Weiner

According to Wikipedia, "Digital Storytelling refers to using digital tools so that ordinary people can tell their own real-life stories." Tags: TechSoup. Attend the Challenge Screening and Awards party at TechSoup Headquarters in San Francisco or from Second Life. What do we mean by Digital Storytelling?

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Chosing a donor database

Robert Weiner

Then you need to check references. Tags: Advancement Services Donor Databases Nonprofit Technology Software. Next, you need to get a demo copy of the database and do your own testing. How easy is it to do things you'll need to do regularly, like enter gifts, look up donors, change addresses, and run reports. event_KEY=29015.

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So You Want to Be a Consultant?

Robert Weiner

It may be that you are not the right vendor, and if you’ve got the client’s interest at heart, you might refer another vendor you know. Tags: Consulting NTEN. It’s hard or impossible to be vendor-neutral. Transparency is the most important thing.