Robert Weiner

JANUARY 2, 2012

To upgrade and enhance your work productivity today, go to: [link]. Our whole team has been working hard to satisfy your product needs. . - Ensure visual fidelity. Encrypt and share PDF files more securely. - Use the standard for document archival and exchange. We hope to see you in the New Year.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Subject: Job with a flexible work schedule. The working schedule is flexible. Ability to multitask and work as a team member required. Some claimed to come from job.com, others from monster.com. None had links or attachments, just a reply address. Sender: Beulah Maldonado (noreply@monster.com). Text: An Employment for You!

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Robert Weiner

JUNE 18, 2012

If you can't write proposals and reports, do your work on time, manage billing, etc. On the other hand, if you work for a firm you may not have to do those things. It's a good list. I'd add that you need to be able to manage your own business. you won't get far on your own.

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Robert Weiner

JUNE 26, 2012

I work for few companies on their payroll tasks.I you will only be working 1 to 3 hours - 3times week) Serious inquiries only.email ( rafealbeddingfield2@gmail.com ). Thank you for submitting your detailed information for open work opportunities. Sender 3: rafealbeddingfield2@gmail.com. Subject: Job Post.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

The CTK Foundation’s "Heroes with a Heart" Grant Award wants YOU to nominate a “Hero with a Heart,” and give them a chance to win $5,000 as thanks for the hard work that they do. Heroes With A Heart Grant. Blogger's Choice Award Lastly, there will be a Blogger’s Choice Award of $1,000 (USD).

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 23, 2012

And it makes perfect sense that they're working with the United bank of Africa to make sure I get my money. So you are by this notice to contact us and claim your fund within the next four (4) working days or necessary actions will be taken by our team to terminate the transaction and return it back to Nigeria, were the compensation.

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Robert Weiner

MAY 16, 2009

And it didn’t require an Internet connection to work — new info was downloaded whenever I sync’d my Palm. However, the software continues to work. But the warning message went away after a few weeks and Vindigo still works. I used it both on the road and at home. Their home page is a blank screen.

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Info Movie Museum Module 137

Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Sender: KATHRINE BURRELL (accounting@rlweiner.com) -- nope, no Kathrine Burrells work here. This one is simple and intriguing, but obviously a scam. This site says it's a malware delivery mechanism. Subject: Need your help! Text: Hello! Look, I've received an unfamiliar bill, have you ordered anything? Here is the bill (link leads to [link].

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Robert Weiner

APRIL 19, 2013

I searched for the first sentence and found over 2 million examples, so it may be working. Here''s one of the former, from a spammer I presume is trying to increase the search engine ranking for a site selling shoes. The next time I read a blog, I hope that it doesnt disappoint me as a lot as this 1.

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Robert Weiner

AUGUST 8, 2012

Tale #3: A decade or so ago, when I worked at a certain cathedral in [another state], I was sent an envelope full of grocery coupons and pornography from a man whose accompanying hand-written letter (yes… all caps) claimed him to be the grandson of Michelangelo (long life spans in that family). His return address was a NY prison.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Does it feel like you never find the right combination of technologies to just make things work? It worked great at my last (completely dissimilar) organization. Copyright P. Mueller [link]. Do you lie awake at night and wonder how everything is going to get done, or why a new project was just dumped on your plate? Let’s get this tool.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 20, 2013

This sort of|This type of|Such|This kind of} clever work and {exposure|coverage|reporting}! Keep up the {superb|terrific|very good|great|good|awesome|fantastic|excellent|amazing|wonderful} works guys I’ve {incorporated||added|included} you guys to {|my|our||my personal|my own} blogroll.| Howdy|Hi there|Hey there|Hi|Hello|Hey}!

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 9, 2012

And don't neglect what's already working for you. By all means, try new things. But do it smartly. Do your homework, test, learn from others, learn from your own failures, and get better at it over time.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 4, 2010

doesn't work this way -- commissions violate the Association of Fundraising Professionals' code of ethics. Hello Prospective Employee, At HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL, we work hard to improve and provide training, technical expertise and support in fund-raising to the national organizations in all the regions of the world.

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Robert Weiner

AUGUST 30, 2012

We look forward to the opportunity to work with you. Subject: Proposal Attached. Text: Attached is the requested proposal. I am contacting you regarding promotional items for your company. Please reply through the attachment. Sincerely, (whichever spammer sent the message). Online Business Management.

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Sender: Svetlana@rlweiner.com (My domain -- no Svetlanas work at my company). Don't people know not to click links in weird emails from strangers? Probably not. This site says the link leads to malware. Subject: Fwd: I'm in trouble! I've just got the pictures, maybe you know him???

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Robert Weiner

MAY 10, 2013

The response hit the nail on the head: We started working on folding shadow databases into (Raiser''s Edge, our central database) about 8 years ago. There are still quite a few of them out there, but we are slowly bringing them into the fold!

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Robert Weiner

JULY 17, 2009

Figure out where you will work and what equipment you will need. Figure out how you will bill for your work: hourly (at what rate) or fixed-fees for projects? Build your list of references and qualifications, even if that requires doing pro bono or heavily discounted work. Figure out how you will market your work.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

If so, is it working for you? to "I do not recommend SalesForce, even if it is free" and "It may be free, but as someone with software development experience, I found administration of it to be much too complex for the average nonprofit user.". Are you a Salesforce nonprofit user? What do you think are the keys to success?

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 15, 2015

The original question: My organization is working on a data retention policy and wondering if others have insights to share. Here is a compilation of the responses: I did my graduate work in archives and records management. There seems to be a feeling we should remove any records that have not had an action in 7 years.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 5, 2011

Applicants are being asked to submit an original four-to-eight-line poem that reflects the work or mission of their organization. The only eligibility requirements are that the submitting nonprofit must be a registered 501(c)(3), charity, or voluntary organization and that it follow the submission procedures.

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Robert Weiner

AUGUST 31, 2011

Looks like the sender tried to include a graphic but it didn't work (just the old red X in a box). That should be a dead giveaway to anyone receiving these messages. Each one had a different "tax transaction ID". Senders: Karen_Klein@irs.gov, Hilda_Drake@irs.gov, Kim_Cross@irs.gov, Molly_Phillips@irs.gov.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

A member of the PRSPCT-L listserve (for prospect researchers) asked "What do other institutions do to regulate or “police” data entry work, specifically when you have multiple users with authority to make updates?". It's a tough problem. Here are a few approaches (other than locking down data entry): Policies. Security.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 5, 2010

gSyncIt would probably be fine, but I already had Google Calendar Sync working before I found gSyncIt. I initially had trouble getting a bi-directional sync to work. The Palm tech told me bidirectional sync problems are at the top of their list of things to fix and an upcoming release should make it work through IMAP.

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Robert Weiner

AUGUST 28, 2012

After a successful download please run the setup for an automatic installation, then login to Intuit Quickbooks online to check that it is working properly. _. You can update Intuit Security Tool here. This email was sent from an auto-notification system that can't accept incoming email. Please don't reply to this message.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 21, 2009

The Chronicle of Philanthropy held an online discussion on January 21, 2009 about how nonprofits can publicize their work. What can your organization do to make sure these efforts are meaningful?

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Robert Weiner

JUNE 7, 2012

If the above link does not work, you can paste the following address into your browser: You will be asked to log into your account to confirm this email address. Sender: messages-noreply@bounce.linkedin.com on behalf of LinkedIn Email Confirmation (emailconfirm@linkedin.com). Subject: Please confirm your email address. Text: LinkedIn.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 19, 2010

A few of the lowlights, after 6 days of work: 1) I used Laplink to transfer my data, apps, and settings. While I like the Windows 7 interface, I'm finding that lots of software that claims to work with Windows 7 won't install or, or installs but won't run. But getting it set up has been a bear. This time, not so good. anti-virus.

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 7, 2012

However, We Shall Proceed To Issue All Payments Details To The Said Mrs. Barbara Kleihans If We Do Not Hear From You Within The Next Three Working Days From Today. Full name; Full residential contact address; Direct telephone number; Age and current occupation; Copy of your identification if available. Regards, Mr. Malcox Jason.

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Robert Weiner

JUNE 15, 2009

I was just completing my first year as a solo consultant after 9 years of working for firms. Plan on working every waking moment. 15 Things To Do Right Now ). I received the following via CharityChannel’s Consultants forum in 2003. Reposted with John’s permission.). It really does take two years to generate steady income.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 23, 2010

The prize will award $10,000 to an open-source software developer whose work is helping nonprofits succeed. The Tides Foundation is accepting nominations for the annual Antonio Pizzigati Prize for Software in the Public Interest. Nominations will be accepted through February 1, 2010.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 28, 2010

The company got me a new version that works with Win 7, but I found that the failed installation (or maybe Laplink) left traces of the software behind such that the new software said I needed to uninstall the old version, but the old version wouldn't uninstall. I think all my other peripherals will work.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 7, 2011

All I can say is that it worked for me. Locate the file cert8.db db in the Windows Explorer pane you opened in step 2 and move the file to a different. location (like your desktop). Start Firefox again.

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Robert Weiner

JUNE 23, 2009

Previously she worked for the Future of Music Coalition and was a law clerk at Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts of Massachusetts. Wendy Harman , the social-media manager at the American Red Cross, in Washington, DC.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 28, 2012

Please submit the tax refund request and allow 2-3 working days for processing. Text: Dear Taxpayer, After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund of $312.50. A refund can be delayed for a variety of reasons. To access the form for your tax refund, please.

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Robert Weiner

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

They will review data about nonprofits' speed and type of responses to newly acquired email subscribers, then focus on specific online engagement and conversion strategies that have worked for them — as well as approaches that have failed (and why). What: While They're Hot! Converting Fresh Leads into Donors. read more.

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Robert Weiner

APRIL 28, 2009

Trying to re-learn how to work on a team? Separation of strategy work and managing vendor neutrality. Looking at growth, through partnership, subcontractor, off-load work on to others and still get paid. And needs new bathrobe to wear at work? How to size up clients if they’re a good fit? what are the red flags?

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