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ROI for a donor database

Robert Weiner

My colleague Charlie Hunsaker posted the following question on the FUNDSVCS Advancement Services listserve: I have two clients who are looking for new systems and want a “cost justification” for their acquisition to share with their management. And when you install a new system (software, hardware, policies & procedures, training, etc.)

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More Facebook and Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Right before I left for Cambodia, Ranger Rick's profile (the spokesperson for NWF) was deleted from Facebook because it was "fake" and the policy is that only individuals can set up profiles. The resulting discussion thread on the progressive exchange listserv prompted some reflections on how nonprofits can effectively use Facebook.

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Advice for Consultants - Part 2

Robert Weiner

3) Find resources to build your skills, and give them time every week: webinars, listservs, online classes, books, etc. My policy is, I say hello to people, and might chat for a minute or so. Even a word doc you update every time you’re on site for a client is better than notes scribbled on post-its. Attend conferences.

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September Net2 Think Tank Roundup: Curating Content

Tech Soup

dedicated to making children and families a priority in federal policy. tried turning email discussions on listservs into blog posts and opting to record conference call presentations. find these, we use a combination of SlideShare, Google Docs, and tagging to keep things connected [.] and budget decisions." I've also.

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