Robert Weiner

JULY 10, 2012

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. Our system is like the “roach motel” of data; the data goes in, but never comes out again.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 23, 2009

This can happen with internal network passwords as well, but there are differences: IT staff can require secure passwords for their own networks and email systems. Do they do that with their employees' Google Doc passwords? Do they do that with their employees' Google Doc passwords? They can't do that for cloud apps.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

We recommend creating an excel doc to track the bids and give grades across desired criteria for each vendor. Technical Requirements : Integrations with existing databases, systems, and CRMs. Ability to manage the platform ( content management system ). Filter out the junk and only share the top proposals with the team.

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fusionSpan

DECEMBER 8, 2021

It seems like we are spending our lives on Zoom and other video conferencing systems these days. You will need to make sure everyone is able to access the documents you will be referring to during the meeting, the files or system you will be using to capture notes and brainstorms, etc. But What About Zoom Fatigue?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

With Google Workspace you get: Gmail, Chat, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, and many more tools, all for just $6 a month. You may feel like you are doing everything yourself, but at some point you will be collaborating with others on documents, and you will need Docs and Sheets.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 29, 2022

If you want to create a basic style guide, you can use a Google Doc or another word processing software. Other organizations may build a style guide into their instance of confluence or Notion which are internal knowledge management systems. This is a good option if you just want to get something up and running quickly.

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Robert Weiner

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Tired of the Tradtionial Phone System? Then a VOIP Phone System is for You. Here''s the whole thing (minus the links): act. tryanew-typeofphonehere.us by [46.105.137.34] by tryanew-typeofphonehere.us with ServerM 2.7.3 ESMTP; Thu, 26 Sep 2013 19:58:09 +0100. X-Check: ekehdudxekemcmekeeepdxebegdxekbudvehef. MIME-Version: 1.0.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 17, 2017

Google Docs. At first glance, you might overlook Google Docs as too simplistic, but the built-in brochure, project proposal and newsletter templates give you endless possibilities. All these free tools are available through Google Docs. WordPress Themes. WordPress Themes.

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NTEN

MAY 11, 2011

It's relatively easy for nonprofits to create these charts: Just upload your own data into Google Docs – the data can be on any topic of interest to your organization – build your animation, then grab the code to put on your site/blog.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 13, 2020

transaction Setup Fee: $0 Commitment: None Integration: Salesforce, MailChimp, Eventbrite, Optimizely, Google Analytics, Google Docs, HubSpot, Insightly, Stripe. Plus, if you’re looking for a peer-to-peer option, they have Fundly Pro — and if you need a more robust donor management system, they have Fundly CRM. Platform Fee: 4.9%

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 12, 2011

I’ll do another few posts for other areas, like development, system maintenance, personal web presence, and writing. (If And, like all consultants, workflow involves documents and spreadsheets, and for that I mostly use LibreOffice , although sometimes using Google Docs makes sense for collaboration.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

67% of nonprofits use a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to track donations and manage supporter communications. Even with the consultant’s help, they had to endure a lengthy implementation period; it was months before the system was set up. This includes Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Slides, Meet, and more.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 9, 2019

For all of us who don’t live in a world where this type of change is enthusiastically accepted , we know that it can be challenging , especially when it comes to thinking about training and getting folks to actually USE the system. LMS; p roject management and ticketing system ; online training, screen capture and recording software?)

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Tech Soup

MAY 26, 2014

In a larger scope, individuals who work at nonprofits use systems that capture data and information about them. Doc Searls on VRM. To get a better sense of VRM in context of nonprofits, we spoke with one of the movement's volunteers, Doc Searls. VRM tools, on the other hand, work on the side of the individual donor.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

If the email is originated using an email link on the platform – such as the email link on the top of Contact Details, or from a Moves Management Action plan – the system will automatically insert the BCC email address onto the message. The body of the email will be recorded as a note.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 5, 2010

gSyncIt can get my notes into Google Docs, but those don't sync with the Pre and I don't want to have to get Internet access just to read or write a note. Also, gSyncIt also brought my Google Docs into my Outlook Notes, which wasn't good. But even better is that Palm left the system open for developers to tweak. Notes: Evernote.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 3, 2009

And there is a new menu system, which will make things a lot easier. It’s quite good, and there are some useful docs to see it at work on the CiviCRM wiki. (I’ll be installing CiviCRM from svn in the next week, and I’ll probably blog more as 2.3 develops.).

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NTEN

JANUARY 14, 2013

Established in 2008 as a collaborative response to the growing number of complex elder abuse cases in NYC, the NYC Elder Abuse Center helps professionals, organizations, and systems prevent elder abuse and improve their response to it. Ongoing conversations in the Cloud The team accesses a shared Google Drive (formerly Google Docs) folder.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 3, 2016

Many nonprofit organizations rely on outdated software and legacy systems, mainly because of low funds and generally restricted access to cutting edge technology. As users keep moving their business-critical applications to the cloud, they realize that there is a reduced need to upgrade their systems. A Green Initiative.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2020

So, h ow do the local and regional health systems get in front of these patients (and physicians) to compete for their time, talent , and treasures without the same resources as our competitors ? . We started with a nomination packet for each doc that included a personalized “MVP Trading Card.”

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Are you frustrated with your current email system, or find it’s costing too much to maintain? Switching to a new system is always a big step, so I got in touch with the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI) who have been using Google Apps for three years. What issues has OCASI run into?

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Tech Soup

JULY 23, 2009

This can happen with internal network passwords as well, but there are differences: IT staff can require secure passwords for their own networks and email systems. Do they do that with their employees' Google Doc passwords? Do they do that with their employees' Google Doc passwords? They can't do that for cloud apps.

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NTEN

JUNE 20, 2011

Over 180 people with over 635,000 total followers signed up to participate by authorizing Epic Change to post via their Twitter account using JustCoz , an online relay system that lets you donate a tweet a day to help raise awareness for causes that matter to you. Information for bloggers.

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NTEN

APRIL 21, 2012

It's kind of hard to know if you're missing 100 name badges out of 2,000, so we clearly need a new system. Next year, we need a system where you can view your badge, make edits, and then get it printed right there on site. We print them back at the office and ship them to the hotel. NTCFail 3: Day of Service.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

MAY 28, 2020

When creators go live on Youtube, there is a message system for viewers to send comments that can be viewed by the creator, and the rest of the audience. Donation Systems. This could seriously multiply the amount of money raised for the chosen charity, which could be yours. Super Chat for Good. These include. Sustainability.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 4, 2023

Uplifting Marginalized Communities: The Path to Independence One of the primary barriers to achieving independence for marginalized individuals is the systemic inequality they often face.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 18, 2007

I looked over Allan Benamer’s post on the Convio and Kintera initiatives, I looked harder at the Convio Open and Kintera Connect docs, and I also had a chat with some Kintera folk. I have a few comments. Allan is right – the Kintera API is more comprehensive, and provides for more flexibility than the Convio API.

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NTEN

MARCH 30, 2011

Dropbox sits nicely between formal, full featured project communications tools such as Basecamp (which we also use), Central Desktop , or Google Apps and Docs. Gliffy has smart-looking templates for flow charts, database diagrams, system, business processes, and so on. Box.net does a lot of this and is a worthy competitor.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Many participants agreed that sharing documents in the cloud over services like Google Docs simplifies working together: you can access your documents from anywhere and don't need to worry about the headaches that can arise from sending documents back and forth via email.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 26, 2015

Simply upload the doc and every member will get an email notification. You have a new and improved grant-writing system. Your board members are in different places with busy schedules. And like most NPOs, you probably need to submit a grant. They can download the document, make changes and reupload it.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 15, 2007

At first blush, although Kintera officially got out the door first, announcing Connect weeks ago, and delivering the APIs and docs on Friday, their play is a good start, but Convio, announcing Open tomorrow, appears to be ahead in terms of providing real openness. Here’s a quick overview of both initiatives.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

MAY 28, 2020

When creators go live on Youtube, there is a message system for viewers to send comments that can be viewed by the creator, and the rest of the audience. This could seriously multiply the amount of money raised for the chosen charity, which could be yours. Super Chat for Good. These include.

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YouTube Program Channel Nonprofit 52

Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2013

With the release of the new Windows 8 operating system and the. PDF to Word Doc Capabilities. People-OnTheGo will be presenting a complimentary webinar, Getting Started with Office 2013 and 365 , on Thursday, April 4 at noon Pacific time. Register now for the free session! complicated landscape of personal computing. For example in.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

Once upon a time, just a little more than a century ago, every factory that wanted to run its systems on electricity had to build its own electrical generating system. Most of us now host all of our applications and our data and our email systems documents/spreadsheets, etc. Lucy Bernholz, Blueprint R+D.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

Once upon a time, just a little more than a century ago, every factory that wanted to run its systems on electricity had to build its own electrical generating system. Most of us now host all of our applications and our data and our email systems documents/spreadsheets, etc. Lucy Bernholz, Blueprint R+D.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 19, 2008

And yeah after reading the docs, I agree, it’s bad. Speaking of the responses of the old guard, eTapestry, which was bought by Blackbaud last year, is opening up it’s API this week. Allan, in his inimitable way, points out how bad the API is. So is it good news, when companies open APIs that don’t make it easy to really use?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

A child advocacy organization might aim to double the number of volunteers trained to protect children in the court system. A Google Doc or Sheet is a great place to start, because you can collaborate with your team. An affordable housing program might aim to bring their waiting list down to zero. But you know what? It doesn’t matter!

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