Yes, it has been six months (okay, five months and 28 days) since the last
similar email. I chose today, not because of any recent "violations" but
because I will be traveling on business for the next ten days. So, with no
further ado:
For those of you relatively new to FundSvcs, the below information is
shared periodically to ensure that FundSvcs remains one of the top (and
most extensive, with nearly 3,900 members) nonprofit listservs for
advancement professionals in the world! FundSvcs received the L-Soft
Mailys Grand Award (the last-such honor) in 2014 for listserv excellence!
Remember that there are no real "rules" or regulations for the listserv.
It is here to for our mutual benefit. Please do not use it for anything
unrelated to the purpose for which the list was created - discussing and
furthering the advancement/development services profession. The more we
adhere to the following suggested guidelines, the easier it is to follow
discussions and be of assistance to one another:
1. Many routine questions have been asked and answered in the history of
the list, so do not hesitate to search the archives, containing
over *19* years
of discussion, by keyword or topic:
http://fundsvcs.org/ *The new search functionality (added in 2018) and
provided by Swiftype, makes searching the archives a breeze!!!!!*;
2. Requests for feedback and information are frequent. Responses to
those queries should be shared with the list, so please do not send a "*me
too*" message to the list. If a poster asks for off-line responses
for compiling and sharing with the list, then wait for the compiled summary;
3. If you opt to reply to a current message with a new question rather
than post a new message, remember to modify the subject line so everyone
gets an idea what the message is really about and can answer (and
subsequently search the archives) accordingly;
4. Related to the above, if you receive a Digest version of the list and
wish to reply to one of the messages contained therein, please change the
Digest subject line to the same as the message you are responding to, and
delete all of the messages in the Digest with the exception of the one you
are addressing;
5. If you are the first to respond to a query or opt to create a new
reply message from scratch, please include the original message in your
reply as a reference point;
6. Remember to click the quote symbol in the bottom right of the text
box when replying from the archives so folk will know what you are
responding to;
7. Please add a signature block to your list posts so that those reading
the message know clearly who is asking the question and what organization
you represent so that we can get an idea of the context in which the issue
is being posted. This isn't necessary if you have already provided a
signature in earlier portions of the same thread;
8. When going on vacation or an extended absence, either unsubscribe
from the list, change your mail setting to "no mail" or a Digest version,
or make sure that your organization's auto-reply function sends the reply
to the original poster and not the list to avoid clogging the server (and
my inbox!). If you wish to suspend your subscription, unsubscribe, or
modify your subscription options, *do not e-mail the list - or me*!
Instead, simply go here -
http://listserv.fundsvcs.org/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=fundsvcs&A=1 - and make
any/all adjustments necessary;
9. Do not use e-mail "stationary" when sending messages to the list.
For many people, this impacts the amount of time it takes to open the
note. For others - particularly those on digest - it renders the message
unreadable. Please remove all unnecessary formatting altogether, including
fancy signature blocks. They rarely enhance the discussion;
10. It has long been the preference that no organization markets their
wares/services on this list. This includes for-profit product promotions
deliberately initiated through a client nonprofit organization. This does
not mean that a business or service cannot be mentioned. How else would we
know who offers what?! Most assuredly, those of us who utilize vendor
products and services are encouraged to share our experiences with those
vendors publicly when that insight is requested. That's what makes this
list tick! Nonprofit associations/organizations (AASP, ADRP, AFP, AGB,
AHP, APRA, CASE, NACUBO, PPP, etc.), offering professional development
opportunities to advancement services professionals, may continue to post
those opportunities to this list. However, the proposed announcement must
be submitted to me in advance for approval.
Happy listing!
John H. Taylor
Principal, John H. Taylor Consulting
2604 Sevier St.
Durham, NC 27705
johntaylorconsulting@gmail.com
919.816.5903 (cell/text)
Serving the Advancement Community Since 1987