Candid

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Most traditional, larger foundations offer grants only after applicants have successfully secured funding from another source. While written applications and reports are the standard in philanthropy, we heard from our community about how cumbersome the process is. In turn, our grantees get a proven, institutional partner in BWF.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 15, 2024

Grant writers are often the unsung heroes of the application process. By taking a few steps to make your grant applications more accessible for grant writers, you will have more complete, more customized, and more on-time applications. The first step to knowing what you are asking is to look at your application.

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Futurism

APRIL 21, 2025

A few months after Sutskever's infamous tweet, a Google engineer named Blake Lemoine was ultimately fired and disgraced after claiming in an interview with the Washington Post that the tech giant's Language Model for Dialogue Applications (LaMDA) had come to life.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 16, 2024

But when you are a lean staff and a tool comes along that can act as an unpaid intern, it’s no surprise that the philanthropic industry has jumped on AI adoption, even more than for-profit businesses. Document under what circumstances you expect potential grantees to use AI as part of their application responses.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 22, 2024

FreeWill has acquired GrantAssistant, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platform designed to provide nonprofits and international development organizations with a proposal workflow toolkit that streamlines the grant application process. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. version launched in April of this year.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 24, 2025

Applications of AI generate emotions around job security and a general fear of this new unknown. Consider gathering a group of internal subject matter expertswhether that be business, technology, legal, and communications expertsto drive strategy and develop standards for your organizations ethical and responsible use of AI.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 30, 2019

We’ve all heard about blockchain, or at least its most famous application – bitcoin. As a database platform, a blockchain can support a range of applications, of which bitcoin is only one. A related application of blockchain in the social sector is the transparent tracking of donations and international aid.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 18, 2025

Imagine two interns. These two interns, with their overlapping but distinct capabilities, capture the essence of automation versus AI. The first follows instructions to the lettercompiling research, scheduling social media posts, and managing your calendar.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

The best way to do this is to require volunteers to fill out an application. Volunteer applications may vary depending on the nonprofit. Volunteer applications can also uncover valuable skills, interests, and certifications. Giveffect, for example, offers online applications with options to customize fields and questions.

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Tableau

JUNE 12, 2023

Britt Staniar Senior Community Program Manager, Recognition Programs Ateken Abla June 12, 2023 - 10:41pm June 14, 2023 Nominations and applications for the 2023 Tableau Ambassador Program are now open. The deadline for application and nominations is July 14 at 5 p.m. Ready to submit a name? Pacific Time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 11, 2024

However, the sheer breadth of AI’s applications can be overwhelming, especially for those in the nonprofit space where resources are often limited and staff members wear multiple hats. The vast array of AI applications presents a paradox of choice: with so many options, where do we begin?

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sgEngage

APRIL 14, 2025

Following the enthusiasm surrounding your organizations current priorities is an excellent way to gain involvement and support from others internally. Refer back to the award category descriptions the criteria, and the set of distinct application questions to ensure you address the key points.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 5, 2023

Unlike other internal tool builders, such as Retool , Forest Admin is focused on admin panels exclusively. It isn’t designed to be an all-in-one internal tool builder because sophisticated services also tend to be complex. Previously, you needed to integrate Forest’s agent in your own application.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 7, 2024

In this article, we delve into the Google Ad Grants program, discussing what it is, who is eligible, the application process, creating your first campaign, and going through a Google Ad Grants policy checklist to make sure your account is compliant and would not be blocked. Typically, the review process takes around 3 business days.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

Commercial data centers are also transforming to meet the demands of AI and high-performance computing applications. introduced novel multi-modal AI chips for edge computing; they can analyze inputs from text, computer-vision images, and audio for use in self-driving vehicles, robotics, smart retail, healthcare, and other applications.

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The MatrixFiles

AUGUST 5, 2022

Last week, I attended and spoke at the International Foundation’s Technology and Benefit Communications Conference, held in Boston, MA. Most professionals budget for whatever technical or operational project they are proposing, e.g., a custom database application, a website redesign, etc. Megan’s advice is brilliant.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 22, 2025

A commercial airliner was on final approach to San Franciscos international airport in November when the crew spotted a drone outside the cockpit window. A month earlier, a jetliner was flying at an altitude of 4,000 feet near Miamis international airport when its pilots reported a close encounter with a drone.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Encourage applicants to complete a basic accounting test during the hiring process. If the Executive Director or Board Chair doesnt follow the internal controls for expense reimbursement, it makes it harder for your team to enforce those controls for the rest of the organization. You should help set the tone on overall risk management.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 3, 2024

From cutting-edge AI applications to member-focused strategies, the event was packed with insights on how associations can stay ahead in an increasingly digital world. This year’s event was a deep dive into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it is reshaping the association landscape. Laura Graham, Sr.

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NVIDIA AI Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The first use of accelerated computing in life sciences was in the 2000s and the introduction of the NVIDIA CUDA parallel computing platform in 2006 paved the path for researchers to demonstrate how NVIDIA GPUs could be used in medical imaging applications like CT reconstruction.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Since the Council on Foundations COVID-19 Pledge to loosen or eliminate grant restrictions was launched, nonprofits have reported more funders are streamlining or revising grant reporting requirements, reducing or eliminating funding restrictions, and streamlining application and proposal processes.

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Candid

JANUARY 28, 2025

Smaller shares of grantmakers providing technology and tools, unrestricted funding The good news is that a significant majority of funders are now committed to streamlining grant applications (67%) and reporting processes (56%). Furthermore, the shift toward paperless payments is becoming the norm, with 72% of funders adopting this practice.

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Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Susan Taylor Batten, president and CEO of ABFE, highlights what Black-led nonprofits are missing out on by not receiving adequate funding. These leaders are already delivering results in their communities.

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TechNode

APRIL 8, 2025

Alibaba International has launched a new global AI talent initiative, Bravo 102, as part of its 2026 campus recruitment scheme, aiming to attract top-tier AI professionals. According to the Chinese tech giants careers website, 80% of the roles are AI-related, including algorithm engineering, R&D, and product management.

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InfoWorld

MAY 13, 2024

Valdarrama says, “Until LLMs give us the same guarantees [as programming languages, which consistently get computers to respond to commands], they’ll be condemned to be eternal ‘cool demos,’ useless for most serious applications.” He is correct that LLMs are decidedly inconsistent in how they respond to prompts.

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TechSpot

JULY 13, 2022

The earbuds, dubbed ClearBuds, were recently demonstrated at the Association for Computing Machinery International Conference on Mobile Systems, Applications, and Services. Besides the obvious application in audio-wear, the AI.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

By Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE , Founder and CEO at The International Social Impact Institute and Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, adapting to the digital realm has become a pivotal challenge. Among the innovative tools that have garnered attention is ChatGPT.

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sgEngage

MARCH 31, 2025

This confirmation can help verify that the email address is correct and there have been no changes in contact information since the application was submitted. Prioritize Security and Transparency When grantees and internal teams feel informed, the grant distribution process becomes smoother and more effective.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 8, 2025

Submit three grant applications by March 31, targeting $100,000 in potential funding. Train and have them in place by April 15.Owner: Owner: Board Development Chair. Secure $50,000 in sponsorships for the annual gala by November 1. Owner: Development Team. Owner: Grant Writer. Owner: Annual Fund Manager.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

By allowing team members to express their perspectives on AI use, you foster a culture where creative ideas can surface, potentially leading to groundbreaking applications of AI in your work. Even if AI advancements were to stop today, it would take years to explore all its applications.

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Last week, Samsung announced it would build a $17 billion chip manufacturing plant in Taylor, Texas, confirming earlier rumors that this was a preferred location for a capacity expansion effort known internally as the “Star Project.” The new advanced fab will make chips for 5G and machine learning applications, but.

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sgEngage

MAY 23, 2024

Capacity and/or Partnership – what can the organization handle internally? Review the Funding Opportunity Announcement Carefully When you start the application process, review the announcement carefully for programmatic requirements such as evaluation, organizational structure, planning, and outreach. What needs are missing?

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

To mitigate risk throughout your grant cycle, you need to know your grantees through relationships and documentation, support their internal controls, and set up a process for whistleblower complaints. Depending on how your application is set up, you can add an open-ended question or discuss it during a follow-up conversation.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 22, 2025

So far, the go-to method for improving AI behavior has focused on shaping training data and refining prompting methods, rather than addressing the models internal thought processes. Even as AI becomes more embedded in business systems and personal lives, researchers still lack a clear understanding of how AI models generate their output.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 8, 2025

There are many AI-powered platforms available that can support skills-based hiring and internal talent mobility by identifying strengths and assessing candidates based on their demonstrated abilities, ensuring a more equitable evaluation process.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Rethink Work—Use Automation for Transformational Change , Danielle Thomas Pollard (DTP), PMP, Auto Care Association, sponsored by Impexium Build a “Member-First” Website , Jess Burke, CAE, Director of Marketing and Communications, International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, sponsored by Results Direct Fast Track Your Day-to-Day with AI (..)

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 13, 2025

Cisco’s also a software business, known for its cybersecurity products and familiar applications like the conferencing and communications platform Webex. The third area is that they just don’t feel they’ve got the right level of training and skills internally. How have you worked to break down silos internally?

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