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Network for Good: Americans Open Their Wallets in Times of Crisis but Have Short Attention Spans

NonProfit PRO

New data released by nonprofit online charitable giving platform Network for Good reveals you can count on American generosity in times of crisis. Donations to support people during natural and man-made disasters were consistently one of the most popular online giving categories.

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A Gentle Introduction to Attention and Transformer Models

Machine Learning Mastery

It is a type of neural network that is designed to process sequential data, such as text. In this article, we will explore the concept of attention and the transformer architecture. Transformer is a deep learning architecture that is very popular in natural language processing (NLP) tasks.

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Video Marketing on Social Media: Best Practices & Inspiration for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Unsurprisingly, other networks followed suit. From Twitter to Pinterest to Instagram to LinkedIn, social networks are becoming environments where video content not only thrives, but is expected. You really only have a few seconds to grab attention. Get their attention with a “hook” (i.e. Save the Best for First.

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There’s no such thing as ‘background music.’ Here’s how your playlist affects your brain

Fast Company Tech

Whether we realize it or not, music is processed across multiple brain regions tied to attention, memory, and emotionmeaning even passive listening can impact how we focus, feel, and make decisions. Engaging the default mode network can help you step back from focused work and allow space for insight, creativity, and big-picture thinking.

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Americans Open Their Wallets in Times of Crisis but Have Short Attention Spans

NonProfit PRO

New data released by nonprofit online charitable giving platform Network for Good reveals you can count on American generosity in times of crisis. Donations to support people during natural and man-made disasters were consistently one of the most popular online giving categories.

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Expanding Your Donor Network Through Fundraising Events

Bloomerang

But these events are not only about maintaining existing relationships; they also provide a unique opportunity to tap into the extended networks of your donors—by attracting their friends to your cause. Opt for events that foster a social atmosphere and provide networking opportunities.

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What megadonors miss about health-focused nonprofits 

Candid

These organizations have well-established community networks, proven success at designing and implementing programs that increase health care access and create healthier communities, and the organizational infrastructures needed to manage resources effectively. technology and think tank conferences on diverse topics).