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AI for good: How you can help Candid Labs empower nonprofits 

Candid

Benchmarks created to assess the performance of AI tools compared with humans on tasks such as image classification, visual reasoning, and English understanding show the gaps narrowing. As of May 2024, the MMMU benchmark , which evaluates responses to college-level questions, scored GPT-4o at 60%, compared with an 83% human average.

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How to hire and structure a growth team

TechCrunch

According to responses from product benchmarks surveys , growth teams have transitioned dramatically from reporting to marketing and sales to reporting directly to the CEO. How do you hire an early growth leader? I find that if problems don’t have a real owner, they’re not going to get solved.

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Amtrak’s new trains will have bigger windows, comfier seats, and higher speeds

Fast Company Tech

As Amtrak works to achieve that benchmark, some critics including Elon Musk have called for the service to be privatized. In 2024, Amtrak saw a record ridership of 32.8 million passengers , up from 28 million the year before. The rail services ultimate goal is to see 66 million riders by 2040.

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NASA targets 2040 for 3D-printed moon homes for astronauts, civilians

TechSpot

In a report by the New York Times that interviewed seven NASA scientists, all said that the space agency's ambitious timeline of 2040 for lunar structures was achievable if it continued to hit its benchmarks. Read Entire Article

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Create A Fundraising Calendar That Inspires Donors Year-Round

Bloomerang

By assigning clear responsibilities and tying them to your fundraising calendar, youll create the structure your team needs to thrive. For example, if youre launching a year-round fundraising campaign, set clear benchmarks for securing champions, completing toolkits, and tracking participation levels. Owner: Annual Fund Manager.

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A Closer Look at Nonprofit Technology Benchmarks: Tech Adoption Levels

NTEN

[This is part three of a series taking a closer look at the key benchmarks from our 6th Annual Nonprofit Technology Staffing & Investments Survey Report , conducted with The NonProfit Times. We have HIGHLY innovative staff who push our available technology structures to capacity.

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It’s Time for Nonprofits to Invest in True Digital Transformation

Forum One

Consider the digital components of these services—from benchmarking data reports to affinity partner discounts; from webinars to grants; from case work to fundraising; from research and policy to programs. The structures of reporting and control needed to assure decision-making clarity and ongoing continual improvement.

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