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Don’t Be Mean—Be Median: The Smarter Way To Analyze Donor Data

Bloomerang

Enter the Median average, which provides a more transparent, more realistic picture of your donor data. Look at what happens to the two averages if our example set loses its biggest donor: Thats a pretty big difference, right? Quick math review: Mean: The sum of all values divided by the number of values.

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10 Things I Learned From 30 Years in Sustainer Giving, Part 5

NonProfit PRO

I’ve been sharing what I’ve learned about sustainer giving, and I’m here to say: You do make a difference, one day, one mission at a time. But for those days where doubt and worry and stress come into the picture, it’s really important to take a look at these final learnings.

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Young Coders Are Using AI for Everything, Giving "Blank Stares" When Asked How Programs Actually Work

Futurism

But if AI just gives the right answer, it isn't forcing newcomers to synthesize different possibilities and really grapple with thinking through the problem. With StackOverflow, you had to read multiple expert discussions to get the full picture,"opined Goel. "It

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Your New Budgeting Superpower: Program-Based Budgeting

sgEngage

As a nonprofit finance leader, you are constantly aware of the many different pulls on your funding availability. The best way to manage those differing priorities is through budget management tools that give you a clear view of each program, instead of trying to pull apart the organizational budget.

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How to Collect Compelling Stories to Use in Your Fundraising Work

The Fundraising Authority

The first is the “story” of your non-profit – this is the overall story arc that is being told by your organization about your work, and includes your big picture vision and mission. To learn more about how to create a compelling, big picture story for your organization, read: The Story of Your Non-Profit.

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A love affair with a typeface? For these famous directors, type is part of their art

Fast Company Tech

Sean BakerAguafina Script Perhaps the most audacious thing about Bakers use of Aguafina in the Best-Picture-winning Anora and his other films is the sheer amount of personality it contains. Ultimately, a title sequence and a title font is in service to a larger picture.

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How Micro-Donations Can Make a Big Impact for Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

In the nonprofit industry, we often hear the phrase “every dollar counts” or “together, we can make a big difference.” It may be time for your nonprofit to reevaluate your fundraising strategy and learn how micro-donations for nonprofits can make a significant difference. By Kaley Aposporos , Content Writer at GoFundMe Charity.

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