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Genetic testing company 23andMe declares bankruptcy

Ars Technica

This relied on looking broadly at the patterns of variation and comparing those to the patterns typically found in different geographic regions. It's an imperfect analysis, but it can often provide a decent big-picture resolution of a person's ancestry. Read full article Comments

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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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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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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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Q&A: Discussing the Rise of Black Giving Circles

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits insist every dollar counts, and that's true, but they're looking at the big picture. While not discounting the importance of individual giving, if multiple individuals with similar philanthropic goals pool their money together, they can make a bigger difference in their preferred cause. The same is true on the donor side.