Mon.Nov 11, 2024

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Adapt and Overcome

VQ Strategies

In honor of Veterans Day, we are reposting an e-newsletter we shared in fall 2020 highlighting the flexibility and adaptiveness of our partners at Wounded Warrior Project to sustain support. The lessons from their efforts are relevant still. Adapt and Overcome: How 2020 Brings Innovation and Flexibility for Volunteer-Led Programs For the US Marines, the concept of “Adapt and Overcome” is central to their philosophy of innovation and problem solving to address all challenges, unexpected situation

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

Candid

AI is no longer just a buzzword—it’s become a cornerstone of every modern business process. The 2024 AI Index Report shows rapid advancements in AI technology. 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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It’s Time for Nonprofits to Invest in True Digital Transformation

Forum One

When it comes to embracing digital trends and technologies, the nonprofit sector has historically lagged behind other industries. But that all changed in 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic forced digital onto the front burner. Suddenly, digital transformation wasn’t just an aspirational goal; it was a mission-critical investment. Organizations needed to find new ways to deliver their services and engage their constituencies digitally.

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A Major Gifts Officer’s Year-End Checklist

NonProfit PRO

As year-end giving heats up, here's a handy list of major giving tips to help make this overwhelming time more manageable and successful.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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A Practical Guide to Choosing the Right Algorithm for Your Problem: From Regression to Neural Networks

Machine Learning Mastery

This article explains, through clear guidelines, how to choose the right machine learning (ML) algorithm or model for different types of real-world and business problems.

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LG shows off new stretchable display that can expand its size by 50%

TechSpot

At LG Science Park on November 8, the display division of the Korean tech giant demonstrated its ultra flexible display in front of more than 100 people from the country's industry, academia, and research stakeholders involved in a national stretchable display project.

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eBay adds Alipay as payment option for Chinese buyers ahead of Double 11 shopping festival

TechNode

Global e-commerce company eBay recently announced a new partnership with Antom, a subsidiary of Ant Group, to integrate Alipay as a payment option on its platform. Alipays integration into eBay will allow Chinese buyers to use the digital wallet to purchase products on [link] and the eBay app. As one of Chinas most popular digital payment methods, Alipay is expected to enhance the cross-border shopping experience for Chinese customers on eBays platform, just in time for the Double 11 shopping fe

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Apple's latest iOS security feature is causing headaches for police

TechSpot

404 Media reported last week that some iPhones in the possession of law enforcement were mysteriously rebooting, making it more difficult for forensic experts to break into them and extract data as part of investigations. It wasn't exactly clear why or how this was happening at the time, but now.

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Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen reportedly set to become Audi brand ambassador

TechNode

Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen is seemingly set to become a brand ambassador for Audi in China, after the German luxury car brand recently published a teaser trailer saying that a female who made gold medal history at Roland-Garros Stadium will represent it. The video, released on Nov. 7 on Chinese microblogging platform Weibo, added that its new brand ambassador will appear at the companys booth at the upcoming Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition this Friday, with a voiceover from

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Streamer faces $7.5 million lawsuit from Nintendo over alleged piracy, leaking unreleased games

TechSpot

Jesse Keighin, who streams under the name Every Game Guru, is named in a lawsuit filed by Nintendo last week. The suit claims that Keighin has streamed ten then-unreleased games over the past decade, including Mario & Luigi Brothership, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Super Mario Party.

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Google Cloud Greater China President Kathy Lee reportedly stepping down; Microsoft veteran Bin Shen tapped as successor

TechNode

Kathy Lee, Google Cloud’s President for Greater China, is reportedly preparing to step down, with Bin Shen, former Vice President and Head of Consumer and Device Sales for Microsoft Greater China, expected to take her place. There have reportedly been ongoing tensions with Lee and Googles Asia-Pacific division. Under Lees leadership, Google Clouds primary clients in China were ByteDances overseas operations and fashion retailer SHEIN.

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UserBenchmark faces backlash over Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, suggests 13600K and 14600K instead

TechSpot

While it might not be very popular among ardent tech users, UserBenchmark remains a widely used tool for the general consumer and its comparisons rank highly in Google search results.

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Porsche looking for Chinese partners on EV batteries, ADAS: executive

TechNode

Volkswagens sportscar brand Porsche is looking for, and talking to, possible strategic partners to work together with regards to electric vehicle batteries, assisted driving technologies, and vehicle infortainment systems, Barbara Frenkel, executive board member for procurement at Porsche recently told Chinese reporters. Frenkel gave no other details in a media roundtable, except to say the company has no investment plan in China for e-fuels, a CO2-neutral fuel made by synthesizing captured CO2

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Google's Gemini AI app may soon debut on iPhone, offering exclusive features

TechSpot

According to 9to5Google, at least one Reddit user claims to have downloaded the Gemini app from the App Store. Once installed, the app places an icon on the home screen, allowing users to summon the AI assistant with a tap. It also offers a customizable shortcut for quick access. The.

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Upskilling Your Workforce: Preparing for the Future of Associations 

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In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, one of the biggest challenges associations face is ensuring their workforce has the skills necessary to thrive in an age of technology. As artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and automation become increasingly integral to operations, upskilling your workforce is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity.

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AMD Zen 6 "Medusa" CPUs expected to keep AM5 compatibility, future-proofing Ryzen builds

TechSpot

AMD's next-next-gen Ryzen desktop processors, codenamed "Medusa," will be compatible with the existing AM5 socket – if the latest rumors are to be believed.

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TSMC halts supply of 7nm and below AI chips to mainland China: report

TechNode

TSMC has informed its AI chip customers in mainland China via an official email that it will suspend the supply of all chips manufactured using 7nm and more advanced processes to AI/GPU customers in the region, effective November 11. The decision is a temporary strategy forced by the requirements of the US government, a TSMC insider told Chinese media outlet Icsmart.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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'Captain America: Brave New World' trailer teases an epic Red Hulk showdown

TechSpot

The trailer opens on a somber note, with Sam Wilson/Captain America (Mackie) visiting Isaiah Bradley (Carl Lumbly) in prison. Though Bradley can't recall the details, we see he was involved in an assassination attempt on the newly elected US President Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross, played by Harrison Ford in his Marvel.

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Intel reverses course (but not about CPUs), brings back free tea and coffee to boost employee morale

TechSpot

It was reported last month that Intel is letting go of over 2,000 people in the US. The layoffs will mostly affect workers at its Hillsboro, Oregon offices, where 1,300 people are being notified that they will lose their jobs. It's part of cost-cutting moves Intel announced in August following.

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MicroStrategy doubles down on crypto, now sits on nearly 280K Bitcoins

TechSpot

Buying at that price may seem risky but if you've been keeping tabs on cryptocurrency values as of late, you know that it is already looking like a smart move (at least, as of this writing).

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Generative AI models don't really understand how the world works, MIT study warns of AI limitations

TechSpot

A large language model (LLM) can supposedly mimic human intelligence and provide very convincing results based on a user's textual prompt. However, the model is simply predicting, sometimes with uncanny precision, the best words to put next to the previous ones in a specific textual context.

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!

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D-Link will not fix a critical vulnerability in discontinued NAS devices

TechSpot

A recently disclosed security vulnerability impacting D-Link NAS devices will remain unpatched, as the Taiwanese manufacturer confirmed these models have reached their end-of-life / end-of-service status. This means they are likely to stay permanently vulnerable, a situation that has raised concerns among security analysts.

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AI won't replace creativity in game development, says Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick

TechSpot

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick thinks the ongoing AI revolution will not significantly affect the game production industry from an employment or creative standpoint. Although ChatGPT has proven it can write functional game code, Zelnick doesn't think it can improve game design or make the development process exponentially more efficient.

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The United Kingdom wants to use genomic surveillance to prevent future pandemics

TechSpot

The UK Government recently announced a new public-private collaboration to develop the world's first early warning system for pandemic diseases. The publicly funded National Health Service (NHS) will partner with Oxford Nanopore, a UK-based company that developed a novel solution for DNA sequencing, to uncover dangerous infections within hours of.