Tue.Sep 10, 2024

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Make the Right Choice—Use Technology to Ignite Connection

.orgSource

Which camp are you in? 1) AI is going to displace humans and render us irrelevant? 2) The bots will be our BFFs freeing us from a multitude of mundane tasks to work at a higher level. The rapid-fire technological invention we are experiencing is exciting, filled with controversy, and laced with more than a little fear. Sharon Rice,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, described the situation like this.

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A Recap of the 2024 Bridge Conference

NonProfit PRO

With year-end fundraising swiftly approaching, here are the latest tips for fundraising and marketing from the recent Bridge Conference.

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How to Write a Newsletter Your Members Will Actually Want to Read + 16 Ideas to Use in Your Next Email

Wild Apricot

Looking to create newsletters that capture your members' attention? Discover how to write compelling newsletters with our expert tips and 16 engaging ideas to make your next email irresistible and valuable to your audience.

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UnitedHealth Group, Goodwill Partner to Expand Career Pathways Training

NonProfit PRO

UnitedHealth Group and Goodwill announced a three-year partnership to help people overcome barriers to long-term, higher-paying employment.

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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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Amazon tried to buy a stake in Valve long before Steam became a reality

TechSpot

While working at Microsoft as a group marketing manager in the Consumer division, Monica Harrington helped Gabe Newell and her husband, Mike, create a small video game studio near Seattle, Washington. Newell and her now ex-husband are officially recognized as the co-founders of Valve Corporation, but Harrington believes she should.

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Artist tells Rockstar to "Go f**k yourself" after lowball offer to use band's music in GTA VI

TechSpot

Grand Theft Auto VI is still around a year away from release, assuming the game isn't delayed, but there's little doubt it will be an enormous success that adds many more millions to Rockstar and parent company Take-Two Interactive's fortunes.

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Data and AI integration enhance Oracle Database@Azure

Microsoft AI

Together with Oracle, we’re announcing upgrades to Oracle Database@Azure to enhance data and AI integration and security. Learn more.

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TechSpot PC Buying Guide: 2H 2024

TechSpot

The TechSpot PC Buying Guide helps you navigate the current state of the PC hardware market. With AMD's Ryzen 9000 series underperforming and Intel facing stability issues, we guide you to the best current options.

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Is philanthropy “women’s work”?

Hands on Fundraising

And what does women’s work mean? A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about the struggles of balancing work and life – especially for those of us in the nonprofit world. Many of you read it, shared it, commented, or sent me email messages. I’m so grateful to everyone. Because stress is a very real problem. And […] The post Is philanthropy “women’s work”?

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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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Apple Intelligence preview shows it makes a lot of stuff up

TechSpot

Apple is banking on Apple Intelligence to give its stagnant iPhone sales a boost. The technology received plenty of coverage during yesterday's Glowtime event, such as its ability to identify objects via the camera, summarize and prioritize notifications, search through photos based on descriptions, and power an improved Siri.

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The Ultimate 2024 Year-End & GivingTuesday Fundraising Toolkit

CauseVox

If you think Year-End and GivingTuesday are business as usual this year, think again. Year-End has the potential for large returns, with 30% of annual charitable giving taking place in December alone – but what about the philanthropic challenges to contend with? The Challenge In 2023, charitable giving stagnated, and when adjusted for inflation, it decreased by about 2.1%.

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Former PlayStation president says video game layoffs aren't due to corporate greed, tells those impacted to "get over it"

TechSpot

Speaking on journalist Simon Parkin's My Perfect Console podcast, Deering, who was Sony's computer entertainment president from 1995 to 2005 and president of Codemasters from 2006 to 2010, gave a somewhat controversial opinion on the huge number of layoffs being seen in the games industry.

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Nonprofit Leaders: How Does Your Nonprofit Measure Success?

Blue Avocado

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “How does your nonprofit measure success?” The entire Blue Avocado team was amazed by the number of thoughtful and enlightening answers that nonprofit leaders like you shared! While most who responded would agree that counting the number of program participants, clients served, and funds raised each year are solid metrics, success looks different to every organization.

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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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Sony PlayStation 5 Pro is now official at $700, launching November 7

TechSpot

Pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 Pro open on September 26, and the updated console will start shipping on November 7. Priced at $699, it includes a 2 TB SSD, but the disc drive is sold separately for $79.

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Benchmarks 2024 — the Food Bank Edition

M+R

Read time: 8 minutes I love working with food banks! The impact of their work is so direct and so important (this is my plug to get involved with your local food bank if you aren’t already!). And, turns out, there’s a lot to learn from food banks when it comes to digital fundraising too! This year, a record 27 regional food banks participated in M+R’s annual Benchmarks Study covering mostly digital fundraising, marketing, advertising, and advocacy metrics (and here’s another plug…if you haven’t

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Intel's 15th-gen Arrow Lake CPUs are branded as "Core Ultra 200K" in early UK listing

TechSpot

While official specs remain under wraps, some early listings have surfaced on the UK retailer site Lambdatek, potentially giving us a glimpse of what to expect. We'll be converting the VAT-excluded prices to USD to better understand how these upcoming models compare to current offerings in terms of value.

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DonorDrive Acquired By Bonterra

The NonProfit Times

The nonprofit tech buying spree continues. Social good software company Bonterra has acquired DonorDrive, a provider of peer-to-peer and digital fundraising solutions. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition is part of Bonterra ’s drive to build, acquire, and integrate technology. Bonterra’s leadership’s plan is to double the size of philanthropy during the next decade by enabling trust-based relationships between funders, volunteers and the nonprofits they support.

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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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Study finds that Dungeons & Dragons enhances social skills for autistic players

TechSpot

With millions of players worldwide engaging in epic quests and imaginative storytelling, Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) has transcended its tabletop origins to become a global pastime. A new study suggests that the game may also offer unique benefits for individuals on the autism spectrum.

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Digital Fundraising Ideas As The Election Approaches

The NonProfit Times

The presidential election is set for November 5, and the good news for fundraisers and nonprofit marketers is that elections don’t tend to hurt charitable giving. In fact, charitable giving increased in nine of the past 10 election years — the only exception being the Great Recession year of 2008. But you might be wondering whether to adjust your communication strategies in the weeks leading up to the election when we’ll see a flurry of ads, emails, texts and more.

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Audible is inviting narrators to train AI voices for faster audiobook production

TechSpot

The resulting AI "voice clones" can then be used to quickly produce new audiobook recordings, with human narrators still involved to oversee quality control.

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Apple Intelligence beta testing to begin next month, Chinese version coming next year

TechNode

Apple announced at its iPhone 16 series launch event that Apple Intelligence will begin beta testing next month along with its iOS 18.1 system, initially limited to an English language version available to users in the US. Next year, Apple promises to release versions of Apple Intelligence in Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish. Once Apple Intelligence launches in mainland China, users with previously purchased iPhone 16 series models will be able to activate and use the feature, online store

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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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Apple unveils AirPods 4, bringing previously pro-only features to cheaper models

TechSpot

Pre-orders are now open for the AirPods 4. Two models will be available on September 20. Starting at $129, the headphones gain intelligent noise management features previously reserved for the $249 Pro variant.

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Meituan’s KeeTa officially goes live in Saudi Arabia

TechNode

Meituan officially brought its food delivery service to Saudi Arabia under the name KeeTa on Monday, beginning its expansion outside China as domestic growth slowed. For newly registered users, KeeTa sends a 50% off voucher and free delivery coupon that can only be deemed on Monday, the standalone app showed. KeeTa is expected to compete with food delivery giant Delivery Hero-owned HungerStation and local company Jahez in the Saudi Arabian market.

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Apple shows off new A18 and A18 Pro chips with significant performance gains for iPhone 16

TechSpot

Let's dive into the A18 Pro first – the chip that powers the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max models. Built on a 3nm process, it packs a 6-core CPU setup with two performance cores and four efficiency ones. It promises a 15% performance uplift over last year's A17.

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Samsung and TSMC to co-develop HBM4 AI chip, mass production expected in 2025

TechNode

Samsung is partnering with its foundry rival TSMC to jointly develop the bufferless HBM4, a next-generation AI chip, Dan Kochpatcharin, head of Ecosystem and Alliance Management at TSMC, said during the Semicon Taiwan 2024 forum last week. High-bandwidth memory (HBM) is crucial for AI due to its superior processing speed compared to traditional DRAM (dynamic random access memory) chips.

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.