6 Exceptional Nonprofit Trends for 2024
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
To learn more about what’s happening in the nonprofit sector, here's a sneak peek at NonProfit PRO's “40 Nonprofit Trends of 2024.
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DVD-like optical disc could store 1.6 petabits (or 200 terabytes) on 100 layers
TechSpot
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Researchers at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology have developed an optical disc with a capacity of over a petabit of data, equivalent to well over 100 terabytes. Although the technology is primarily proposed for enterprise use, it could potentially become accessible to consumers after overcoming significant obstacles.
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Mission Driven Bank Fund and Partners Aim to Close Racial Income and Wealth Gaps
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
The Mission Driven Bank Fund partnered with the National Bankers Association Foundation and UpMetrics to close racial income and wealth gaps.
Persistent memory will replace DRAM in 2030 at the earliest, experts say
TechSpot
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Answering to questions from media and industry watchers, SINA's Arthur Sainio, Tom Coughlin, and Jim Handy said that persistent memory has already matched the speeds achieved by modern DRAM technology, as demonstrated by the hafnium ferroelectrics from SK Hynix and Micron. However, they could not provide a direct answer about.
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.
Blackbaud to Bring Powerful, New Capabilities to Raiser’s Edge NXT
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Blackbaud announced it is adding Optimized Donation Forms, Prospect Insights, and AI acknowledgments to Raiser's Edge NXT.
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Five steps to outsourcing your nonprofit’s financial operations
Charity Village
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Interested in learning more about this topic? Join us as we partner with Enkel to host a free webinar on March 7, A Day in Your Life With Outsourced Back Office Functions. Register today. When managing a nonprofit, effective financial operations are not just a matter of compliance; they’re a cornerstone for sustainability and growth. Yet, […] The post Five steps to outsourcing your nonprofit’s financial operations appeared first on CharityVillage.
Seven of the top 10 best-selling phones of 2023 were iPhones
TechSpot
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Counterpoint's Global Monthly Handset Model Sales Tracker shows the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro Max, and iPhone 14 Pro in first through third place, in that order. The iPhone 14 captured 3.9 percent of global smartphone sales, and half of those came from China and the US. Apple's iPhone 13.
Gemma: Introducing new state-of-the-art open models
DeepMind Blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Gemma is a family of lightweight, stateu002Dofu002Dthe art open models built from the same research and technology used to create the Gemini models.
Scientists find water on an asteroid's surface for the first time
TechSpot
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
According to a recent study, astronomers have confirmed the presence of microscopic amounts of water on asteroids in the asteroid belt. The discovery marks the first time water has been found on the surfaces of asteroids.
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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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.
Beyond efficiency: A human-first AI adoption strategy
Candid
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
When we first started researching the use of AI in nonprofit organizations, we described the key benefit of AI as the “dividend of time.” As we wrote in The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Age of AI , when used responsibly , AI can help nonprofit staff reduce the countless hours they spend doing labor-intensive and often energy-draining tasks—so they can focus instead on mission-critical work.
Hemispherical-shaped solar cells could significantly improve sunlight absorption
TechSpot
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Dooyoung Hah, assistant professor of electrical engineering at Abdullah Gül University, recently published a study on a novel type of solar cell designed to enhance sunlight absorption. Hah proposes a semi-spherical shaped photovoltaic cell structure, which appears to provide significantly better results in both light absorption and angular coverage.
Title Sponsorship: What to Include?
The Sponsorship Collective
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Title sponsorship isn’t a topic I’ve delved into often on the blog, and today, I want to change that. After all, some of you reading this right now might have a title sponsorship on the horizon and feel uncertain about how to navigate it. I’m here to help!
Counterfeiters caught in multimillion-dollar iPhone repair scheme
TechSpot
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
A federal jury in the District of Columbia convicted Haotian Sun and Pengfei Xue over their plan to steal more than $3 million from Apple.
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.
Can MariaDB’s enterprise business be saved?
InfoWorld
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
A non-binding proposal to acquire MariaDB, the provider of the relational database management system (RDBMS) of the same name—a fork of the open-source MySQL database, has sparked speculations about the company’s future and what the acquisition would mean for its enterprise customers. The proposal was for MariaDB PLC, the firm that provides database services and SaaS offerings built on the core open-source database that is managed by the MariaDB Foundation.
How Arm results set the world on fire
TechSpot
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
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Can MariaDB’s commercial business be saved?
InfoWorld
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
A non-binding proposal to acquire MariaDB, the provider of the relational database management system (RDBMS) of the same name—a fork of the open-source MySQL database, has sparked speculations about the company’s future and what the acquisition would mean for its enterprise customers. The proposal was for MariaDB PLC, the firm that provides database services and SaaS offerings built on the core open-source database that is managed by the MariaDB Foundation.
Xbox still has plans for day one Activision Blizzard titles on Game Pass, will keep supporting physical media - for now
TechSpot
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Spencer confirmed that Microsoft plans for all its first-party Xbox games to come to Game Pass on the day they launch. In an interview with Game File, he said that covers the full portfolio of titles from Activision Blizzard, ZeniMax (which includes Bethesda, MachineGames, and iD Software), and Xbox Game.
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!
33+ Raffle Basket Ideas to Wow the Crowd & Win Support
Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
A raffle is an easy way to increase fundraising revenue and engage supporters at events. The trick to hosting a successful raffle is ensuring that the raffle baskets and prizes you offer are enticing enough to encourage scores of ticket sales. In this guide, we’ll review the most effective raffle basket ideas in the following sections: Raffle basket FAQs Food and beverage raffle basket ideas Sports and leisure raffle prizes Raffle basket ideas for kids and families Seasonal raffle basket ideas I
Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has a new trailer, launches in June
TechSpot
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
A year ago, publisher Bandai Namco and developer FromSoftware went into radio silence soon after announcing the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion for Elden Ring. After a year of wild speculations and alleged hints strategically placed by the Japanese studio here and there, fans of the massively successful action RPG.
40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well
Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Live auctions are exciting, fast-paced nonprofit events that can bring in a lot of revenue. However, a live auction is only as good as the items that are available for bidding. The best live auction items are relevant to your unique event audience’s interests, hard to come by for the average person, and reasonably priced. With that in mind, we’ll review top auction item ideas, sorted into the following categories: Classic live auction item ideas Auction basket ideas Travel-related live auction
Apple advises against using rice to dry wet iPhones, offers better tips
TechSpot
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
A recent Apple support post has warned users not to revert to the old-fashioned rice method if liquid makes its way into their iPhones.
Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services
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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.
How the Kiwanis Club of Woodland Boosted Their Membership with WildApricot – Case Study
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
WildApricot has proven to be a transformative tool for the Kiwanis Club of Woodland, empowering the team to build a stronger online presence, streamline financial transactions, and greatly enhance communication.
Samsung and Arm are collaborating on next-gen Cortex-X CPU cores
TechSpot
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
In a press release announcing the partnership, Samsung said that the collaboration marks the first step of a long-term understanding between the two companies that will see them "reinvent" 2-nanometer GAA for next-generation data center and infrastructure silicon. The two will also work together on a new AI chiplet solution.
9 Things Everyone Hates About Sponsorship
The Sponsorship Collective
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Here at the Sponsorship Collective, I’m a big fan of sponsorship. If you’ve made it to this page, I’d assume you’d have probably guessed that. But I recognize that not everyone feels as strongly as me about it; not even close. So, what ranks highest among the duties sponsorship seekers abhor?
Forget hallucinations, ChatGPT has developed full blown dementia
TechSpot
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Any software under ongoing development is highly likely to experience sudden bugs. About a year ago, Meta's Alpaca started responding to queries with clearly false answers while insisting they were true. Large language model (LLM) developers like OpenAI refer to this phenomenon as a "hallucination.
How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity Journey
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.
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