Thu.Sep 26, 2024

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5 Big Learnings From the ‘GivingPulse Q2 2024 Report’

NonProfit PRO

GivingTuesday released its quarterly giving report, analyzing giving behaviors from April to June 2024. Here are five takeaways.

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How Matrix Group Chose an AI Note Taker App

The MatrixFiles

It’s rare to be in a Zoom or Teams meeting these days that doesn’t have an AI note taker in the room. Sometimes, there are dueling note takers. Well here at Matrix Group, we have standardized on Fathom. For now. Here’s how we made the decision: Note Taking is Hard My Directors, Project Managers and I are in a LOT of meetings. And for every meeting, someone is tasked with taking notes.

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How AlphaChip transformed computer chip design

DeepMind Blog

Our AI method has accelerated and optimized chip design, and its superhuman chip layouts are used in hardware around the world. AlphaChip was one of the first reinforcement learning approaches.

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How Matrix Group Chose an AI Note Taker App

The MatrixFiles

Listen to this article It’s rare to be in a Zoom or Teams meeting these days that doesn’t have an AI note taker in the room. Sometimes, there are dueling note takers. Well here at Matrix Group, we have standardized on Fathom. For now. Here’s how we made the decision: Note Taking is Hard My Directors, Project Managers and I are in a LOT of meetings. And for every meeting, someone is tasked with taking notes.

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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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Move Over Sharks…

NonProfit PRO

Move over sharks, here comes Generative AI Week for Nonprofits. Brought to you by Amazon Web Services (AWS), this inaugural virtual webinar series is designed to educate, inspire & equip nonprofit leaders in their generative AI journey. Join leaders from the AWS Global Healthcare & Nonprofits team for one or all of the six sessions taking place October 7 - 10, 2024.

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Where do I Start with Generative AI?

NonProfit PRO

Being a nonprofit leader is different than being a leader in the private sector. The role comes with a unique set of challenges – and that was before the insurgence of Generative AI tools can capabilities. If you are a nonprofit leader navigating the application of AI tools across your organization, you’re not alone, and your AWS Account Executive is here to help.

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How a women-led tech startup is using AI to motivate Brazilians to take better care of themselves  

Microsoft AI

RadarFit, a women-led Brazilian wellness app using Microsoft's Azure AI, personalizes physical and mental health wellness experiences.

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SAVE THE DATE: October 7th – 10th

NonProfit PRO

Are you a nonprofit, or nonprofit healthcare leader curious about the potential of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize your organization? Join us virtually for the AWS Nonprofit Generative AI Week on October 7 - 10, 2024, and learn how to leverage the value of generative AI for your nonprofit organization.

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AMD may launch Ryzen 7 9800X3D early to steal Arrow Lake's thunder

TechSpot

Hardware leaker Harukaze5719 just shared some screenshots of a Chiphell forum discussion about the upcoming X3D lineup. One user claimed that during a Gigabyte press conference, AMD representatives revealed that the company has only the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Ryzen 9 9900X3D, and Ryzen 9 9950X3D lined up for the next.

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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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Fill Your Auction with Bidders Not Eaters

NonProfit PRO

Learn from the experts in this highly anticipated session. Gain insights into how to fill your room with the right people who are bidders, not just eaters and discover how to acquire top auction items like trips, cruises, and more with ease and at no cost to you. Identify techniques for securing sponsors who are passionate about your cause and making your event a success.

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How to build a diverse and high-performing team with immigrant talent

Charity Village

This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. How do you build and lead a team of professionals who excel in their tasks and exceed your department’s targets? Some of the ways managers can achieve this have been well-documented and many are in use in practice. But one critical element is often still […] The post How to build a diverse and high-performing team with immigrant talent appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Join Kelley Tomorrow, at the Virtual Fundraising.AI Summit

NonProfit PRO

Back for a second year, the Fundraising.AI Summit (FAI) is a free, virtual event. FAI empowers nonprofit leaders with the information they need to tap into the full potential of AI - responsibly, beneficially and for the good of their missions. Join Kelley Hecht from Amazon, Web Servcies (AWS) at 9:30PT/12:30ET for a conversation on AI in Action: Two Use Cases to Become a High-Impact, Donor-Centric Powerhouse.

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A year of DAX Copilot: Healthcare innovation that refocuses on the clinician-patient connection

Microsoft AI

In 2012, a child’s drawing of her appointment with a physician was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). In the brightly colored sketch, the girl is sitting on the exam table accompanied by her mother and siblings. To those of us working in healthcare, her doctor is the most notable part.

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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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A New Lens for a New Perspective

NonProfit PRO

Did you know Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers fundraising and marketing leaders with dynamic integrations with more than 70 digital tools? From Salesforce to HubSpot, and Marketo to Google Ads - Amazon’s AppFlow connectors allow you to analyze data from different systems, providing you with a new lens to create a more sophisticated constituent experience.

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Firefox's upcoming "cookie-less" tracking comes under fire by Austrian privacy watchdog

TechSpot

Mozilla introduced the Privacy-Preserving Attribution API with Firefox 128, stating that it would measure ad "performance" without employing third-party servers to track what Firefox users were doing online. The European Center for Digital Rights, also known as Noyb (none of your business), has now filed a complaint against the US.

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Sisense Partners With Funraise to Change Fundraising With Data Analytics

NonProfit PRO

By partnering with Sisense, Funraise enabled a 700% higher annual online fundraising revenue for nonprofits.

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Finding purpose in retirement

Charity Village

A 2023 survey conducted by ULeadU Post Career Pathing indicated that people approaching or in retirement are more concerned about maintaining a sense of purpose post-career than they are about losing their work community or steady income. That’s interesting because often when asked what they’ll miss about working, people immediately say, “The people I work […] The post Finding purpose in retirement appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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ChatGPT vulnerability allows hackers to record your sessions indefinitely

TechSpot

Security research Johann Rehberger recently discovered a way to use ChatGPT as spyware. He reported it to OpenAI, but the company brushed him off, calling it a "safety" rather than a security issue before closing his ticket.

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Is it a good time to start a nonprofit?

Candid

In my role as an educational programming manager at Candid, I hear this question nearly every day: “Is it a good time to start a nonprofit?” I hear it from people who are passionate and committed about a certain issue in their community or in the world. They see a problem and are certain no solution is being provided—and they want to be that solution.

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People are buying AI PCs, but not for their AI abilities

TechSpot

The latest IDC Research report shows that shipments of personal computing devices are expected to grow 2.6% year over year in 2024 to 398.9 million units.

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The difference between communications strategies and communications plans

Charity Village

Every nonprofit uses communications (e.g., content, plan, strategy etc.) to reach their target audiences, raise brand awareness and visibility and meet other business goals and objectives. Developing and executing communications is how we connect with people and make meaningful associations between brands, our experiences and ideas. In short, communications are vital to the health of every […] The post The difference between communications strategies and communications plans appeared first

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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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Zorin OS is ideal for reviving old computers, based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

TechSpot

Zorin OS requires only 1.5 GB of RAM and 15 GB of storage, making it ideal for reviving old PCs or for those looking to try a lightweight operating system. The most recent 17.2 release is powered by Linux Kernel 6.8.

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Understanding “Unassigned” Traffic in Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

Whole Whale

As a data-driven marketer, there’s nothing more frustrating than seeing a significant portion of your website traffic categorized as “unassigned” in Google Analytics 4 (GA4). Much like the dreaded “(Other)” traffic in Universal Analytics (UA), “unassigned” traffic in GA4 can leave you scratching your head, wondering where those sessions are coming from.

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Shigeru Miyamoto says that when it comes to AI, "Nintendo would rather go in a different direction"

TechSpot

Miyamoto, the creator of some of Nintendo's most successful franchises (Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Donkey Kong, etc.), still serves as one of the company's representative directors and an executive.

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Alarming Trends Undercut Record Donations

The NonProfit Times

By Richard H. Levey The $557.2 billion U.S. donors gave to nonprofits during 2023, according to data from Giving USA, is a high-water mark in terms of current dollars, and the amount exceeds pre-COVID-19 pandemic-giving, which peaked during 2019. But inflation nibbled at the value of the 2023 dollars. Even though actual giving ticked up from 2022’s level. a 4.1% inflation rate meant real-dollar giving declined by 2.1%.

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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.