Mon.May 20, 2024

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The Impact Report: A Vital Tool in the Nonprofit’s Toolbox

NonProfit PRO

Many donors want to know specifics about your nonprofit before giving. Here's how an impact report can help gain donor trust.

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Thinking Outside the Traditional Non-Dues Revenue Box

Association Analytics

If you’re like most associations, it’s likely that your member dues have been in decline and that means you’ve got to look at other ways to make up for that difference, Diversifying revenue streams is key to long-term success, but your association doesn’t need to look far for solutions. With some creativity, collaboration, and an out-of-the-box mindset, your association can thrive in an ever-changing environment while providing value to members and industry partners alike.

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70+ Proven Fundraising Event Ideas for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Free Guide to 70+ Proven Fundraising Event Ideas for Nonprofits.

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Hertz gets caught charging multiple Tesla renters for not returning the EVs with a full tank of gas

TechSpot

Even though it is obvious that Teslas do not use gasoline, the customer had difficulty convincing Hertz customer service reps to reverse the charge. the company finally apologized for the incident and refunded the customer, blaming a systems error." However, this happened only after auto enthusiast magazine The Drive reported.

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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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5 Specific Risks and 5 Actions to Help Prevent Nonprofit Fraud

NonProfit PRO

Some nonprofits overlook the significance of a strong accounting department. When thinking about accounting, look out for these fraud risks.

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Creating your Landing Page for Success

NonProfit PRO

Free Guide to Creating your Landing Page for Success.

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Best practices for a successful AMS implementation and launch

Nimble AMS

Is your organization preparing to adopt new technology ? The prospect can be ch a lleng ing. Choosing the right association management software (AMS) is a major decision. Your organization needs to do its research before deciding on the right technology for your staff and members. Additionally, you need to prepare for a successful project implementation and the launch of your new AMS.

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Windows XP can run on an Intel CPU from 1989 thanks to dedicated modder

TechSpot

Well, start brushing off those vintage 486 rigs, because a modder has actually made it happen. Going by the name Dietmar on the MSFN forums, he has somehow managed to get Microsoft's beloved Windows XP running on the ancient 486 architecture.

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5 Essential Free Tools for Getting Started with LLMs

Machine Learning Mastery

Image created by Author using Midjourney Large language models (LLMs) have become extremely prominent and useful for all sorts of tasks, but new users may find the large number of LLM tools and utilities intimidating. This article focuses on 5 of the available and widely-useful such tools, all of which are no-cost and created to […] The post 5 Essential Free Tools for Getting Started with LLMs appeared first on MachineLearningMastery.com.

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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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Dangerous nostalgia: Taking Windows XP online will result in auto-installed viruses in a matter of minutes

TechSpot

To prove how dangerous it can be to use old and deprecated operating systems without any antivirus program, firewall or routers in 2024, YouTuber Eric Parker performed a proof-of-concept experiment by setting up a Windows XP virtual machine with an unsecured internet connection.

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Elevate Your Membership Management

Bloomerang

In the dynamic world of nonprofits, managing supporters effectively often feels like juggling too many tasks at once. But what if you could simplify this? Imagine harnessing the power of unified data to streamline operations, boost engagement, and drive retention. Enter Bloomerang Membership Management , a feature-rich add-on that merges donor and membership data seamlessly, helping you create a holistic engagement strategy.

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Godfather of AI Geoffrey Hinton says universal basic income needed in face of AI-related job losses

TechSpot

Speaking to the BBC's Newsnight program, Hinton said he was "very worried about AI taking lots of mundane jobs." As such, he has advised the UK government that a universal basic income in which everyone receives a fixed amount of money is a good idea. "I was consulted by people.

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How to learn a programming language using AI

InfoWorld

Whether you’re new to software development or you have decades of experience, there’s always room to learn something new. The TIOBE Index tracks the top 50 most popular programming languages , with many ecosystems presenting opportunities for career advancement and lateral shifts. Given the breadth of technologies available, it can be challenging to find the time to learn a new skill and to do it effectively.

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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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Acoustic attacks could be a serious threat to the future of underwater data centers

TechSpot

From Microsoft's Project Natick to China's Hainan Undersea Data Center Demonstration Development Project, we've seen data centers being placed underwater for years, saving precious land space and providing a dust-free, oxygen-free environment, which can protect electronics and help reduce faults.

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12 principles for improving devsecops

InfoWorld

I once transitioned from a SaaS CTO role to become a business unit CIO at a Fortune 100 enterprise that aimed to bring startup development processes, technology, and culture into the organization. The executives recognized the importance of developing customer-facing applications, game-changing analytics capabilities, and more automated workflows. Let’s just say my team and I did a lot of teaching on agile development and nimble architectures.

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Lego contraption shatters mouse-clicking speed records at 70+ clicks per second

TechSpot

Lucas put his contraption to the test on CPStest.org, a nifty website that clocks your clicking speed by having you rapidly tap inside a box. I gave it a whirl myself and managed 8.2 clicks per second on my laptop touchpad – far better than I expected. I guess the.

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10 more bad programming habits we secretly love

InfoWorld

We all know the thrill of bending the rules, or even breaking them. Maybe it’s going 56 in a 55-MPH zone, or letting the parking meter expire. Maybe it’s dividing two numbers without testing to see if the denominator is zero. Programmers have a weird relationship with rules. On one hand, code is just a huge pile of rules—rules that are endlessly applied by dutiful silicon gates without fear or favor, almost always without alpha particle-induced error.

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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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Why is Apple making a data center chip?

TechSpot

A report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman last week indicated that Apple was going to put its own chips in the data center, and a few days later, the Journal confirmed this with its own reporting.

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GitLab unveils GitLab 17, AI for devsecops

InfoWorld

GitLab has unveiled GitLab 17, a major update of its devsecops platform that brings a CI/CD catalog of reusable pipeline components and an AI impact dashboard. The company also announced GitLab Duo Enterprise, an AI-powered assistant that helps detect vulnerabilities in code and resolve CI/CD bottlenecks. GitLab Duo Enterprise, the subject of a virtual launch event on June 24, combines the developer-focused AI capabilities of GitLab Duo Pro, which include code suggestions and code explanation, w

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Council of Europe's international AI treaty is the first of its kind

TechSpot

While Geoffrey Hinton, the man credited with creating modern neural network algorithms, is urging governments to prepare for AI advancements with universal basic income measures, the Council of Europe is taking a different approach to address AI threats and opportunities. The European organization has adopted a new treaty, marking the.

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JetBrains releases Aqua IDE for test automation

InfoWorld

JetBrains has announced the official public release of Aqua, an IDE explicitly designed for test automation. It supports the Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright testing framworks out of the box. Introduced May 16 and available at jetbrains.com , Aqua allows test automation engineers and developers to build automated tests for user interfaces, APIs, and other application areas.

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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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Neuralink receives FDA approval for second human brain chip implant

TechSpot

Elon Musk's brain-implant company got the green light from the FDA for its first implant last year, and the company wasted little time in recruiting potential candidates. Noland Arbaugh, a 29-year-old quadriplegic that was paralyzed eight years ago in a diving accident, was chosen for the first human trial in.

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AI will take time

InfoWorld

Strap in, the AI revolution has hit overdrive!!! Except, of course, that it hasn’t, and it won’t anytime soon, despite what you’ve read in countless breathless editorials. It’s not that AI isn’t important, or that it doesn’t have the potential to change everything. It is and it does, but it’s simply not going to happen as fast as we think. The reason is people.

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Fake OS update screens let procrastinators buy extra break time

TechSpot

X user Matty McTech recently shared a pro tool for procrastinators and pranksters alike. White Screen is a handy website that lets visitors go full screen with an array of static colors, which could be useful in a variety of scenarios. You even have the option to specify exact pixel.

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Looking ahead to the AI Seoul Summit

DeepMind Blog

How summits in Seoul, France and beyond can galvanize international cooperation on frontier AI safety

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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.