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Cultivating High-Performance Culture Amid ‘The Great Exhaustion’

NonProfit PRO

The path through the Great Exhaustion lies not in groundbreaking strategies but in embracing foundational leadership practices.

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10 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Research Reports for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Staying current with the latest digital marketing and fundraising trends and benchmarks is essential for nonprofits. The reports listed below are the nonprofit sector’s most useful research reports and 2024 editions reaffirm the growing power of monthly giving, the waning influence of organic social media, and that email marketing remains a tried and true method for online fundraising success. 1.

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The 2024 Recurring Giving Report

NonProfit PRO

From 2018 to 2022, the average nonprofit’s recurring donor base grew 127 percent! Recurring donors are easy to retain, highly engaged, and deeply connected to the causes they love. If you want to expand your recurring giving program, this resource is for you. Download now to access benchmarks, donor insights, data-backed strategies, and advice from industry fundraising experts.

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GPUs vs. FPGAs: What's the Difference?

TechSpot

Graphics processing units (GPUs) and field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) are two of the three main processor types for imaging and other heavy calculations. Central processing units (CPUs) are the third type. Let's dig into the key differences between GPUs and FPGAs, their advantages, common use cases, and when to.

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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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Your Guided Growth Plan

NonProfit PRO

Find new donors now! Your Guided Growth Plan provides beginner, intermediate, and advanced steps to connect with people who are passionate about your mission, ASAP. Experts from DonorPerfect and Positive Equation are here to make growing easy, no matter where you are on your fundraising journey.

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Casebook PBC Launches Gender Identity Feature to Support Inclusivity for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Casebook PBC is helping to promote inclusivity practices for nonprofits with its Gender Identity Options feature for client intake forms.

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Tokyo hopes new Tinder-like match making app will curb population decline

TechSpot

The Asahi Shimbun, one of the largest newspapers in Japan, said the fee-based app will be operated by a private contractor and is expected to launch sometime this summer. The dating app will feature a robust registration process designed to avoid the pitfalls of more casual dating apps.

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5 Useful Loss Functions

Machine Learning Mastery

A loss function in machine learning is a mathematical formula that calculates the difference between the predicted output and the actual output of the model. The loss function is then used to slightly change the model weights and then check whether it has improved the model’s performance. The goal of machine learning algorithms is to […] The post 5 Useful Loss Functions appeared first on MachineLearningMastery.com.

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More problems for Humane, company warns Ai Pin charging case poses fire risk

TechSpot

Humane said in an email to Ai Pin buyers that they should "immediately" stop using the charging case that comes with the device following reports of a "charging issue." The company writes that the problem is a quality issue with the battery cell from a third-party vendor. It seems certain.

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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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ADP Canada Happiness@Work Index: Happiness of workers in Canada takes a dive in May

Charity Village

The ADP Canada monthly Happiness@Work Index (“Index”) reveals workers are feeling less happy in May than last month and May 2023. Over half (59%) of workers in Canada surveyed report that the cost of living significantly impacts stress levels during the workday. The National Work Happiness Score for May 2024 is 6.6/10, representing a 0.2-point […] The post ADP Canada Happiness@Work Index: Happiness of workers in Canada takes a dive in May appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Canada will tax online streaming companies to fund local broadcasters

TechSpot

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is imposing a new tax on online streaming services, requiring Netflix, Amazon, and other major companies to contribute five percent of their Canadian revenue to the local broadcasting system. This tax is part of the recently approved Online Streaming Act (OSA), designed to.

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The Psychology Behind Giving: Motivating Members to Become Donors

Bloomerang

Understanding what flips the switch for your members to transform them from participants to passionate donors is the key to boosting your fundraising efforts. But it’s important to understand that motivating members to become donors is not just a financial ask but an emotional journey, deeply rooted in the psychological connections your members form with your cause.

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The FBI has over 7,000 decryption keys to help victims of the LockBit ransomware

TechSpot

From its "ongoing disruption" of LockBit, the FBI has recovered more than 7,000 decryption keys for victims of the notorious ransomware cybergang. According to FBI Cyber Assistant Director Bryan Vorndran, who spoke at the 2024 Boston Conference on Cyber Security, LockBit remains a threat, and the bureau continues to gather.

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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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P2P Donors Are Not Strangers: Convert Them into Real Supporters

sgEngage

My friend and colleague Meghan was upset. She’s the development director at a local chapter of a large, nationwide nonprofit organization. Like many nonprofits, her chapter hadn’t met its annual fundraising targets for the past couple of years. She’d tried mixing up her campaigns a bit, but they just weren’t bringing in what they used to. Individual giving was down, and so were major gifts.

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Marvel's Midnight Suns is free on the Epic Games Store

TechSpot

Midnight Suns has been out for a while now, but if you haven't given it a shot, you're definitely missing a treat. Some may find the non-combat sections a bit tedious, but it's still one of the best superhero games ever made.

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7 Database Goals for Your Independent School’s Capital Campaign

sgEngage

When evaluating your school’s readiness for a capital campaign, database readiness might not be at the top of the list for your campaign consultants or administration. But you and I know it’s critical to maintain a robust and up-to-date CRM. And for a capital campaign, data-driven decisions depend on you and me, the unsung data nerds operating quietly in the background.

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Mystery wireless chips uncovered in Apple's latest Macs and iPads

TechSpot

Evidence has emerged that several Apple devices released since last September contain a mysterious Thread wireless chip, as spotted by The Verge. These devices include the M4 iPad Pro, M3 MacBook Pros, M3 iMacs, M2 iPad Air, and more. The presence of Thread was uncovered via FCC filings, which show.

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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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7 Creative Ways to Show Your Supporters They’re Valued

Pamela Grow

Trends for 2024 indicate a rise in AI for donor communications. However, these same trends also indicate that these AI-written messages, if poorly implemented, may alienate donors. After all, donors are unlikely to feel valued if they receive the same AI-created email from every nonprofit they support. This also means that 2024 is the year to stand out from the crowd by getting creative with your donor recognition strategy.

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MediaTek surprises with powerful partnerships at Computex 2024

TechSpot

The approach most big companies take for keynote presentations at tech events is to provide a bit of context and strategy and then dive deep into the inevitable flurry of new product introductions.

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Does Java pass by reference or pass by value?

InfoWorld

Many programming languages allow passing objects by reference or by value. In Java, we can only pass object parameters by value. This imposes limits and also raises questions. For instance, if the parameter value is changed in the method, what happens to the value following method execution? You may also wonder how Java manages object values in the memory heap.

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This mouse ditches traditional batteries for supercapacitors, promises 5-minute charging

TechSpot

A mere 5-minute charge translates into potentially weeks without having to juice this device. And if you're in a rush, plugging it in for just 60 seconds nets you enough power to get through a full day's use. The mouse was unveiled at Computex 2024, as reported by TechPowerUp.

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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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How a data exchange platform eases data integration

InfoWorld

What has always fascinated me about Moore’s law is that for more than half a century, the technological computing innovations we take for granted—from the PC to smart watches to self-driving cars—hinged on solving one small, specific problem: the distance between transistors on a chip. As our software-powered world becomes more and more data-driven, unlocking and unblocking the coming decades of innovation hinges on data: how we collect it, exchange it, consolidate it, and use it.

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Zotac's handheld gaming PC packs adjustable triggers, jog wheels, and dual touch pads

TechSpot

The Zotac Zone certainly looks the part, at least on paper. It features a seven-inch 1080p AMOLED display (120 Hz, 800 Nits) that is driven by an AMD Ryzen 7 8840u CPU with Radeon 780M graphics, and will ship with 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory. A 512 GB NVMe solid-state.

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Design Series: Creating Continuous Engagement

Forum One

This is the third in a four-part blog series, Building Trust and Credibility Through Design, based on a webinar led by Forum One’s Vice President of Design. Watch the webinar. Fostering ongoing engagement is essential for building a community of passionate supporters and advocates. After understanding audience needs and employing design tools that build credibility and trust, let’s explore how design can maintain engagement and develop a sense of community and loyalty among your audience.

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3Dfx Voodoo4 graphics processor gets wild laptop upgrade 24 years later

TechSpot

Daniel Simionescu, aka "sdz" on the Vogons forums, has created what he calls the "Voodoo 4 M4800." The project involved transplanting the processor from a Voodoo4 4500 AGP card onto a custom MXM board, which he then plugged into the expansion slot of a 2013 Dell Precision M4800 laptop. Despite.

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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.