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Seven Tough Questions To Ask Your Team

Eric Jacobsen Blog

High-functioning teams can disagree and still produce excellent products and results. Team members can also disagree and still care about each other. And, they can challenge each other to think differently. Best-selling leadership book authors Scott J. Allen and Mitchell Kusy recommend that leaders ask seven tough questions of their teams to help maximize their results.

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5 Philanthropic Factors to Inform Your Fundraising Strategy

NonProfit PRO

It’s crucial to stay up to date with trends in philanthropy. Here are five that can help guide your fundraising strategy.

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End-of-Year Giving Campaign: 13 Successful (Yet Underutilized) Strategies

CauseVox

There’s a chill in the air and everyone’s enjoying their pumpkin spice lattes and hot cocoa. Soon, we’ll spend our days purchasing holiday gifts for loved ones, baking, and gearing up for visits from family and friends. Naturally, our personal to-do lists grow increasingly long as year-end nears. As fundraisers, you’re also in charge of putting together end-of-year giving campaigns for your nonprofit.

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Get Your Grant-Funded Nonprofit Started in Fundraising

sgEngage

Grants are an integral lifeline for many nonprofits, providing the necessary funding to launch new initiatives, sustain critical programs, and ensure operational stability. For some organizations, a well-timed grant can be the spark that ignites growth. But relying solely on grants has its downsides, especially when it comes to long-term sustainability.

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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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AI for Good: Transforming humanitarian response 

Candid

Artificial intelligence is transforming every sector and industry, and the U.S. nonprofit sector is no exception. By leveraging AI, nonprofits can unlock powerful insights, make informed decisions, and optimize operations in ways previously unimaginable. Yet many nonprofits hesitate to adopt AI, often due to perceived challenges around cost, expertise, and ethical considerations.

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Government relations for nonprofit leaders: Navigating the stormy seas of political change ​

Charity Village

Original Broadcast Date: December 5, 2024. Summary: Potential government change and uncertainty can have devastating consequences. Bay Street leaders are actively preparing and executing their government relations programs in the months that remain. Nonprofit leaders need to do the same. This workshop will help nonprofits to navigate changes on the horizon.

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Man narrows landfill search for $771 million Bitcoin hard drive with "finely tuned" plan

TechSpot

In 2013, Howells had two 2.5-inch hard drives stored in a drawer, one of which he intended to get rid of and another that had a digital wallet with Bitcoin worth the equivalent of around $771 million today.

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5 Beginner-Friendly Projects to Learn LLMs & RAG

Machine Learning Mastery

I believe in the ‘learning by doing’ approach—you learn more this way. However, as a beginner, you need to be careful not to overwhelm yourself by jumping into a complex project too soon. To help you get comfortable working with LLMs and RAG, I’ll be sharing 5 different projects that are perfect for beginners.

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Arctic's Senza is a fanless, under-desk mini PC designed to maximize space

TechSpot

Both configurations feature a 1 TB TCL NVMe M.2 solid-state drive as well as Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.

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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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Who Does What in Data? A Practical Introduction to the Role of a Data Engineer & Data Scientist

Towards Data Science

What does a data engineer do differently to a data scientist?

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Australia is grappling with too much solar power as renewable growth outpaces grid capacity

TechSpot

The solar boom has been so extraordinary this spring that South Australia has, at times, met all its electricity needs entirely from solar power, reports by ABC News. Any excess energy has been exported to other states. Nationwide, demand for grid power that cannot be supplied by rooftop solar has.

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Google DeepMind at NeurIPS 2024

DeepMind Blog

Advancing adaptive AI agents, empowering 3D scene creation, and innovating LLM training for a smarter, safer future

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Intel 18A node reportedly stuck at 10% yields, SRAM density also trails TSMC upcoming 2nm tech

TechSpot

Recent reports indicate that Intel is facing significant yield challenges with its 18A node, potentially delaying its mass production timeline. According to the South Korean newspaper Chosun, current yield rates are below 10 percent, meaning that nearly nine out of every 10 chips manufactured are defective.

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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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Sued ex-intern from ByteDance reportedly wins an award at the “Olympics of AI”

TechNode

A paper co-authored by former ByteDance intern Tian Keyu reportedly won a Best Paper award at NeurIPS, one of the most prestigious annual conferences in the field of AI. The award comes after Tian was sued by ByteDance for allegedly disrupting big-model training. The paper, titled Visual Autoregressive Modeling: Scalable Image Generation via Next-Scale Prediction, explores a unique method for generating images with faster speed, higher quality, and scalability.

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Intel confirms Xe3 graphics hardware is finalized, Xe4 in the works

TechSpot

Speaking on The Full Nerd podcast, Intel's Tom Petersen reaffirmed the company's commitment to its Arc graphics business, dismissing any speculation about its potential cancellation. According to Petersen, Intel is moving full steam ahead with the development of Xe3. He revealed that the hardware for Xe3 is already "baked," and.

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Huawei Mate 70 series sells out on launch day, pre-orders surpass 6.7 million

TechNode

The Huawei Mate 70 series, priced from RMB 5,499 ($758), sold out quickly online on its first day of sales on Wednesday, with the second sales round starting today. On the first day of sales, Huawei Consumer Business Group CEO He Gang visited a Huawei store in Shenzhen, China, to personally deliver the new Mate 70 series phones to customers onsite. During a livestream interview last night, He claimed that pre-orders for the Huawei Mate 70 series had surpassed 6.7 million units.

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FBI shifts stance, recommends encryption to keep phone chats private

TechSpot

A state-sponsored hacking group known as "Salt Typhoon" recently managed to compromise surveillance systems used by law enforcement agencies. This massive breach highlights the growing privacy risks associated with phone usage and communication, a concern that all users should take seriously.

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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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China’s EV startups reportedly set ambitious sales targets for 2025

TechNode

Chinese electric vehicle startups NIO, Xpeng, Li Auto, and Leapmotor have set ambitious sales targets for 2025, anticipating another intense price war as the countrys car market braces for a performance jump in a competitive landscape, local media reported. Why it matters: Although some of the figures were not verified, this information provides a window into how far Chinese EV makers have diverged methods and how the cut-throat competition is shaping long term trends.

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Bitcoin breaks $100,000 barrier for the first time ever

TechSpot

Bitcoin entered 2024 valued around $44,000. While far more than some ever imagined a virtual token could be worth, it was still around $20,000 less than the previous all-time high achieved in late 2021. The cryptocurrency hovered around the $60,000 - $70,000 range for much of the year but as.

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General Motors says its China business is on a recovery path

TechNode

General Motors said on Thursday its Chinese joint ventures have seen strong sales growth for a fifth straight month in November, with monthly deliveries of new energy vehicles, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), exceeding 100,000 units in the past two months. This means that more than half of the vehicles GM sold in China have been EVs since October, a momentum attributed to the strong demand for its Buick GL8 PHEV variants and the budget Wuling crossovers, a

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Amazon faces lawsuit for limiting Prime deliveries in two Washington D.C. areas over safety concerns

TechSpot

The civil lawsuit states that Amazon stopped providing its fastest delivery service to the Prime members who live in the ZIP code 20019 and 20020 areas of east D.C. in June 2022. Instead of using its own delivery system to ensure expedited deliveries, it started relying on third-party services such.

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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 teams up with Baidu to launch AI services in China in 2025, faces user data dispute

TechNode

Apple will officially partner with Chinese internet giant Baidu to bring generative AI services to its devices in China, including the iPhone, Mac, and iPad, multiple media outlets reported yesterday. Apple Intelligence is expected to use Baidus advanced Ernie 4.0 model as part of the deal. The collaboration aims to bring Apples generative AI features to China in 2025, if the two companies can solve their disagreement on how user data is to be stored and employed.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook talks about AI, Vision Pro, and retirement in new interview

TechSpot

When discussing Apple's recent emphasis on artificial intelligence – despite being a relative laggard in the AI arms race compared to rivals Google and Microsoft – Cook told Wired that the company is focused on nurturing the power of the evolving technology to change people's lives. He added that AI.

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NXP to establish a China-based chip supply chain for customers

TechNode

The semiconductor company VSMC, a joint venture between Dutch chip giant NXP and Taiwan’s Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS), broke ground on its 300mm wafer fabrication plant in Singapore on Wednesday. To address the increasing tech tension between China and the US, the companies are discussing expanding their Singapore subsidiary to diversify chip production, said Andy Micallef, NXP’s Executive Vice President.

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NZXT CEO admits "we messed up" but stops short of apologizing after scathing Gamers Nexus exposé

TechSpot

Hou admits in the six-minute video (above) that NZXT "messed up" with some aspects of the Flex service.

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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.