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[Recordings] Earn a 2024 Certificate in Social Media Marketing & Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The next series of webinars required to earn a Certificate in Social Media Marketing & Fundraising from Nonprofit Tech for Good are tentatively scheduled for March 2025, but if you would like to earn the certificate now, you can purchase the notes and recordings from the last series presented in July and August 2024. Customized for nonprofits with limited time and financial resources, the certificate program covers the fundamentals of social media marketing and fundraising for your nonprofit

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The Ultimate Nonprofit Accounting Guide

NonProfit PRO

Download this comprehensive resource for the latest best practices for budgeting, closing books, audits, reporting, managing payroll, compliance, and much more.

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Essential Steps for Tracking and Reporting Association KPIs

Association Analytics

Leveraging your data throughout the entire member journey can impact your association and your members. From successfully converting non-member audiences into members, to your membership engagement strategy, to events and non-dues revenue, data can inform every step along the way. As valuable as data is, though, without a clear and actionable way to track and report across your entire association, it can be difficult to tell what’s actually working.

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Donor Engagement Models for the Digital Age

NonProfit PRO

Discover best practices for motivating today’s donors to stay involved in your mission. Old fundraising models like the “donor funnel” fall short because they emphasize monetary contributions over meaningful connections. Our free guide explores four new models that deepen your relationships to drive engagement, retention, and donations.

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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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AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Review: Zen 5 Arrives

TechSpot

Today we're taking our first look at AMD's new Zen 5 processors , starting with the Ryzen 7 9700X, their latest 8-core / 16-thread CPU designed to replace the 7700X.

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AMD confirms Zen 5 launch prices: 9950X starts at $649

TechSpot

Launch-day MSRPs for AMD's first four Ryzen 9000 desktop processors are now public. The two mid-range CPUs begin shipping this week, while the high-end models will become available next week.

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Benevity Launches Benevity Impact Reports

NonProfit PRO

Benevity Impact Reports aims to offer in-depth reporting that translates employee giving and volunteering data into tangible social outcomes.

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How nonprofits can engage in policy advocacy now 

Candid

In June 2024, Florida governor Ron DeSantis vetoed $32 million in state funding for nonprofit arts organizations. As I discussed next steps with a nonprofit partner—like educating their community about the impact of this loss of funding—concerns about engaging in “political talk” emerged. Discussing budgets and policy was uncomfortable for the partner—and not something her nonprofit typically does.

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Microsoft adds Adobe Type1 fonts to the growing list of deprecated Windows features

TechSpot

A year after Adobe announced the end of support for PostScript Type1 (or "Type 1") fonts, Microsoft is now doing the same. The feature will be removed in a future release of the OS, and Redmond suggests users move forward by erasing any dependencies on this font type from Windows settings.

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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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From Train-Test to Cross-Validation: Advancing Your Model’s Evaluation

Machine Learning Mastery

Many beginners will initially rely on the train-test method to evaluate their models. This method is straightforward and seems to give a clear indication of how well a model performs on unseen data. However, this approach can often lead to an incomplete understanding of a model’s capabilities. In this blog, we’ll discuss why it’s important […] The post From Train-Test to Cross-Validation: Advancing Your Model’s Evaluation appeared first on MachineLearningMastery.com

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Dell cuts thousands of jobs as part of AI-focused restructuring

TechSpot

Dell did not say how many employees would be cut loose although some estimates put the number in the range of 12,500 people.

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Best Practices for a Stress-Free Fund Accounting System Implementation

sgEngage

You are done with juggling multiple spreadsheets just to track your restricted funds. You are finished with manual approval processes for expenses. You’ve made the decision to switch to a modern fund accounting system. You’ve found the perfect partner. Now comes the part where all the planning and research pays off: implementation. To do a fund accounting implementation process right, there is a good amount of organization, data clean-up, and training involved.

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Lenovo's 2-in-1 runs Windows and Android, combines Intel and Snapdragon CPUs

TechSpot

Following an initial unveiling at CES 2024, Lenovo has begun shipping its ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid in China, with a Western launch possibly imminent. The combo device incorporates a Windows laptop and an Android tablet that work together or independently.

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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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How do you activate change in a network?

Big Duck

Explore how change happens in networks, the role of communications, and get tools and activities to incorporate into your nonprofit work.

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Researchers create "soft gold" nerves using conductive nanowires

TechSpot

Their work, published in the journal Small, could pave the way for new types of medical implants and interfaces that get up close and personal with our nerves without damaging them. These electronics could help treat conditions like epilepsy, Parkinson's, paralysis, or chronic pain by seamlessly integrating with the body.

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Huawei and Baidu stockpile Samsung HBM chips as US export restrictions loom: report

TechNode

Chinese tech giants Huawei and Baidu, along with a range of startups in the country, are stockpiling high bandwidth memory (HBM) semiconductors from Samsung Electronics amid expected new US restrictions on chip exports to China, according to an exclusive Reuters report. Chinese companies have increased their purchases of AI-capable semiconductors since the beginning of this year, leading China to contribute about 30% of Samsung’s HBM chip revenue in the first half of 2024, sources said.

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The cost of EV battery packs has dropped an astounding 90% in the last 15 years

TechSpot

According to the Department of Energy's Vehicle Technologies Office, lithium-ion battery pack costs for EVs have plummeted by an astounding 90% from 2008 to 2023, when adjusted for inflation. In 2023, the estimated cost stood at $139 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for large-scale production, a dramatic decrease from $1,415 per kWh in 2008.

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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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Alibaba launches Sora-like video generation framework Tora, highlights trajectory-oriented ability

TechNode

A team from Alibaba has launched a new video generation tool called Tora, emphasizing its excellence in achieving high-motion fidelity, as buzz around OpenAIs text-to-video generator Sora drives Chinese companies to develop similar AI models. In dozens of video clips posted by the team and produced via Tora, the models trajectory-oriented diffusion transformer for video generation ensures that the generated motion follows the specified trajectory drawn in advance.

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Disney is hiking prices across all of its streaming platforms this fall

TechSpot

Both the ad-supported and ad-free Disney+ plans will increase by $2 per month, from $7.99 to $9.99 and from $13.99 to $15.99 per month, respectively. Hulu is also getting hiked. The ad-supported plan will soon cost $9.99 per month (up two bucks a month); the ad-free plan is going up.

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Huawei launches MatePad Pro 12.2, a dual-layer OLED tablet challenger to iPad Pro 2024

TechNode

Huawei on Tuesday launched the MatePad Pro 12.2, a flagship tablet for the Chinese market and positioned as a competitor to Apple’s iPad Pro 2024, priced at RMB 4,299 ($599) for the 12GB + 256GB basic version. While both tablets feature a dual-layer OLED panel, the MatePad Pro 12.2 boasts a peak brightness of 2,000 nits and a 144Hz refresh rate, surpassing the iPad Pro 2024’s 1,600 nits brightness and 120Hz refresh rate, according to Huawei.

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Keeping Intel's next-gen node on schedule: Panther Lake and Clearwater Forest boot up on 18A

TechSpot

The company reiterated that it already released version 1.0 of the process design kit (PDK) for 18A to partners in July, enabling them to kickstart the development of chips using this cutting-edge manufacturing tech. But the more exciting news is Intel revealing that two of its own products leveraging 18A.

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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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WeChat tests breaking news alerts as it looks to enrich real-time content

TechNode

Tencents super app WeChat has added a fresh feature that is designed to send breaking news alerts on top of users other official account subscription notifications, in an effort to make the messaging app more competitive in information distribution. Sources of the latest news for the alert mostly come from Chinas official state media outlets, with WeChat users able to get international breaking news notices without the need to fully subscribe.

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Elon Musk's X sues advertising group over alleged "boycott" of platform

TechSpot

X filed the lawsuit in federal court in Texas on Tuesday against the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) and member companies Unilever, Mars, CVS Health and Orsted. "We tried being nice for 2 years and got nothing but empty words. Now, it is war," Musk tweeted.

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Getting familiar with Tableau

fusionSpan

In today’s data-driven world, the ability to analyze and visualize data effectively is crucial for making informed decisions. Tableau is a powerful tool designed to meet this need, but it is essential to understand what Tableau is, how it works, and how it differs from other tools like Salesforce reports. This article will provide an overview of Tableau and its benefits, particularly for non-profit organizations and associations.

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Company proposes 100-meter towers to provide power and other services on the moon

TechSpot

Honeybee Robotics recently released a video detailing its design for a series of enormous towers that could form the basis of a power grid on the moon. The pitch is one of many for creating various types of infrastructure on the lunar surface.

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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.