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Why and How to Implement a 4-Day Workweek in 2025

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Sean Kosofsky, The Nonprofit Fixer — a strategic advisor who has worked in nonprofits for 30+ years and served as an executive director for five organizations in the past 20 years. His consulting firm, Mind the Gap Consulting , focuses on executive director coaching and training as well as fundraising and board development. The four-day workweek is having a moment.

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Don’t Forget About Gen X in Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

Gen X is often forgotten in fundraising and planned giving circles. Here's what to keep in mind about these donors when trying to reach them.

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Measuring Training Effectiveness with LMS Analytics

Gyrus

Measuring Training Effectiveness with LMS Analytics Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems Introduction Companies use Learning Analytics Tools to collect, analyze, and measure the effectiveness of their learning and development programs. Measuring training effectiveness is important for organizations to see if their training programs are working well for their employees.

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Research Shows Nonprofits Need More Funding Sources

NonProfit PRO

Is your nonprofit searching for ways to broaden your revenue streams? Our 30+ Nonprofit Revenue Sources Workbook has you covered! More and more nonprofits are reporting the need to find additional revenue streams with long-term sustainability. That’s why we created a step-by-step workbook, full of checklists to help broaden your revenue sources, drive your organization’s goals, and increase year-round revenue.

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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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US agency develops a new standard for timekeeping on the Moon

TechSpot

While traditional atomic clocks are pushing the boundaries of time measurement precision with science fiction-like technological breakthroughs, those organizing the future of space exploration are focused on a more practical, yet otherworldly, issue. Atomic clocks on the Moon tick faster than those on Earth, gaining an additional 56 microseconds every.

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Ex-Twitter exec awarded $600,000 after being fired for not replying to Musk's "hardcore" email

TechSpot

In November 2022, not long after his protracted battle to take over Twitter had ended, Musk emailed staff giving them an ultimatum: they could either agree to the new, extremely hardcore "Twitter 2.0," with its 40-hour-minimum weeks – they could average 60 hours or more – and intense workloads, or.

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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Fall Grant Cycle Now Open

NonProfit PRO

The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation opened grant applications for its fall grant cycle to nonprofits in its service areas.

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What is the origin of email "spam"?

TechSpot

The term "spam" is now commonly used to describe unsolicited messages, especially in the context of email. Its association with repetition and annoyance traces back to the.

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4 ways AI can help you advance your nonprofit career

Charity Village

This article is an excerpt of a webinar, Leveraging AI for Career Advancement in Nonprofits, presented by Wanda Kusumajuda Pichette. Click here to view the full webinar recording and access the additional resources. So next is showing passion for the organization’s cause. Often what I would do when I was working in organizations, and I […] The post 4 ways AI can help you advance your nonprofit career appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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Kim Dotcom loses extradition battle but refuses to leave New Zealand

TechSpot

In 2012, the US Justice Department charged Dotcom for the creation and operation of Megaupload, a file-sharing platform that had been operating from 2005 to 2012. At its peak, Megaupload reportedly accounted for four percent of all traffic on the Internet and had as many as 50 million daily visitors.

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Your Mid-Year Sponsorship Trends Report: What Has Come True?

The Sponsorship Collective

Can you believe we’re more than halfway through 2024 already? It feels like just yesterday we were talking about what the year could be. Now, a lot has already come to pass.

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Elite racing bikes could become the oddest victim of hacking

TechSpot

Wireless gear-shifting systems work by deploying wireless links between the gear shifters controlled by the riders and the device that moves chains between gears on the bike, called a derailleur. The researchers note that wireless technology is not vulnerable to the physical issues that plague mechanical gear-shifting systems utilizing cables.

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Expert tips for nonprofit fundraising success 

Candid

The number one request Candid gets from nonprofits is for support with fundraising, whether they’re looking for training, resources, or general help navigating the complexities of keeping their nonprofit in good financial shape. Fundraisers need support to help their organizations sustain day-to-day operations, implement and expand programs, and ensure financial stability for future planning and long-term projects.

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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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Stonehenge's altar stone originated in Scotland, hundreds of miles away

TechSpot

A paper recently published in the scientific journal Nature presents evidence that the altar stone at the center of Stonehenge was transported to the site from northeastern Scotland, over 460 miles away. If the study's assertions are accurate, then the stone is by far the megalith's most exotic component.

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17 AI Prompt Templates for Great Giving Season Campaigns

frontstream

The end-of-year (EOY) fundraising rush is upon us. Giving Tuesday and the holiday season offer a critical window to maximize your impact before the clock strikes midnight on December 31 st. And with countless campaigns vying for donor attention, standing out is more crucial than ever.

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Tech enthusiast crafts custom gaming laptop entirely from desktop components

TechSpot

Core components for the build include an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X CPU mounted in a Gigabyte A520I AC mini ITX motherboard that's paired with a Radeon RX 6600 GPU from XFX and some low-profile DDR4 memory.

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Technology as Partner (not Product) in Knowledge Work

sgEngage

I have a confession. In my more than 25 years doing knowledge work, I have often experienced technology platforms through a love/frustration lens. I truly believe that I can do more and do it better if I have the “right” tech solution. However, more often, I find myself struggling with a product that is misaligned for my desires and idealism. I have been brought to tears trying to figure out what was wrong with me and why I couldn’t “get it”—a software program, an app, a data platform—or couldn’

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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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A rumored TDP boost for Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X may not be enough to increase lagging sales

TechSpot

AMD is reportedly planning to increase the Thermal Design Power (TDP) for two of its Zen 5 processors – the newly launched Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X – from 65W to 105W. This information comes from hardware leaker Chi11eddog on X, who says the change will occur in.

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TuSimple to produce animation and game based on Three-Body Problem, its first major project since delisting

TechNode

Self-driving truck technology provider TuSimple said on Thursday that it will create the first animated feature-length movie and video game based on The Three-Body Problem, an award-winning novel already adapted for drama by Netflix and Tencent Video. The surprise crossover collaboration comes after China-linked TuSimple voluntarily delisted from the Nasdaq in February, when it said it is undergoing a transformation that it believes can be better navigated as a private company than as a publicly

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Icelandic trio launch all-in-one cloud solution powered by renewable energy

TechSpot

Vespertec, Sardina Systems, and Borealis have developed an innovative IT solution called IceCloud Integrated Services (IIS). Located at the Borealis Data Center campus in Iceland, the system is powered by renewable energy sources like hydroelectric and geothermal. The three companies aim to provide an all-in-one IT solution that offers significant.

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Tencent reports 9% y-o-y gaming revenue growth in Q2

TechNode

Tencent released its second quarter financial report on Wednesday, showing a 9% year-on-year increase in both domestic and overseas gaming revenue. The companys revenue from games in the Chinese market reached RMB 34.6 billion ($4.8 billion), while revenue from games in the international market was RMB 13.9 billion ($1.9 billion). The report stated that the domestic game revenue growth was primarily driven by increased earnings from VALORANT, the launch of Dungeon&Fighter Mobile, and the rev

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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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Windows could finally gain an AirDrop equivalent with this new feature

TechSpot

The new file-sharing talents extend the Phone Link and Link to Windows apps' capabilities, including calling, screencasting, and syncing notifications and messages across devices. A fresh update to Microsoft's support documentation spells out all the details.

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Audi’s new A5 and Q6 e-tron reportedly set to use Huawei’s driver-assist system

TechNode

Audis new A5 sedan and all-electric Q6 e-tron crossover will be the companys first models to use Huaweis advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), enabling the cars to change lanes and overtake autonomously in Chinese cities, local media has reported. Why it matters: The news marks the latest development in a six-year collaboration between Audi and Huawei.

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Benchmarks tease upcoming Intel Granite Rapids 120-core, 240-thread monster CPU

TechSpot

The first Granite Rapids chip to surface is the Xeon 6900P, which was recently spotted on Geekbench by the leak account BenchLeaks. This 120-P-core, 240-thread beast achieved a single-core score of 1,021 and a multi-core score of 7,155 in a dual-CPU setup running Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.

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Measuring Training Effectiveness with LMS Analytics

Gyrus

Measuring Training Effectiveness with LMS Analytics GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Companies use Learning Analytics Tools to collect, analyze, and measure the effectiveness of their learning and development programs. Measuring training effectiveness is important for organizations to see if their training programs are working well for their employees.

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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.