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How to Increase Nonprofit Direct Mail Response in 2024

NonProfit PRO

By leveraging the power of social proof and storytelling, you can drive higher returns from your strategic direct mail campaigns.

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How to Leverage LMS Data Analytics for Better Decision-Making in Corporate Training

Gyrus

How to Leverage LMS Data Analytics for Better Decision-Making in Corporate Training GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - In today’s competitive business landscape, Learning and Development (L&D) programs are key drivers of employee growth, retention, and overall business success. Learning Management Systems (LMS) give organizations access to vast amounts of data on employee training performance.

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New Study Reveals 78% of Pre-Retirees and Retirees Prioritize Charitable Giving

NonProfit PRO

New research revealed that more than half of pre-retirees and retirees are committed to charitable giving, plus other donor insights.

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AI coding assistants do not boost productivity or prevent burnout, study finds

TechSpot

The study tracked around 800 developers, comparing their output with and without GitHub's Copilot coding assistant over three-month periods. Surprisingly, when measuring key metrics like pull request cycle time and throughput, Uplevel found no meaningful improvements for those using Copilot.

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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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Apply Now to Present at the Third Annual BridgeTECH During Bridge Conference 2025

NonProfit PRO

NonProfit PRO is excited to announce the call for papers for BridgeTECH 2025, taking place during the 20th annual Bridge, is open now.

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The 2024 Nimble AMS Xcellence Award Winners

Nimble AMS

Nimble AMS is excited to celebrate continuous innovation, growth, and success in the association, non-profit, and member-based organization industries. That’s why Nimble AMS is thrilled to announce the Nimble AMS Xcellence Awards to recognize and honor the incredible achievements of our clients. Continue reading to learn which outstanding clients won the 2024 Nimble AMS Xcellence Awards.

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What is Tableau Cloud Manager?

Tableau

Spencer Czapiewski October 1, 2024 - 4:42pm Anika Martynowych Director, Product Management Earlier in my career, I was an admin for a massive e-commerce leader with an equally massive Tableau deployment. I loved the flexibility and manageability of Tableau Server, but I didn’t love managing updates and troubleshooting performance issues. A migration to Tableau Cloud would have eased those challenges, but at the time, Tableau Cloud had a single site limit.

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Amazon partially prevails in FTC antitrust lawsuit, but the battle continues

TechSpot

In September 2023, the FTC filed a 172-page antitrust lawsuit against Amazon. The company is accused of harming the public and businesses through anti-competitive policies and conduct, which includes putting its own products first in search results and charging sellers more unless they agree to sell exclusively with Amazon.

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Exploring LightGBM: Leaf-Wise Growth with GBDT and GOSS

Machine Learning Mastery

LightGBM is a highly efficient gradient boosting framework. It has gained traction for its speed and performance, particularly with large and complex datasets. Developed by Microsoft, this powerful algorithm is known for its unique ability to handle large volumes of data with significant ease compared to traditional methods. In this post, we will experiment with […] The post Exploring LightGBM: Leaf-Wise Growth with GBDT and GOSS 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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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X sets new world record at 7.54 GHz, shatters 16-core benchmark scores

TechSpot

The record was achieved by Asus' in-house overclocking experts, SafeDisk and Elmor, who have been credited with breaking multiple records in the past. Paired with an Asus ROG Crosshair X670E HERO motherboard, the 9950X reached an astounding 7,548.68 MHz. CPU-Z Validator also revealed that the system featured 32 GB of.

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Industries in Focus: Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Threat Detection

Machine Learning Mastery

Cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and numerous. To address these challenges, the industry has turned to machine learning (ML) as a tool for detecting and responding to cyber threats. This article explores five key ML models that are making an impact in cybersecurity threat detection, examining their applications and effectiveness in protecting digital assets. […] The post Industries in Focus: Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Threat Detection appeared first on

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AMD X870 Flagship Roundup: Zen 5 Motherboards Are Here

TechSpot

AMD's new 800-series chipsets are officially here, but are they worth the upgrade? We'll dive into performance, features, and pricing of the X870E motherboards from Asus, Asrock, Gigabyte, and MSI.

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Unlocking The Secrets To Finding Your Best Donors For GivingTuesday

Bloomerang

As we round the corner to year-end, nonprofits everywhere are gearing up for the big day: GivingTuesday. It’s the ultimate rush—your team’s prepped, your plan’s solid, and now the question is, who’s going to step up to make it a success? The right donors can make all the difference, but finding them—that’s where your challenge begins. How do you zero in on the supporters who’ll make the biggest impact?

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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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Custom retro PC project uses a compact x86 SoC to run DOS games with native hardware

TechSpot

First proposed by retro enthusiast Eivind Bohler on the VOGONS forums a year ago, the ITX-Llama project can run DOS, or even early Windows games, on an x86-compatible system-on-chip design. The Vortex86EX module, manufactured by Taiwanese company DM&P Electronics, includes a "true" x86 ISA hardware implementation with a clock rate.

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Dollars and Change: What 8 years of giving data mean for fundraisers 

Candid

As nonprofit fundraisers navigate the ever-evolving world of philanthropy, keeping up with donor trends is crucial. Dollars and Change , a new report from Candid, GivingTuesday, and Network for Good, takes a deep dive into eight years of data, shedding light on the patterns in charitable giving—and the factors that drive those patterns. Here’s a look at select key findings fundraisers should consider when planning their strategies.

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Judge dismisses lawsuit against eBay for selling harmful products, citing Section 230 immunity

TechSpot

eBay.com has a long list of prohibited and restricted items, including illegal drugs, firearms, tobacco, and, not surprisingly, human body parts. That didn't stop the DoJ from filing a lawsuit against eBay in September 2023 claiming it violated environmental laws by allowing the sale of hundreds of thousands of harmful.

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Mind the gap

Hands on Fundraising

It can be the toughest part of your fundraising communications to grasp. Like a slippery fish, it keeps jumping from your grasp. I’m talking about your fundraising offer, of course. The gap that describes your need. The central part of fundraising that’s so easy to slide over, or step around. The guts of the whole […] The post Mind the gap appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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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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Microsoft ends HoloLens 2 production, with no successor in sight

TechSpot

Microsoft has ended production of its HoloLens 2 mixed-reality headset and as it stands today, there are no plans for a successor. Could this be the end of the road for HoloLens as we know it? It sure seems that way.

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Embracing Agility in Prospect Research and Advancement

sgEngage

The intersection of project management and prospect research is becoming more apparent as organizations strive to remain adaptable in an ever-changing landscape. As both fields involve managing complex tasks and achieving specific outcomes, understanding the value of agility can help nonprofits, schools, and higher education institutions optimize their approaches.

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Ubisoft investors push for company sale as shares hit decade-low

TechSpot

Ubisoft was banking on Star Wars Outlaws to be a massive, multi-platform hit that would earn the company plenty of money, especially with the expensive Gold and Ultimate editions and season pass.

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Five Digital Trends and Strategies to Help Museums and Cultural Organizations Reach Audiences Today

Forum One

Museums and cultural organizations, like the family of Smithsonian institutions and others we’re fortunate to work with at Forum One, have a wealth of opportunities when it comes to digital engagement. But that diversity brings complexity and a lot of tough decisions, particularly for smaller arts and cultural organizations that to balance engagement across their online presence, physical collection, events, and more.

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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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This 15-pound laptop packs a desktop RTX 4090 and a Ryzen 9 7950X3D

TechSpot

A tinkerer on the Chinese video platform Bilibili recently demonstrated a custom notebook featuring full-blown desktop chips. Threatening to defeat the purpose of a laptop, the chunky device includes a real GeForce RTX 4090 – not the mobile chip Nvidia passed off as a 4090 last year.

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How to Create a Mid-Level Donor Strategy

CauseVox

As nonprofit professionals, we spend a lot of time focused on major donors or on crowdfunding campaigns that target smaller donors. As a result, we can often miss the hidden gems of our donor base, the passionate, engaged, and consistently generous mid-level donors. Mid-level donors are those typically contributing between $1,000 and $10,000 annually and act as a crucial bridge between small and major donors.

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Security expert uncovers widespread vulnerabilities in US voting and government systems

TechSpot

Jason Parker, an erstwhile software developer turned security researcher, has for the past year been hunting down and reporting critical vulnerabilities in the commercial platforms used by courts, government agencies and police departments across the US.

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Insider Newsletters: A Short, Sweet, and Easy Way to Keep Your Board Thinking Happy Thoughts About You Between Meetings

Blue Avocado

A small effort that gives you a big boost in your relationship with your board. I’ve known many situations where an executive director needed support from their board and didn’t get it, because the board members were essentially strangers to the ED and to the work. So, I recommend that you make sure to build time into each board meeting to show off the successes of your organization’s work.

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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.