Fri.Jul 19, 2024

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Why the Solution to Engaging Donors is to Present Them With a Specific Problem

NonProfit PRO

Many nonprofits hesitate to present a specific problem to donors, resulting in ineffective fundraising appeals. Here's how to change that.

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Chrome will start showing full-page warnings for "risky" downloads soon

TechSpot

In recent years, web browsers have adopted an increasingly cautious approach to downloads from remote servers. Files are scanned beforehand to look for known security threats, and users are discouraged from proceeding with the download if a file is unknown or simply too recent. Chrome will soon elevate this approach.

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Moore Unveils Audience-Centric Testing Suite for Creative Testing

NonProfit PRO

Moore introduced its Audience-Centric Testing Suite of testing tools for fundraising creative and communications across marketing channels.

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Using Machine Learning in Customer Segmentation

Machine Learning Mastery

In the past, businesses grouped customers based on simple things like age or gender. Now, machine learning has changed this process. Machine learning algorithms can analyze large amounts of data. In this article, we will explore how machine learning improves customer segmentation. Introduction to Customer Segmentation Customer segmentation divides customers into different groups.

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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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Trend Spotlight: Insights and Takeaways From 2024 Nonprofit Research Data

NonProfit PRO

Join our expert panel for a lively discussion on the latest findings and trends shaping the nonprofit sector. Whether you’re seeking to increase impact, optimize revenue, adopt cutting-edge technologies or implement sustainable practices, this webinar will provide essential takeaways to propel your nonprofit forward in an ever-changing landscape.

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The Ultimate List of 650+ Live & Silent Auction Item Ideas!

NonProfit PRO

One of the most critical elements for your live, silent, or hybrid auction success is making sure that the items you're putting up for bid are irresistible. Need great ideas to spell success for your live and silent auctions? Download The Ultimate A-to-Z List of Live & Silent Auction Item Ideas for Benefit Auction Success to access over 650 auction item ideas that will captivate and delight your guests!

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Global businesses hit by Blue Screen of Death following faulty CrowdStrike update

TechSpot

Reports started arriving a few hours ago of PCs and servers going offline and getting stuck in recovery boot loops. The impact has been on a scale reminiscent of the WannaCry ransomware attack in 2017: UK medical facilities have been unable to book in patients, airports across the globe are.

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AI Can Be Your Most Powerful Tool for Growing Midlevel Giving

sgEngage

Midlevel donors don’t always get the love they deserve. This loyal and often overlooked segment of donors represents a significant opportunity for revenue growth and impact if stewarded effectively. Yet many nonprofits fail to strategically engage middle tier donors beyond building a pipeline for major gifts. They’ve also lacked adequate tools to help them identify good midlevel prospects and prioritize resources and stewardship efforts effectively to deliver strong return on investm

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The $75 Orange Pi 5 Max is a Raspberry Pi alternative with 6 TOPS NPU and up to 16GB RAM

TechSpot

The Orange Pi 5 Max is powered by the Rockchip RK3588 SoC that comes with an octa-core CPU comprising four Cortex-A76 performance cores running at up to 2.4GHz, and four Cortex-A55 efficient cores running at up to 1.8GHz. This is a notable upgrade over the Orange Pi 5 Pro that.

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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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Google DeepMind at ICML 2024

DeepMind Blog

Teams from across Google DeepMind will present more than 80 research papers exploring AGI, the challenges of scaling and the future of multimodal generative AI.

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How to produce liquid nitrogen at home for $1.29/liter using salvaged AC parts

TechSpot

YouTuber Hyperspace Pirate has demonstrated how to produce real liquid nitrogen at home. He built his own cryocooler entirely from salvaged parts, including components from old window air conditioning units and a few electronic parts for motorized valves. No fancy, off-the-shelf cryocoolers were involved in this process.

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Data Modeling Techniques for the Post-Modern Data Stack

Towards Data Science

A set of generic techniques and principles to design a robust, cost-efficient, and scalable data model for your post-modern data stack.

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The internet reacts to the CrowdStrike IT disaster that crashed computers worldwide

TechSpot

CrowdStrike has apologized for the debacle that sparked worldwide panic on Friday, assuring customers it has resolved the issue. Those still affected should refer to the company's support site for detailed instructions.

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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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[ASK AN EXPERT] What Are Some Storytelling Pitfalls To Avoid?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what mistakes nonprofits should avoid when crafting compelling stories: Dear Charity Clairity, I’ve been hearing a lot about storytelling and want to be sure I avoid common pitfalls.

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3 programming languages that will help you land a job in finance

TechSpot

If you're looking for a job in finance, it pays to be strategic about the programming languages you learn. And when it comes to in-demand languages in banking and finance, there's a clear trio that are head and shoulders above the rest.

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TSMC sees 40% y-o-y revenue increase in Q2, unveils “Wafer Foundry 2.0” concept

TechNode

TSMC on Thursday announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, reporting a 40.1% year-on-year revenue increase. The Taiwan-based chip foundry also stated that it has raised its full-year revenue and capital expenditure targets for 2024. The firms earnings call was also remarkable for TSMC CEO C.C. Wei introducing the new concept of “Wafer Foundry 2.0” for the first time during his comments to investors.

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Google is set to remove low-quality Android apps with "limited functionality" soon

TechSpot

Starting August 31, Google will begin removing apps it believes serve no purpose or exhibit minimal functionality as part of its updated rules regarding spam. Changes to other regulations will also take effect on that date.

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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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How to Choose a Registered Agent for your Nonprofit

Donorbox

When starting a nonprofit, you may feel overwhelmed by all the decisions you have to make. At least when the decision is about choosing a registered agent, it’s a clear-cut one! This is because every state requires a new nonprofit to choose a registered agent. The choice is typically between an individual or a service. […] The post How to Choose a Registered Agent for your Nonprofit appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Micron launches "industry's fastest" 2230 consumer SSD, targets gaming handhelds and mini PCs

TechSpot

Hitting virtual shelves now, the P310 rocks the compact M.2 2230 form factor but absolutely does not sacrifice performance. Micron says this is the fastest consumer 2230 Gen4 drive on the market, capable of blistering 7,100MB/s sequential read and 6,000MB/s write speeds.

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Best CSR Companies | These 9 Businesses Are Making an Impact

Double the Donation

In today’s business landscape, corporate social responsibility (or CSR) is more than just a buzzword—it’s a crucial aspect of how companies operate and influence the world. Leading CSR companies are recognizing the importance of giving back to their communities, investing in sustainable practices, and driving positive change.

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AMD shares Zen 5 chip size ahead of July 31 launch

TechSpot

AMD confirmed to Hardwareluxx that each Zen 5 core complex die (CCD) measures 70.6 mm², compared to 71 mm² for eight Zen 4 cores. We also know that Zen 5 is built using a 4nm FinFET process courtesy of TSMC, while Zen 4 used a 5nm FinFET process.

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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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The Psychology of Fundraising: Strategies to Boost Donations

Donorbox

The psychology of fundraising delves into why and how individuals donate their time, money, and services to charities and those in need. The goal is to learn the underlying motivations, emotions, and cognitive processes that convince people to donate. In this article, we’ll discuss several reasons why people donate and how nonprofits can effectively strategize […] The post The Psychology of Fundraising: Strategies to Boost Donations appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Billions of URLs using Google's link shortener will stop working in 2025

TechSpot

Google just announced that links created through its URL shortener service will soon stop working. The service was deprecated a few years ago, but old links were still functioning as expected. After August 25, 2025, URLs starting with "goo.gl/" will return a 404 HTTP error response instead of resolving to.

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How to Choose a Registered Agent for your Nonprofit

Donorbox

When starting a nonprofit, you may feel overwhelmed by all the decisions you have to make. At least when the decision is about choosing a registered agent, it’s a clear-cut one! This is because every state requires a new nonprofit to choose a registered agent. The choice is typically between an individual or a service. […] The post How to Choose a Registered Agent for your Nonprofit appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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OpenAI is replacing GPT-3.5 with new GPT-4o mini model for free users

TechSpot

The key advantages of GPT-4o mini are its cost-effectiveness and greater speed compared to OpenAI's cutting-edge AI models, such as GPT-4 Omni, launched in May. The latest mini model has a context window of 128,000 tokens, roughly the length of a book, and a knowledge cutoff of October 2023.

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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.