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Why Direct Mail Is Still an Effective Channel for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Even in our digital-first environment — where email inboxes are flooded, and social media feeds are oversaturated — direct mail has persevered as a powerful tool for nonprofits.

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Good Data Governance Equals Great Member Experiences

.orgSource

Lately, I’ve been writing about the importance of connecting technology to values and emotions. But I may be glossing over an important point. It’s impossible to create that high-level, human-centered impact without getting into the weeds. Data is the foundation for every technological initiative. Good data governance is essential for successful digital outcomes.

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Candid Releases 2024 Nonprofit Compensation Report

NonProfit PRO

The 2024 Nonprofit Compensation Report reviews executive employee compensation based on 209,655 observations from 128,238 tax-exempt organizations for fiscal year 2022.

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GPS-free navigation nears reality with quantum technology breakthrough

TechSpot

The idea of using quantum technology for navigation isn't exactly novel. The technique relies on sensors called atom interferometers that can track position and motion without any need for GPS satellites. But the problem was that to get the required navigation precision, it had to be monstrously huge to hold.

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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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7 Machine Learning Projects That Can Add Value to Any Resume

Machine Learning Mastery

Learning by doing is the best way to master essential skills for becoming a machine learning engineer. Instead of just focusing on simple classification and regression models. In this blog, we will focus on advanced machine learning projects that will impact your resume and attract recruiters and hiring managers. We will learn about computer vision […] The post 7 Machine Learning Projects That Can Add Value to Any Resume appeared first on MachineLearningMastery.com.

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How To Build An Advocacy-Driven Nonprofit Board

Bloomerang

Your board members are a link between your nonprofit and its stakeholders and constituents. But are your board members ‘out there’ advocating for your cause? Or are they hovering ‘inside,’ focusing on internal items like day-to-day operations, finance, or programs? How can you develop a board of advocates who connect with and champion your mission? First, clearly explain the role of advocacy during the recruitment process and address and eliminate any misunderstandings.

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Walmart's use of digital price tags signal the future of retail shopping, but consumers are worried

TechSpot

Walmart is leading the charge to replace traditional paper price tags with electronic shelf labels (ESLs) by 2026. The retailer aims to introduce the technology in 2,300 stores, signaling a significant shift that has already taken hold in Europe. With several locations in California already utilizing ESLs, Walmart may be.

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The Grantmaker’s Guide to bbcon 2024

sgEngage

If you are a grantmaking organization, there are more reasons than ever to be excited about this year’s bbcon , happening September 24-26, in Seattle. With 11 sessions dedicated to the work you do as grantmakers (twice as many as last year), plus extra networking opportunities to learn from each other, you won’t want to miss Blackbaud’s annual user conference.

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X shuts down its Brazil operations amid censorship dispute with top judge

TechSpot

According to X, de Moraes, the president of the Superior Electoral Court and a justice of the Supreme Federal Court, made the threat in a "secret order.

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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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Streamlining demographic data collection

Candid

Demographic data is critical to helping our sector better understand and meet the needs of diverse communities. Foundations increasingly recognize the importance of recipient organizations’ demographics in informing their grantmaking process to ensure their grants are equitably distributed and impactful. At Candid, we’re working to streamline the process of collecting and sharing demographic data, fostering transparency and accountability in the nonprofit sector, and reducing the burden on nonpr

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Elon Musk could sell billions in Tesla stock to plug X's financial holes

TechSpot

The signs aren't promising, according to a Fortune report, as X's advertising revenue, its primary income source, has plummeted since Musk's takeover amid a boycott from major brands. Recent reports indicate that Q2 2024 US ad revenue crashed 84% from a year ago when accounting for inflation. X isn't even.

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How to plan for your association’s digital transformation

Nimble AMS

Is your association planning to adopt new technology or software? If so, you are planning your organization’s digital transformation. Your digital transformation will look different from those of other associations and member-based organizations. However, the core theory is the same: a digital transformation occurs when you switch your technology and adopt digital processes.

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Microsoft patches out single-command trick to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware

TechSpot

The recently released Canary Build 27686 of Windows 11 contains an unwelcome surprise for those looking to run the OS on older PCs. A popular and straightforward method for installing Windows 11 on machines with unsupported hardware no longer works, although users still have several alternative options to achieve the same result.

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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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The Human Equation: Balancing Automation and Human Relationships in Nonprofit Fundraising

DonorDock

This blog explores the balance between automation and human connection in nonprofit fundraising. It highlights strategies for maintaining genuine donor relationships while leveraging tools like DonorDock CRM to scale efforts.

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Windows 11 is introducing automatic HDR switching support

TechSpot

The Windows 11 24H2 update is expected to introduce several improvements, although Microsoft has yet to officially confirm them. Users willing to test the OS for free through the Windows Insider program often discover some of these improvements ahead of time, providing the entire Windows community with hints and exclusive.

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13 Energizing Verbs Leaders Should Use More Often

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Here is some great advice from the book, Anticipate, the Art of Leading by Looking Ahead , by Rob-Jan De Jong.

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Tesla is hiring Optimus robot trainers: earn $48 per hour for wearing motion-capture suits and VR headsets

TechSpot

Elon Musk has made a lot of big claims about Tesla's Optimus robots. The billionaire said in June that they would help push the company's market cap up to $25 trillion. That's based on another one of Musk's predictions: in the future, there will be at least one humanoid robot.

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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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Segmentation Simplified: How to Use Your Donor Data to Enhance Your Marketing

Get Fully Funded

You’re tirelessly working to grow your nonprofit’s impact, nurture your community, and raise funds—all while managing all the other day-to-day tasks. With so much on your plate, streamlining your donor outreach is not just good—it’s essential! Imagine having the power to tailor your mass communication, so that each donor feels personally connected to your cause.

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Antec Core HS handheld gaming PC rocks sliding display and full keyboard, starts at $499

TechSpot

AMD's Ryzen 7 7840U features 8 cores / 16 threads with a base clock of 3.3 GHz that can boost up to 5.1 GHz. It's built on TSMC's 4nm FinFET technology, and utilizes Radeon 780M graphics with 12 cores running at 2,700 MHz.

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TSMC to break ground on first European 12-inch plant in Dresden, Germany, tomorrow

TechNode

TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei will lead around 100 employees tomorrow to a grand event where the leading chip manufacturer will break ground on its first European 12-inch plant in Dresden, Germany, according to the Taiwanese media outlet Economic Daily News. The facility, with an initial monthly capacity of 40,000 wafers, will introduce 28/22nm planar CMOS (complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor) technology and 16/12nm FinFET (fin field-effect transistor) processes.

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World's first unmanned air control station installed on US Navy aircraft carrier

TechSpot

The UAWC houses the hardware and software that constitute the Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control System (UMCS), which is essential for commanding and controlling the MQ-25 during missions.

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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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Fans of Black Myth: Wukong surprise Luckin Coffee amid rush buying

TechNode

Luckin Coffee on Monday introduced a dedicated Americano for the upcoming release of the game Black Myth: Wukong, offering the originally priced RMB 29 (around $4) beverage at a generous discount for RMB 9.88 for first-day buyers. Created by Game Science, Black Myth: Wukong is currently a hot topic as the Chinese mythology-rooted action role-playing game is set to launch globally on Tuesday, four years after its first trailer was released.

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Raspberry Pi 5 with 2GB of RAM now shipping for $50

TechSpot

By removing the unused hardware and shipping the board with 2GB of RAM instead of 4GB, the Raspberry Pi Foundation was able to cut end-user costs – from $60 down to $50. From the perspective of a Pi 5 user, the new board is functionally identical to the original save.

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Black Myth: Wukong breaks record with $53 million in presales, achieves 1.3 million concurrent players on Steam

TechNode

Chinese developer Game Science launched the AAA game Black Myth: Wukong at 10 a.m. (Beijing time) today on PS5, Steam, Epic, and WEGAME platforms. Following its release, the action role-playing game triggered an unprecedented download frenzy on Steam, with the platform’s data reporting a bandwidth peak of 70 Tbps (terabits per second) shortly after pre-download began.

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New Windows PowerToys feature will let you launch and arrange apps automatically

TechSpot

The feature, which is slated for the upcoming PowerToys v0.84 release, essentially lets you create custom app groupings and launch them all with a single click.

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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.