Mon.Feb 26, 2024

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Choosing a Marketing Automation Application for Your Nonprofit: 5 Steps to Success

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Rob Leighton , Executive Director and Founder at iMission Institute – a social sector marketing agency and technology consulting firm specializing in helping nonprofits raise more money, fire up engagement, and streamline work. They’re out there by the hundreds, maybe by the thousands. Your potential donors. These are people who are sure to be moved by your mission.

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5 Ways to Motivate and Recognize Your Peer-to-Peer Event Fundraisers

NonProfit PRO

Most peer-to-peer fundraising events offer participants branded merchandise as incentives, but do they work? Here are five ideas to boost your recognition program.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's message to kids: generative AI means you don't need to learn coding

TechSpot

Speaking at the recent World Government Summit in Dubai, Huang admitted that his statement was the opposite of what most tech luminaries have said over the past ten or fifteen years: that everybody, especially children, should learn to program.

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Register Now! Beyond the Ledger: Nonprofit Finance Summit

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofit leaders are invited to Beyond the Ledger: Nonprofit Finance Summit, a free virtual event on March 13. Earn free CPE credit, network with other finance leaders and get inspiration to optimize strategic planning, reporting, grant management and accounting operations.

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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 Radeon RX 7900 GRE Re-Review: You Can Buy the Golden Rabbit Now

TechSpot

This is not the first time we're testing AMD's Radeon RX 7900 GRE (Golden Rabbit). That actually happened 6 months ago, but this is the first time you can actually buy it, and at a much lower price.

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Lenovo's new concept ThinkBook laptop comes with a transparent display

TechSpot

The ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop Concept, also known as "Project Crystal," is a futuristic notebook with a microLED transparent display measuring 17.3 inches. A default brightness of 1,000 nits, peaking at 3,000, allows for a surprisingly sharp image no matter the backdrop.

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The Why, What And How Of Learning

Eric Jacobsen Blog

In his book, Education is Freedom , author James W. Keyes recaps his learned business lessons for top management and CEOs at companies of all sizes. He covers: Discovering what customers truly care about. It’s convenience, not products. Leading during times of turmoil. Developing the confidence to try again after a failure, and to maintain composure in the face of critical media coverage.

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The Odysseus lunar lander's payload included a 30-million page library

TechSpot

When Odysseus touched down near the lunar south pole at around 6:23 p.m. ET four days ago, tensions were running high. During the final descent, lasers meant to determine horizontal velocity and altitude stopped working, forcing ground controllers to switch to an untested NASA Doppler LIDAR landing system that was.

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Using Segmentation To Boost Engagement In Email Campaigns

Bloomerang

As fundraisers, we strive to create meaningful impact and cultivate lasting relationships with supporters, donors, and the communities we serve. You’re probably used to your familiar circle of donors who consistently support your cause, and you often reach out to them personally. But as your donor base grows and your organization becomes more well-known in the community, sustaining this level of personal interaction becomes a challenge.

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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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Meet the smartphone with a week-long battery life: the 28,000mAh Energizer Hard Case P28K

TechSpot

The Hard Case P28K smartphone packs the largest battery ever found in a handset. That also means it's thick – very thick: 27.8mm, or just over an inch. For comparison, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is just 0.34 inches, and even the Z Fold 4 is 13.4mm thick, or half the.

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Join the AI Revolution: Build Your First Low-Code Fundraising App

sgEngage

If you work for a nonprofit and want to learn how to use artificial intelligence (AI) and low-code automation to create your own digital solutions, applications, dashboards, and workflows, you are not alone. Gartner predicts that by 2026, developers outside formal IT departments will account for at least 80% of those using low-code development tools.

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Meta is seeking chip engineers to develop new AI and ML specialized accelerators

TechSpot

According to recent job listings posted online, Meta wants to hire highly skilled hardware engineers to develop a new generation of application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) designs. ASIC chips are customized at the hardware level for a particular computing use, which means they are not intended for general-purpose use like traditional.

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8 donor-related philosophies and terminologies we need to change or abolish

Nonprofit AF

[Two brownish-grey bunnies, standing on a blue blanket, looking nonchalant. Image by irmelinis on Pixabay] Hi everyone.

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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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Each Vision Pro headset costs Apple $1,500 to manufacture

TechSpot

Despite comparisons to VR and AR devices, Apple's Vision Pro is neither. Not once has the tech giant referred to it as such, opting to call it a "spatial computer" or "spatial-reality" headset. It is not even natively capable of VR or AR applications, although clever developers like Resolution Games.

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Don’t apply, don’t speak up or don’t stay? How to design for belonging and success

Charity Village

This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. When individuals from underrepresented equity-deserving groups don’t apply, don’t speak up and don’t stay, success is a challenge for all involved. How can we, as employers and career development professionals, engage every current and potential hire so they can access opportunities, feel welcomed and thrive in our […] The post Don’t apply, don’t speak up or don’t stay?

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Nintendo Switch 2 delay could help deter scalpers

TechSpot

Missing out on the lucrative holiday season isn't idea, but there are some valid arguments as to why Nintendo would elect to do so. Delaying launch would give developers additional time to complete launch titles, but history has shown that this alone is not enough to deter Nintendo from launching.

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SCOUT QUEST WEBINAR: What’s next for our data co-op

M+R

Read time: 3 minutes This spring, we’re cooking up some exciting new updates for Scout Quest — M+R’s data co-op — and I hope you’ll join me at an upcoming webinar on Thursday, March 7 from 4–5pm ET to learn about those updates. But let’s back up for a sec — what is Scout Quest? It’s a different kind of data co-op! Participating organizations share their supporter email, action, donation, deliverability, engagement, and fundraising behavior.

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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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Xiaomi thinks its premium smartphone users are a prime market for the company's first EV

TechSpot

Following its 2021 announcement that it would be investing $10 billion into electric vehicles over the following ten years, Xiaomi revealed its first EV, the SU7, in late December. The company said it had spent $1.4 billion developing the car, and that sales were due to begin this year. What.

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60+ Spring Fundraising Ideas for Every Nonprofit

Qgiv

As we spring further into a new year, it’s time for your fundraising efforts to pick up speed! Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. There’s a plethora of seasonal themes to base your fundraisers around that can help you entice your supporters’ giving spirit into full bloom. Here’s a list of spring fundraising ideas to help you celebrate the season with your supporters: Spring fundraising ideas 1.

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Apple explores new wearable products in ongoing development

TechSpot

According to the well-connected Mark Gurman, the Cupertino tech giant in recent years has considered putting out a smart ring and smart glasses. Both would be extensions of existing product lines in terms of functionality – the ring would feature health-tracking tech like what can already be found in the.

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How to cut through the AI noise

InfoWorld

AI is touted as the greatest thing since the invention of the wheel, but you can be forgiven if you don’t have a clue as to what it means or what to do with it. After all, the frenzied pace of AI-related news is dizzying, making it hard to filter signal from noise. Every day sees a new large language model released, some from companies (e.g., Moonshot AI) raising amounts that seem unhinged from reality (e.g., $1 billion).

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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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Microsoft introduces game hubs for PC gamers

TechSpot

Microsoft is rolling out a "game hubs" feature for Windows PC users. Game hubs centralize data about different games in one spot, eliminating the need to search the internet for specific information (e.g., completion times, achievements, add-ons). For now, game hubs will only be available for Xbox Insiders on PC.

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Is creating an in-house LLM right for your organization?

InfoWorld

Business leaders have been under pressure to find the best way to incorporate generative AI into their strategies to yield the best results for their organization and stakeholders. According to Gartner, 38% of business leaders noted that customer experience and retention are the primary purpose of their genAI investments, making it essential to the future of their businesses.

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Latest Windows Insider build hits the Canary Channel with Wi-Fi 7 support

TechSpot

Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 update is coming soon, but its developers are still busy introducing new features and improvements. The latest preview build recently hit the Canary Channel for Windows Insiders, focusing on improvements for Wi-Fi wireless networking.

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How data governance must evolve to meet the generative AI challenge

InfoWorld

Data governance was on my mind recently, so I decided to query ChatGPT by entering the prompt: “What is data governance?” The AI responded with: "Data governance is a set of processes, policies, standards, and guidelines that ensure data is properly managed, protected, and utilized within an organization." That's a good start, and there is a lot more to say about data governance and its meaning at this moment.

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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.