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Bloomerang Report Reveals Digital Wallets Surpass Checks for Charitable Donations

NonProfit PRO

Bloomerang released its second "Generational Giving Report," which found an uptick in digital giving, plus other generational insights.

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Donor Retention Strategies for Nonprofits

Wild Apricot

Discover effective donor retention strategies for nonprofits with our comprehensive blog. Learn how to build lasting relationships, increase donor loyalty and enhance your fundraising efforts through proven techniques and expert insights.

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The Power of Collaboration and Consensus in Nonprofit Leadership

NonProfit PRO

In nonprofit leadership, the synergy between collaboration and consensus is crucial for driving sustainable impact and success. Here's why.

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A whopping 80% of new US electricity capacity this year came from solar and battery storage

TechSpot

Solar alone made up 60% of the 20.2 gigawatts of fresh capacity that went online from January through June. A large chunk of this can be attributed to two plants – a 600+ megawatt installation in Texas and another in Nevada.

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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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How do you handle the most emotional gift?

Hands on Fundraising

Memorial gifts – the most emotional gift? It’s not a gift you look forward to making – or inspiring. It represents someone’s loss and sadness – though also their hope. As a fundraiser, a memorial gift is one of the most emotional gifts you will likely receive. For me, the question is personal. When I […] The post How do you handle the most emotional gift?

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5 takeaways from the 2024 DAF Fundraising Report 

Candid

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are the fastest-growing giving vehicle today, and DAF donors are bucking the downward trend in donor participation , according to the 2024 DAF Fundraising Report. Based on 2019-23 data from 20 national nonprofits, the study from K2D Strategies and Chariot examines growth in DAF revenue, the number and size of gifts, and the number and retention of donors, among other things.

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Mark Zuckerberg says Biden administration pressured Facebook to censor Covid-19 content

TechSpot

In a letter to the Committee on the Judiciary of the US House of Representatives, Zuckerberg wrote that in 2021 senior officials from the Biden Administration, including the White House, repeatedly pressured Meta's teams for months to censor certain Covid-19 content, including humor and satire.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Hugging Face Model Hub and Community

Machine Learning Mastery

Hugging Face has significantly contributed to the breakthrough of machine learning application technology, especially in the NLP field. They could contribute a lot because Hugging Face focuses on building a platform for the community to easily access models, tools, and datasets to the public. That’s why Hugging Face has become a place to contribute to […] The post Everything You Need to Know About the Hugging Face Model Hub and Community appeared first on MachineLearningMastery.com.

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Samsung promises 7 years of software updates for some of its TVs

TechSpot

For context, the average TV brand currently only offers anywhere between 2-5 years of updates. Samsung's decision to double down on long-term support could be a game-changer, especially for eco-conscious consumers looking to reduce e-waste and keep their TVs for longer. The extended update window will initially cover select 2023.

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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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A Step-by-Step Guide to Boosting Donations with Square for Nonprofits

Whole Whale

Square , founded in 2009 by Jack Dorsey and Jim McKelvey, was originally developed to help small businesses easily accept credit card payments via mobile devices. Over time, it has grown into a versatile financial platform, offering a range of tools for managing transactions, tracking sales, and engaging customers. While Square is primarily designed for businesses, its flexibility, ease of use, and secure payment processing make it a compelling option for nonprofits looking to enhance their fund

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Amazon's new AI-powered Alexa set to launch in October, could cost $10 a month

TechSpot

In May, it was reported that a more conversational version of Alexa will launch later in 2024. It followed Amazon's September 2023 announcement that Alexa would be receiving an artificial intelligence upgrade as generative AI companies' tools such as ChatGPT increasingly made Alexa look antiquated.

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Donors Seek Stories, Info And Other Non-Ask Messaging

The NonProfit Times

Most donors want more information from their preferred nonprofits, whether via social media channels or email. Just as nonprofits seek monthly sustainer revenue, donors welcome monthly updates on a nonprofit’s activities, such as campaign updates, donor impact or other relevant information. Given the increasingly visual-oriented nature of people, short, pithy quotes, images and videos are especially welcome.

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Nvidia RTX 5060 laptop GPU reportedly matches RTX 4070 performance with lower wattage

TechSpot

Recent comments from the chairman of Chinese PC manufacturer Hasee suggest that a mainstream mobile GPU in Nvidia's upcoming Blackwell lineup will draw significantly less power than its direct predecessor – the notebook GeForce RTX 4060. The efficiency improvements could make next year's mid-range gaming laptops thinner, lighter, and likely faster.

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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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Sponsorship Trends from the Biggest Events This Year

The Sponsorship Collective

One of the most fun parts of working in sponsorship is how it’s always changing. It’s an exciting industry that’s largely shaped by trends, which got me thinking. Why not examine how 2024 has proceeded so far in sponsorship according to all the hottest events?

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DeepComputing announces new tablet based on the RISC-V architecture

TechSpot

The DC-ROMA RISC-V Pad II essentially brings the same hardware platform used in the aforementioned laptop to a tablet format, providing the additional capabilities needed for an "advanced" mobile experience.

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AI & Donor Relationships — The Good And The Bad

The NonProfit Times

Image courtesy of Givzey “ Our sector has to really wrestle with the tougher questions… Are we building a society that is human-centric/” Nathan Chappell, Co-Founder – Fundraising.AI Meet Alex. Alex was designed as an autonomous fundraiser, independently managing a portfolio of donors. Alex and bots like her are billed as a conduit to help organizations build relationships with their donors.

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Arduino Uno gets bendable "Flexduino" remake, flaunting a cheery yellow hue

TechSpot

The brainchild of developer and design engineer Rajesh K T, the Flexduino is so well-made that it could almost be mistaken for an official product from the Arduino team. The key difference, of course, is that this board can bend and twist into shapes that would shatter a normal rigid.

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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 Write a Memorial Donation Family Notification Letter

Get Fully Funded

After someone passes away, their family members and friends might be motivated to donate to a nonprofit organization in their honor. Memorial donations are a beautiful way to honor someone’s life and carry on a positive legacy. As a nonprofit, it’s your responsibility to properly manage these donations, just as you manage any other type of donation.

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You can now stream Xbox games on Fire TV Stick 4K Max and Fire TV Cube

TechSpot

When Amazon and Microsoft announced the availability of the Xbox app on Fire TV devices last month, many users complained that this applied only to two new models - the Fire TV 4K Max (2023) and Fire TV Stick 4K (2023). After hearing customer feedback, the companies have expanded the.

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East Buy posts 70% drop in profit, faces future struggles after departure of top influencer

TechNode

East Buy, the e-commerce unit of Chinas one-time private tutoring giant New Oriental, posted a net profit of RMB 1.7 billion ($239 million) in the 12-month period to May 2024, of which RMB 1.3 billion came from gains on the shedding of its education business, while profit from continuing operations declined nearly 70% to RMB 249.1 million for the fiscal year.

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IBM debuts new AI hardware with Telum II CPU and Spyre Accelerator chip

TechSpot

IBM recently announced the Telum II Processor and the Spyre Accelerator, two chip designs aimed at assisting customers with modern AI workloads. The corporation, naturally, prioritizes selling its own hardware, which is why both chips are exclusively compatible with IBM z16 mainframe computers.

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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 development of Black Myth: Wukong Xbox version may face memory leak issue

TechNode

Chinese developer Game Science announced that the action role-playing game Black Myth: Wukong has sold 10 million times on Steam and PlayStation 5. The release date for the Xbox version is still to be confirmed, its development having been postponed possibly due to a memory leak, according to gaming blogger eXtas1s. A memory leak happens when a program keeps using more memory without freeing it up, slowing performance or even crashing the game.

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Scientists develop breakthrough method for extracting water from lunar soil

TechSpot

In a groundbreaking development, Chinese scientists have unveiled a novel technique for extracting water from lunar soil, opening new possibilities for the future human habitation on the Moon. This approach not only promises to provide a sustainable water source for astronauts but also challenges long-held beliefs about the Moon's arid.

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Top 3 Strategies to Connect with Donors of Every Generation | Generational Giving Report

Qgiv

The Generational Giving Report Volume 2 was launched to understand the ways members of each generation gets involved, support, and stay engaged with nonprofits. Over 1,000 individuals across four generations (Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers) were polled. When the data was reviewed, there were preferences and opportunities universal among all donors.

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Ryzen 9000 Threadripper leaked in shipping manifest with 96 cores and 192 threads

TechSpot

An established tipster recently shared a shipping manifest describing an upcoming AMD Threadripper CPU. The brief labeling suggests that this Zen 5 HEDT component resembles a flagship model from AMD's Ryzen 7000 lineup.

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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.