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How to Choose a CRM System Based on Your Nonprofit’s Size

NonProfit PRO

When you’re looking for new CRM software for your nonprofit, the choices can seem overwhelming. How do you know which system is right for you?

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Google set to phase out Manifest V2 in a few days, breaking many ad blockers

TechSpot

The massive migration from Manifest V2 to Manifest V3 is about to happen. Starting on June 3, newer Chrome versions in the browser's three development channels (Beta, Dev, Canary) will begin to see a "warning banner" stating that Manifest V2 extensions will soon no longer work.

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Why Our Definition Of Nonprofits Restricts Problem Solving

Bloomerang

I’ve often wondered why we’re the only sector that defines ourselves by what we’re NOT. Non profit. Why not what we ARE? Social benefit. Or, as Dan Palotta once suggested, “ humanity sector.” Rather than focusing so much on how to scrimp and save and be as cost- efficient as possible, shouldn’t we be focusing on how to spend and grow and be as big and effective as possible?

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Apple to give Siri a major AI revamp with iOS 18

TechSpot

The report comes from Mark Gurman, who claims that the new AI-powered Siri will enable iPhone users to control specific app features with their voice. Initially, the feature will be available for Apple's in-house apps only, and the voice assistant will respond to only one command at a time.

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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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The Python report: News for Python developers

InfoWorld

This month in Python (and elsewhere): Python 3.13's first beta has arrived, with new features you can try out now (yeah!) and others you'll need to compile from source to experiment with (yikes). Layoffs strike Google—yes, again—with internal Python devs among the affected. And, say hello to Streamlit, a library for those who are itching to write web-based Python apps but hate writing for the web.

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21 Summer Fundraising Ideas for Schools | FrontStream

frontstream

Discover 21 unique summer fundraising ideas for schools to energize your community, boost participation, and meet your fundraising goals.

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NET framework brought to life on the NES console by Microsoft programmer

TechSpot

During this year's Build conference, Microsoft programmer Jon Peppers introduced his pet coding project, demonstrating how he ported.NET technology to the Nintendo Entertainment System. The ".NES" project achieved the seemingly impossible by bringing some core.NET functionalities to a gaming console initially released in 1985.

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What’s your plan for the cloud skills gap?

InfoWorld

Guess what? 95% of IT decision-makers say their team has been negatively impacted by the cloud skills gap. If that’s not bad enough news, by 2030, more than 85 million roles could remain vacant because there aren’t enough skilled people to fill them. Of course, these are not new figures.

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Spotify gives in, will refund Car Thing buyers following criticism

TechSpot

It's been roughly one week since Spotify announced it would be shutting down Car Thing in December, and it didn't take long for the complaints to start pouring in. A company representative told Engadget on Thursday of this week that as of last Friday (May 24), customers with proof of.

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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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Deno adds support for private NPM registries

InfoWorld

Deno Land has released Deno 1.44, the latest version of the JavaScript , TypeScript , and WebAssembly runtime rivaling Node.js. The upgrade adds support for private NPM registries, letting developers use internal packages with Deno by configuring an.npmrc file. Performance of the Deno runtime also has been improved.

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TikTok denies report it is cloning its algorithm, potentially for a US-only version of the app

TechSpot

Work on splitting TikTok's source code was ordered by ByteDance last year, writes Reuters, before the bill was introduced that will force TikTok to sell its US operations or be banned in the country.

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What is model quantization? Smaller, faster LLMs

InfoWorld

If ever there were a salient example of a counter-intuitive technique, it would be quantization of neural networks. Quantization reduces the precision of the weights and other tensors in neural network models, often drastically. It’s no surprise that reducing the precision of weights and other parameters from, say, 32-bit floats to 8-bit integers, makes the model run faster, and allows it to run in less powerful processors with far less memory.

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Ubisoft's free-to-play FPS XDefiant debuts to mixed reviews

TechSpot

Some reviewers are calling XDefiant the "free Call of Duty." They also say the game is fun at times, but lackluster mechanics, way too large maps, and missing features (ping system and skill-based matchmaking) prevent it from truly standing out from the crowd, for now.

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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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Tencent’s Dungeon and Fighter generates $140 million in first week in China

TechNode

Developed by Korean firm Nexon and published by Tencent Games, the mobile version of Dungeon and Fighter has held the top spot on both the free and top-grossing games charts in the iOS App Store in China for ten consecutive days since its May 21 launch. Bloomberg reported on Wednesday that the game’s first-week revenue exceeded $140 million, citing data from consulting firm Niko Partners. “If the game maintains this momentum, it could continue to generate around one billion dollars i

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Tech companies form the "Ultra Accelerator Link" group to create an open connectivity standard for AI accelerators

TechSpot

Some of the largest technology companies in the hardware and AI sectors have formed a consortium to create a new industry standard for GPU connectivity. The Ultra Accelerator Link (UALink) group aims to develop open technology solutions to benefit the entire AI ecosystem rather than relying on a single company.

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China’s Great Wall Motor to shut down European office as EV tariffs loom

TechNode

Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor has made the decision to shut down its European headquarters in Munich, Germany, and will dismiss about 100 employees before Aug. 31, when the closure will take effect, Automotive News Europe reported on Wednesday. A company spokesperson attributed the move to tough market conditions and the very concrete threat of punitive taxes on Chinese imports, adding that the automaker will supervise its regional operations remotely to sell cars via local distributors in

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Panic somehow recovered $400,000 of stolen Playdate handhelds after botched delivery

TechSpot

The true crime drama started when FedEx misdelivered a shipment of around 2,000 Playdates. Instead of dropping them off at Panic's fulfillment center, the driver unloaded the cargo at a nearby construction site. Panic co-founder Cabel Sasser informed the press of the incident during a March Q&A session at GDC.

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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 claims second spot in global wearable wristband market

TechNode

In the first quarter, global shipments of wearable wristband devices totaled 41.2 million units, with Apple, Xiaomi, and Huawei ranking as the top three brands, according to market research firm Canalys. Apple saw a 12% year-on-year decline in global shipments but maintained its leading position with an 18% market share. Xiaomi took second place with a 15% market share, while Huawei secured third spot with a 13% market share.

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Building Adaptive Structures: Navigating Uncertainty Across Areas

Charity Village

This blog series aims to equip charities with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate uncertainty effectively, leveraging opportunity and risk analysis for decision-making, and creating adaptive structures for sustained success. Check out Part 1 and Part 2 of the article series. In the dynamic landscape of charitable organizations, navigating uncertainty requires more than just strategic […] The post Building Adaptive Structures: Navigating Uncertainty Across Areas appeared first on Cha

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Tencent launches AI assistant app Yuanbao, linking it to WeChat ecosystem

TechNode

Tencent on Thursday launched an AI assistant app called Yuanbao , signaling the Chinese tech giants belated entry into the highly competitive artificial intelligence assistant field with an independent entry based on the companys Hunyuan foundation model. Yuanbao integrates artificial intelligence-based search, summaries, and writing competencies, and can be used to analyze documents, and basically engage with people based on prompts.

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10 Questions …. Kate Behncken, global head, Microsoft Philanthropies

The NonProfit Times

Kate Behncken is corporate vice president, global head of Microsoft Philanthropies, a global, multi-disciplinary team that brings together corporate social responsibility, sales and engineering functions. She is focused on local and global initiatives, partnering with nonprofits, governments and the private sector to develop durable solutions and deliver impact at scale.

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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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Template to Justify Your Trip to the Fall 2024 Matching Gift Summit for Nonprofits and K-12

Double the Donation

Subject: Matching Gift Summit – Great opportunity for our team Dear [insert manager’s name], I’d like to get your approval to attend the Matching Gift Summit, Double the Donation’s premier matching gift event, in Atlanta, GA from September 29th – October 1st.

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Ex-Epsilon Executives Found Guilty In Fraud Case

The NonProfit Times

Two now former executives of Epsilon Data Management were convicted in federal court of selling lists used to target millions of U.S. consumers, including senior citizens, for mass-mailing fraud schemes. Robert Reger, 57, of Boulder, Colorado, and David Lytle, 64, of Leawood, Kansas, were found guilty of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud. In 2018, former Epsilon Vice President Steven Fritz Kessler pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud for his participation in the scheme.

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Template to Justify Your Trip to the Fall 2024 Matching Gift Summit for Higher Education

Double the Donation

Subject: Matching Gift Summit – Great opportunity for our team Dear [insert manager’s name], I’d like to get your approval to attend the Matching Gift Summit, Double the Donation’s premier matching gift event, in Atlanta, GA from October 1st – 3rd.

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Google’s AI Search Experience: What advertisers need to know

M+R

Read time: 6 minutes Here we go: another big change in the advertising landscape! Earlier this month, Google began rolling out their generative AI experience in search to everyone in the US. What is this? If you’ve Googled, well, anything lately, you’ve probably seen Google’s generative AI experience, aka an AI-generated answer at the very top of the search page (above ads and organic results).

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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.