Tue.Apr 30, 2024

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5 Takeaways From M+R’s Online Fundraising ‘Benchmarks’

NonProfit PRO

M+R's annual “Benchmarks” report revealed five key takeaways on nonprofits' digital fundraising strategies.

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To keep fish and shrimp healthy, farmers in Indonesia now have a copilot to help

Microsoft AI

Indonesia's eFishery built an AI copilot on Azure OpenAI Service to help fish and shrimp farmers achieve higher yields, more sustainably.

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How March of Dimes Established an Innovation Fund to Further Its Mission

NonProfit PRO

March of Dimes created its innovation fund to support companies that are poised to further its mission. Here's how it works.

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Intel CPUs Are Crashing and It's Intel's Fault: Intel Baseline Profile Benchmark

TechSpot

For years, we have highlighted Intel's loosely defined CPU power specs and the problems they pose for customers. The issue now is that some 13th and 14th-gen processors have started crashing.

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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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2024 Event Trends Study Forecasts a Bright Future for the Industry

NonProfit PRO

Community Brands' "2024 Event Trends Study" revealed current event tech trends, insights into event planners' mindsets, and more.

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Equipped with AI and technology skills, women across Southeast Asia find new career opportunities

Microsoft AI

Microsoft's digital and AI skilling programs in Southeast Asia are empowering people from diverse backgrounds to succeed in the digital economy.

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Arc Browser reaches stable release on Windows, available for download

TechSpot

The Arc Browser, previously exclusive to macOS and iOS, is now out of beta on Windows and available for download. As of writing, it only supports Windows 11.

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RAG-Enhanced Conversational AI: A Comprehensive Guide

Forum One

Over the past year and a half, the rapid improvement of generative AI has created a wealth of new opportunities to deliver impact in the digital space. One of the main areas that has seen renewed interest due to enhanced capabilities is chatbots and conversational AI. The introduction of Retrieval-Augmented Generation, or RAG, now allows AI applications to enhance the capabilities of machine learning models by integrating them with a retrieval component.

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FCC slaps top telecom companies with $200 million in fines for selling location data without consent

TechSpot

The Federal Communications Commission announced the penalties this week after investigations found the four carriers had been feeding customer location data to shady data brokers and aggregators. Those firms then resold that sensitive info to pretty much any third party willing to pay up, no questions asked about how it.

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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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The Foundation of Data Validation

Towards Data Science

Discussing the basic principles and methodology of data validation Continue reading on Towards Data Science »

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Microsoft rolls out update to fix a bug that was installing Copilot on Windows 11 PCs

TechSpot

In an update on its Windows 11 Release Health page, Microsoft announced that the latest Edge browser update (version 124.0.2478.67) removes the "Microsoft chat provider for Copilot in Windows" package from affected servers. Consequently, users will no longer see the Copilot app in their Installed Apps list following this update.

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The Stream Processing Model Behind Google Cloud Dataflow

Towards Data Science

Balancing correctness, latency, and cost in unbounded data processing Image created by the author. Table of contents Before we move on Introduction from the paper. The details of the Dataflow model. Implementation and designs of the model. Intro Google Dataflow is a fully managed data processing service that provides serverless unified stream and batch data processing.

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Despite soaring profits, Google lays off more staff, including Python and Flutter engineers

TechSpot

According to a Reddit post by Kevin Moore, a Google Product Manager for Flutter and Dart (via The Reg), "The layoffs were decided AT LEAST a couple of layers above our team and affected a LOT of teams. (I think I can say that.

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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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Setting Goals for Your Nonprofit

Wild Apricot

Goal setting is vital for seeing success in your nonprofit. Read more to discover how to set smart goals for your nonprofit plus great examples to help you brainstorm!

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This techie created a GPU from scratch in under two weeks

TechSpot

How did Adam Majmudar fabricate a fully functional graphics processor in such a short time? According to his detailed thread on X, it was no walk in the park – "way harder than expected," he stated.

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How cloud cost visibility impacts business and employment

InfoWorld

In its latest The State of Cloud Cost in 2024 report, CloudZero illuminates the serious implications of cloud cost management and its effect on business stability and job security. The conclusions are interesting. CloudZero’s survey, which drew insights from 1,000 finance and engineering professionals, underscored a crucial element in cloud cost management: the pivotal role of engineering teams.

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Researchers create a new circuit board material that can be easily recycled

TechSpot

Researchers at the University of Washington have announced the development of a new type of PCB with significantly higher recycling potential than traditional printed circuits. Utilizing cutting-edge sustainable polymers, these new PCBs have the potential to address a substantial portion of the world's e-waste issues if widely adopted.

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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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The nonprofit rut, and what we can do about it

Nonprofit AF

Hi everyone, I am writing from Nairobi Kenya, where I am listening to local leaders and engaging in reflections about.

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YouTube is experimenting with showing ads when you pause a video

TechSpot

Philipp Schindler, Google SVP and chief business officer, said during the company's most recent earnings call that early testing in Q1 exhibited "strong traction." The executive added that pause ads are "commanding premium pricing from advertisers" and "driving strong brand lift results," likely suggesting a wider rollout could be just.

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Teradata adds support for Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake tables

InfoWorld

Teradata is adding support for two open table formats, Apache Iceberg and Linux Foundation’s Delta Lake , to its multi-cloud analytics platform VantageCloud Lake and its AI and machine learning engine Unlimited AI. Typically, open table formats are architected to generate performance for data lakes using cloud-based object storage. The performance is achieved by creating a layer of abstraction atop a data lake via the use of columnar storage and metadata management that allows enterprises to man

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Airline ticketing system repeatedly confuses 101-year-old passenger for a baby

TechSpot

The lady in question, named only as Patricia, was born in 1922, something that appears to confuse American Airlines' system. Apparently unable to recognize this year, it continuously defaults her date of birth to 2022.

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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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Don’t let the AI robots steal your humanity

Hands on Fundraising

AI is the new kid on the block. You know, the one with rich parents. Who has the best toys. You were eager to play. But you had to wait for an invitation, of course. Then the big day arrived! And you realized the kid didn’t have anything interesting to say. Just sort of repeated […] The post Don’t let the AI robots steal your humanity appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Apple poached three dozen Google experts to open a secret AI lab in Zurich

TechSpot

The Financial Times analyzed hundreds of job listings, LinkedIn profiles, and many studies over the last several years and found that Apple has recruited at least 36 AI experts from Google, starting with John Giannandrea in 2018, who now heads up Apple's AI division as senior vice president of Machine.

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Sponsorship Case Study: FOCUS 

The Sponsorship Collective

Today’s post is a case study in sponsorship that proves the value of good guidance in your sponsorship program. I’ll tell you all about Morgan, a client of mine at the Sponsorship Collective. When she began with us, she had around $350,000 in sponsorship revenue.

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Refreshed Beats Solo on-ear headphones get better battery life, improved acoustics, and more

TechSpot

Beats' latest additionally support spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, and lossless audio playback via USB-C or 3.5mm audio cable thanks to the built-in digital analog converter (DAC). In wireless mode, you can expect up to 50 hours of playback from a single charge. A quick 10-minute recharge can supply.

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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.