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4 Keys to Raising Money From Year-End Text Messaging

NonProfit PRO

Whether you're a nonprofit that recently started using text messaging or a seasoned organization, year-end giving is an important opportunity.

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New thermal material provides 72% better cooling than conventional paste

TechSpot

Thanks to a mechanochemically engineered combination of the liquid metal alloy Galinstan and ceramic aluminum nitride, this thermal interface material, or TIM, outperformed the best commercial liquid metal cooling products by a staggering 56-72% in lab tests. It allowed dissipation of up to 2,760 watts of heat from just a.

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Key Qualities and Skills to Look for in Potential Board Members

Blue Avocado

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are the key qualities and skills you look for in potential board members?” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: A Deep and Sincere Caring About the Nonprofit’s Mission The most important “quality” in a board member would be a real and heartfelt caring about the mission/goal of the nonprofit they will be involved with.

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FreeWill Launches Estately Enabling Financial Advisers to Offer Digital and Attorney-Drafted Estate Planning

NonProfit PRO

FreeWill launched Estately, a software solution that allows financial advisers to offer full-service estate planning.

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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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Nvidia kills GeForce Experience, Nvidia App 1.0 goes live

TechSpot

If you're a GeForce GPU owner and haven't yet transitioned to the Nvidia App, this is the perfect time to do so. The new app is far superior to Nvidia's older GeForce Experience and Control Panel apps – even if every Control Panel feature isn't included yet. The new app.

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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs. Ryzen 7 7800X3D: 45 Game Benchmark

TechSpot

With AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D recent release, we're diving into its gaming performance, comparing it head-to-head with the 7800X3D across 45 games. Let's see how this new CPU stacks up.

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Contributions To DAFs, Distributions Both Decline

The NonProfit Times

Donor-advised fund (DAF) disbursements to charitable organizations declined 1.4% during 2023 to $54.77 billion. Likewise, contributions into DAFs by donors decreased 21.7% to $59.43 billion, according to new data from the National Philanthropic Trust in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. DAFs were responsible for roughly 9.8% of all giving in the United States if the statistics for total giving in the Giving USA report released earlier this year at $557 billion and these DAF numbers are accurate.

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Japan introduces $65 billion initiative to boost domestic chip production

TechSpot

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba revealed the $65 billion plan this week. Reuters saw an early draft of the proposal, which is scheduled to be submitted during the country's next parliament session, and notes its support of domestic chipmaker Rapidus among others.

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February Open House

Big Duck

Be a part of our Open House and connect with people and nonprofit organizations eager to discover more about Big Duck

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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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Sony drops PlayStation 5 Slim price for the holidays, but only for the digital edition

TechSpot

Holiday tech deals are fast approaching, and the PlayStation 5 is set to receive one of this year's most notable hardware discounts. However, considering the console's price history, the savings may be less significant than they appear, as the PS5 remains close to its original launch price.

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We must move from despair to righteous anger

Nonprofit AF

Hi everyone, I’ve been reeling the past several days after the elections, as I’m sure many of you have been.

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Amazon is developing smart glasses to help guide its drivers and shave seconds off delivery times

TechSpot

The AR glasses are part of Amazon's efforts toward increasing efficiency when it comes to the last 100 yards of deliveries, writes Reuters. Based on Amazon's existing Echo Frames – smart glasses with integrated Alexa – the drivers' version includes an embedded display rather than being audio-only.

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Using Technology to Build Transparency That Brings Long-Term Support

Allegiance Group

“Where does my donation go?” “How are you using my gift to make a difference?” “You say my donation will support this program, but how can I trust you?” Fundraisers hear questions like this regularly. More than ever, donors want clear proof that their precious dollars will make an impact. As a nonprofit, you’re called to be a good steward of the money you raise.

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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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Biden Administration to support the UN convention against cybercrime sponsored by autocratic nations

TechSpot

Senior US government officials have confirmed that the Biden Administration is ready to support a United Nations treaty on cybercrime. The legally binding agreement would be a first and could help shape the UN's future legal initiatives and cooperation in fighting and investigating cyber threats.

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Minter-Jordan Picked As New CEO At AARP

The NonProfit Times

Myechia Minter-Jordan, M.D., MBA, is the new chief executive officer of AARP, the nation’s largest nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older. She replaces Jo Ann Jenkins who this past March announced she was stepping down. Minter-Jordan joins AARP from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health in Boston, Massachusetts where she was president and CEO.

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Valve to launch a limited edition white Steam Deck OLED next week

TechSpot

The Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White will launch worldwide on November 18th, 2024 at 3PM PST. Priced at $679 – $30 more than the standard black version – it will be available in limited quantities in all Steam Deck shipping regions, including Australia.

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The Holiday Guide to Using Flipcause LIVE for Fundraising and Community Events

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes As the air turns crisp and communities gather to celebrate the warmth of the holiday season, you have a unique opportunity to amplify your impact. The holiday giving season isn’t just a time for generosity—it’s a strategic window for you to engage supporters, elevate your mission, and achieve fundraising goals like never before.

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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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Rogue Point is a four-player tactical shooter from the devs behind Black Mesa

TechSpot

Tactical combat and strategic planning is the name of the game as you do battle across four diverse (yet seemingly generic) maps: the airport, the office, the mall, and the oil rig. Repetition should not be too much of a concern thanks to the game's parametric design system, which promises.

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Nonprofit Website Design: An In-Depth Look at the Process

DNL OmniMedia

In today’s digital world, your nonprofit must have a high-quality website to successfully raise awareness for your cause, secure support, and drive your mission forward. At DNL OmniMedia , we understand the importance of having an aesthetically beautiful website that offers visitors a positive, user-friendly experience. We also understand that your expertise lies in your mission rather than your technology, so designing or revamping your organization’s website may be a little intimid

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Raspberry Pi 5 comes up short in world record overclocking bid

TechSpot

Pieter-Jan Plaisier, better known in overclocking circles as SkatterBencher, recently attempted to set a new world record clock speed on a Raspberry Pi 5 using tried and true tactics from the PC space combined with a couple of platform-specific tricks. Despite weeks of trial and error, the Pi 5 hobby.

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Volkswagen cuts prices of China-specific model by 19%

TechNode

Volkswagen has cut the starter price for its ID.UNYX, the first model from the companys China-exclusive all-electric ID.UX series from RMB 209,900 to RMB 169,900 ($23,480), representing a 19% reduction just four months since its launch in July. Customers who put down their orders and completed the payment process before Nov. 8 will receive a rebate, a move set to avoid a potential Chinese consumer backlash, financial media outlet Yicai reported.

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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.

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Nvidia may have ended nearly all RTX 4000 production to prepare for RTX 5000 arrival

TechSpot

It seems almost certain that Nvidia will unveil the RTX 5000 series of Blackwell gaming cards at CES at the start of January. In addition to the slew of rumors, CEO Jensen Huang is delivering the opening keynote, marking the first time he has appeared at the event since 2019.

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AI and livestreaming were the key drivers in this year’s Double 11, China’s biggest shopping festival

TechNode

In the early hours of November 11, Chinas Singles Day, e-commerce platforms issued a slew of statistics related to performance during the countrys biggest consumerist festival, though as with recent years they shied away from boasting about their gross merchandise value (GMV) totals, numbers that consistently led their announcements in the events 2010s heyday.

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23andMe to lay off 40 percent of its staff in desperate restructuring effort

TechSpot

Home genetics company 23andMe continues to struggle as demand for casual gene tracing declines. On Monday, the company announced that it has decided on a restructuring plan to help reduce expenses. A significant part of the downsizing is eliminating around 200 positions, about 40 percent of 23andMe's workforce. The company.

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BYD launches first model featuring Huawei’s assisted driving tech

TechNode

BYD on Tuesday launched its first and for now the only car model equipped with Huaweis advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) at a price range of between RMB 379,800 and RMB 407,800 ($52,602-$56,480), marking the first collaboration of its kind between the two corporate giants. The companies said that Huaweis latest Advanced Driving System (ADS) would enable the Bao 8 sports utility vehicle to carry out most driving functions automatically from garage to garage and could even allow it to dri

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How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.