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Tips for Developing Successful Websites for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Many nonprofits dread a website redesign because of unreasonable pressure to launch a 100% perfect website. This is a recipe for disaster.

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Today is National Telephone Day!

VisionLink

On April 25th, we observe National Telephone Day. Around the world, there are about 9.8 billion mobile phones. And while some predicted the landline to be obsolete by 2020, there are still about 930 million landlines worldwide. Globally, more than 1.5 billion calls are made every second! (source: sellcell) National Telephone Day is a great day to highlight two essential telephone numbers: 211 and 988.

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Quorum and Axios Partner to Provide All-in-One Access to Policy Content and Advocacy Tools

NonProfit PRO

Quorum and Axios announced a new integrated policy news and legislative tracking solution with premium news subscription.

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TSMC unveils A16 manufacturing process for 1.6nm chips in challenge to Intel's claims

TechSpot

A16, set to enter production in the second half of 2026, will use leading nanosheet transistors and what TSMC calls an "innovative" backside power rail solution to bring "revolutionary performance" to the wafer level. While traditional chip designs involve power flowing from the top down, the backside power rail system.

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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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Your guide to tracking and reporting donations in-kind

DonorDock

Unlock the power of in-kind donations for your nonprofit! Dive into our comprehensive guide on tracking, reporting, and acknowledging these invaluable contributions. Learn essential strategies to streamline your process and maximize your impact. Don't miss out—start optimizing your nonprofit's growth today!

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ADP Canada Happiness@Work Index: Spring sprouts a surge in workers’ happiness

Charity Village

The ADP Canada monthly Happiness@Work Index (“Index”) reports an increase in worker sentiment for April, with secondary indicators showing an increase across the board. The National Work Happiness Score for April 2024 is 6.8/10, representing a 0.2-point increase from March. April 2024 Happiness@Work Index Highlights National Work Happiness Score: 6.8/10 (+0.2) * Indicator Breakdown Primary […] The post ADP Canada Happiness@Work Index: Spring sprouts a surge in workers’ ha

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Tech giants are spending more on AI amid slow returns, and that's spooking investors

TechSpot

Meta said that it would be spending billions of dollars more on its AI efforts, raising expenditure forecasts in this area from $30 - 37 billion to $34 - 40 billion for the year. It cited heavy investment in AI infrastructure such as data centers, chip designs, and research and.

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ABC Life Literacy Canada now accepting applications for the Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award

Charity Village

ABC Life Literacy Canada is accepting submissions to the Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award (LIA). The award is presented to Canadian organizations offering a unique and innovative adult or adult-integrated family literacy program. There is one top award of $20,000 and two honourable mention awards of $10,000 each. The LIA helps to build capacity for grassroots literacy organizations in Canada, and is […] The post ABC Life Literacy Canada now accepting applications for the Canada Life L

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Anker's noise-cancelling wireless earbuds are currently $49

TechSpot

The Anker Soundcore Space A40 earbuds are now on sale for $49 (50% off), making them a solid value option for affordable, mid-range earbuds with active noise cancellation.

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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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Do you need to repatriate from the cloud?

InfoWorld

Buzz is building around the idea that it’s time to claw back our cloud services and once more rebuild the company data center. Repatriation. It’s the act of moving work out of cloud and back to on-premises or self-managed hardware. And the primary justification for this movement is straightforward, especially in a time of economic downturn. Save money by not using AWS, Azure, or the other cloud hosting services.

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Lenovo ThinkCentre mini PC features a Core i5-6400T and 16GB RAM for $180

TechSpot

Other specs of the ThinkCentre M900 include a 256GB SSD and a Windows 10 Pro license. It supports standard VESA mounts and is listed as "grade A" refurbished.

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Ubuntu Linux update brings performance boosts, tool updates

InfoWorld

Canonical has released Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, aka “Noble Numbat,” a new Long Term Support release of the popular Linux distribution that brings performance enhancements and toolchain updates for developers. Announced April 25 and downloadable from ubuntu.com , Ubuntu 24.04 LTS offers Linux 6.8 kernel capabilities with improved syscall performance, nested KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) support on ppc64el (IBM PowerPC), and access to the new beachefs file system.

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BlizzGone: Blizzard cancels 2024 convention but promises an eventual return

TechSpot

The decision could have something to do with the company now being under Microsoft's umbrella. As such, we can probably expect to learn more about upcoming Blizzard projects like World of Warcraft: The War Within and the first Diablo IV expansion, Vessel of Hatred, during Microsoft's annual Xbox showcase in.

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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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L.I.F.T Youth Mentorship & Career Launch Program invites applicants

Charity Village

Unlock your potential with the L.I.F.T Mentorship & Career Launch Program! Dedicated to empowering youth aged 15-30 who are navigating disabilities, mental health challenges, or who identify as NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) and equity-deserving, our program offers a transformative journey toward career success. Each week, L.I.F.T provides invaluable exposure to a diverse […] The post L.I.F.T Youth Mentorship & Career Launch Program invites applicants appeared fi

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Upgraded 4K Chromecast with Google TV could soon launch with improved hardware

TechSpot

The report comes from 9to5Google, which claims that the Android-powered dongle will ship with a new remote, but keep its $49.99 price-tag, possibly making it a real competitor against other similarly-priced streaming devices from Amazon and Roku.

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NET MAUI Community Toolkit adds TouchBehavior support

InfoWorld

Microsoft has introduced version 8 of the.NET MAUI (Multi-platform App UI) Community Toolkit, featuring TouchBehavior, for interacting with visual elements in an application based on touch, mouse clicks, and hover events. The update was introduced April 24. Instructions for getting started with the toolkit are available on GitHub. With the new release, the TouchBehavior implementation enables customization of different visual properties on the VisualElement it is attached to, such as the backgro

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Lenovo and Micron are first to announce a laptop using LPCAMM2 memory

TechSpot

JEDEC finalized and published the CAMM2 standard in December 2023, paving the way for Micron to announce its first LPCAMM2 modules at CES the following month. Now, Lenovo is poised to become the first to ship a laptop running the newfangled memory.

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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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Donorbox DonationDriver AI: Your Data & Copywriting Assistant

Donorbox

Artificial Intelligence (or AI) is more than just a buzzword – it’s an unstoppable force helping nonprofits level up their fundraising everywhere. Donorbox DonationDriver AI combines the power of AI with all the data available in your Donorbox account to help nonprofits make informed decisions, craft compelling outreach materials, and build better strategies.

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Astronauts aboard the ISS craft miles of technically superior optical fiber

TechSpot

Astronauts used ZBLAN preform, which is a glass alloy compromised of barium, zirconium, lanthanum, aluminum fluorides, and sodium, in their tests. These glass rods are used in runs (called draws) in which they are stretched into incredibly thin fibers.

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Using Inspektor Gadget for Kubernetes observability

InfoWorld

Platform engineering is becoming a compelling concept for enterprises, as they’re devoting increasingly large amounts of resources into cloud-native application development. It doesn’t matter if you’re using your own Kubernetes instances in your data centers, or working with managed environments in public clouds, you’re going to need to understand how they’re operating, taking advantage of a new generation of observability and security tools.

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Nokia phone-maker HMD launches its first self-branded mobile devices

TechSpot

Finnish company HMD said in September that it would be establishing an original HMD brand of mobile devices that will exist alongside Nokia phones. Those devices have now been confirmed as the HMD Pulse, HMD Pulse Plus, HMD Pulse Pro, and HMD Vibe. The only one coming to the US.

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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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Former United Way Exec Sues For $12 Million

The NonProfit Times

A former United Way executive has filed a $12 million lawsuit against the nonprofit alleging sexual discrimination and workplace retaliation. Lisa Bowman was chief marketing officer and executive vice president for United Way Worldwide from November 2015 through February 2020. She alleges it was a hostile work environment culminating in her wrongful termination.

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Ubuntu 24.04 LTS lands with Gnome 46, Linux 6.8, and Raspberry Pi 5 support

TechSpot

The biggest Linux distro release of the year, Ubuntu 24.04 brings a new app center and firmware updater based on Flutter, an updated toolchain, and experimental support for TPM-backed full disk encryption.

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What’s in My Inbox | Staying Human-Centered in an AI World

Pamela Grow

The growth of AI in nonprofit donor communications means that lately my inbox has been filled to the brim with nonsense like this: We hope this message finds you well and filled with the same warmth and gratitude that we feel as we reach out to express our deepest thanks for your unwavering support of XYZ. Your commitment to making a positive impact in our community has been nothing short of inspiring, and we are genuinely grateful for the trust and generosity you continue to show.

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Nintendo DMCA lawyers shut down everything Mario on Garry's Mod

TechSpot

On Wednesday, Garry's Mod developer Facepunch announced that it would pull all Nintendo-related content from Steam Workshop. The takedown is in response to Nintendo serving DMCA notices to several content creators and Facepunch. The studio said the process would take some time because it has to shuffle through two decades.

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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.