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2025 Social Media Statistics for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A supplemental post to 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits , the statistics listed below can guide your nonprofit in creating and maintaining a successful social media strategy. Facebook Facebook has 3.05 billion monthly active users of which 65% access the site daily and spend an average of 40 minutes per day on the platform. [ HootSuite ] By 2027, Facebook will reach 75% of the worlds population and is currently the worlds third most trafficked website after G

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A new airplane silently broke the sound barrier. It looks nothing like NASA’s X-59

Fast Company Tech

From the moment Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier for the first time in 1947, zipping from New York to Paris in less than three hours became every travelers dream. It’s a dream that shattered as soon as everyone realized supersonic flight was really annoying for people on the ground. Thats why NASA and Lockheed Martin created the X-59 Quesst , which was designed with an aerodynamic profile that would reduce the eardrum-breaking boom to a dull thump.

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Apple TV is now available on Android

Mashable Tech

Apple TV+ and Apple TV are among those services you associate with Apple devices alone, but that changes today. Apple just announced that the Apple TV app, as well as the Apple TV+ streaming subscription and MLS Season Pass content, are now available natively on Android. To try it out, download and install the Apple TV app on Google Play on your device and sign up to start watching.

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Snowflake expands AI tools with Anthropic partnership—what it means for businesses

VentureBeat

Snowflake partners with Anthropic to launch Cortex Agents, bringing Claude's enterprise-grade AI capabilities directly into corporate data environments with 90% accuracy on complex queries while maintaining security controls.

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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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Curiosity spies stunning clouds at twilight on Mars

Ars Technica

In the mid- and upper-latitudes on Earth, during the early evening hours, thin and wispy clouds can sometimes be observed in the upper atmosphere. These clouds have an ethereal feel and consist of ice crystals in very high clouds at the edge of space, typically about 75 to 85 km above the surface. The clouds are still in sunlight while the ground is darkening after the Sun sets.

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The Apple Watch 10 is back at its lowest-ever price at Amazon

Mashable Tech

SAVE $70: As of Feb. 12, the Apple Watch 10 is on sale for $359 at Amazon. That's a saving of 36% on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch 10 $359.00 at Amazon $429.00 Save $70.00 Get Deal If an Apple watch has been on your wishlist for a while, you're in luck. The latest model has been reduced again, and this time it's back down to its lowest-ever price.

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Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 is its first mid-range chip with AI support

Engadget

Qualcomm is bringing AI to its mid-range mobile chip lineup with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Mobile Platform, the company announced. The new chips also promise improved CPU and GPU performance, lower power requirements and faster Wi-Fi and mobile connectivity compared to the previous chip. The new AI features are made possible with support for Qualcom's on-device Gen AI support , allowing voice-activated assistants, background noise reduction during calls and more.

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G20 trailer: Viola Davis kicks butt as the U.S. president in this political thriller

Mashable Tech

EGOT winner Viola Davis ( The Woman King , Fences ) steps into the U.S. presidency in G20 , an upcoming thriller directed by Patricia Riggen. SEE ALSO: 2025 movie preview: All the films you'll want to know about Davis plays President Danielle Sutton, a veteran on her way to the G20 Summit with her husband (Anthony Anderson, Black-ish ) and two children (Marsai Martin and Christopher Farrar).

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4 Benefits of Accounts Payable Automation for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Here's a look into how using accounts payable automation can help nonprofits gain efficiencies and insight.

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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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Meta-funded program teaches tweens about online exploitation

Mashable Tech

Parents and educators have a new tool in the fight against online exploitation. Meta announced Tuesday the launch of curriculum designed to help middle schoolers spot and avoid online exploitation, including a technique commonly known as sextortion. Victims of such exploitation often believe they are messaging with another teen and eventually share a graphic or explicit image of themselves.

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Apple TV+ crosses enemy lines, will be available as an Android app starting today

Ars Technica

Apple services like iMessage and FaceTime often work exclusively on Apples hardware, something the company uses to keep customers inside its ecosystem and encourage people who buy one Apple product to buy other Apple products so they can keep using the features they like. Apples streaming and media services have been an exception to this, going all the way back to iTunes for Windows the company offers Apple Music on Android devices , for example, and Apple TV+ (the service) works on Roku devices

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An Apple TV app is finally available for Android devices

Engadget

After years of waiting, the Apple TV app is finally available natively on Android devices. This version was built from the ground up to take advantage of the Android operating system and is currently ready for download from the Google Play Store. It was designed for smartphones, tablets and foldables. This is a full version of the app, with all of the stuff Apple users have come to expect.

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5 ways employers can prevent employees from ‘revenge quitting’ in 2025

Fast Company Tech

Longstanding workplace issues such as mistreatment, the normalization of toxic behaviour and a lack of accountability for workplace culture have fuelled a growing trend known as revenge quitting. This phenomenon, on the rise since the 2000s, sees employees leaving their jobs not just for better opportunities, but as a form of protest and self-preservation against unfair treatment.

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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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2025 Social Media Statistics for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A supplemental post to 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits , the statistics listed below can guide your nonprofit in creating and maintaining a successful social media strategy. Facebook Facebook has 3.05 billion monthly active users of which 65% access the site daily and spend an average of 40 minutes per day on the platform. [ HootSuite ] By 2027, Facebook will reach 75% of the worlds population and is currently the worlds third most trafficked website after G

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Head of Russian Space Program Mysteriously Axed

Futurism

The second chief of the Russian space corporation Roscosmos has been sacked after just two and a half years. Russia's space chief Yuri Borisov has been replaced by former Roscosmos staffer and former deputy minister of transport Dmitry Bakanov, Ars Technica reports. The news comes less than three years after Dmitry Rogozin, Russia's former highly abrasive and unpredictable space head, was replaced by Borisov.

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Discussing a Change in Leadership with Your Donors

sgEngage

As bridge builders whose success depends on forging authentic relationships with donors, fundraisers can sometimes find the line between the professional and the personal becoming blurred. This can be particularly complicated if the institution makes decisions that the gift officer disagrees with personally. Inevitably, a donor or prospect will ask, But what you do you personally think about?

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I tried the sleep earbuds featured at CES

Mashable Tech

TL;DR: Save 25% on the SleepEEZ noise-blocking sleep earbuds that were featured at this year’s CES. My search for the perfect sleep solution has been long and frustrating. I’m a light sleeper, so something that blocks out my partner’s snoring is essential. But I also need some entertainment to fall asleep. While earplugs work for the snoring, I can’t hear the TV.

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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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Acclaimed designer Jeff Minter is back with a remake of the '80s arcade curio I, Robot

Engadget

Iconic game designer Jeff Minter is back with another modern take on a long-forgotten Atari title. Minter has turned his psychedelic eye toward the 1984 arcade cabinet I, Robot. His version ups the visuals and takes serious liberties with the original design, adopting techno music and some new game modes. The original I, Robot was a flop, despite being made by Dave Theurer , the guy behind Missile Command and Tempest.

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40 Nonprofit Trends for 2025

NonProfit PRO

Free Report to 40 Nonprofit Trends for 2025 Predictions on emerging fundraising and leadership tactics for the year ahead

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Proven strategies for engaging and retaining volunteers

Candid

According to the U.S. Census Bureau and AmeriCorps, between September 2020 and September 2021 formal volunteerism across the United States fell to its lowest rate in nearly three decades. While recent data shows it is rebounding, going up to 28.8% in 2022-23 , its worth asking: What are the drivers behind Americans volunteering less, and how can we boost volunteer retention?

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10 Steps to Get the Most Out of Your Consultants

NonProfit PRO

Here are 10 ways to make sure you hire a consultant effectively and keep the train on the tracks as the engagement progresses.

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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 GSA Plans to Sell Hundreds of Its Federal Government Buildings

Wired

The General Services Administration, staffed at its upper levels by Elon Musk associates, plans to sell 500-plus buildingssome of which house government agencies and the offices of US senators.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shares plans to bring o3 Deep Research agent to free and ChatGPT Plus users

VentureBeat

If you're a free ChatGPT user, you best make sure your 2 uses per month of Deep Research are for queries your really want or need answered.

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DOGE Has Started Gutting a Key US Technology Agency

Wired

At least dozens of workers at the Technology Transformation Service were fired on Wednesday, a day after similar sudden cuts at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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“Largest data breach in US history”: Three more lawsuits try to stop DOGE

Ars Technica

The US DOGE Service's access to the private data of ordinary Americans and federal employees is being challenged in several lawsuits filed this week. Three new complaints seek court orders that would stop the data access and require the deletion of unlawfully accessed data. Two of the complaints also seek financial damages for individuals whose data was accessed.

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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.