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Boards: 3 Areas NPO Leaders Needs To Develop

The NonProfit Times

By Dennis C. Miller We all know about the commitment and passion that nonprofit leaders bring to their organization to make a difference in the lives of others. You truly care about others and work tremendously long hours to generate a positive social impact in their communities, often with little financial reward. The commitment to your respective mission and determination to succeed despite the ever-increasing challenges and obstacles is inspiring.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What’s The Best Way To Revive A Moribund Legacy Society?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to energize their legacy giving program: Dear Charity Clairity, We have an on-paper “legacy society” that was started before my time here. Members gave $5000 outright to be a “ member” and the funds are in our restricted fund.

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How MTSBA improved its advocacy program with real-time data

Nimble AMS

Is your association looking for strategies to improve your decision-making process? Leveraging your data to inform how your organization should approach a situation is a great place to start. Many associations use data-driven decision making to move their missions forward, advance public policy, and enhance advocacy programs. Association management software (AMS) can serve as your organization’s most important tool to help you gather data and inform your decision-making process.

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A comprehensive roadmap to donor prospect research in Canada

Charity Village

As a prospect researcher in Canada, you play a pivotal role in advancing the fundraising efforts of universities, charities, and nonprofit organizations. By identifying, researching, and qualifying potential donors, you help secure the critical resources necessary for these organizations to fulfill their missions. To succeed in this evolving field, it’s essential to master a few […] The post A comprehensive roadmap to donor prospect research in Canada appeared first on CharityVillage

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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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Finance: AMA Pushes For Charity Care Accountability

The NonProfit Times

Image from [link] Members of the American Medical Association (AMA) voted to support greater oversight of nonprofit hospitals and standardization of charity care policies so financial assistance reaches patients in need. Hospitals are eligible for nonprofit status, which exempts them from income, property, and sales taxes. This results in billions of dollars of tax savings annually on the condition hospitals provide charity care and other community services.

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AI-powered smart search is supercharging grant prospecting 

Candid

For many nonprofits and academic researchers, finding the right grant to fund their work is critical to their survival. But sifting through endless databases or outdated lists can feel overwhelming and frustrating, like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Enter AI-powered smart search tools, which are streamlining how nonprofits and academics discover and apply for grants.

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2024 Canadian Poverty and Socioeconomic Analysis reveals growing demand for social services

Charity Village

The Salvation Army released the 2024 Canadian Poverty and Socioeconomic Analysis, which revealed a growing demand for social services. More than 1,500 Canadians were surveyed to better understand their attitudes, behaviours and experiences on issues such as the availability of housing and food, general affordability and related health outcomes. According to the research, Ontarians rank […] The post 2024 Canadian Poverty and Socioeconomic Analysis reveals growing demand for social services

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Mastering the Art of Hyperparameter Tuning: Tips, Tricks, and Tools

Machine Learning Mastery

Machine learning (ML) models contain numerous adjustable settings called hyperparameters that control how they learn from data. Unlike model parameters that are learned automatically during training, hyperparameters must be carefully configured by developers to optimize model performance.

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Fresh Fundraising Strategies to Reinvent the Giving Season

NonProfit PRO

This giving season, engage your supporters like never before with a creative approach to holiday fundraising! Join us to explore a unique digital experience designed to inspire generosity, showcase curated holiday gifts, and bring your mission to the heart of year-end giving. Don’t miss this live session on Thursday, November 21st at 2:00pm ET.

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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 Ultimate Guide to Marketing Corporate Sponsorships

Double the Donation

Corporate sponsorships can be a game-changer for nonprofits, offering essential funding, resources, and visibility that help amplify their impact. But attracting and maintaining these partnerships takes more than just a compelling mission. It requires strategic promotion, targeted outreach, and strong relationship-building.

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Top 10 Best Practices for Donation Pages

NonProfit PRO

Unlock the secrets to an optimized donation page! Download our exclusive resource, "Top 10 Best Practices for Donation Pages," packed with proven tips straight from our customers. Discover actionable strategies to make giving easier, more secure, and more impactful for your donors. Don't miss out—grab this valuable resource today!

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The Best 4K Gaming Monitors: Starting at Just $400

TechSpot

Dive into the world of 4K gaming with our latest guide, featuring top-rated monitors at all price points. From vibrant OLEDs to high-performance LCDs, we've handpicked the best options for every gamer.

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Intentional Storytelling for Nonprofits: The Why Behind Every Word

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits struggle to stand out in today’s digital noise. Sharing authentic, purpose-driven content can help build deeper connections.

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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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Phone network employs AI "grandmother" to waste scammers' time with meandering conversations

TechSpot

The creation of O2, the UK's largest mobile network operator, Daisy, or dAIsy, is an AI created to trick scammers into thinking they are talking to a real grandmother who likes to ramble. If and when the AI does hand over the demanded bank details, it reads out fake numbers.

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How Nonprofits Can Effectively Appeal to Institutional Donors During Crises

NonProfit PRO

In times of crisis, institutional donors often provide essential funding, but nonprofits need a strategic approach to secure it. Here are ways to appeal to these donors.

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Easy to guess, hard to believe: America's most common passwords

TechSpot

The most commonly used personal password in the US this year was "secret" followed by the venerable "123456" and stalwart "password." Two variants of the same string of characters – "qwerty123" and "qwerty1" – rounded out the top five. In every instance, a hacker would be able to brute force.

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Study Shows How Nonprofits Secure Funding for Greater Impact

NonProfit PRO

A new study released by Spring Impact investigates the funding sources and strategies used by nonprofits to achieve impact at scale.

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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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Micron unveils world's first PCIe 5.0 60TB SSD for AI workloads and cloud storage

TechSpot

Micron claims that the 6550 ION is the world's fastest 60TB data center SSD and the industry's first E3.S solid state drive. It has a 61.44TB capacity and can be fully written in just 3.4 hours, which is 150 percent faster than competing drives. It is engineered to provide the.

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Tencent’s mobile game Monster Hunter: Outlanders opens pre-registration

TechNode

Chinese gaming publisher Tencent and Japanese video game company Capcom have launched the official website for their mobile game Monster Hunter: Outlanders, with pre-registration now available. The game preserves the classic Monster Hunter experience while introducing a unique combat system, featuring an open world and character-switching mechanics.

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Microsoft confirms it's working on a handheld, but it's years away

TechSpot

During a lengthy interview with Bloomberg, Xbox head Phil Spencer confirmed Microsoft has begun developing a handheld gaming system. However, prospective customers shouldn't expect one to appear for at least a few years.

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Nissan becomes first global automaker to partner with Huawei on smart cockpit

TechNode

Nissan said on Tuesday one of its two Chinese ventures will collaborate with Huawei to develop software for the digital cockpit infotainment systems of its China-made vehicles that will launch next year. This makes Dongfeng-Nissan, a joint venture between the Japanese automaker and Chinese manufacturer Dongfeng Motor, the first firm of its kind to embrace Huaweis HarmonyOS, the mobile operating system developed independently by the Chinese tech giant, according to a Dongfeng-Nissan statement.

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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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Microsoft and The Vatican partner to create a digital twin of St. Peter's Basilica

TechSpot

Catholic authorities collaborated with Microsoft to develop a digital twin of St. Peter's Basilica, one of the most important Christian churches and a globally renowned tourist attraction. Using AI and various scanning technologies, Microsoft and its partners were able to create an accurate digital model of the Basilica, offering people.

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Grocery delivery firm Dingdong Maicai becomes latest Chinese company to enter Saudi market

TechNode

Dingdong Maicai, a New York-listed Chinese e-commerce company specializing in fresh groceries, has officially launched its international expansion with Saudi Arabia as its first overseas market. The company will primarily offer ready-to-eat meals, along with a range of fresh produce, refrigerated goods, and household products. The move follows a similar international strategy by Meituan, the Chinese food delivery giant, which also chose Saudi Arabia as its first overseas destination.

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NEC's 40.4-petaflop supercomputer unites Intel Xeon CPUs and AMD Instinct accelerators

TechSpot

NEC revealed the specifics of the supercomputer, which is set to go into operation in July 2025 at the Rokkasho Institute for Fusion Energy in Aomori, Japan (below).

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Top Chinese smartphone brand suspends its foldable phone line: report

TechNode

A leading smartphone brand has suspended its foldable phone product line and plans to delay its new foldable product launches for next year, according to an exclusive report from the Chinese media outlet Leifeng. The report did not name the company involved. Foldable phones are a key category for Chinese phone manufacturers as they look to challenge Apples dominance of the high-end market, but this news has dampened the high expectations for the foldable industry.

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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.