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'Tis the Season. to Get Your Tax Act Together!

Blue Fox

It's Time for a Year-End Checklist, and to Check it Twice As we wrap up another year (and our holiday presents!), we're here to help you put a bow on your 2024 finances. Pour yourself some hot cocoa, and let's dive into some timely tips and updates. For Business Owners ​ Review your business structure: Has your business outgrown its current form?

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10 Website Maintenance Tips for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By CONCAT — the first website design and development company solely led by refugees and women from countries of conflict. Website maintenance and support can be a luxury for nonprofits working on a tight budget. Here are 10 website maintenance tips that your nonprofit can do yourself to ensure that your website is healthy and running at its best — without needing to break the bank!

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Asking better questions to create more equitable outcomes 

Candid

How do we know whether a nonprofit program is effective? How do we know whether we’re asking the “right” questions, in the “right” way, when designing and evaluating programs? We know individuals’ experiences and outcomes can vary by race and ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, and other characteristics. The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s recently published Guiding Questions to Advance Equity in Evaluation and Research offers tools to strengthen evaluation and research so we have the data and

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Bookmark This! Every Tool You Need for Giving Tuesday

DonorPerfect

The DonorPerfect team recently welcomed Lynne Wester, leader of the Donor Relations Group and host of the podcast Fundraising is Funny, for a conversation on best practices for nurturing your donors after Giving Tuesday or any other day of giving. Many participants were especially interested in learning more about helpful tools they could use to […] The post Bookmark This!

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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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3 Accessibility Considerations for Fundraising Events

NonProfit PRO

Maximize your fundraising results by creating top-notch event experiences. Use these accessibility considerations to guide your planning.

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BOI Reporting 2024: Your Guide to Yet Another Fun Federal Filing Requirement

Blue Fox

What You Need to Know About Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Look who's back with more paperwork! Just when you thought you had enough government forms to wallpaper your office, the Treasury Department said "Hold my coffee" and introduced BOI reporting. Don't worry – we'll walk you through this latest bureaucratic adventure with minimal screaming into the void.

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Report Shows What Motivates or Deters Nonprofit Leaders’ Advocacy

NonProfit PRO

Independent Sector released a new research report providing insight into how nonprofit leaders view their role in public policy advocacy.

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Manufacturing Training Simplified: The Power of Customizable Learning Paths with GyrusAim LMS

Gyrus

Manufacturing Training Simplified: The Power of Customizable Learning Paths with GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - In the fast-paced manufacturing industry , customizable learning paths for manufacturing training are essential to staying competitive, ensuring safety, and maintaining high-quality standards. With diverse job roles, varying skill levels, and ever-evolving technologies, a one-size-fits-all training approach often falls short.

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The Free 2025 Fundraising Calendar

NonProfit PRO

In 2025, generosity bridges every divide. Research shows that despite giving declines, many people are eager to make a difference. Your Fundraising Calendar includes monthly inspiration - to welcome more people into your mission, reimagine your connections, and extend compassion to yourself - so let’s start fresh! Download your free copy today!

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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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Qualcomm backs off full Intel acquisition, could consider buying select divisions

TechSpot

In September, reports claimed that Qualcomm had made a takeover offer to rival Intel. The proposal arrived as Team Blue lurched from one crisis to another, from its poor financial performance leading to mass layoffs and cost-cutting, to the problems with its foundry business and the Raptor Lake disaster.

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Optimize Mineral Gifts with BOK Financial

NonProfit PRO

Discover how BOK Financial’s innovative solutions can streamline your mineral and royalty asset management. From advanced software to expert lease negotiations, BOK Financial ensures accuracy, protection, and optimization for your assets. Learn more about how BOK Financial can help you maximize mineral gifts without the burden and risk of day-to-day management.

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Nvidia's Fugatto AI sound model is set to transform audio production

TechSpot

The new model is known as Fugatto, which is short for Foundational Generative Audio Transformer Opus 1. According to Nvidia, its capabilities are unparalleled. For example, Fugatto can create a tune based solely on text, change the emotion in a singer's voice or modify their accent, and even add or.

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4 Strategies to Boost Your Nonprofit's Financial Stability

Care2

If your nonprofit has been in existence for a while, you’ve likely already implemented many of the basics of financial management. You’ve created an operating budget and a fiscal policy handbook that guide your team’s everyday resource use, incorporated financial goals and data into your strategic plan , and filed federal tax returns via IRS Form 990.

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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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Microsoft is using Word and Excel user data for AI training by default, and opting out isn't easy

TechSpot

Microsoft's connected experiences in Office analyzes user content to provide the likes of design recommendations, editing suggestions, data insights, and similar features.

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Prospect Research Guide for Nonprofits

Wild Apricot

Read all about the essentials of prospect research for nonprofits with this comprehensive guide. Learn how to identify, segment, and reach out to potential donors that will help you achieve your mission.

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Don't Buy a GPU Now: Wait for Next-Gen or Grab a Discount?

TechSpot

Wondering if now's the time to upgrade your GPU? With key announcements and next-gen GPUs just weeks away, waiting is the smarter strategy than jumping on holiday sales.

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Game Science reaches $1 billion in revenue, climbs to 10th place on Steam publishers list

TechNode

Game Science, the Chinese developer behind action role-playing game Black Myth: Wukong, has currently become the 10th highest-grossing publisher on Steam with one billion dollars in revenue, surpassing major gaming companies such as Rockstar (famous for the Grand Theft Auto series), 2K (the developer of the NBA series), and Capcom (responsible for the Monster Hunter series), according to the Steam statistics platform Gamalytic.

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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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An unofficial PC port of Star Fox 64 is coming just in time for Christmas

TechSpot

Harbour Masters 64 recently announced on its Discord server the latest project it has been secretly working on for a few months. Starship is a fan-made PC port of Star Fox 64, the classic shooter on-rails released by Nintendo in 1997 for the Nintendo 64 console.

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Chinese sports tech firm Keep cuts workforce by 10-15%

TechNode

Keep, a Chinese sports tech company, began layoffs last week, cutting 10-15% of its workforce, according to a report by Chinese media outlet Jiemian. Based on the companys mid-2024 financial report , this equates to over 100 job losses, primarily affecting departments such as online operations, international expansion, and marketing. The layoffs are part of Keep’s ongoing efforts to reduce costs and improve efficiency following organizational and business adjustments.

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Authorities bust multi-million message SMS fraud and 730 million call VoIP scam in Thailand

TechSpot

One of the arrested gangs employed a technique known as SMS blasting, a method that exploits cellular network vulnerabilities to bombard nearby mobile devices with fraudulent text messages. The gang's mobile setup was highly sophisticated, consisting of an 8,000-watt mobile power station, a Wi-Fi router, four mobile phones, and a.

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UBS auto analyst on EU tariffs, China EV price war, and more

TechNode

The news that China and Europe are moving closer towards a potential agreement regarding electric vehicle tariffs is a very positive message for Chinese automakers to establish a more solid presence in this highly mature and strategically important market, a UBS analyst said on Monday. The comments were delivered after Bernd Lange, chairman of the European Parliaments trade committee, reportedly disclosed information about a possible deal to a German broadcaster, saying that Chinese automakers w

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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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Arctic's new 8,000 RPM case fans absolutely scream at full bore

TechSpot

Perhaps the most fascinating feature of all is the actively cooled fan motor. That's right, these fans have a separate cooling fan built into the hub designed to keep the motor cool. Arctic claims the motor runs about 10 degrees Celsius cooler with the secondary fan and doubles the primary.

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Smart glasses: next opportunity window or dead-end tech?

TechNode

A decade ago, the release of the Apple Watch redefined the concept of a watch, transforming it from a simple timekeeping device into a versatile tool for health management, payments, navigation, and communication. Now, AIs rise is reshaping another wearable technology: smart glasses. These devices, which integrate advanced technologies such as augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI), and mixed reality (MR), are claiming that they enhance user interactions with both the digital and p

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Tencent unveils 11" gaming handheld with glasses-free 3D, Intel Core Ultra 7 258V CPU

TechSpot

Chinese gaming giant Tencent has announced the Sunday Dragon 3D One, a gaming handheld with a slew of interesting features.

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BYD to roll out new-gen blade batteries in 2025: report

TechNode

BYD will introduce the next generation of its blade-shaped batteries in 2025, which could enable its electric vehicles to have a longer driving range and service life, Cao Shuang, the managing director of BYDs Central Asia and European Auto Sales Division, recently said in an interview with Chinese state broadcaster CGTN. BYDs so-called blade battery comes with a lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) makeup and a thin and long form factor, boasting better thermal stability and stronger resistance to colli

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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.