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Black Women, Education and the Future of Philanthropy

NonProfit PRO

As we approach the end of the year, it is crucial to spotlight the transformative role Black women play in the philanthropic sector.

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Modded cartridge bypasses HP printers' DRM defenses with man-in-the-middle attack

TechSpot

In a recent video, YouTube creator Jay Summet unveils a relatively simple hardware mod that allows users to refill HP cartridges using inexpensive third-party ink, sidestepping HP's lockdown mechanisms, which are designed to block such measures.

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ROI Solutions Partners With FlexPay to Reduce Involuntary Churn for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

ROI Solutions and FlexPay announced a partnership to address failed payments and involuntary sustainer churn for nonprofits.

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Valve is pouring money into Arch Linux to further improve Steam gaming

TechSpot

Valve has used Arch Linux as the basis for its gaming-focused SteamOS platform since 2022. The company, co-founded by Gabe Newell, has now decided to offer developers something tangible in return: a "generous" yet unspecified initiative to fund two important aspects of the free, open-source operating 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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How To Help After Hurricane Helene

Bloomerang

With catastrophic flooding and winds of up to 140 mph, Hurricane Helene has had a devastating impact on Florida’s Big Bend area and much of the Southeastern U.S. Entire communities have been destroyed, and millions are without power across Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia, and more than 100 lives have been lost in the wake of this dangerous Category 4 hurricane.

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Preparing Your Nonprofit’s Finances for 2025: A Roadmap to Success

Charity Village

On November 7, join us for a free webinar to learn how to strengthen your financial knowledge, avoid costly mistakes and common pitfalls, and steer your association’s finances with confidence. Learn how to increase your nonprofit’s financial resilience in 2025. In “Preparing Your Nonprofit’s Finances for 2025: A Roadmap to Success,” nonprofit leaders will learn how […] The post Preparing Your Nonprofit’s Finances for 2025: A Roadmap to Success appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Windows Recall returns to Copilot+ PCs as an optional feature

TechSpot

Microsoft is set to reintroduce its Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs after addressing security concerns that ultimately led to Redmond pulling it back in June, according to the company's president of OS security and enterprise, David Weston.

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Time Running Out To Comply With California Fundraising Law

The NonProfit Times

Fundraisers are scrambling to comply with an October 12 deadline to register without penalties with the State of California regarding the Supervision of Trustees and Fundraisers for Charitable Purposes Act. Passed in 2021 , it establishes a new statutory framework regulating online charitable fundraising platforms. California’s solicitation laws did not specifically reach online platforms, leaving what state officials called “a gap in the regulatory framework with respect to a fast-growing and

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Starlink dishes found on Russian military drones after being shot down

TechSpot

According to a report from Ukrainian website Defense Express, Russian drones are now actively using Starlink hardware for "unlimited" communication over Ukraine's territory. This past week, Kyiv's defense forces shot down 28 drones sent as part of Russia's attack on the Kharkiv region, and some Starlink-branded equipment was seen among.

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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 data is in: DEI strategies can benefit all 

Candid

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are not structural solutions to long-standing racial inequities. They can, however, change the day-to-day experiences of those working in nonprofit organizations. In this article we’ll describe two key findings from the Building Movement Project’s latest report, Blocking the Backlash: The Positive Impact of DEI in Nonprofit Organizations , about the impact DEI can have on the nonprofit workforce, especially people of color: First, BIPOC (Black,

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Starlink surges past 4 million subscribers as Musk's satellite empire grows

TechSpot

Getting to this point didn't happen overnight. SpaceX's plans for a constellation of Internet-enabling satellites started taking shape in the mid-2010s, but the actual development phase wouldn't kick off until late 2016. The first batch of fully operational Starlink satellites was launched in May 2019, and a public beta kicked.

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Secrets of Successful Nonprofit Leadership: Leveraging Data to Tell the Story of your Mission

Charity Village

On November 14, join us for a free webinar to learn how to leverage data to tell the story of your mission. This webinar, presented by Ed Mortimer, Senior Manager Solution Consultant at Sage, explores the evolving role of nonprofit financial leaders, emphasizing strategic leadership, technological integration, and effective storytelling using data insights.

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Razer launches Freyja gaming cushion with multi-directional haptics for extreme immersion

TechSpot

Razer showed off Project Esther at CES in January as a concept device. It was expected to join the long list of other concepts that the company never turned into real products, but now, 9 months later, the renamed Razer Freyja can be purchased for $299.99.

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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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CharityVillage Connects: Reconciliation and the Nonprofit Sector: Where Are We Now?

Charity Village

To mark Canada’s 4th annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, in this episode, we’re checking in with Indigenous nonprofit leaders from across the country to hear what they have to say about whether any progress has been made in how the nonprofit sector supports, funds and collaborates with Indigenous-led organizations. We’ll spotlight some powerful […] The post CharityVillage Connects: Reconciliation and the Nonprofit Sector: Where Are We Now?

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Scientists create edible transistor using an unlikely material: toothpaste additive

TechSpot

While copper phthalocyanine is currently not approved for direct use in food, the research team points to over a decade of evidence demonstrating its safety when used in toothpaste products.

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New Data: Pre-Retirees and Retirees Prioritize Charitable Giving

The NonProfit Times

Donors who are age 50 and older are planning to engage in charitable giving during retirement with 78% of pre-retirees and retirees responding that they plan to prioritize it. Beyond providing financial support for charities, pre-retirees and retirees are also actively volunteering. More than two-thirds of pre-retirees (71%) and 55% retirees said that they volunteered during the past year.

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Researchers convert corn waste into sustainable jet fuel

TechSpot

Researchers at Washington State University have successfully tested a new method to create jet fuel from agricultural waste, specifically lignin-based materials.

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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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Learn How To Unlock The Upside of Disruption

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Today’s leaders navigate an increasingly complex and volatile world that changes by the minute, facing uncharted forces from AI-driven disruption to talent scarcity and geopolitical risk. Yet we often overestimate the risks of bold decisions and underestimate the downside of standing still. More specifically, according to Hack Future Lab : 93% of leaders expect significant AI-driven disruption over the next five years, but only 27% have the right mindsets and capabilities to respond. 81% of lead

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Epic Games sues Google and Samsung alleging collusion to block Play Store alternatives

TechSpot

Epic Games highlights Samsung Galaxy's Auto Blocker feature as the "the latest in a long series of dealings in which Google and Samsung have agreed not to compete to protect Google's monopoly power.

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Staying Connected to Emerging Community Needs

The NonProfit Times

Society is always changing, and along with that, the needs of communities. The success of your nonprofit hinges on one critical element: staying connected to the emerging needs of the community you serve. According to Jackie Sue Griffin, founder of Jackie Sue Griffin and Associates in Tampa, Florida, the ability to adapt and respond with agility can make all the difference between thriving and becoming obsolete.

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Solid-state batteries could power the next generation of wearable tech

TechSpot

Despite its tiny size, the battery manages to achieve a 200-watt-hour-per-liter energy density, which is comparable to that of larger, conventional lithium-ion batteries.

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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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CATL responds to fire at key battery plant: no casualties, minimal impact on operations

TechNode

Chinese battery manufacturer CATL responded to a fire incident at one of its production facilities, where a fire broke out in an independent building within the Dongqiao plant at the companys Ningde base in Chinas Fujian Province yesterday afternoon. CATL promptly detected the fire and took action to extinguish the flames, with no casualties reported, according to the company; the cause is still under investigation.

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Vivo becomes the first to roll out stable Android 15, beating Google and Samsung

TechSpot

The Vivo X Fold 3 Pro and the Vivo X100 series devices are reportedly receiving stable Android 15, making them the first smartphones to officially get the update.

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NIO gets $471 million in Chinese state-backed funds

TechNode

NIO has signed an agreement for a combined RMB 3.3 billion ($471 million) investment in its China unit with three existing state-owned investors, the latest show of strong ties between the electric vehicle maker and the Chinese authorities, and local authority support for the industry. The three investors, namely Hefei Jianheng New Energy Automobile Investment Fund Partnership, Anhui Provincial Emerging Industry Investment Co., Ltd., and CS Capital Co., Ltd. will collectively invest over RMB 3 b

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China unveils sleek new spacesuit for ambitious 2030 Moon landing goal

TechSpot

The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) unveiled its lunar spacesuit on Saturday after four years of research and development. According to state broadcaster CCTV, the suit will enable astronauts to walk, climb, drive rovers, and conduct various scientific activities during future missions.

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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.