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5 Automated Text Messages to Increase Giving

NonProfit PRO

An estimated 90% of text messages are opened within three minutes. Here are five automated texts that can help increase giving.

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LG TV owners should update their firmware, webOS vulnerability found in a few models

TechSpot

Security researchers at Bitdefender have discovered four severe vulnerabilities affecting four LG smart TVs. The company recently issued updates to fix the issues, which could grant attackers root access to the webOS operating system, allowing them to assume full control over a TV.

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Address the Future with Clean Data

NonProfit PRO

Successful fundraising starts with clean data. Melissa’s new solutions catalog is packed with essential tips, tools and free trials to help you address donor engagement, improve outreach, and ensure accuracy for meaningful impact and a sustainable future. From address, email and phone verification to data enrichment and donor profiling, this valuable resource has everything you need to elevate your fundraising game!

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Texas is replacing thousands of human exam scorers with AI

TechSpot

The test was redesigned in 2023. The revised exam now features fewer multiple choice questions and more open-ended questions, which are called constructed response items. The new tests have as many as seven times more open-ended questions than before.

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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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Submittable Teams with Microsoft to Advance ‘AI for the Greater Good’

NonProfit PRO

Submittable is expanding its partnership with Microsoft to shape the future of responsible AI in social impact.

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The Clean Data Checklist for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Messy data causes mistakes that your organization can’t afford. Meet the companion that nonprofit CRM users have been waiting for! Download the Clean Data Checklist to create a framework that keeps your team members on the same page and makes a smooth onboarding experience for new hires.

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AI chatbots have an insatiable, unsustainable thirst for power

TechSpot

Arm CEO Rene Haas has highlighted the unsustainable energy demand of AI technology, warning of potential severe consequences if significant breakthroughs are not achieved soon. Speaking before the announcement of a $110 million funding program for AI research at universities in the US and Japan, Haas emphasized the urgent need.

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Make Positive Change With Verified Legislator Data

NonProfit PRO

Access the most accurate elected official contact information to power your fundraising, petition, and awareness campaigns. Cicero data includes present, previous, and incoming elected official district, address, phone and even social media information! It’s great for moving legislative issues forward, identifying opportunities for grants, and mobilizing members in targeted areas.

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Warcraft, Overwatch and other Blizzard games will return to China this summer after company makes up with NetEase

TechSpot

Blizzard announced back in November 2022 that the agreement with NetEase allowing it to publish games in mainland China since 2008 would expire on January 23, 2023, the result of the two parties failing to reach a deal to renew the license. Blizzard at the time said it could not.

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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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A look into the landscape of unpaid caregiving in Canada

Charity Village

According to Statistics Canada, over two in five (42%) Canadians aged 15 and older provide unpaid care to children younger than 15, as well as adults with long-term conditions or disabilities. While 13% of these caregivers care for both of these care-dependent groups, resulting in 1.8 million Canadians sandwiched between multiple care responsibilities.

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Intel unveils its Gaudi 3 AI accelerator: 128GB HBM2e memory, set to rival Nvidia H100 and AMD MI300

TechSpot

The new chip, which succeeds the Gaudi 2, combines two 5nm TSMC dies and features 64 5th-gen Tensor cores, 128GB of HBM2e memory at 3.7Gbps, and 3.7TB bandwidth per second.

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Moving British Columbians Forward: 2023 Impact Report

Charity Village

BCAA released the Moving British Columbians Forward: 2023 Impact Report, which sheds light on what Gen Zs and young Millennials look for in a workplace. According to the report, 87% of 18-34 year-olds indicated that they prefer to work for socially and environmentally responsible organizations, with 61% stating that they will only work for responsible […] The post Moving British Columbians Forward: 2023 Impact Report appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Google enters custom CPU arena with Arm-based Axion processor

TechSpot

During the Cloud Next event held in Las Vegas, Google unveiled its much-rumored custom CPU. Google Axion is the company's first Arm-based processor specifically designed for data center applications, which is set to bring "industry-leading" performance to cloud customers and web services later this year.

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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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Cannexus25 Call for Presenters

Charity Village

Cannexus25, Canada’s Career Development Conference, will be held on January 27 – 29, 2025, in Ottawa. CERIC invites individuals or organizations with an interest in presenting at the annual Cannexus conference to submit a brief session outline for consideration using the Proposal Form and encourages people to inform colleagues or students of this opportunity.

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The MPA plans to collaborate with Congress on piracy website-blocking legislation

TechSpot

Speaking during CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Rivkin said of pirate site operators, "Remember – these aren't teenagers playing an elaborate prank!

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Taking the Guesswork out of Managing Restrictions with a Fund Accounting Solution

sgEngage

You know how important it is to manage your funds according to their purpose and source. That includes ensuring that you use restricted donations, grants, and other revenues in accordance with your donors’ and funders’ wishes. Plus, you need to report on these financial activities to various stakeholders, such as the board of directors, the government, and the public.

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Request for Proposals: Indigenous Housing Fund

Charity Village

BC Housing launched a Request for Proposals for the Indigenous Housing Fund. The purpose of the Fund is to build new homes for Indigenous Peoples both on and off-reserve. Indigenous nonprofit housing providers, First Nations or Indigenous governments and nonprofit housing providers or private housing developers who wish to partner with Indigenous housing providers, First […] The post Request for Proposals: Indigenous Housing Fund appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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Pretendo will keep Wii U and 3DS consoles online after Nintendo Network shutdown

TechSpot

Pretendo Network aims to provide a free, open-source alternative for Nintendo servers necessary to power online features on the 3DS and Wii U. This fan-made initiative is now the only viable option for using these older Nintendo consoles online, although support for many of the games designed for online play.

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Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2024 – Participate in the Photo Contest

Charity Village

Volunteer BC launched a photo contest to celebrate National Volunteer Week from April 14 – 20, 2024. The theme for this year is Every Moment Matters – recognizing the incredible contributions of the 24 million volunteers in Canada. Follow the easy steps, and post your pictures from April 14-20 on social media to win prizes. […] The post Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2024 – Participate in the Photo Contest appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Digital exodus: Significant dip in Internet traffic observed during eclipse

TechSpot

Across Arkansas, Indiana, Ohio, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, which were in the path of totality, Internet traffic dipped between 40 percent to 60 percent during the eclipse, according to Cloudflare.

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2023 economic contributions of nonprofits: Real GDP edges up

Charity Village

According to Statistics Canada, the Real GDP of nonprofits increased by 0.1% in the last quarter of 2023, after an increase of 0.8% in the third quarter. The Real GDP of nonprofits serving households rose by 1.1% in the fourth quarter, as the reliance on nonprofit services by families and individuals increased. The report indicated that […] The post 2023 economic contributions of nonprofits: Real GDP edges up appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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Debates rage after PC retailer denies claim it sent customer an RTX 3050 instead of RMA'd RTX 4070 Ti

TechSpot

According to a post on the Pcmasterrace subreddit by a user called adowad, Overclockers UK, one of the largest online PC retailers in the United Kingdom, returned an RTX 3050 even though he had sent the company an Inno3D RTX 4070 Ti for RMA.

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6 Best Recurring Billing Software for 2024

TechRepublic

Here are the top recurring billing software options to manage your subscription-based business. Compare features, pricing, pros, and cons to find your best fit.

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Star Wars Outlaws trailer confirms August launch date, physical edition will require an internet connection

TechSpot

Star Wars Outlaws' latest trailer shows off more of game's story and its protagonist, the scoundrel Kay Vess. The big news comes at the end: Outlaws will release on August 30, assuming it doesn't suffer from the all-too-common scourge of big-game delays.

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Artificial Representation: pitfalls at the intersection of AI and DEI

Big Duck

Learn why nonprofit organizations should avoid using AI-generated images of people, and how ethical representation and equity is eroded by AI. Read the article.

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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.