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How to Prepare for a Donor Meeting

NonProfit PRO

Preparing for a donor meeting can be an intimidating experience. Here are five tips to keep you on track and give you confidence.

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Mozilla is adding vertical tabs, profile management, and local AI to Firefox

TechSpot

Over the next year, Mozilla promises to finally listen to user feedback and add the most requested features to its Firefox browser. According to a recent post by a Mozilla community manager on the Mozilla Connect platform, the for-profit corporation (part of the non-profit Mozilla Foundation) will significantly improve the.

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Blackbaud Announces Hundreds of Product Updates

NonProfit PRO

Blackbaud announced updates to multiple products to help nonprofits power fundraising, financial management, and more.

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DDR6 RAM could double the data rate of the fastest DDR5 modules

TechSpot

DDR6 RAM modules will feature significant internal changes, enabling unprecedented speed rates. According to a recently leaked presentation by RAM controller manufacturer Synopsys, DDR6 is set to debut with 8.8 Gbps modules and could eventually reach 17,600 MT/s, potentially extending to a theoretical limit of 21,000 MT/s.

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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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Guide: The role of user feedback in nonprofit website design

Big Duck

Explores recommended practices for leveraging user feedback to make your nonprofit website rebrand a success.

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5 takeaways from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s 2023 data

Candid

The Fundraising Effectiveness Project ’s (FEP) Quarterly Fundraising Report analyzes year-to-date trends in fundraising from individual donors, based on sample data from GivingTuesday and the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Growth in Giving database. Since Candid data is focused on institutional grantmaking, we thought we’d complement that data by highlighting FEP’s findings on individual giving.

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Google is now the world's third-largest data center processor designer

TechSpot

New research published by Tech Insights crowns Google as one of the largest chip designers in the data center world. Leveraging its unique expertise across multiple segments including the semiconductor supply chain and the ASIC market, TI states that Google's market share is comparable to more prominent chipmakers like Intel.

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MacArthur Offers $100 Million For One Good Program

The NonProfit Times

Round Three of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation’s $100 million 100&Change competition has launched with roughly 1,000 nonprofits expected to vie for the winner take all award. Think of it this way, the chance of winning the Powerball lottery is one in 292.2 million. The competition is open to organizations and collaborations working in any field, anywhere in the world, according to Chris Cardona, MacArthur’s managing director, discovery, exploration, and programs.

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Pioneer of minicomputer revolution Gordon Bell dies at 89

TechSpot

The news of Bell's death on May 17 in Coronado, California was shared by his friend John Mashey, a Bell Labs veteran. Mashey paid tribute to Bell as a "famous computer pioneer, a founder of Computer Museum in Boston, and a force behind the @ComputerHistory here in Silicon Valley." The.

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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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Class Action Denied In Blackbaud Data Breach Case

The NonProfit Times

A plaintiff’s motion for class certification in a Blackbaud data breach case has been rejected by a judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina Columbia Division. Judge Joseph F. Anderson Jr. indicated that a method proposed by the plaintiffs’ expert had not shown how class members would be determined. By some counts, the class size could have reached 1.5 billion members, reflecting the number of records compromised.

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AMD unveils new Epyc 4004 server CPUs spanning a range of price points

TechSpot

Based on the Zen 4 architecture, the Epyc 4004 processors will offer up to 16 cores and 32 threads. Designed for single-socket operation, the new chips will have a minimum base frequency of 3.7 GHz and a maximum clock speed of 5.7 GHz. They will offer up to 128 MB.

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Enhancing Digital Storytelling

Bloomerang

For years, when nonprofits would publish digital reports with their best stories, they had to point inspired readers to a separate page to make a donation, disrupting the storytelling to fundraising pipeline. We solved this problem with Storyraise , a solution for nonprofits to create digital annual, impact, and donor reports. Readers can make a donation on the spot, without being directed away from the page they’re on.

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Windows 11 File Explorer adds version control, 7z, and TAR compression support

TechSpot

For the coders in the house, File Explorer is adding support for version control. The upcoming update will natively integrate systems like Git right into the file manager's interface. That means you can track changes, view commit comments, and monitor your repo status without ever leaving Explorer's confines. This could.

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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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MariaDB plc: Shareholders speak, but execs are quiet

InfoWorld

There appears to be many questions and few answers about MariaDB plc’s long-term strategy following an announcement that its shareholders have accepted an offer by California-based investment firm K1 Investment Management. News that the company that provides database and SaaS services around the open-source database MariaDB had been acquired came on Monday, when it was announced that a trio of companies—K1; Meridian Bidco LLC, a K1 affiliate; and K5 Capital Advisors—“now have irrevocable shareho

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HP introduces Omni and Elite PCs, retires Pavilion, Spectre, Envy, and Dragonfly brands

TechSpot

As part of the plan, HP is scrapping the Pavilion, Spectre, Dragonfly, and Envy brands that denoted the company's budget, prosumer, premium business, and premium consumer lineups, respectively. Instead, the company is introducing the "Omni" brand for its consumer PCs (both desktops and laptops), while its business offerings will now.

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NET Aspire cloud development stack launches

InfoWorld

Microsoft’s.NET Aspire , an opinionated, cloud-ready stack for building distributed applications, is now generally available. The.NET Aspire stack was announced on May 21. Intended to simplify cloud-native development, the Aspire stack unites tools, templates, and NuGet packages to build observable, production-ready applications in.NET more easily, the company said.

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Dell showcases hybrid AI approach, merging cloud and on-premises solutions

TechSpot

Because businesses still have most of their data stored within their own IT facilities (83% according to Dell), it makes sense to bring the AI to the data as opposed to moving their data to the cloud.

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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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5 Essential Classification Algorithms Explained for Beginners

Machine Learning Mastery

Introduction Classification algorithms are at the heart of data science, helping us categorize and organize data into pre-defined classes. These algorithms are used in a wide array of applications, from spam detection and medical diagnosis to image recognition and customer profiling. It is for this reason that those new to data science must know about […] The post 5 Essential Classification Algorithms Explained for Beginners appeared first on MachineLearningMastery.com.

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Noctua expands product line to help DIYers beat the heat

TechSpot

The NV-FS1 set, for example, pairs an NF-A12x25 PWM 120mm fan with an NV-AA1 airflow amplifier to create a powerful yet quiet desk or room cooling solution, and comes with everything you need to get up and running.

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Why you should use SQLite

InfoWorld

Lift the hood on most business applications, and you’ll find they have some way to store and use structured data. Whether it’s a client-side app, an app with a web front end, or an edge-device app, chances are a business application needs a database. In many cases, an embedded database will do. Embedded databases are lightweight, compact, and portable—and for some applications, they are a better choice than a traditional server.

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China's rail gun fires smart bomb at Mach 5 nine miles into the air, test declared a failure

TechSpot

Militaries have spent years testing rail guns, which use electromagnets instead of chemical propellants to launch projectiles at incredibly high speeds.

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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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A first look at progressive web apps

InfoWorld

Progressive web apps are an innovation of modern web development, pairing the ubiquity of web browsers with the richness of native applications. Specialized features such as service workers increase the complexity of development as compared to a typical web UI, but they provide an enormous benefit in exchange: cross-device, native-like features delivered inside a web browser.

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Microsoft Edge beta introduces built-in RAM limiter feature

TechSpot

Similar to what Opera GX offers, Edge is introducing a new slider that allows you to set how much memory the browser is allowed to use. The latest release also includes Workspaces improvements and enhanced copy/paste features.

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Microsoft’s Power Platform updates hint at the future of enterprise coding

InfoWorld

With the updates to Power Platform unveiled at this week’s Build event, Microsoft is not focusing on improving coding capabilities directly, but trying to simplify the overly-complex enterprise environments where programmers have to exist. The 2024 reality for enterprise coders is that—depending on the analyst firm citing the figures—somewhere between 70% and 80% of their daily tasks do not involve coding and instead involve navigating the bureaucracy of the global IT environment.

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Humane, maker of the critically savaged Ai Pin, is looking to sell the company for $750 million - $1 billion

TechSpot

Humane, founded in 2018 by iPhone alumni Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, hailed the Ai Pin as a technical marvel following its announcement in November 2023. The screenless, square device can be attached to clothing and features a camera, microphone, a touch pad, and a laser projector that displays the.

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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.