Tue.Dec 31, 2024

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Building Blocks of Excellence: Strategy, Culture, and Technology  

.orgSource

The world of associations is at a pivotal moment. Disruption isnt just knocking at the doorits reshaping the entire house. Technology, particularly AI, is driving rapid change and presenting associations with an extraordinary opportunity to innovate and lead. But how do you move from being reactive to proactive, from surviving to thriving? At.orgSource, we believe the key lies in mastering three essential building blocks: strategy, culture, and technology.

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Infographic | Insights on Creating Irresistible Event Sponsorships

Greater Giving

Unlock the Power of Sponsorships for Your Next Event Sponsorships are more than just financial supportthey are partnerships that drive your mission forward. Whether you’re planning a gala, auction, or community fundraiser, effective sponsorship strategies can amplify your events success. Here are insights we gathered from other nonprofits on how to create impactful sponsorships that benefit your nonprofit and your sponsors.

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Nonprofit Sector Trends for 2025

Wild Apricot

Stay in the know about what nonprofit trends you can anticipate in 2025, from fundraising to marketing to partnerships!

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Researchers successfully train robots to perform surgery by watching videos

TechSpot

Researchers from Johns Hopkins University and Stanford University have successfully trained robots to perform surgical tasks with the precision of human doctors by watching videos. This advancement, presented at the recent Conference on Robot Learning in Munich, marks a significant step towards more autonomous surgical robots and could be a.

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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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The Burnout Epidemic in Nonprofits: Solutions for Both Leaders and Staff

Wild Apricot

Nonprofit burnout is more rampant than ever. So how do you protect your organization? What about staying on top of your own burnout? Here's are some things you might be doing that will inevitably lead to you burning out, and what to do instead.

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7 Ways to Tailor Your Nonprofit CRM for Fundraising Success

DonorPerfect

Every nonprofit has its own storyits mission, the people it serves, and the relationships it builds with donors. Just like no two donors are alike, no two nonprofits are identical. Your fundraising system should reflect that uniqueness. Think of your nonprofit as a quilt, each patch representing a piece of your mission. Your nonprofit CRM […] The post 7 Ways to Tailor Your Nonprofit CRM for Fundraising Success appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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A record-breaking year for Steam: nearly 19,000 games released in 2024, but most went unnoticed

TechSpot

The ever-helpful SteamDB stat tracker reveals that as we enter the final few hours of 2024, a massive 18,965 games (at the time of writing) have been released on Steam during these last 12 months.

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The Key to Smarter Models: Tracking Feature Histories

Towards Data Science

Capture context and improve predictions with historical data Continue reading on Towards Data Science

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AMD Fire Range laptop CPUs spotted in Asus gaming system benchmark

TechSpot

An Asus ROG laptop with an unnamed AMD engineering sample processor was recently discovered on Geekbench. An established leaker believes it might be one of the earliest sightings of a CPU from the company's upcoming Fire Range lineup.

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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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Huawei Enjoy 70X smartphone to launch on January 3 with Kirin 8000A processor

TechNode

On the Chinese social platform Weibo, Huawei yesterday announced the release of the Enjoy 70X smartphone on January 3, 2025, with the slogan “One-Key Beidou, HarmonyOS Security.” The phone will support Beidou satellite messaging and feature a 50MP RYYB low-light camera, according to the Weibo post. It will also debut Huaweis self-developed Kirin 8000A processor (3 x 2.19GHz Cortex-A77 + 3 x 1.84GHz Cortex-A55 CPU, Mali-G610 864MHz GPU), sources told the local media outlet IThome.

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Major cybersecurity breach hits US Treasury, linked to Chinese hackers

TechSpot

The breach, which occurred in early December 2024, exploited a vulnerability in BeyondTrust's remote support product. According to a letter the department sent to lawmakers that was seen by Reuters, the hackers gained access to a key used by the vendor to secure a cloud-based service used to remotely provide.

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NetEase to launch mobile version of new martial arts game Where Winds Meet next week

TechNode

Chinese game developer NetEase announced Monday that the mobile version of its martial arts game Where Winds Meet will launch on Jan. 9, 2025. The mobile team has completed optimization and adaptation of gameplay content and is now in the final preparation stages, according to NetEase. Where Winds Meet integrates traditional Chinese culture and martial arts elements in an open-world setting during the late Southern Tang Dynasty.

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Ingenious DIY setup powers home for 8 years with over 1,000 repurposed laptop batteries

TechSpot

This remarkable feat has been running successfully for an astonishing eight years without a single battery replacement, as detailed by the creator, Glubux, on the online forum Second Life Storage.

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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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ByteDance denies reported $7 billion plan for NVIDIA chips

TechNode

ByteDance has refuted a report by The Information claiming it plans to spend up to $7 billion on NVIDIA chips by 2025 as part of its AI expansion. The report, citing internal sources, also suggested that TikTok owner ByteDance expects to invest over $20 billion in AI chips, data centers, and hardware such as submarine cables next year, with $7 billion allocated to overseas cloud services.

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NATO's HEIST project moves forward with its mission to protect global internet infrastructure

TechSpot

On February 18, 2024, a missile attack by Houthi militants in Yemen struck the cargo ship Rubymar in the Red Sea, setting off a chain of events that would expose a critical vulnerability in the world's internet infrastructure. As the disabled vessel drifted for weeks before finally sinking, its anchor.

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Freshippo CEO announces sustained profitability after 50% surge in customer base

TechNode

Freshippo CEO Yan Xiaolei announced in an internal letter today that the Alibaba-owned grocery chain has achieved double-digit growth based on nine consecutive months of overall profitability, with customer numbers increasing by over 50%. This marks the first time that Yan has made a disclosure regarding Freshippo’s profitability since she assumed the role of CEO in March 2024.

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Apple TV+ is free to stream this weekend

TechSpot

The offer, which is valid from Friday, January 3 to Sunday, January 5, is applicable worldwide to all users with an Apple ID. To access Cupertino's full catalog of movies and TV shows, all you need to do is log in to the Apple TV+ app or website with your.

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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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How To Build Resilient And Thriving Teams

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Wellbeing At Work is an essential read for leaders who want to create a thriving and resilient workplace culture. Doing so is critical when you consider Gallups research of a few years ago that found that one-third of Americans have shown signs of clinical anxiety or depression. To strengthen wellbeing in the workplace the book provides leaders various solutions, including a new metric to track suffering, struggling, and thriving Gallup Net Thriving.

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2024's 10 top-grossing US films were all sequels and prequels

TechSpot

According to Slashfilm and Box Office Mojo, the 10 highest-grossing films in the U.S. this year were almost exclusively sequels. The sole exception was a prequel, underscoring Hollywood's persistent aversion to risk.

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The most read Candid insights articles in 2024: Fundraising, AI, and diversity 

Candid

Thank you for being a regular reader of Candid insights, which we launched as a new platform earlier this year. As 2024 draws to a close, we wanted to share some of the most read articles we published this year. Fundraising and AI Nonprofit fundraising in an election year is especially tough. What can fundraisers do? by Chris Maddocks, Blue State. Not surprisingly, the Candid insights article with the most pageviews brings together two hot topics, one cyclical and one perennial: elections and no

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USB-C is now effectively mandatory in Europe as the new charging era begins

TechSpot

The European market is making USB-C the sole interface for battery charging on mobile and portable gadgets. The EU Parliament approved the USB Type-C mandate in 2022, compelling even reluctant manufacturers to adopt the port for their chargers. By the end of 2024, all mobile phones, tablets, and cameras sold.

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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!