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How Important Is Artificial Intelligence If You’re Not Even Doing the Basics?

NonProfit PRO

I’m concerned that everybody is diving head-first into AI. If you don't cover these basics first, AI won't help you raise one more dollar.

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Mass layoffs hit the gaming industry: 10,100 jobs lost this year so far, compared to 10,500 in all of 2023

TechSpot

The Obsidian tracker, which specifically tracks video game industry layoffs, shows that 10,100 people have lost their jobs in 2024 so far. As noted by Eurogamer, the entirety of 2023 saw 10,500 game industry workers laid off, meaning there has been almost the same number of job losses this year.

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SteelCloud Announces Partnership With CIS CyberMarket

NonProfit PRO

SteelCloud partnered with CIS CyberMarket to improve cybersecurity for nonprofits through its software offerings.

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Sony shows off futuristic PlayStation controller concept in new video

TechSpot

There's a lot going on in the video, but its most notable aspect is the futuristic game controller that looks like a glowing ring light flanked by two handles and analog thumbsticks on either side. It retains the face buttons and directional pad, but without a middle section, it lacks.

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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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Create an impactful online giving journey for your donors to increase fundraising, website visits, and save your organization time.

NonProfit PRO

Join us on June 6th at 2pm for an exclusive webinar designed for nonprofits leaders like you, featuring Chris Miele, President of Golden Retriever Foundation. Discover new techniques to increase your online presence and significantly boost your fundraising efforts. Learn how to create engaging, donor-centric websites that captivate and retain supporters.

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Get a Lifetime of 1TB Cloud Storage for Only $80 With FolderFort

TechRepublic

Fast, affordable cloud storage isn’t always easy to find for businesses, but now you can have a massive amount with maximum security.

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Food Banks Canada released the 2024 Poverty Report Cards

Charity Village

Food Banks Canada released the 2024 Poverty Report Cards, which provide an overview of how well poverty reduction efforts are trending at the provincial, territorial, and federal government levels. The Report Cards explore poverty across Canada and highlight areas of improvement for social policy. Food Banks Canada has employed a framework for grading based on […] The post Food Banks Canada released the 2024 Poverty Report Cards appeared first on CharityVillage.

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AMD Radeon Anti-Lag 2 debuts in Counter-Strike 2

TechSpot

Counter-Strike 2 players can now try a preview of AMD's Radeon Anti-Lag 2. The update aims to reduce input latency more effectively than the company's previous implementation while avoiding the serious in-game problems that last September's update caused.

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Global Philanthropic Canada releases Women Leading Philanthropy Report

Charity Village

Global Philanthropic Canada released the fifth in its series of Knowledge Creation Reports, Women Leading Philanthropy: Celebrating the impact, leadership and forward-thinking of women in the philanthropic sector, by Dionne Malcolm. In a landscape where philanthropy often goes unrecognized, undervalued, and underfunded, one demographic stands out as the driving force behind the transformative change, needed […] The post Global Philanthropic Canada releases Women Leading Philanthropy Report

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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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US Department of Justice files antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster owner Live Nation

TechSpot

Filed alongside 30 state and district attorneys general in federal court in the Southern District of New York, the DoJ says Live Nation Entertainment's monopoly has harmed everyone in the live music entertainment industry, from fans and venues to bands and startups.

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Half of racialized individuals have experienced discrimination or unfair treatment in the past five years

Charity Village

Statistics Canada released the results of the Canadian Social Survey, which found that half of racialized individuals have experienced discrimination or unfair treatment in the past five years. Over half of racialized people aged 15 years and older, from 2021 to 2024, reported experiencing discrimination or unfair treatment within the five years prior to completing […] The post Half of racialized individuals have experienced discrimination or unfair treatment in the past five years appeare

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How To Build A Nonprofit Mailing List

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to build a nonprofit mailing list: Dear Charity Clairity, We’ve relied in the past on government and foundation grants, but since many of these sources are drying up we need to develop an individual fundraising program.

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2024 ActivateYYC Grants: Funding to create healthier, safer, and more engaging public spaces

Charity Village

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 ActivateYYC Grants, which contribute to the transformation of space-to-place throughout Calgary’s landscape, and foster valuable community connections in the process. The grant program is made possible by a partnership between the City of Calgary and the Federation of Calgary Communities. Funding ranges from $500-$5,000.

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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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Netflix reveals first footage of Liam Hemsworth as the new Witcher following Henry Cavill's departure

TechSpot

It was back in October 2022 when fans of The Witcher series were dealt a blow: Netflix said Cavill, who had won universal praise for his portrayal of Geralt, would be leaving after the third season and be replaced by Liam Hemsworth. The fact Cavill is a famed gamer has.

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Tips for Handling Imbalanced Data in Machine Learning

Machine Learning Mastery

Introduction Imperfect data is the norm rather than the exception in machine learning. Comparably common is the binary class imbalance when the classes in a trained data remains majority/minority class, or is moderately skewed. Imbalanced data can undermine a machine learning model by producing model selection biases. Therefore in the interest of model performance and […] The post Tips for Handling Imbalanced Data in Machine Learning appeared first on MachineLearningMastery.com.

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Atari buys Intellivision, bringing an end to the original console war

TechSpot

Atari SA has announced the acquisition of the Intellivision brand, a deal with historical implications likely to be leveraged to bring even more classic video games to nostalgic players and modern gaming systems. Atari and Intellivision were major competitors in what is now considered the first console war of the.

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JetBrains releases RustRover IDE for Rust development

InfoWorld

JetBrains has released RustRover, a dedicated IDE for the Rust programming language that combines an integrated Rust toolchain with support for AI assistance through an optional plugin and subscription. Announced May 21 , RustRover is positioned to simplify the Rust coding experience while “unlocking the language’s full potential,” JetBrains said. Capabilities include real-time feedback, code suggestions, simplified toolchain management, and team collaboration.

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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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Google's AI Overviews use terrible information sourcing to give you terrible answers

TechSpot

In my early testing of the experimental feature, I found the blurbs more obnoxious than helpful. They appear at the top of the results page, so I must scroll down to get to the material I want. They are frequently incorrect in the finer details and often plagiarize an article.

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The cloud repatriation tempest in a teacup

InfoWorld

The tech industry is buzzing with talk of cloud repatriation, partly due to some articles I have written here. What frustrates me about this industry is the lack of nuance. People make everything seem like drastic shifts. The last example of this was edge computing. Many articles I read claimed that “the shift is to the edge.” That caused a lot of confusion.

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BEYOND EXPO 2024 | EV batteries, solar power hold big potential for net zero

TechNode

Distributed energy resources such as residential solar panels and electric vehicle batteries could play a bigger role in addressing climate change, as China hopes to achieve carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutral by 2060, renowned academics and industry veterans said on Friday. The comments come as global climate finance has been stuck in a slow growth gear for several years, reflecting investors relatively low sentiment and gloomy prospects.

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Classes and objects in Java

InfoWorld

Classes, fields, methods, constructors, and objects are the building blocks of object-based Java applications. This Java tutorial teaches you how to declare classes, describe attributes via fields, describe behaviors via methods, initialize objects via constructors, and instantiate objects from classes and access their members. You'll also learn about setters and getters, method overloading, and setting access levels for fields, constructors, and methods.

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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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BEYOND EXPO 2024 | How to build a startup bigger from day one: Five entrepreneurs share their journey

TechNode

Entrepreneurs are the driving force behind innovation, growth, and shaping the industry. Their role is paramount in building a startup bigger from day one, as unique perspectives and entrepreneurial spirit are key factors driving the vibrant growth of new enterprises. On Friday, five leading entrepreneurs spoke at BEYOND EXPO about how they have succeeded in their careers, sharing valuable experiences and insights into entrepreneurship.

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Class and object initialization in Java

InfoWorld

Classes and objects in Java must be initialized before they are used. You've previously learned that class fields are initialized to default values when classes are loaded, and that objects are initialized via constructors—but there is still more to initialization. This tutorial introduces all of Java's features for initializing classes and objects.

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BEYOND EXPO 2024 | Tech Insights: Exploring AI and AR at the ConsumerTech Summit

TechNode

In todays rapidly evolving technological landscape, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and robotics are transforming our daily lives and work environments. These cutting-edge technologies are poised to unlock innovative digital experiences and redefine our interaction with the world. At the BEYOND EXPOs ConsumerTech Summit on Friday, industry leaders gathered to explore the potential and challenges of these burgeoning technologies through a series of insightful panels.

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How to Drive High Donor Retention Rates with Text Messaging

Achieve

Establishing a predictable donation pipeline is critical to your nonprofit’s longevity. However, with the average donor retention rate sitting around 45%, many nonprofits struggle to sustain newly acquired donors’ support. So, how can your organization beat the odds and develop a loyal donor base that you can count on year after year? The answer is with a strong text messaging strategy.

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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.