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Silent Auction Donation Request Letter: How-To & Templates

OneCause

Holding a special event is a great way for an organization to generate fundraising proceeds, engage new and previous donors, and build awareness for their cause. Including a silent auction can take your special event to the next level, but it requires your nonprofit to solicit awesome items for guests to bid on. Securing auction items may seem a little daunting but have no fear.

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A two-hour interview is enough to create an accurate AI replica of your personality, says Stanford study

TechSpot

Researchers from Google and Stanford University have demonstrated that just a two-hour conversation with an AI model can create a strikingly accurate replica of an individual's personality. Published on November 15 in the preprint database arXiv, the study introduces "simulation agents" AI models designed to mimic human behavior with remarkable precision.

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Widespread cyberattack targets Google Chrome extensions, compromises 2.6 million devices

TechSpot

The attack, which began on Christmas Eve, exploited a vulnerability in the Chrome Web Store's developer authentication system. Attackers used sophisticated spear-phishing techniques to gain access to the accounts of extension developers, enabling them to upload malicious versions of popular extensions.

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iOS 18.2 doubles storage needs for Apple Intelligence - and users aren't thrilled

TechSpot

Fast forward to last month's release of iOS 18.2, and the storage requirement for Apple Intelligence has jumped to a staggering 7GB of free space per device, according to Apple's website. That's nearly double the original requirement in just a few months.

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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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Neutered: Federal court strikes down FCC authority to impose net neutrality rules

TechSpot

The Federal Communications Commission's long-standing effort to establish stronger oversight of the internet was dealt a decisive blow this week when the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the FCC lacks the authority to regulate wireless and home broadband services under the same set of rules that have traditionally.

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Samsung's AI fridges will soon order groceries for you via Instacart integration

TechSpot

Samsung has announced a multi-year partnership with online grocery delivery service Instacart, aiming to bring seamless and convenient grocery shopping directly to your kitchen.

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Google searches for "free VPN" skyrocket in Florida after porn ban goes live

TechSpot

The law officially went into effect on January 1, making Florida one of 17 states mostly in the South enforcing such regulations. However, many adult sites are either blocking access in the state altogether or simply ignoring the law. In response, users are turning to VPNs to bypass.

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