What’s Going on in Nonprofit Direct Mail?
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Despite the rise of digital, traditional channels like direct mail are still crucial. Here's what's going on in nonprofit direct mail now.
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5 Reasons Analytics Scares People Off (And Why It’s Not So Spooky)
Association Analytics
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The post 5 Reasons Analytics Scares People Off (And Why It’s Not So Spooky) appeared first on Association Analytics.
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X is changing the block function, allowing blocked users to see public posts
TechSpot
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Traditionally, blocking someone on X/Twitter means they cannot access your account to see posts, leave comments, etc. But Musk has never been a fan of this method, and is now changing it.
5 Reasons Analytics Scares People Off (And Why It’s Not So Spooky)
Association Analytics
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The post 5 Reasons Analytics Scares People Off (And Why It’s Not So Spooky) appeared first on Association Analytics.
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!
Tecnológico de Monterrey university pioneers ambitious AI-powered learning ecosystem
Microsoft AI
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Tecnológico de Monterrey created an AI ecosystem on Azure OpenAI Service to support students, help professors develop tools & speed up admin tasks.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says superintelligence could arrive in "a few thousand days"
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How America gives: Who funds what causes and where?
Candid
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
According to 2023 IRS data, there are about 1.9 million registered nonprofits in the United States vying for charitable giving from individual donors and institutional grantmakers. What do we know about the causes and states each type of funding flows to and the factors that affect giving trends? In this article, we highlight key insights from our report, Dollars and Change: A Look at Individual and Institutional Giving Across the United States From 2015 to 2022 , which combines data from Candid
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Apple’s iOS 18 update: The end of email preheaders and what it means for your email strategy
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Read time: 2 minutes Remember a few months ago, when Apple unveiled the new iPad Pro with an ad featuring a hydraulic press crushing paint cans, guitars, and the very spirit of human creativity? Now, Apple’s iOS 18 will bring that same approach to your email preheader text. With the new update, Apple will remove standard preheaders from its Mail app, replacing them with AI-generated summaries tailored to each recipient.
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.
WordPress co-founder calls WP Engine a "cancer," claiming they're profiting off "confusion"
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15+ Online Fundraising Platforms to Increase Giving
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Increasing your nonprofit’s fundraising capacity is essential to compete in today’s fundraising environment. According to the 2024 Digital Fundraising Benchmark Report , new donors acquired online gave 19.4% more in their first year and were 48% more valuable than offline donors. This shows the value of dedicating more resources to growing your online fundraising efforts.
US-based Kaspersky customers served with an unrequested security software replacement
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Kaspersky is handing the computer security of US customers to UltraAV, an "alternative" product with unknown anti-malware capabilities. The move comes after US authorities banned its software, forcing it out of the US market. However, switching to a completely different security tool is a development no one anticipated.
How to Track and Analyze Crowdfunding Campaign Performance
DonorPerfect
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Crowdfunding has become a game-changer for nonprofits, offering a dynamic way to engage supporters and raise funds from anywhere. But with so many campaigns vying for attention, it’s important for fundraisers to ensure their organization’s campaign stands out, runs smoothly, and results in maximum engagement. More than 30% of donors contribute to crowdfunding campaigns, demonstrating […] The post How to Track and Analyze Crowdfunding Campaign Performance appeared first on Nonprofit Technol
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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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.
The first ever webcam was used at Cambridge University, but what was it designed to do?
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Fed up by the frequent trips to an empty coffee pot, computer scientists at the University of Cambridge devised a solution in 1991: the first-ever webcam. The.
Top 4 DAFs Distributed $27 Billion To Nonprofits
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
By Richard H. Levey Four major donor-advised fund managers oversaw distributions of more than $26.9 billion during their most recent fiscal years. With only rare exceptions, major metrics — total amounts given, number of funders, average grants — increased from the previous year. Fidelity Charitable-assisted funders granted $11.8 billion to charity during 2023, up from $11.2 billion for 2022.
Windows Server Update Services put on ice as Microsoft pushes for the cloud
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6 big fundraising mistakes small organizations make
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
If you fixed just 6 fundraising mistakes, you’d raise more money. And I know, like it isn’t hard enough being a small organization, right? Not enough staff. Not enough time. And definitely, not enough money. You get used to making do. Find shortcuts. You work a lot. But too often, you don’t do the things that […] The post 6 big fundraising mistakes small organizations make appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth
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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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Accounting Procedures Manual Template
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This Article is Certified Gold Avocado Gold never goes out of style — and neither does good advice. The Gold Avocado series showcases some of the very best content that Blue Avocado has for nonprofit leaders, based on overall popularity, reader response, and quality. Creating a draft of your nonprofit’s accounting procedures manual from scratch can feel like a daunting task, and one that may be tempting to put on the back burner for another day… or month… or even year.
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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!
Hacker miraculously gets an Intel 4004 to run Linux, takes about five days to boot
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Dmitry Grinberg is reasonably well-known in the hacking community. He designed the firmware for this year's uber-cool DefCon 32 attendee badges that featured a Game Boy Advance emulator. He also managed to get Doom to run on the badge powered by Raspberry Pi's new RP 2350. DefCon infamously banned Grinberg.
Grants: It’s All In The Small Details And Big Picture
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Seasonic's latest power supply has enough juice and connectors to run four RTX 4090 GPUs
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Reminder: Crypto Donations And The IRS
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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services
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