Wed.Jun 19, 2024

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5 Insights From the ‘GivingPulse Q1 2024 Report’

NonProfit PRO

GivingTuesday released its third GivingPulse report, which revealed trends in recurring donations, solicitation and more in Q1 2024.

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Navigating the Future: How AGU Leverages Technology to Advance Earth and Space Sciences

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The American Geophysical Union is an organization that revolves around science and technology. So, it was fascinating to interview Thad Lurie as a guest on my Association 4.0 Podcast. Thad is AGU’s Senior Vice President of Digital and Technology. He brings nearly 25 years of experience in IT and operations within the association industry to that position.

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MacArthur Accepting Applications for Single $100M Grant

NonProfit PRO

MacArthur is accepting applications for a single $100 million grant to help solve one of the world's most critical social challenges.

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Microsoft ignored months-old security bug in Outlook email system

TechSpot

SolidLab security researcher Vsevolod Kokorin discovered a vulnerability that allowed him to impersonate any Outlook account, sending potentially malicious emails from apparently legitimate users. Kokorin demonstrated the critical bug by spoofing Microsoft's security team, but Redmond's response wasn't exactly what he expected.

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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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Evolve Your Print Strategy & Redirect Funds to Your Cause

NonProfit PRO

Explore how revolutionizing your print strategy can unlock valuable insights, streamline information capture, enhance security for your business and generate cost savings for your mission. Say goodbye to manual document processing and hello to a more efficient and secure way of managing your printing needs. View the eGuide today.

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Discover Insights and Strategies for Today’s Nonprofit Leaders

NonProfit PRO

Free Research Report to Discover Insights and Strategies for Today's Nonprofit Leaders.

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Patent troll files $480 million infringement lawsuit against Micron Technology in apparent "AI proxy war"

TechSpot

A South Korean company called Mimir IP is suing US memory maker Micron Technology for infringing on its patents. It filed its complaint with the International Trade Commission and the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The lawsuit also names several companies, including Tesla, Dell, HP, and.

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Learning From COVID: 5 Self-Care Approaches For The Nonprofit Sector

The NonProfit Times

By Mandy Sharp Eizinger, M.S. Operating under crisis is often the norm for nonprofit managers, and COVID-19 is revealing the complexity of global crises and their bearing on self-care for individuals in the sector. As parts of the world enter recovery and rebuilding in this new reality, the continued challenge will be to redefine post-coronavirus self-care for millions of professional helpers and skilled volunteers across critical healthcare, education, and social assistance programs.

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Working in SEO? This skill set can boost your salary by up to $35k

TechSpot

Whether you want to work on the technical side of SEO and analyze and improve website speed and performance, or configure analytics so that your organization is able to benefit from end-user insights and implement these into the overall business strategy, there are several routes a career in SEO can.

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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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4 keys to writing modern Python

InfoWorld

Although Python had its 30-year anniversary in 2021, the explosion of adoption, growth, and forward-thinking development associated with the language is still relatively new. Many features of Python have remained unchanged since its inception, but with every passing year, and every new edition of Python, there are new ways of doing things and new libraries that take advantage of those advances.

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TikTok owner ByteDance is testing an Instagram competitor called Whee

TechSpot

Whee is a new app developed by ByteDance that many have described as a blatant Instagram clone, offering a social "club" where users can share photos with each other much like they already do on Meta's network. Whee encourages users to share their photos "with friends only," stating that the.

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HTMX for Java with Spring Boot and Thymeleaf

InfoWorld

Not long ago, we looked at how to build an HTMX application with JavaScript. HTMX also works with Java, so now we'll try that out using Spring Boot and Thymeleaf. This awesome stack gives you all the power and versatility of Java with Spring, combined with the ingenious simplicity of HTMX. HTMX: A rising star HTMX is a newer technology that takes plain old HTML and gives it extra powers like Ajax and DOM swaps.

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IMF proposes tax on AI carbon emissions to counter job loss, income inequality

TechSpot

This idea was floated in an IMF discussion paper titled "Broadening the Gains from Generative AI: The Role of Fiscal Policies." The paper's core argument is that while generative AI can be a huge productivity booster, it also risks widening inequality and hitting government coffers hard as jobs get automated.

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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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Nurturing Growth: The Heartbeat of Development In Grant Writing

The NonProfit Times

By Lauren R. Swern Professional development is the heartbeat of my journey as a seasoned development director and instructor. It’s what fuels curiosity, energizes you, and uplifts you during challenging times in the dynamic realm of grant writing. This field demands constant engagement — seeking insights at both human and statistical levels, organizing vital documents, crafting compelling narratives and budgets, and navigating diverse personalities and complex technical systems.

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Keep your Arm Surface gaming expectations in check, Microsoft says

TechSpot

While Microsoft recently reassured PCWorld that x86 apps are constantly improving their performance on the new Arm-based Copilot+ PCs, the company admitted that progress on gaming might disappoint some. As these devices are obviously not gaming laptops, they currently don't support some important titles that run smoothly on low-end x86.

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Xiaomi may release its first flip phone, the MIX Flip, next month

TechNode

On Chinese social media platform Weibo, tech blogger Digital Chat Station today revealed details about Xiaomi’s first flip phone, the MIX Flip, which he said will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and a large outer display. The MIX Flip is expected to be released next month, the blogger mentioned in the comments on his post. The new flip phone may also offer a 1.5K flexible inner display, a 32MP front camera, a 50MP main camera, a 60MP telephoto rear camera, and a 4,900mAh battery

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Redefining event keynotes: HPE's futuristic presentation at the Sphere

TechSpot

HPE's Discover 2024 event keynote took place at the Sphere in Las Vegas, which seemed like the perfect setting to say we've seen the future. As the first corporate speech to be held within the domed wonder, HPE had the unique opportunity and challenge to rethink how big event keynotes.

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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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JD claims record breaking 618 festival GMV, fails to disclose specific data

TechNode

Chinese e-commerce platform JD said it hit a record high in merchandise volume and order numbers for its recent mid-year shopping event 618, though it failed to provide specific figures. The company said more than 500 million users shopped via JD during the online festival, which began on the evening of May 31, adding that customers had responded positively to its theme of cheap and good this year.

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Two airplane-sized asteroids will hurtle past Earth today

TechSpot

Today is a busy day for skywatchers. Two airplane-sized asteroids will hurtle past Earth at about 1,550,000 and 3,830,000 miles away. On Thursday, another nearly the size of a house will fly by a mere 447,000 miles away. Finally, on June 21, two more will pass at a more comfortable.

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Huawei Mate 70 Pro may feature a triple hole front display, similar to the Mate 60 Pro

TechNode

Huaweis upcoming flagship phone the Mate 70 Pro may continue the same triple punch-hole design on the front as the Mate 60 Pro, with identical hole positions and sizes, according to tech blogger Moment Digital. Currently, the Huawei Mate 60 Pro smartphone is the only phone that uses this triple-front-hole design. In April, another source, Digital Chat Station, suggested that the Huawei Mate 70 series would include a OV50K 1/1.3-inch large main camera sensor developed by California-based OmniVisi

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Apple shelves second-gen Vision Pro, but a cheaper model could debut in 2025

TechSpot

According to a new report from The Information, Apple has paused work on the successor to the Vision Pro, a result of waning interest and plummeting sales. The company has reportedly told at least one supplier to stop working on the next-gen model, indicating that it is not planning to.

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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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Tencent to ban digital influencers from livestreaming

TechNode

WeChat owner Tencent will ban virtual influencers from livestreaming on its TikTok-like service Video Accounts, a strict move that the tech giant said aims to encourage more real live hosts who can interact with viewers in real-time. The move comes as rival platforms have largely adopted a hands off approach to AI-powered anchors. According to a draft rule covering low-quality content, the platform would ban avatars powered by AI or plugins from livestreaming and selling, and would penalize offe

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AMD investigates claims of breach after group offers stolen company data for sale

TechSpot

According to a report by The Cyber Express, a cybercriminal group known as Intelbroker has claimed on the BreachForums site that it breached AMD's systems and is selling the data it stole.

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China’s Dongfeng to launch Tesla Model Y rival with Huawei’s assisted driving tech

TechNode

Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor will introduce the first global model from its premium electric vehicle brand Voyah as early as the third quarter of this year, in what will be a direct challenge to Teslas best-selling crossover the Model Y, local media has reported. The 100% electric compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) will feature Huaweis vision-based approach to automated driving functions on urban streets.

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EA paid executives $60 million in the same fiscal year it laid off 670 people

TechSpot

EA's annual Proxy Statement, highlighted by Game Developer, shows that Wilson's basic salary in FY24 was $1.3 million. He also received over $20m in stock awards, slightly under $3.5m from a non-equity incentive plan, and $500,000 in "other" compensation, such as personal security benefits. His compensation was significantly higher in.

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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.