How Nonprofits Can Protect Financial Stability Amid Federal Funding Changes
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
With federal funds in peril, here are three steps nonprofits can take to protect their long-term work and bolster their financial stability.
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OpenAI board considers special voting powers to prevent Elon Musk takeover
Ars Technica
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
OpenAI is considering granting new voting rights to its nonprofit board in a move that could help it fight an unsolicited takeover bid from Elon Musk, the Financial Times reported last night. Citing people familiar with the discussions, the FT wrote that CEO "Sam Altman and other board members are weighing a range of new governance mechanisms after OpenAI converts into a more conventional for-profit company.
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The Hidden Challenges Of Donor Retention—And How To Fix Them
Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Many nonprofits struggle with low donor retention rates, yet the reasons supporters lapse arent always obvious. While financial constraints are often blamed, our research found that many donors stop giving for reasons nonprofits can fix. We surveyed 1,000+ donors and 380+ fundraisers to uncover the hidden challenges impacting donor retention and the small but powerful changes that can make a difference.
Report Shows Gap Between Donor Expectations and Nonprofit Actions
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Bloomerang released a report exploring the challenges and opportunities nonprofits face, the future of donor retention and more.
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!
Integrating Peer-to-Peer Fundraising with Annual Campaigns
Hands on Fundraising
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
If youre looking for a compelling fundraising campaign idea to supplement your nonprofits annual fundraising efforts, look no further than peer-to-peer fundraising. What makes peer-to-peer fundraising such a great strategy to support annual fundraising campaigns? This fundraising style allows your nonprofit to: Lets explore five strategies your nonprofit can use to integrate peer-to-peer fundraising into […] The post Integrating Peer-to-Peer Fundraising with Annual Campaigns appeared first
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By the end of today, NASA's workforce will be about 10 percent smaller
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FEBRUARY 18, 2025
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Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Being Sued Under the Privacy Act: What to Know
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FEBRUARY 18, 2025
At least eight ongoing lawsuits related to the so-called Department of Government Efficiencys alleged access to sensitive data hinge on the Watergate-inspired Privacy Act of 1974. But its not airtight.
AI can fix bugs—but can’t find them: OpenAI’s study highlights limits of LLMs in software engineering
VentureBeat
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
A new test from OpenAI researchers found that LLMs were unable to resolve some freelance coding tests, failing to earn full value.
National Science Foundation Fires 168 Workers as Federal Purge Continues
Wired
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Firings at the NSF included permanent employees who had already completed their one-year probationary period, as well as at-will workers.
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.
Embracing rapid change: Trends shaping the nonprofit sector in 2025
Candid
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Every year, the FutureGood team and I set aside time to predict the trends that will shake up foundations and nonprofits in the coming year. This process isnt magicits built on hours of research and conversations with hundreds of sector leaders, with an eye on sector shifts. Here are three of my top predictions for 2025: Embracing the digital revolution AI is no longer just about quirky chatbots or ads featuring characters with too many fingers, like those that have circulated online as of late.
The Ketamine-Fueled ‘Psychedelic Slumber Parties’ That Get Tech Execs Back on Track
Wired
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Can stuffed animals, rose petals, and injections of an Elon Muskapproved dissociative drug help Silicon Valley leaders out of a rut? These women say yes.
Hacker group releases updated tool to activate almost all modern Microsoft software
TechSpot
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Massgrave, an elusive team behind some of the most effective Windows and Office activation tools, has added a new weapon to its arsenal. The "TSforge Activation" method can permanently activate many Windows and Office versions. It can also provide users with a convenient way to access Windows 10 patches beyond October 2025.
Memecoin Scandal Threatens Argentine President Javier Milei
Wired
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Argentinian president Javier Milei is facing calls for impeachment and a possible criminal investigation for his role in the rise and fast collapse of a memecoin.
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.
Out-analyzing analysts: OpenAI’s Deep Research pairs reasoning LLMs with agentic RAG to automate work — and replace jobs
VentureBeat
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
OpenAIs Deep Research pairs advanced reasoning LLMs with agentic RAG, delivering automated reports that rival human analysts at a fraction of the cost. This breakthrough AI tool could redefine knowledge work across industries, from finance to healthcare, while raising critical questions about job displacement.
Google Calendar Malware Is on the Rise. Here’s How To Stay Safe
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FEBRUARY 18, 2025
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Paperplane Therapeutics raises $1.5M to treat anxiety and pain with medical VR
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FEBRUARY 18, 2025
PaperplaneTherapeutics has raised $1.5 million to treat patients for pain and anxiety using virtual reality.
Review: Asus’ ROG Flow Z13 tablet takes the asterisk off integrated GPUs
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FEBRUARY 18, 2025
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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.
Ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati unveils Thinking Machines: A startup focused on multimodality, human-AI collaboration
VentureBeat
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The OpenAI rival will focus on strong infrastructure, multimodality and human-AI collaboration (as opposed to purely agentic systems).
How to transform your self doubt into a strength at work
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FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Have you ever noticed that the qualities we sometimes see as weaknesses can actually be our secret strengths? Think about the quiet, shy colleagues who excel at listening or those who seem a bit lazy but always find the most efficient way to get things done. Even self-doubtwhich studies show 70% of professionals experience at some point in their careerscan lead us to make more thoughtful decisions and spark creative breakthroughs.
Talus integrates Sui to power AI agents
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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
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North American Marvel Rivals team laid off by NetEase
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FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Despite massive success, the team-based shooter from NetEase was unable to stave off layoffs on its North American side.
3D map of exoplanet atmosphere shows wacky climate
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FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Astronomers have detected over 5,800 confirmed exoplanets. One extreme class is ultra-hot Jupiters , of particular interest because they can provide a unique window into planetary atmospheric dynamics. According to a new paper published in the journal Nature, astronomers have mapped the 3D structure of the layered atmosphere of one such ultra-hot Jupiter-size exoplanet, revealing powerful winds that create intricate weather patterns across that atmosphere.
Rockstar is in talks with Fortnite and Roblox creators about user-generated GTA 6 content
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FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Three anonymous industry insiders told Digiday that Rockstar has had discussions with the Fortnite and Roblox creators, along with those who create content for GTA Online. The report claims that Rockstar wants to allow creators to modify GTA 6's game environment and assets to bring their own intellectual property into.
Why enterprises are turning to small AI models
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FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Large language models are all the rage, but small language models have gained traction and business use is set to rise this year, according to analysts.
Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services
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