Thu.Oct 03, 2024

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5 Software Developments That Should Be on Your Nonprofit’s Radar

NonProfit PRO

Let’s take a look at current software trends to consider as you plan your nonprofit’s technology mix for today and the future.

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AI and Innovation Take the Spotlight:  Insights from.orgCommunity’s 9th Annual Solutions Day

.orgSource

Solutions Day brought together some of the brightest minds in associations, technology, and innovation. This year’s event was a deep dive into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it is reshaping the association landscape. From cutting-edge AI applications to member-focused strategies, the event was packed with insights on how associations can stay ahead in an increasingly digital world.

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Study Reveals Donor Attitudes Toward AI in Charitable Organizations

NonProfit PRO

A new independent study sheds light on how AI use by nonprofits is reshaping donor behavior, trust and engagement.

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How to Create a Winning Volunteer Newsletter: Ideas, Examples and Templates to Inspire

Wild Apricot

Do you find yourself sending a thousand emails to your volunteers that never get opened? Here's why you might want to send them a volunteer newsletter instead, plus great examples and templates you can use.

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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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Move Your Career Forward with The Fund Raising School!

NonProfit PRO

The Fund Raising School offers practical, research-based training on essential topics like annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, and fundraising leadership. Participants gain actionable skills through hands-on learning, empowering them to build sustainable, effective fundraising programs for their organizations. Courses are available in 10 cities, online, and virtually.

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Your Year-End Playbook for Fundraising Success

NonProfit PRO

Ready to score big with your fundraising this year-end? Get your copy of Finish Line Fundraising, the free year-end playbook designed for nonprofit executives. Coach your team to fundraising success this giving season with a hand from the experts at DonorPerfect.

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Aliens could be driving themselves to extinction with climate change, study suggests

TechSpot

The research, currently under peer review, simulated the rise and trajectories of hypothetical alien civilizations – and the findings are chilling. Even if these advanced societies relied entirely on renewable energy, their relentless demand for power could still overheat their planet, rendering it uninhabitable in less than a millennium.

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CRRF National Anti-Racism Fund 2024/2025 accepting new project applications

Charity Village

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation‘s National Anti-Racism Fund is now accepting applications for new projects. Organizations across Canada organizing anti-racism projects in 2024 and 2025 are invited to apply. The National Anti-Racism Fund supports projects that aim to reduce systemic racism in Canada, promote and increase the availability and accessibility of community-informed, evidence-based research and […] The post CRRF National Anti-Racism Fund 2024/2025 accepting new proje

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Harvard students create smart glasses that instantly dox strangers

TechSpot

Two Harvard students, AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio, have created a controversial project called I-XRAY, which combines facial recognition technology with smart glasses that not only can identify people but also retrieve their personal information – including their home address, phone number, and family members – in real-time.

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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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Nominate a young Canadian under the age of 30 for Canada’s Walk of Fame’s Community Hero Program

Charity Village

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) presents the Community Hero program, which recognizes exceptional Canadians under 30 who positively influence the lives of others and make a profound impact on their communities and beyond. Nominate an individual in your community who significantly contributes to the betterment of society. The selected grand prize winner will receive a […] The post Nominate a young Canadian under the age of 30 for Canada’s Walk of Fame’s Community Hero Program a

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Gmail's new summary cards help users track purchases, events, and more

TechSpot

Google has unveiled a significant update to Gmail's summary cards feature, aimed at helping users more easily track important information within their inboxes. The redesigned summary cards will now appear for four key categories: purchases, events, bills, and travel. Each category allows users to take relevant actions, such as getting.

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Applications open for Maytree Policy School 2025 (Deadline: October 21, 2024)

Charity Village

Maytree Policy School is an opportunity for nonprofit organizations to strengthen their public policy capacity. Beginning in January 2025, the program will support 20-25 policy leaders to enhance their skills and competencies and their organization’s strategic engagement in the public policy process. Application deadline: October 21, 2024. For more information: [link] The post Applications open for Maytree Policy School 2025 (Deadline: October 21, 2024) appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Creative Membership Fundraising Ideas For Year-End Giving

Bloomerang

End-of-year fundraising is right around the corner, making it the perfect time to get creative. Many organizations raise 30% to 50% of their giving from individuals in December. It’s the most lucrative, high-stakes fundraising there is. If you’re a membership organization, you have more fundraising opportunities than your direct fundraising appeals.

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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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Law enforcement arrests vacationing LockBit developer in ongoing operation

TechSpot

Europol, the law enforcement agency of the European Union, writes that it supported a new series of actions against LockBit members, leading to the four arrests and seizures of servers critical for the group's infrastructure.

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Private School Onboarding: 5 Assumptions That Threaten Enrollment

sgEngage

The primary focus of a private or independent school admissions team is to drive enrollment, but it shouldn’t stop there. Everyone in the school should to be committed to keeping families and students engaged so they want to return year after year. One thing that makes a huge difference in enrollment and retention—yet is often overlooked or under resourced—is the strategy and process of onboarding.

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Before Nvidia, founder and CEO Jensen Huang designed microprocessors for.

TechSpot

After beginning his studies at Oregon State University at just 16 years old, Jensen Huang graduated in 1984 with a degree in electrical engineering. His first role.

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Generational Giving: Gen Z Giving Trends, Preferences, & Patterns

Qgiv

Who are Gen Z donors? Generation Z, or Gen Z, has caught the interest of the philanthropic sector! Known for their activism, fundraisers are eager to connect with this up and coming generation. The Generational Giving Report is your guide to connecting, engaging, and stewarding your Gen Z supporters. For this report, only members of Gen Z that were over the age of 18 were polled, making Gen Z survey respondents between the ages of 18 and 27 years old.

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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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Buckle up: Amazon wants to push more ads on Prime Video next year

TechSpot

Armed with the win, they're planning to open up more ad slots in 2025.

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Data Architecture: Lessons Learned

Towards Data Science

Three important lessons I have learned on my journey as data engineer and architect Continue reading on Towards Data Science »

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Tesla kills off entry-level Model 3, cheapest trim now costs over $42,000

TechSpot

The move raises the starting price of Tesla's most affordable vehicle to $42,490 – $3,500 more than the discontinued Standard Range, which had a sticker price of $38,990. But there's more to this change than just a price bump.

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Fundraising: From Generosity to Loyalty

The NonProfit Times

By Jane McGrath You have no doubt experienced being generous as well as receiving generosity both personally and as a fundraiser to the organization you serve. Reflecting on exactly what generosity is, and what it means to our donors, enables nonprofit leaders to steward it toward loyalty. When generosity becomes loyalty, it builds value for our causes.

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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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Google Japan unveils double-sided Möbius strip keyboard

TechSpot

Google Japan recently introduced a mechanical keyboard with keys covering both sides. The company patterned the design after a Möbius strip to make both sides accessible.

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What Is a Giving Day? Why This Nonprofit Trend Matters

DonorPerfect

9 Benefits of Nonprofit Giving Days Are you searching for creative ways to energize your community? A fresher, more flexible approach to fundraising might be just what you need! Industry research suggests that now is the perfect time for your organization to prioritize connections, new and old, monetary or not. Nonprofit Giving Days help you […] The post What Is a Giving Day?

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Cloudflare recently mitigated a 3.8 Tbps DDoS attack, the largest ever recorded

TechSpot

The CDN "auto-mitigated" a record-breaking DDoS attack aimed at a single, unnamed customer. Cloudflare's defenses intercepted over 100 hyper-volumetric L3/4 DDoS attacks during the month, many of which exceeded two billion packets per second and three terabits per second (Tbps).

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Lessons from MotivateMonday | Making Inspiring Storytelling Easy!

Pamela Grow

Sometimes finding the right story for your year-end appeal can be tough. How do you capture stories in a way that truly invites your reader into the picture? The stories that inspire action? Spend the best 30 minutes of your day as Natalie Monroe, Community Engagement Manager at MemoryFox, shares the secrets to identifying and crafting compelling stories that drive engagement and inspire action.

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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.