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6 Practical Tips for Promoting Your #GivingTuesday Campaign on Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Kristina Brunnler , Marketing Manager at MobileCause. In 2019, more than 20 billion social media impressions were made on #GivingTuesday. With so much noise on social channels during this global day of giving, you may be wondering how your nonprofit can stand out and more effectively fundraise for its mission. Below are simple, yet often overlooked, social media tips to help your nonprofit’s campaign get noticed this #GivingTuesday.

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Everything you Need to Know About Virtual Sponsorship for Nonprofits

Wild Apricot

Wondering how sponsorships work now that we've all made the shift to virtual events? Here's everything you need to know about virtual sponsorships for nonprofits + 20 great sponsorship ideas.

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James Bond’s next film No Time to Die delayed till 2021 — an entire year

The Verge

Photo: DANJAQ and MGM / Nicola Dove. No Time to Die , the 25th James Bond film, has been pushed back an entire year. It will now arrive on April 2nd, 2021, the film’s producers confirmed today. Originally, the film was supposed to arrive in April 2020, before getting delayed to this November due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new delay gives the world five more months to potentially recover and for people to decide when they’re willing to brave theaters again.

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DARPA awards $14 million to develop nuclear rocket engine for U.S. military

Digital Trends

A nuclear thermal propulsion system will enable the U.S. military to carry out missions in cislunar space, the area between the Earth and the orbit of the moon.

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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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7 Ways Nonprofits Can Automate Donor Retention

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Christy Smaglio , Instructional Writer at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Donor retention is a crucial aspect of a productive fundraising strategy. Keeping donors can undoubtedly be hard work but, a loyal donor base is vital in sustaining the work you do and furthering your mission. While a good deal of time and resources will be dedicated to this effort, certain aspects of donor retention can be made easy.

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A week with the Xbox Series X: load times, game performance, and more

The Verge

Photo by Tom Warren / The Verge. An early look at Microsoft’s next-gen console I’ve spent the past week with an Xbox Series X in my living room. I’ve played a variety of games on this preview unit, testing load times, performance, and some of the new Series X features. I switched back to an older Xbox One X briefly during testing, and it was like going from cable internet back to the days of a 56k modem.

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Watch this jetpack-wearing paramedic fly up a mountain

TechSpot

The suit is the work of Gravity Industries, a UK-based firm founded by Richard Browning. They do have a strong Iron Man vibe, with propulsion provided by two micro jet engines on each arm and one on the back.

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Data-Enhanced Learning Management & Certification for Associations

Nucleus

For associations offering courses and certifications, having basic metrics on things like participation counts and revenue are critical – but just the start. To grow your education business, you need to take advantage of the sophisticated metrics now available through modern data analytics – trends, behaviors, preferences, popularity, geography and much more.

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The Ultimate Guide To Creating Nonprofit Annual Reports

Wild Apricot

Getting started with a nonprofit annual report for the first time, or just want a refresher? Simplify the process with this ultimate guide full of expert advice and examples.

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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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The Home Depot is selling a new Google Chromecast that hasn’t been announced

The Verge

Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge. Google’s Pixel 5 event is scheduled for this Wednesday, but some of the company’s other new gadgets are already appearing on store shelves. That includes its all-new Chromecast, which some savvy buyers have been able to purchase directly in-store from retailers like Walmart and The Home Depot over the course of the last week.

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Who famously said: "There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home"?

TechSpot

Predicting the future is hard

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World’s thinnest televisions

Digital Trends

We stop to look at some landmark displays in the battle to compress TVs ever thinner. Here are the slimmest!

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Improve Your Next Hybrid Event with These 7 Tips

AccelEvents

COVID-19 has forced the event industry to pivot from a traditional meeting or conference to a virtual meeting or virtual conference. In some places we are now able to host a live event but only with a limited number of attendees. One way to boost your audience is by adding a virtual component to your physical event, otherwise known as a hybrid event. .

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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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PSA: Google Meet to limit meetings to 60 minutes on free plans September 30th

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Google said in April it would allow unlimited-length meetings in its Google Meet video chat platform for all users until September 30th, and it looks like the company is sticking with that timeline. After September 30th, free versions of Meet will be limited to meetings no longer than 60 minutes. “We don’t have anything to communicate regarding changes to the promo and advanced features expiring,” a Google spokesperson told The Verge in an email Friday.

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Robotic VR boots let you walk without moving forward

TechSpot

First-person virtual reality games are great fun; moving around in them, however, often isn’t. The sensation of traveling forward while our bodies remain stationary can cause motion sickness, and for those games where you do move around IRL, there’s the danger of crashing into something. There’s also the risk of.

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NASA highlights the fun stuff you can see in the night sky this month

Digital Trends

NASA is back with its latest update for fans of the night sky, with October promising to be an exciting month.

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September Update: New Features to Fall For

Wild Apricot

It’s hard to believe that autumn is here! This month, you can find several new updates from Product and Support to help your organization better engage members. You can also find upcoming webinars, more content, and peek into The Amazing REFERRAL Race launch on October 1st.

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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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Steve and Alex from Minecraft are the latest characters coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The Verge

Nintendo unveiled this morning that Steve and Alex from Minecraft will be added to the character roster in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch. This is the second character announcement in the Fighter Pass Vol. 2 DLC that’s available for $29.99, following Min Min from Arms. There are four new fighters yet to be announced for the DLC. In the short presentation, a brief preview showed off Steve in action, playing in a special Minecraft -themed stage.

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10 Games to Chill Out and Lower Your Stress Levels

TechSpot

Video games can evoke a variety of emotions, whether it's fear, edginess or excitement. But sometimes we just want to chillax, so here are a few good game suggestions that are better suited to reduce your stress levels.

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What is Roku? The streaming platform fully explained

Digital Trends

What is Roku? Is it a device or software or a streaming service? And what does it cost? Our full explainer will make you a streaming media expert in minutes.

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5 Ways to Incorporate Data and Automation into Your Marketing Strategy

NonProfit Hub

Information is important in any field. Nonprofit organizations are no exception. The data utilized by the nonprofit sector can be used for an effective marketing strategy when handled properly. Like anything that regards compelling those to donate their time or money, it pays to be unobtrusive, but always vigilant in your approach. Here are a few ways in which you can gather the data you need for proper incorporation as well as how automation allows you to stay at the forefront of the minds of t

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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Amazon says 19,816 workers have contracted COVID-19

The Verge

Photo by Spencer Platt / Getty Images. 1.44 percent of Amazon’s front-line employees, or 19,816 workers, have tested positive or been “presumed positive for COVID-19,” Amazon said in a blog post published Thursday. The company says it employs 1,372,000 front-line employees across both Amazon and Whole Foods. The blog marks the first time Amazon has disclosed how many of its workers have contracted COVID-19, and comes after months of demands for increased transparency from workers , governments ,

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64 new variants of 'Joker' malware have invaded Android app stores

TechSpot

In the case of the 17 apps mentioned before, that purpose involves swiping a users' SMS information to sign them up for premium wireless application protocol services, according to security research firm Zscaler.

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Want to control a swarm of drones? There’s an app for that

Digital Trends

Using a smartphone to control a drone isn't new. But using a smartphone to control a fleet of miniature helicopter drones? That’s something pretty impressive.

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The life-changing magic of tidying up your association’s data

Nimble AMS

Did you happen to watch the Netflix show, “Tidying Up”? In it, Marie Kondo (star of the show and author of the book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up) demonstrates how clearing out clutter and organizing what’s left can bring more joy and peace to our homes. The principles from the show got me thinking about an association’s member data. You’re likely saving a lot of data, but are you really using it?

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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.