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How an Email Welcome Series Can Help Cultivate and Retain Donors

NonProfit PRO

When a new supporter enters your nonprofits community, a series of welcome emails can help you start off on the right foot.

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Balancing transparency and data protection

Candid

Candid exists to provide the nonprofit sector with the data it needs to do good. Transparency was the reason our legacy organizations, Foundation Center and GuideStar, were created decades agoand it continues to be at the heart of Candids work today. We believe that sharing good data supports funders, nonprofits, and others in achieving their missions and that transparency enables the sector to thrive by building trust.

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The Real Cost of Nonprofit Budget Cuts? — Employees

NonProfit PRO

Many nonprofits have relied on government funding, but now they must realign and protect themselves and their employees. Here's how.

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10 Tips for Stewarding Gatekeepers During a Capital Campaign

Achieve

When launching a capital campaign , success often depends on how well you engage gatekeepers: board members, respected community leaders , and professional advisors with high-net-worth networks who have influence over prospective major donors. These gatekeepers play a pivotal role by making introductions and advocating for your cause. Just like other key campaign audiences , they need to be nurtured and engaged.

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A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?

Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business

For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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Report Reveals Nonprofit Revenue Growth and Optimism for 2025

NonProfit PRO

The "2025 Philanthropy Pulse" report explores how nonprofits are adapting to shifting donor behaviors, advancing their goals and more.

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The United States no longer prioritizes Russia as a major cyber threat

TechSpot

According to a US official familiar with the matter (via The Record), new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered US Cyber Command to "stand down from all planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions.

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Contextual AI’s new AI model crushes GPT-4o in accuracy — here’s why it matters

VentureBeat

Contextual AI unveiled its grounded language model (GLM) today, claiming it delivers the highest factual accuracy in the industry by outperforming leading AI systems from Google, Anthropic and OpenAI on a key benchmark for truthfulness.

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4 Practical Ways to Keep Dirty Data Out of Your Database

NonProfit PRO

Having cleaner data helps nonprofits work more efficiently and effectively. Here are four ways to keep bad data out in the first place.

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A 75-year-old ship will be sunk off Florida’s coast to make the world’s largest artificial reef

Fast Company Tech

The coast of Florida is about to be home to the worlds largest-ever artificial reef, and its going to be made out of a 75-year-old, 1,000-foot-long ship. Its a poetic end for the SS United States, which sailed between 1952 and 1969 and was the fastest ocean liner to ever cross the Atlantic. The ship is currently sailing its last voyage around the coast of Florida (you can see a live tracker here) en route to Mobile, Alabama, where it will spend a year getting cleaned and prepped to be dropped ab

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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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AI versus the brain and the race for general intelligence

Ars Technica

There's no question that AI systems have accomplished some impressive feats, mastering games, writing text, and generating convincing images and video. That's gotten some people talking about the possibility that we're on the cusp of AGI, or artificial general intelligence. While some of this is marketing fanfare, enough people in the field are taking the idea seriously that it warrants a closer look.

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HMDs new earbuds can charge your phone on the go

Mashable Tech

HMD is leaning into tech versatility with a new pair of earbuds that double as a charging bank for your phone. Announced on Monday at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, the HMD Amped Buds are relatively simple earbuds — but inside the battery case, they have a 1,600mAh battery that can wirelessly charge a compatible smartphone. SEE ALSO: What to expect at MWC 2025 from Samsung, TCL, and more As well as other features you would expect from modern earbuds like active noise cancellatio

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Gaining Leadership Approval for Major Technology Investments: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit CFOs

sgEngage

In the nonprofit sector, both time and money are always limited so you have to strike the right balance between mission-oriented activities and backend operations. Your ultimate goal is to channel as many resources as possible toward your mission. However, having the right backend infrastructure helps you make informed decisions and streamline processes that benefit the organization in the long run.

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Why empathy is essential for workplace success

Fast Company Tech

When I was 35, a ruptured brain aneurysm nearly killed me. My husband and I had just moved to a new city, bought our first house, adopted a dog, and I had recently started my own business. Life was running at 100 miles an hour and I thought this is what hustling was supposed to feel like. Living my best life, right? Until I collapsed, unconscious, on my bathroom floor.

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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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Firefly’s picture-perfect Moon landing shows the way for lunar exploration

Ars Technica

Firefly Aerospace became the first commercial company to make a picture-perfect landing on the Moon early Sunday, touching down on an ancient basaltic plain, named Mare Crisium, to fulfill a $101 million contract with NASA. The lunar lander, called Blue Ghost, settled onto the Moon's surface at 2:34 am CST (3:34 am EST; 08:34 UTC). A few dozen engineers in Firefly's mission control room monitored real-time data streaming down from a quarter-million miles away.

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Xiaomi brought its SU7 Ultra supercar to Barcelona and we have pics

Mashable Tech

Xiaomi 's got a new electric car , and it's very, very quick. The SU7 Ultra was officially made available a few days ago, but the company brought it to Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, giving us the first in-person glimpse of what is probably the cheapest car with sub-2 second 0-100km/h time. SEE ALSO: Hands-on: Xiaomi 15 Ultra has a monster, 200-megapixel periscope camera That's a lot of carbon fiber.

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PHLY Agents Can Submit New Business Online in Minutes

NonProfit PRO

PHLY agents can now submit new business applications online in a matter of minutes! Use the New Business Submission portal in MyPHLY to request coverage, enter the desired premium amount, and track the status of the application. We make it EASY!

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This is how to rewire your brain in less than a day according to a neuroscientist

Fast Company Tech

Every morning, after Richard J. Davidson meditates, he opens his calendar and sets an intention for each meeting. He brings each person into his mind and heart, expresses gratitude for their work in the world, and considers how he can best support them. I was inspired to try this practice. I reflected on the people that I planned to see that day and chose one thing that Id like to thank them for.

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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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Gemini Live will learn to peer through your camera lens in a few weeks

Ars Technica

At Mobile World Congress, Google confirmed that a long-awaited Gemini AI feature it first teased nearly a year ago is ready for launch. The company's conversational Gemini Live will soon be able to view live video and screen sharing, a feature Google previously demoed as Project Astra. When Gemini's video capabilities arrive, you'll be able to simply show the robot something instead of telling it.

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Severance Season 2, episode 8 drops a game-changing twist about Ms. Cobel

Mashable Tech

After a revelatory episode 7 , Severance Season 2 takes a frigid turn in episode 8, "Sweet Vitriol." The episode focuses solely on Harmony Cobel's (Patricia Arquette) icy homecoming to the town of Salt's Neck. Once home to a Lumon ether factory, the town has since deteriorated after the company drained it dry. SEE ALSO: 'Severance' creator Dan Erickson breaks down Gemma's 'nightmarish' experience at Lumon The Salt's Neck factory is just one of the many puzzle pieces that make up Cobel's history,

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Free Guide to Donor Journeys

NonProfit PRO

What is a donor journey? Put simply, its the way the relationship between a donor and a nonprofit shifts and evolves over time. By mapping out possible pathways for these changing relationships, youll create seamless donor experiences that inspire generosity and lifelong engagement. Learn more from Cherian Koshy and DonorPerfect!

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Five beautiful bags that also get the job done

Fast Company Tech

Over the past decade, as I’ve curated this annual list of best bags, there’s been a strong focus on utility. But this year, bag designers are eager to create bags that make a statement, while also improving women’s lives with useful features. In some ways, the bag industry is coming full circle. When I first started working on this list, the bag industry was dominated by big brands like Coach and Kate Spade that were more concerned with fashion than function.

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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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Maserati kills electric version of MC20 supercar for lack of demand

Ars Technica

Electric motors are, in so many ways, much better than internal combustion engines. They don't waste most of the energy you put into them as heat and sound, they're easy to control, and they make huge amounts of torque almost instantly. Having recently driven BMW's 430i and i4 back to back over the course of two weeks, the electric version was easier in traffic and more responsive on a twisty road.

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Solar-powered case lets you charge your phone by pointing light at it

Mashable Tech

Imagine having a phone that can stay charged by simply being exposed to light. On Sunday, ahead of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Infinix showed me both a solar-powered, wireless charging case that can go on any phone as well as a phone with a mini solar panel built into its back side. SEE ALSO: What to expect at MWC 2025 from Samsung, TCL, and more To demonstrate how it works, the Infinix representative merely pointed a (fairly strong) source of light to the phone's rear surface and th

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China Mobile, Huawei, and Leju Robot unveil world’s first 5G-A equipped humanoid robot at MWC 2025

TechNode

On Thursday, China Mobile, Huawei, and Leju Robotics jointly unveiled the world’s first humanoid robot equipped with 5G-A technology, at MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2025. 5G-A (5G-Advanced) is the next evolution of 5G technology, serving as a bridge between 5G and future 6G networks. “With broader bandwidth, ultra-low latency, and a more intelligent network architecture, 5G-A provides a solid technological foundation for the multi-scenario applications of humanoid robots,” said

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How to talk about AI in a job interview when you’re not a techie

Fast Company Tech

As artificial intelligence begins to devour the world , job seekers must adapt their strategy to stand out in the hiring process. Hiring managers have begun to populate their interviews with questions about how prospective employees use AI in their work. According to industry experts, these types of questions will become more common as time goes on and AI continues to advance.In fact, 88% of C-suite leaders say speeding up AI adoption is important over the next year, according to LinkedIn’

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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.