Sat.Sep 14, 2024 - Fri.Sep 20, 2024

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3 Steps to Create a Sustainable Nonprofit Operating Budget

Greater Giving

Nonprofit leaders set the direction and tone for the entire organization’s operations. For your nonprofit to expand its reach, make a greater impact in the community, and achieve financial sustainability, your leaders need to set clear goals and plan effectively. The planning document that serves as the backbone for financial sustainability—and by extension, successful growth—is your nonprofit’s annual operating budget.

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Be Prepared to Deliver Digital Value

.orgSource

You may not want to be the first to dive into the newest digital trends. Some leaders prefer to hang back and let others be the guinea pigs. I’ll offer a caveat. Don’t wait too long. The best hedge against disruption is the Scouts’ motto, “Be Prepared.” In 2018, my business partner, Kevin Ordonez, and I wrote our book, “Association 4.0—Positioning for Success in an Era of Disruption.

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How to Develop Scalable AP Policies for Your Nonprofit

sgEngage

Making up directions as you go along might work when you are trying to recreate your grandmother’s made-from-scratch apple pie. But it’s never a good plan when you are managing accounts payable for your nonprofit organization. Consistent AP processes keep data accurate, approvals moving quickly, and your month-end close stress-free. Your nonprofit’s accounts payable policies create easy-to-follow guidelines to help provide that consistency.

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Embracing Data Analytics to Reinvent Your Content Marketing

Association Analytics

The post Embracing Data Analytics to Reinvent Your Content Marketing appeared first on Association Analytics.

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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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Fill Your Auction with Bidders Not Eaters

NonProfit PRO

Learn from the experts in this highly anticipated session. Gain insights into how to fill your room with the right people who are bidders, not just eaters and discover how to acquire top auction items like trips, cruises, and more with ease and at no cost to you. Identify techniques for securing sponsors who are passionate about your cause and making your event a success.

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How To Find Donors for Your Nonprofit: Why They Give and Tips to Grow Your Donor Base

Wild Apricot

Struggling to find donors for your nonprofit? Explore effective strategies and tips to attract and retain supporters. Learn how to build relationships, leverage online tools and craft compelling campaigns to boost your fundraising efforts.

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Embracing Data Analytics to Reinvent Your Content Marketing

Association Analytics

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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The Best Major Gift Ask Isn’t a Pitch

NonProfit PRO

Fundraisers rarely engage in balanced dialogues with donors. Instead, incorporate active listening into your major gift asks.

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[Free Mini Webinar] 8 Ways to Grow Your Nonprofit’s Email List

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT (20 minutes) Cost: Free Presented by: Heather Mansfield , Founder of Nonprofit Tech for Good Email is a powerhouse for fundraising. Twenty-six percent of online donors say that email is the tool that most inspires them to give – outpacing social media, websites, and print materials. Email is also their preferred communication method to receive news updates, appeals, and thank you messages.

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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 Ultimate Guide on How to Generate Earned Income for Your Nonprofit

Wild Apricot

If your organization is looking for more funding opportunities, here are five of the best ways to generate nonprofit earned income to support your missions.

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This AI claims to predict crimes before they happen based on real-time CCTV analysis

TechSpot

Dejaview uses machine learning to analyze patterns and identify signs of impending crimes. It considers factors like time of day, location, past incident records, and other variables to assess the risk of something suspicious occurring.

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CCS Fundraising Unveils 2024 Philanthropic Landscape Report

NonProfit PRO

CCS Fundraising's 2024 "Philanthropic Landscape" report delves into donor generosity, corporate philanthropy, the adoption of AI, and more.

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Organizing across generations for civil rights 

Candid

Many of us working to strengthen civil rights see recent court rulings overturning affirmative action and campaigns to limit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and ban books as undermining this country’s vision of pluralism and equal opportunity. In this climate, advocates are working to sustain movements that build on the social progress achieved by previous generations.

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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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Decision Trees and Ordinal Encoding: A Practical Guide

Machine Learning Mastery

Categorical variables are pivotal as they often carry essential information that influences the outcome of predictive models. However, their non-numeric nature presents unique challenges in model processing, necessitating specific strategies for encoding. This post will begin by discussing the different types of categorical data often encountered in datasets.

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Nvidia CEO: "We can't do computer graphics anymore without artificial intelligence"

TechSpot

AI, in its current primitive form, is already benefiting a wide array of industries, from healthcare to energy to climate prediction, to name just a few.

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7 Ways to Combat Imposter Syndrome

NonProfit PRO

Think you’re a phony? You aren’t — you just have imposter syndrome! Here are just a few ways to combat imposter syndrome.

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Master IT Fundamentals With This CompTIA Certification Prep Bundle

TechRepublic

Prepare for a successful IT career with lifetime access to expert-led courses covering CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and Cloud+ certification prep.

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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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The Concise Guide to Feature Engineering for Better Model Performance

Machine Learning Mastery

Feature engineering helps make models work better. It involves selecting and modifying data to improve predictions. This article explains feature engineering and how to use it to get better results. What is Feature Engineering? Raw data is often messy and not ready for predictions. Features are important details in your data. They help the model […] The post The Concise Guide to Feature Engineering for Better Model Performance appeared first on MachineLearningMastery.com.

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Researchers create 'everlasting' 5D genome memory crystal that can one day help revive humans

TechSpot

Researchers at the University of Southampton in the UK successfully stored the entirety of the human genome sequence onto an indestructible 5D optical memory crystal no bigger than a penny. The indestructibility claims are no joke since the discs can withstand temperatures up to 1,000°C, cosmic radiation, and even direct.

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Navigating Year-End Fundraising in an Election Year: Strategies for Nonprofits to Thrive

NonProfit PRO

There is no doubt nonprofits will compete for attention ahead of the election in November. Here's how to manage your year-end efforts.

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Community relationships strengthen public trust in nonprofits 

Candid

More than grants, donations, or volunteer hours, public trust is the currency of the nonprofit sector. The public’s belief that nonprofits will “do the right thing” is what makes it possible for us to partner with communities, advocate for our missions, and bridge political divides to build a healthy and just nation. That’s why Independent Sector has been measuring public trust in nonprofits and philanthropy for the last five years.

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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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5 Real-World Machine Learning Projects You Can Build This Weekend

Machine Learning Mastery

Building machine learning projects using real-world datasets is an effective way to apply what you’ve learned. Working with real-world datasets will help you learn a great deal about cleaning and analyzing messy data, handling class imbalance, and much more. But to build truly helpful machine learning models, it’s also important to go beyond training and […] The post 5 Real-World Machine Learning Projects You Can Build This Weekend appeared first on MachineLearningMastery.com.

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With 2nm yields at 10-20%, Samsung delays production at Texas plant

TechSpot

Samsung is facing ongoing challenges with 2nm chip yields, prompting the company to withdraw personnel from its $17 billion Taylor, Texas plant, which was designed to be a hub for mass production of advanced processes below 4nm. This decision, first reported by Business Korea, comes amid repeated delays in the.

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How Are Nonprofits Actually Using Artificial Intelligence?

NonProfit PRO

AI can be implemented in so many ways, so your organization is behind if you aren't using it. Here's how you can actually use AI.

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Lessons from MotivateMonday | Launching Your Planned Giving Program

Pamela Grow

Giving by bequests accounted for $42.68 billion, or approximately 5% of the total philanthropic pie in 2023. Are you getting your share? Contrary to what you may have heard, incorporating planned giving into your fundraising doesn’t have to be complex. Quite the opposite, you can use what you already have in place. In this MotivateMonday session, we’re joined by Christopher McGown of Peak9860.

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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.