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[FREE WEBINAR] Giving Tuesday & Welcome Wednesday: Tips, Strategies, and Templates to Help You Gain & Retain Donors

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Time: 1pm EDT / 10am PDT (2 hours). Presented by: Jeff Vogel of DonorPerfect. Cost: Free. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, digitally connecting with donors is more of a necessity than ever before. Last year, 27 million adults participated in Giving Tuesday, and this year, so many more will be seeking ways to contribute to the good that has been getting us through this challenging year.

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Complete Guide: How to Create a Fundraiser on Facebook (With Examples)

Wild Apricot

Want to start using Facebook to fundraise? In this article, I will provide an up-to-date overview how to create a fundraiser on Facebook to drive donations to your nonprofit.

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IBM and Michael J. Fox Foundation make a breakthrough in fighting Parkinson’s

Digital Trends

A.I. could help track symptoms as they progress.

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One tweet tried to identify a cop — then five people were charged with felony harassment

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Is retweeting an officer’s photo cyber harassment? A New Jersey police department is pursuing cyber harassment charges against five people in connection with a protest photo uploaded to Twitter in June. Complaints were served against the original tweeter and four other people who retweeted the message, alleging that they caused the officer to fear for the safety of his family.

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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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Gone but Not Forgotten: 3Dfx Interactive

TechSpot

3Dfx's Voodoo and Voodoo2 graphics are widely credited with jump-starting 3D gaming and revolutionizing computer graphics nearly overnight. The 3D landscape in 1996 favored S3 Graphics with around 50% of the market. That changed rapidly as it was estimated that 3Dfx accounted for 80+% of the 3D accelerator market during.

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How Johnny Cash’s Rolls Royce transformed into a Tesla-powered EV

Digital Trends

Instead of restoring this 1970 Rolls-Royce to stock condition, its owner commissioned a Tesla powertrain swap.

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Animal Crossing catapults Nintendo to stratospheric earnings

The Verge

Photo by James Bareham / The Verge. Nintendo has posted extraordinarily high earnings for its normally quiet April-June quarter, as Animal Crossing: New Horizons continues to be a sales juggernaut that drives Switch hardware purchases. Operating profit is up 428 percent year-on-year to 145 billion yen ($1.37 billion) off 357 billion yen ($3.39 billion) in revenue, with Switch sales up 166 percent to 5.68 million systems in the quarter.

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How to Encrypt Files, Folders and Drives on Windows 10

TechSpot

One of the best ways to protect your privacy is to encrypt important information on your computer. Whether you need to send personal information to someone, or simply want to make sure that no one who gets access to your computer can see stuff you would rather keep private, encryption.

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Why It's the Perfect Time to Move Past Your Club Membership Excel Template

Wild Apricot

Still using Excel to manage your club's members? Here's why now is the perfect time to ditch your club membership Excel template and make the move to membership management software.

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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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All cross-platform games (PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC)

Digital Trends

No matter which system you're using, these games allow you to compete with friends across different platforms.

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PUBG Mobile now runs at 90fps in the US, but it’s exclusive to OnePlus for a month

The Verge

If you wanted to play PUBG Mobile at a frame rate higher than 60fps, it was a bit tricky. You either needed to live in China or download the Chinese version of PUBG Mobile (well, it’s actually called Game for Peace ), plus you needed a phone with a 90Hz or 120Hz refresh rate. Now, Tencent Games is finally adding support for 90fps in the US and other countries, but you’ll need to wait a month unless you have some specific OnePlus phones.

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People won't abandon Windows 7, OS still found on almost a quarter of all devices

TechSpot

Windows 7, first released in 2009, exited mainstream support and entered its extended support phase in January 2015. The five years of free critical security patches, bug fixes, and technical support ended on January 14, 2020, but few users have abandoned it.

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How to do social media marketing during the pandemic

Socialbrite

Whether your nonprofit’s mission is wildlife preservation or another worthy cause, take steps to keep supporters engaged and involved. (Photo by smarko/Pixabay). Post by Alma Causey. W ith the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, nonprofits and social enterprises have had to rethink their marketing strategies. Nonprofits have been scrambling to develop appropriate communication strategies to approach their stakeholders during these trying times.

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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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How to stop apps from tracking your location in Android and iOS

Digital Trends

If you don't your movements being tracked by apps on your phone, here's how to turn off location tracking.

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Google has already discontinued the Pixel 4 and 4 XL

The Verge

Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verg. Google has discontinued the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL , its flagship phones that were released in October of last year. Both devices are out of stock in Google’s store in the US, though some variants are still available in other regions for the time being. “Google Store has sold through its inventory and completed sales of Pixel 4 [and] 4 XL,” a Google spokesperson confirms to The Verge.

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Arm co-founder says Nvidia acquisition would be a disaster

TechSpot

We heard last month that Nvidia was considering a bid for Arm, which was acquired by Softbank back in 2016 for around $31 billion. The Japanese conglomerate has been offloading some assets recently to help lessen the impact of the Coronavirus-related economic downturn and is looking to sell part or.

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7 Creative Decor Ideas to Keep Event Attendees Safe from COVID-19

AccelEvents

Pandemic restrictions and social distancing requirements have made hosting physical events impossible. Understandably, these complications led most in the events industry to focus their efforts on the virtual event space instead of canceling their planned events outright. But as parts of the world slowly creep back to something that resembles ‘normal,’ it is beginning to look like small-scale events or hybrid events will be possible in the not too distant future.

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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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These are the best cheap student laptop deals for August 2020

Digital Trends

A great student laptop doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here are some fantastic picks for every budget and taste.

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Cloak your photos with this AI privacy tool to fool facial recognition

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Ubiquitous facial recognition is a serious threat to privacy. The idea that the photos we share are being collected by companies to train algorithms that are sold commercially is worrying. Anyone can buy these tools, snap a photo of a stranger, and find out who they are in seconds. But researchers have come up with a clever way to help combat this problem.

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Wi-Fi 6 Explained: What's New and Why You Might Be Interested

TechSpot

Wi-Fi is set to get better and faster. While plenty of routers are already available with chips using draft specifications, 802.11ax Wi-Fi was not finalized until late 2019, ushering in a wave of updated devices touting new wireless capabilities that will contribute toward next-generation networks with more speed and less congestion.

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How to Use Neuroscience to Increase Virtual Event Engagement

AccelEvents

COVID-19 has forced the events industry to move online and create a virtual experience instead of hosting traditional, live events. Virtual events are beneficial to event planners in many ways but they also present a unique set of challenges. With virtual attendees tuning in from the comfort of their own homes, they will have a lot of competing distractions making engagement a real challenge to maintain.

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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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The most common Zoom problems and how to fix them

Digital Trends

Here's how to get past the technical problems of videoconferencing with our guide on Zoom troubleshooting.

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Microsoft isn’t renaming Xbox Live and has ‘no plans’ to discontinue Xbox Live Gold

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Microsoft isn’t planning to rename Xbox Live or discontinue Xbox Live Gold. Rumors of an Xbox Live rename appeared this week, after Microsoft announced changes to its services agreement. The software giant started referring to Xbox Live as the “Xbox online service,” prompting some to assume Xbox Live was going away.

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AMD Ryzen 9 4950X details leak - a potential gaming king?

TechSpot

According to Igor's Lab, the Ryzen 9 4950X will be a 16-core/32-thread CPU like its 3950X predecessor, but its boost frequency has been upped to 4.8 GHz.

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Marketing Playbook

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Whether you are a business owner or entrepreneur, Do It! Marketing , is a must-read book for you to learn how to stand out from the crowd and attract, engage, and win more customers and clients. Using example proven strategies and tactics, checklists, tools and action steps, you’ll learn how to how to effectively use social media, blogs, video, online and offline marketing, your website and more.

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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.