Sat.Jun 29, 2024 - Fri.Jul 05, 2024

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5 Steps to Turn Your Board into a Fundraising Board

Get Fully Funded

One of the top complaints most nonprofit staff have is about their Board. “They won’t help with fundraising.” “They don’t attend our events or even act like they care.” “Don’t get me started about 100% Board giving – some of them think giving their time is enough.” Can it be fixed? ABSOLUTELY! Just imagine – your WHOLE Board out there spreading the good word about your nonprofit in the community, telling their friends about your organization’s mission, and bringing resources back to help you cha

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AI Best Practices for Nonprofits

Media Cause

Understanding Artificial Intelligence What is Artificial Intelligence? Lately, there has been a lot of buzz about artificial intelligence (AI) and its role in our society. Organizations everywhere, including nonprofits, are asking how AI can be used to improve what they do. Many of these want to learn how AI can help them with daily tasks, from data management to AI fundraising to marketing.

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How to run an experiment on your nonprofit’s social media   

Candid

If there’s one constant in social media, it’s that it’s always changing. Last summer, Meta launched Threads with little warning. LinkedIn changed the way that link previews appear and is testing a video feed (like Instagram Reels). And new platforms, like noplace , are popping up. Instagram announced that hashtags don’t help with reach anymore.

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The Complete Guide to Recurring Donations

CauseVox

What more could you do to meet your nonprofit’s mission if your amount of monthly donations was constantly growing? We’ve got good news: if you follow these steps, it is totally possible. We’ve created this comprehensive guide to help you navigate the essential steps to plan, launch, manage, and grow your recurring donation program effectively. Learn how to streamline your recurring donations so you can focus more on what your organization does best: making the world a better place.

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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 For Fundraising: Top Strategies for Success

Media Cause

Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence in Fundraising Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how nonprofits approach fundraising. By leveraging AI, nonprofits can analyze vast amounts of data, identify patterns, and automate processes, making fundraising efforts more efficient and effective. AI technologies, like machine learning, natural language processing, and predictive analytics, are driving these innovations, enabling nonprofits to better understand and engage with their donors on a

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Ideas to Make Your New Member Orientation a Success

Wild Apricot

New member orientation doesn’t have to be boring. With these orientation tips and activities, your organization can welcome new members smoothly and easily, inspiring member engagement and retaining them longer.

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European Union mandates speed limiters on all new cars to enhance road safety

TechSpot

Intelligent Speed Assistant (ISA) technology uses a speed sign-recognition video camera and/or GPS-linked speed limit data to advise drivers of the current speed limit and warn them if they are exceeding it.

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5 Common Mistakes in Machine Learning and How to Avoid Them

Machine Learning Mastery

Using machine learning to solve real-world problems is exciting. But most eager beginners jump straight to model building—overlooking the fundamentals—resulting in models that aren’t very helpful. From understanding the data to choosing the best machine learning model for the problem, there are some common mistakes that beginners often tend to make.

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Why Podcasts Are Perfect for Nonprofits to Engage Supporters

NonProfit PRO

Podcasts are an excellent way for nonprofits to connect with their supporters and grow their base. Here's why.

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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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Blumbergs publishes 2024 Ontario not-for-profit Corporations Act resources

Charity Village

Blumbergs Professional Corporation has released their 2024 Blumbergs ONCA Suitcase. The new Ontario Not-for-profit Corporations Act, 2010 (ONCA) came into force on October 19, 2021. In 2013, they launched our first ONCA Suitcase, in which we consolidated available ONCA-related information in one PDF document, which was updated in November 2021. They have further updated the ONCA Suitcase to […] The post Blumbergs publishes 2024 Ontario not-for-profit Corporations Act resources appeared fir

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How Much VRAM is Enough for PC Gaming?

TechSpot

Graphics card memory, or VRAM, has been a hot topic of discussion as of late because we're not getting enough of it. Here's our latest testing of GPUs and VRAM capacity at 8GB, 12GB and 16GB.

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Tips for Effective Feature Engineering in Machine Learning

Machine Learning Mastery

Feature engineering is an important step in the machine learning pipeline. It is the process of transforming data in its native format into meaningful features to help the machine learning model learn better from the data. If done right, feature engineering can significantly enhance the performance of machine learning algorithms. Beyond the basics of understanding […] The post Tips for Effective Feature Engineering in Machine Learning appeared first on MachineLearningMastery.com.

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Study Finds Nonprofits are Condensing Operations to Overcome Sustainability Concerns

NonProfit PRO

A Community Brands study found that nonprofits are not just reacting to emerging sustainability challenges, they are proactively responding.

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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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Apply for Ontario micro-grants to activate public space and foster social inclusion

Charity Village

Ontario Community Changemakers is a leadership and micro-grant program for people with bold ideas to activate public space, enhance civic engagement and foster social inclusion in their communities. This program, in its fourth year, is open to anyone aged 19 and over. The program is powered by 8 80 Cities and funded by Balsam Foundation. The […] The post Apply for Ontario micro-grants to activate public space and foster social inclusion appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Move over GPUs, with 1,536 cores the Thunderbird RISC-V CPU is ready to eat your lunch

TechSpot

The Austin-based semiconductor company InspireSemi announced that it has tapped out its first Thunderbird "supercomputer-on-a-chip" comprising 1,536 64-bit superscalar RISC-V CPU cores. Four chips can be installed on a single accelerator card, in a form factor similar to a GPU. This configuration brings the total number of cores per card.

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Stable Diffusion Project: Reviving Old Photos

Machine Learning Mastery

Photography has been around for more than a century. There are many old photos around, and probably your family has some, too. Limited by the camera and film of the time, you may have photos of low resolution, blurry, or with folds or scratches. Restoring these old photos and making them like new ones taken […] The post Stable Diffusion Project: Reviving Old Photos appeared first on MachineLearningMastery.com.

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DAF Contributions Outpace Those From Foundations – Is Your Fundraising Team Prepared?

NonProfit PRO

Giving through donor-advised funds is growing rapidly, which could impact foundation giving. Here's what your organization needs to know.

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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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Indigenous youth leaders encouraged to participate in Senate program

Charity Village

The Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples is excited to launch Voices of Youth Indigenous Leaders 2024to spotlight the strengths of present-day First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities and their inspirational young leaders. Are you a young Indigenous leader who inspires and motivates others through your work, art, academic achievements or actions?

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Almost half of all web traffic is bots, and they are mostly malicious in nature

TechSpot

As one of the largest content delivery networks on the market alongside the likes of Cloudflare and Amazon AWS, Akamai knows pretty well what's happening on the internet right now. And the internet as we know it is mostly bots.

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Centering communities: Leaning into participatory grantmaking to increase equity 

Candid

Two days after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, the Boston Foundation set up a special fund to provide rapid-response support to local nonprofits serving communities disproportionately affected by the outbreak. We streamlined the application process, eliminated the written reporting requirement, and, 18 days later, awarded the first round of grants in Greater Boston.

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MetLife Foundation Community Impact Grant Program Opens Applications for Funding

NonProfit PRO

MetLife Foundation announced another request for proposal opportunity for its Community Impact Grant Program.

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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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Government of Canada launches consultation to inform design of Youth Mental Health Fund

Charity Village

Budget 2024 announced $500 million in funding over five years to establish the Youth Mental Health Fund (YMHF), which will provide resources and funding to communities, organizations, and stakeholders across the country who provide mental health supports and services to youth. The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, has […] The post Government of Canada launches consultation to inform design of Youth Mental Health Fund ap

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New Intel CPU vulnerability discovered, no new mitigations planned for "Indirector"

TechSpot

Recently published research has exposed a security flaw affecting 12th, 13th, and 14th-generation Intel processors. Similar to Spectre, Meltdown, and Downfall, it could cause the processors to leak sensitive information.

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How Nonprofits Can Avoid Buyer’s Remorse for Fund Accounting Software

sgEngage

In the nonprofit sector, every dollar matters. So, when your organization is considering the purchase of new accounting-related software technology, it is crucial to carry out a thorough review of your requirements before you sign that agreement. Key software purchases typically require a significant investment, so you want to do what you can to avoid as much post-decision dissonance as possible.

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Giving USA 2024 Insights from the Report’s Lead Researcher

NonProfit PRO

Join us on July 11th at 2pm for an exclusive first-look at Giving USA 2024 from the report’s lead researcher, Dr. Una Osili. Discuss the latest trends and findings from Giving USA 2024 and explore the implications on charitable giving and the nonprofit community. Don’t miss this exclusive first look, secure your spot now!

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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.