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How to Create the Optimum Donor Experience

NonProfit PRO

Donors at all levels should have as personal an experience as possible with the organizations they support. If donors do not feel positive about their giving experience, how can they have confidence that your programs are run with effectiveness?

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The Ultimate Guide to Recurring Donations for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Network for Good — an easy-to-use all-in-one nonprofit fundraising platform. Recurring giving is when a donor makes regular, ongoing donations to your nonprofit. These consistent gifts, known as recurring donations, help your organization’s long-term fundraising success and retention goals. Like monthly subscriptions to your favorite streaming service, recurring donations can provide a sustainable, reliable, and long-term revenue stream for your nonprofit.

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Move DEI Beyond Words

.orgSource

The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Trye Nichols prompted vocal support for social justice throughout the business community. Organizations of all stripes were quick to issue statements confirming their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. In 2020, the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) reported that following George Floyd’s death, 85% of organizations published a statement on racial justice or diversity and 63% took action to address those concerns.

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A Gentle Introduction to Prompt Engineering

Machine Learning Mastery

ChatGPT is a service provided by OpenAI that is a conversational large language model. It is widespread, and it is found to be very useful. Behind the scene, it is a large language model. Unlike the other LLMs that generate continuing text from the leading sentence you provided, ChatGPT enables you to ask questions or provide […] The post A Gentle Introduction to Prompt Engineering appeared first on MachineLearningMastery.com.

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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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3 Ways to Accomplish More With Less at Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

As labor and material costs rise, it may seem difficult for smaller organizations to fulfill their missions. But there are ways to maximize resources and minimize expenditures. Nonprofit leaders currently working in the trenches share their tried-and-true strategies.

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Japan will put a wooden satellite into orbit next year

TechSpot

Test results from a recent experiment aboard the International Space Station among three wood specimens revealed magnolia to be the most versatile. The samples, which were exposed to the harsh conditions of space for 10 months, returned to Earth this past January.

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Is Avoiding Extinction from AI Really an Urgent Priority?

fast.ai

This article is the result of a collaboration between philosopher Seth Lazar , AI impacts researcher Arvind Narayanan , and fast.ai’s Jeremy Howard. At fast.ai we believe that planning for our future with AI is a complex topic and requires bringing together cross-disciplinary expertise.

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Fostering Innovation in Nonprofit Leadership With Labs and Incubators

NonProfit PRO

As we know, nonprofits are essential for society. But now more than ever, it’s vital for nonprofits to remain ahead of the curve at a time when generative AI captured the imaginations of the public.

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Attracting New Donors With Content That Serves (And Scales)

Bloomerang

“How do we get more donors?” is a question every nonprofit asks at some point. And for good reason. Research shows that individuals are the most important funding source for organizations, accounting for almost 70% of total contributions. But growing and engaging your donor base isn’t an effortless process. Most nonprofits use a combination of in-person events, physical outreach, and some form of digital presence to attract and build relationships with supporters.

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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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Tesla employee leaks thousands of safety and privacy breach reports

TechSpot

A Tesla employee recently leaked thousands of internal documents to the German business newspaper Handelsblatt, revealing the massive scale of safety complaints the self-driving EV company has received. The incident adds to the already worrying series of safety complaints surrounding Tesla.

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A Gentle Introduction to Hallucinations in Large Language Models

Machine Learning Mastery

Last Updated on June 6, 2023 Large Language Models (LLMs) are known to have “hallucinations.” This is a behavior in that the model speaks false knowledge as if it is accurate. In this post, you will learn why hallucinations are a nature of an LLM. Specifically, you will learn: Why LLMs hallucinate How to make […] The post A Gentle Introduction to Hallucinations in Large Language Models appeared first on MachineLearningMastery.com.

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What to Do When Your Agency Doesn’t Want to Ask for Monthly Gifts

NonProfit PRO

Many agencies feel client pressure to reach a certain goal, and it’s safer to focus on one-time gifts. So how do you convince your agency to add monthly giving to your appeals?

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[ASK AN EXPERT] If you can’t call and thank every donor, who should be priorities?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, I know calling donors to thank them is a good idea. But as a practical matter this seems awfully time consuming, especially for a small shop. If you can’t call everyone, who is best to call?

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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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The Dark Web: Exploring the Hidden Internet

TechSpot

There are few things as infamous as The Dark Web in the world of technology, but what is it, and why does it have such a bad reputation?

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One Crucial Thing Your Association Management Software RFP is Missing

Nimble AMS

Congratulations! Your organization is about to begin the search for new a ssociation m anagement software (AMS). You’ve likely identified the critical software features and compiled department wish lists. Perhaps you are working with an outside consultant to help you through the process. Your consultant may even have a scorecard to help you to measure one AMS against another.

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NonProfit PRO to Co-present Inaugural BridgeTECH Ahead of Bridge Conference

NonProfit PRO

NonProfit PRO, in collaboration with the Direct Marketing Association of Washington (DMAW) and the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Washington, D.C. (AFP-DC) is excited to announce the launch of BridgeTECH, an event designed to empower nonprofits with cutting-edge technology solutions.

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Funding and the flawed notion of nonprofit “readiness”

Nonprofit AF

Hi everyone, you may have heard about MacKenzie Scott’s new funding initiative, Yield Giving, which will be giving out 250.

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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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Nvidia RTX 5000 graphics cards rumored to launch next year with massive performance increase

TechSpot

Unlaunching the RTX 4080 12GB, the disappointing RTX 4060 Ti, and prices that don't correlate with their generational performance increase, the Ada Lovelace series hasn't been Nvidia's greatest triumph, which is why the company might be glad to see rumors about the successor picking up pace.

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3 questions to ask during demos at Chicago AMS Fest

Nimble AMS

When you’re in the market for new association management software (AMS), it’s vital to do your research. Searching for a modern AMS is a team effort—t hat’s why Chicago AMS Fest 2023 is the perfect event for your organization. AMS Fest 2023 is an in-person event based in Chicago, focused on AMS systems. With interactive boot camps and 7 CAE credits available, you’ll have multiple ways to learn about today’s AMS marketplace.

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MindEdge Launches Nonprofit Skills, a Multi-certificate Training Program for The Nonprofit Community

NonProfit PRO

MindEdge Learning announced the launch of Nonprofit Skills, a new multi-certificate program designed to strengthen the skills of nonprofit executives and board members.

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Retrieval-augmented visual-language pre-training

Google Research AI blog

Posted by Ziniu Hu, Student Researcher, and Alireza Fathi, Research Scientist, Google Research, Perception Team Large-scale models, such as T5 , GPT-3 , PaLM , Flamingo and PaLI , have demonstrated the ability to store substantial amounts of knowledge when scaled to tens of billions of parameters and trained on large text and image datasets. These models achieve state-of-the-art results on downstream tasks, such as image captioning, visual question answering and open vocabulary recognition.

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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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Dolphin emulator's Steam launch blocked by Nintendo DMCA notice to Valve

TechSpot

It was back in March when we heard that the open-source Dolphin, which after its release in 2003 become the first emulator that could successfully run commercial GameCube games, would be coming to Steam.

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Do You Find Significance in Your Work? And Workplace?

Bloomerang

In his latest book, best-selling author Seth Godin tackles the question “What makes a great job?” He approaches this question with curiosity, humanity, and a modern day socioeconomic landscape. And naturally, research. Godin polled more than 10,000 people from 90+ countries to get to the answer that served as the framework for his book “ The Song of Significance – A New Manifesto for Teams.

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Register today to hear from national and local speakers, executive directors, funders, sports foundations, and educators in-person, July 12th

NonProfit PRO

Check out the speakers: President & CEO, Charity Navigator: Outreach and communication strategies. President & CEO, Community Foundation of Broward: Build relationships with funders. Senior Vice President, DonorSearch AI, Co-Author, The Generosity Crisis Executive Director, Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida: How to identify and build relationships with major funders.

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Large sequence models for software development activities

Google Research AI blog

Posted by Petros Maniatis and Daniel Tarlow, Research Scientists, Google Software isn’t created in one dramatic step. It improves bit by bit, one little step at a time — editing, running unit tests, fixing build errors, addressing code reviews, editing some more, appeasing linters , and fixing more errors — until finally it becomes good enough to merge into a code repository.

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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.