Nonprofit Tech for Good
OCTOBER 9, 2020
By Scot Chisholm , CEO and Co-founder of Classy ––a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. The entire social sector learned a valuable lesson in 2020: even the most rigorous planning can’t insulate us from the need to be flexible and adapt to the changing world around us.
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 7, 2020
GivingTuesday is coming up on December 1, 2020. Get ready to make this your most successful year yet by following best practices from these GivingTuesday email campaigns.
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TechSpot
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Apple has been facing a lot of heat lately regarding its walled garden policies. This week the stove got turned up another notch. Not only did a former App Store exec accuse the company of using its rules as "weapons" against competitors, but a developer also claims that it was.
The Verge
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Microsoft’s new Bing logo. | Microsoft. Microsoft is rebranding its Bing search engine to Microsoft Bing today as part of a rebranding effort. While the vast majority of people are likely to still just call it Bing, Microsoft unveiled its shift toward Microsoft Bing in a blog post today. Microsoft doesn’t go into detail about why it added the company’s name to the Bing brand, other than it reflecting “the continued integration of our search experiences across the Microsoft family.”.
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!
Digital Trends
OCTOBER 8, 2020
The iPhone 12 is going to be released on October 13, and there have already been dozens of leaks and rumors. Here's everything we know about the iPhone 12.
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TechSpot
OCTOBER 7, 2020
According to Streamlabs’ latest quarterly report (generated with data from Stream Hatchet), Twitch led all other streaming platforms in terms of total hours watched at 4.74 billion hours of content watched. Across all three major platforms, the total number climbed to a staggering 7.46 billion.
The Verge
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Photo by Tom Warren / The Verge. Microsoft is launching its marketing campaign for its next-gen Xbox Series X and Series S consoles today. The theme of the first TV commercial expands on the “power your dreams” tagline that Microsoft originally used to unveil the Xbox Series X onstage at the Game Awards back in December. The minute-long spot features British actor Daniel Kaluuya, known for his roles in Get Out and Black Panther, and a new song by Labrinth — No Ordinary.
Digital Trends
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Google Assistant can now open and search within apps thanks to improved voice controls. You can go hands-free when browsing Etsy, ordering food, and more.
Blue Fox
OCTOBER 5, 2020
How to Prepare for a Digital Giving Season Fundraisers certainly have their work cut out for them this year. Coronavirus. Racism. Unemployment. Riots. Business closures. Natural disasters. A contentious election year. All of these make for a super challenging fundraising environment. So, what’s a fundraising organization to do with giving season right around the corner?
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.
TechSpot
OCTOBER 7, 2020
A study by Swiss bank UBS and accounting firm PwC found that at the start of April, global billionaire wealth stood at $8 trillion. By July, following the height of the coronavirus pandemic, it had reached $10.2 trillion. The previous peak was $8.9 trillion recorded at the end of 2017.
The Verge
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Microsoft is working on a “direct browser-based solution” to bring xCloud to iOS early next year. Sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans tell The Verge that the company has been developing a web version of xCloud to run on iOS and iPadOS devices, alongside continuing its work on an app that it hopes will also eventually run on Apple’s platform. Microsoft’s gaming chief, Phil Spencer, revealed the company’s browser-based xCloud work during a recent internal all-hands meeting.
Digital Trends
OCTOBER 5, 2020
From its more populated world to its interesting elemental abilities, there are a few key ways in which Genshin Impact improves upon Breath of the Wild.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2020
“On the path to success, we trip and lose our footing from time to time. But stumbling and even falling is the best way to learn from mistakes and is critical to achieving goals,” says Bill Wooditch , author of the book, Fail More: Embrace, Learn, And, Adapt to Failure As A Way To Success. “We all fail. It’s a part of business, and it’s a part of life,” explains Wooditch.
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TechSpot
OCTOBER 9, 2020
IBM has announced that it will be splitting the company into two in order to increase its revenue margins. According to a statement issued by CEO Arvind Krishna, the company is diversifying away from its traditional portfolio and growing its cloud computing service. A new company codenamed NewCo will be.
The Verge
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Google is announcing a big rebranding and redesign for its suite of office apps today, rebranding G Suite with a new name: Google Workspace. Along with the new branding for the product that encompasses Gmail, Docs, Meet, Sheets, and Calendar are new features designed to make all those products feel like they’re more integrated with one another. Google is also changing up its pricing tiers just a bit, adding a new “Business Plus” level with more device management features.
Digital Trends
OCTOBER 9, 2020
With so many gadgets available, finding the best smart home products can be tough. But we're here to help. Check out our favorite smart home devices of 2020.
AccelEvents
OCTOBER 8, 2020
As most companies and brands know, event sponsorship is a great way to get in front of a captive, targeted audience. The opportunity to grow brand awareness, generate and capture leads, and to convert sales is almost always worth the initial investment. . But does the same hold true for virtual events? . The good news is that virtual events can provide even more benefits and a greater return on investment (ROI) than a traditional physical event. .
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!
TechSpot
OCTOBER 4, 2020
And while Call of Duty games have never exactly been shy with its storage demands -- upon launch Modern Warfare commanded a massive 175GB of installation space, topping the 150GB requirement of Red Dead Redemption 2 -- Call of Duty's ravenous appetite for storage will have to be addressed at.
The Verge
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Virtuix. Virtual reality startup Virtuix is building a VR treadmill for your home. The Omni One is an elaborate full-body controller that lets you physically run, jump, and crouch in place. Following an earlier business- and arcade-focused device, it’s supposed to ship in mid-2021 for $1,995, and Virtuix is announcing the product with a crowdfunding investment campaign.
Digital Trends
OCTOBER 7, 2020
A fly that landed on Mike Pence’s head during Wednesday night’s vice presidential debate has already amassed 90,000 followers on Twitter.
VQ Strategies
OCTOBER 8, 2020
In our recent blog , we explored the importance of making the case for volunteer engagement as a strategy to sustain your organization. An important part of making the case is demonstrating how engaging volunteers (and doing that well) can continue to support and enhance our organizations’ mission delivery at all phases of this global pandemic crisis.
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.
TechSpot
OCTOBER 3, 2020
Just ahead of AMD's Zen 3 reveal on October 8th, the latest Steam Hardware Survey has AMD laying claim to more than 25 percent of the CPU share among Steam's polled user base.
The Verge
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Fortnite won’t be coming back to the App Store any time soon. On Friday, Judge Yvonne Gonzales Rogers refused to grant Epic Games a preliminary injunction against Apple that would force the game developer to reinstate Fortnite on the App Store, while simultaneously granting an injunction that keeps Apple from retaliating against the Unreal Engine, which Epic also owns ( PDF ).
Digital Trends
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Apple has finally sent out invitations for its next hardware event. The event is expected to be where we see the iPhone 12, AirPods Studio, and more.
AccelEvents
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Many in the events industry are eager and hopeful that someday soon, they will be able to make a return to in-person, physical events. However, with the coronavirus still raging and necessary physical gathering limitations still in place, this return is unlikely before 2021 making hybrid events, a welcome and necessary tool. . Hybrid events, and virtual events in general, offer increased audience accessibility and allow the event organizer and attendees alike a more valuable experience. .
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.
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