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5 Consultant-Approved Strategies for Capital Campaigns in 2021

NonProfit PRO

Are you planning or considering a capital campaign for your nonprofit? Use these consultant-approved strategies to maximize your campaign’s chances of success.

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Don't Let Association Data Myths Hold Back Your Analytics

Association Analytics

The three most common myths that hold associations back from getting started on their analytics journey are data cleanliness, data governance and data strategy. Most think that these steps must come before data analysis, when, in fact, they can be developed together, step-by-step. In an article recently published in ASAE's Associations Now , our senior director of managed services, Emilio Arocho, discusses this topic, explains why these myths hold back progress and shares ways they can be easily

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Send Culture to the Door When Trouble Comes to Call

.orgSource

I frequently write the words digital and success in the same sentence. Technology is important. A weak infrastructure at the beginning of 2020 meant it was a very hard year. As much as I value electronic connectivity, culture or the human side of business will always be the imperative. We may never experience another global […]. The post Send Culture to the Door When Trouble Comes to Call appeared first on.orgSource.

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What’s New in WordPress: Top Plug-ins for 2021

Byte Technology

The latest version of WordPress is out and like previous WordPress releases, the newest version includes a variety of Block Editors. These new options improve the editing experience for you. Ideally, you will have already updated your website and have the Gutenberg plugin installed. The Block Editor is essential; however, not all of its elements are.

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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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3 Signs It’s Time for New Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software

NonProfit PRO

Your organization’s ability to run successful peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns and events depends heavily on the software platform you use to run them.

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Everything You Need To Know About the Google Ad Grant

The Fundraising Authority

It’s no secret that Google Ad Grants is a fantastic resource for nonprofits. However, many eligible people are still unaware of the program and how to use it. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about the Google Ad Grant Program, including eligibility requirements, the application process, and benefits. This post will clarify any questions you might have and help you make the most of your grant!

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Starlink review: broadband dreams fall to Earth

The Verge

Starlink’s Dishy McDishface satellite dish. SpaceX’s satellite internet service is a technological marvel — when it works The problem with reality is that it is very irritating. In our imaginations, we might dream of a satellite internet system that delivers lightning-fast broadband speeds from space, freeing us from the dreary earthbound experience of cable monopolies and wireless data caps.

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Webinar: Stewardship & the Art of Saying Thank You – May 20

NonProfit PRO

Statistics say it takes 7 personal touches to go from a first gift to the second. Join CharityEngine’s Erin Crotty, as she shows how to set up a system of demonstrating gratefulness for your various donor types: sustainers, new donors, annual fund donors, and more.

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'Matter' is a new connectivity standard backed by IoT alliance, Google, Amazon and Apple

TechSpot

Back in 2019, we learned about a joint effort by Amazon, Apple, Google, and the hundreds of companies in the Zigbee Alliance whose aim is to deliver a set of open global standards for digital products in the Internet of Things category. It's an ambitious project, and it's predicated on.

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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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Bose’s hearing aids cost $850, no audiologist visit necessary

Digital Trends

The Bose SoundControl Hearing Aids are the first to receive FDA clearance for direct-to-consumer sales, thanks to Bose's use of app-based customization.

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Intel is using machine learning to make GTA V look incredibly, unsettlingly realistic

The Verge

One of the more impressive aspects of Grand Theft Auto V is how closely the game’s San Andreas approximates real-life Los Angeles and Southern California, but a new machine learning project from Intel Labs called “Enhancing Photorealism Enhancement” might take that realism in a unsettlingly photorealistic direction ( via Gizmodo ). Putting the game through the processes researchers Stephan R.

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Case Study: Virtual Golf Event Raises $100k

NonProfit PRO

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho relies on fundraising events for much of its annual revenue. When COVID-19 forced these online or to otherwise adapt, organizers knew they would have to take a different approach to the annual golf fundraiser. Technology made a virtual event possible, raising over $100,000.

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Sony warns that PlayStation 5 shortages are expected to continue throughout 2022

TechSpot

Following the release of its financial results last month, Sony told analysts that even if its supply of components improves and production is ramped up next year, meeting demand for the PS5 will still be challenging.

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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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Where are the 2019 (and 2020) 990s? On filling the gaps in Candid’s grants data

Candid

People often ask us, “When will the [year just passed] 990s be available?” Because of the way Form 990 deadlines work, the answer is complicated. There’s no universal date for filing 990s; instead, the end of an organization’s fiscal year determines when its 990 is due at the IRS. Add in six-month filing extensions and IRS processing time, and it can be two years before we receive all the returns for a specific year.

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‘Misogynistic’ Apple hire is out hours after employees call for investigation

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Antonio García Martínez is no longer working at Apple hours after employees circulated a petition calling for an investigation into his hiring. Martínez, a former Facebook product manager on the ad targeting team, authored a controversial book about Silicon Valley where he expressed misogynistic views on women.

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Focus On Mission Impact Not Data Entry

NonProfit PRO

As nonprofit organizations struggle to become agile, development staff members often must work overtime to get donor and gift data into the system quickly and correctly. If you’re a Salesforce user, wouldn’t it be great if you didn’t have to waste precious time on manual efforts? Join us for this webinar where Salesforce users can learn the secret to helping your nonprofit handle the influx of gift and donor data more efficiently– so you can focus on what’s important – your mission.

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Facebook says it will ignore emergency data collection ban issued in Germany over WhatsApp rules

TechSpot

Johannes Caspar, the commissioner of the HmbBfDI, indicated in a press release that Facebook has a history of user-privacy abuse, pointing to the Cambridge Analytica scandal and the recent leak of 500 million records. More urgently, Caspar fears that WhatsApp's less than transparent advertising policies will influence German elections coming.

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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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12 ways “all lives matter” manifests in nonprofit and philanthropy

Nonprofit AF

Hi everyone, before we get to this week’s topic, thank you to those of you who voted on the new.

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Tesla stops taking Bitcoin for vehicle purchases, citing environmental harm

The Verge

Image: Tesla. Tesla has stopped accepting bitcoin as payment for its cars out of concern that it will contribute to greater consumption of fossil fuels, according to a statement CEO Elon Musk tweeted Wednesday. Tesla had only just started accepting bitcoin in late March. Musk also said that Tesla will no longer sell any more of the $1.5 billion stash of bitcoin it purchased earlier this year.

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#NPPTrendingNow Ep 181: The Cost of a Sustainer

NonProfit PRO

Welcome back to #NPPTrendingNow, where NonProfit PRO Editor-in-Chief Nhu Te breaks down the top three coveted stories of the week.

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Facebook Messenger now boasts over 5 billion downloads, only the third non-Google app to pass the milestone

TechSpot

As one would expect, the five billion+ download club, according to Google Play, is dominated by Google’s apps: YouTube, Maps, Gmail, and the like are found on most Android devices. The only entries not from the company’s stable had been the Facebook app, which passed that number in 2019, and.

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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.

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Seven things you didn’t know a smart lock could do

Digital Trends

More than your typical lock-and-key assembly, today's smart locks can do everything from automated locking to video monitoring. Read on for more lock secrets.

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Don’t hate on low-code and no-code

TechCrunch

As far as I can tell, low-code and no-code services are rapidly proving that prior models for products as broad as enterprise app creation and AI-powered data analytics were lackluster. My evidence? A mix of public- and private-market low- and no-code companies are putting up impressive results. The Exchange caught up with Appian CEO Matt Calkins after his enterprise app software company reported its first-quarter performance to discuss the low-code market and what he’s hearing in customer

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The 2021 Golf 4 Kids Experience

NonProfit PRO

The Salvation Army Indiana Division had to make several decisions, especially those affecting special events for much-needed revenue. In 2019, we made the decision to move our long-standing golf event to the Brickyard Crossing Golf Course. .

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Intel applied machine learning to GTA V, and it looks too real

TechSpot

The researchers’ work centers on enhancing the realism of synthetic images – in this instance, taking Grand Theft Auto V and making it look realistic.

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.