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How to use machine learning for your startup’s product

The Next Web

There’s a misconception that to leverage machine learning you need to be a mathematical genius. In reality, most machine-learning applications use well-understood, well-tested, off-the-shelf algorithms. For many developers, especially those at startups, the real challenge lies in training the data. Overcoming this challenge takes clever product development with an eye on user experience.

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39 Free Nonprofit Webinars for April 2018

Wild Apricot

Here's April's roundup of free nonprofit webinars.

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6 Reasons to Rethink Your Email Newsletter

Everyaction

Email fundraising and organizing has changed a lot since mass email tools first appeared on the scene. Just ten years ago, nonprofit newsletters were the go-to channel for collecting donations. But in today’s digital landscape, their impact has somewhat diminished. With major organizations and political campaigns adopting a more direct, targeted email donation ask, it can be intimidating to keep up with emerging trends.

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Nonprofit Budgeting: Making Money Go Further

NonProfit Hub

This article was originally published in Nonprofit Hub Magazine. Here’s the biggest truth bomb that nobody is exclusively talking about when it comes to nonprofit finances: there’s no way for us to tell you exactly how your nonprofit’s budget should be spent. It would be easy to say “spend X amount of dollars on marketing, funnel X amount into your staff salaries, etc.

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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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You can’t learn design online

The Next Web

Today, the number of online courses, online certificate, and degree programs, and the scores of eager students, has grown exponentially in all disciplines — design included. Suddenly, instead of moving to a costly design capital like New York or London, students can learn the basics from the comfort of their own homes. With a few classes under their belts, they can build out their portfolios, start interviewing, and land a great job.

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Next Time, Answer a Different Question

See3

It can be hard for nonprofits to land on language that describes what they do. Because so many organizations do so much great stuff. And when you’re close to the work, it’s tough to “read the label from inside the jar” and just name it. But really, it’s not about what you do. It’s about what what you do does. Think about it this way. Not to put too fine a point on it, but a lot of (very talented, capable, totally world-changing) nonprofit pros spend much of their day taking meetings and sending

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How Managers Can Better Support And Retain Millennial Colleagues

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Millennial turnover is a huge problem for leaders. Millennials account for nearly 40 percent of the American workforce, and by 2025, that number balloons to 75 percent of the global workplace. “Over 60 percent of millennials leave their company in under three years,” explains Elizabeth McLeod , a Millennial and cum laude grad of Boston University. “And, there are four reasons why Millennials dump their middle-aged managers,” adds McLeod.

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More landing page optimization tips than you can handle! (45, to be precise)

The Next Web

We all know that the websites we work on could be better — way better in fact — but it can be difficult to realize exactly how they could be improved. As an experienced digital marketer and SEO specialist, I absolutely love A/B testing and conversion rate optimization (CRO) because they are two of the few tools that can have a significant impact on the performance of all your digital channels.

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Five Nonprofit Marketing Myths Debunked

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Chris Giarratana Digital Media Strategy Consultant. Every year, the nonprofit industry continues to grow. As more and more organizations enter the scene, the need to become competitive is ever more essential as it's the only way to ensure success. Marketing plays a crucial role in this aspect, and with a well-defined online marketing strategy, reaching your target audience and the results you want are more than ever before.

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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 the Parkland Students are Changing the Rules for Advocacy Nonprofits

Connection Cafe

In the nonprofit advocacy world, we’re used to having to fire people up. We send out action alerts, blog passionately, share petitions on Facebook and upload videos highlighting the stakes involved in our various policy fights, all intended to spark people to take action. What happens when the shoe is on the other foot? After the Parkland shooting, students didn’t wait for professional advocates to step in: they began talking to reporters immediately (one courageous student covered t

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How To Use Words That Create Excitement And Passion

Eric Jacobsen Blog

"When you convey your vision, you must show your passion for it and commitment to it," explains Bart Egnal in his book, Leading Through Language. And, use words that show how you and your listeners should feel about what you are saying whether that be about your vision or the vision of your organization. For example, here are two examples from Egnal that demonstrate how to take a generic vision and then deliver it with language that shows the speaker's emotions : Emotionless : "To become Florida

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Y Combinator has its ups and downs, so I’m using this original roller coaster analogy

The Next Web

A few weeks back, I wrote about what it means to be at Y Combinator on a pretty practical level: how the weeks are organized around YC dinners and office hours, the importance of focus and goals, and the resources YC has to offer. But I omitted one of the biggest effect of YC: the roller coaster feeling. This is something classic for any entrepreneur.

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Book Review: Sharing Cities – Activating the Urban Commons

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Sharing Cities: Activating the Urban Commons is a collection of 137 case studies and policies in 11 categories how self-organized, democratic, and people-powered policies and initiatives can help solve some of the most thorny problems we face around the world in urban areas. The problems include inequality, climate change and fiscal challenges. The book’s case studies offer us hope and inspiration for urban dwellers – that if we put people at the center – not markets, technolog

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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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How Technology Barriers Slow Down Nonprofit Innovation In the Global South

Global Giving

If you’d grown up in our home, you’d have probably heard the phrase kila mtu , the Swahili word for everyone. My parents, from a young age, taught me the power and importance of inclusivity, pluralism, and accessibility. Having been blessed with the opportunity to spend decades in the nonprofit sector, and now working everyday to build technology for the sector, I’ve gained a further appreciation for the value of accessibility—especially when it comes to technology.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog - Untitled Article

Eric Jacobsen Blog

As you select the employee programs you'll offer at your company during 2018, consider choosing one or more from this list of 17 from Richard P. Finnegan , author of the book, The Stay Interview. Employee Programs Presentation opportunities at new employee orientations Planning committees for holiday parties and other events Employee referral programs and rewards Flexible schedule Work from home Tuition reimbursement Internal training programs Mentoring programs Internal input groups Career day