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Top 12 Features Membership Organizations & Associations Should Look for in a CRM

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Written by Findjoo , this is the first post in a series of three about best practices in digital marketing and fundraising for membership organizations and associations. Running an organization can be a big challenge. You’ll need to build strong connections with your audience, collect important details, and manage fundraising. Trying to enter all this information manually can be exhausting, especially once membership numbers start to boom.

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6 Data Security Practices For Nonprofits in The Digital Age

Wild Apricot

In this post, we cover the kinds of nonprofit data security breaches that are most likely to happen, and which data security practices your nonprofit can use to prevent them.

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Apple announces ‘Time Flies’ event for September 15th

The Verge

Apple has announced an event for September 15th at 1PM ET / 10AM PT. Normally, Apple announces new iPhones in September, but this year, there have been rumors of the phones being delayed. Instead, the event’s tagline, “Time Flies,” suggests we’re looking at a new Apple Watch. The event is taking place later than the usual September announcement for Apple’s fall lineup, likely due to delays caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Commodore Story: Gone but Not Forgotten

TechSpot

A lot of people over 30 will probably name a Commodore as the first computer they ever used. Whether it was your first computer game or first program in BASIC, Commodore led an entire generation to a life-long career in the tech industry.

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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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How NASA’s top illustrators use data to draw invisible interstellar objects

Digital Trends

Even with super powerful telescopes, many interstellar objects are difficult to get a clear picture of. That's where NASA illustrators come in.

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Microsoft confirms $299 Xbox Series S console

The Verge

Hours after Microsoft’s Xbox Series S console widely leaked , the company has gone on the record to confirm its existence. In a tweet, Microsoft describes the Series S as offering “next-gen performance in the smallest Xbox ever” and lists the price as the previously leaked figure of $299. The accompanying image gives a better look at the Series S than the first leaked picture, showing off how thin it is and confirming the lack of a disc drive.

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AMD strikes back at Nvidia by releasing. bicycles

TechSpot

In addition to their main website detailing their processors, AMD operates a special fan store that sells AMD-themed merchandise. Mostly hats, shirts, water bottles, and the like. And from now on: bicycles, for some reason.

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Giveaway: Enter to win a HP Neverstop 1202w laser cartridge-free printer

Digital Trends

We're teaming up with HP to give you a chance to win a new HP Neverstop Laser 1001nw cartridge-free printer.

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Why Your Masjid Needs Mosque Management Software

Wild Apricot

Want to save time managing the administrative side of your masjid? Here's how mosque management software can give you more chances to engage with your community.

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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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LG confirms Wing is the name of its new smartphone

The Verge

A mockup showing how the Wing’s screen could rotate to reveal a second screen. | Image: ETNews. LG has confirmed its upcoming phone will be called Wing (the Wing?) and will be revealed at its announcement event on September 14th. The device is believed to have two screens in a swiveling form factor, with a recent teaser video showing what looks like a sliding mechanism that can rotate into a T shape.

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Aftermarket RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 card prices revealed

TechSpot

Nvidia launches the $699 RTX 3080 on September 17 with the $1,499 RTX 3090 following a week later on September 24. If you’re eyeing an aftermarket card with their overclocked GPUs and memory, better components, and improved cooling solutions—an important element when it comes to Ampere—German retail site Caseking.de has.

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Here’s when your phone is getting Android 11

Digital Trends

Google has launched Android 11, and a few phones have already received the update. More are part of an Android 11 beta. Here are all the phones with Android 11.

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Virtual Expo Case Study: Kingston Chamber of Commerce

AccelEvents

The Kingston Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest independent chambers in London, UK. When COVID forced them to cancel their in-person Kingston Business Expo event, they felt that it was more important than ever to find a way to offer local businesses the opportunity to connect and gain valuable new skills and knowledge. It quickly became obvious that pivoting to a virtual expo was the best way to still reach and engage with their audience. .

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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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Microsoft’s new Xbox Series S is surprisingly small in size and price

The Verge

The new Xbox Series S is surprisingly small, both in terms of its $299 price and its dimensions. I’ve been playing around with a nonfunctional Xbox Series S this week, and I’m genuinely surprised Microsoft has managed to fit the same Xbox Series X CPU and lots of other next-gen technology into something that uses space and wealth so economically. The Xbox Series S is just 275mm (10.8 inches) tall, 151mm (5.9 inches) deep, and 63.5mm (2.5 inches) wide in a vertical position.

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Google is creating a microscope with AI and AR to help detect cancer

TechSpot

Google plans to train an AI using the open-source platform TensorFlow to detect cancerous cells in photos taken from a microscope. They’ve already started developing the neural networks by using the Google Cloud Healthcare API to de-identify and segment existing datasets. Once the AI is fully trained, they’ll design their.

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How to block text messages on iOS and Android

Digital Trends

A smartphone keeps you in contact with the rest of the world, but not all text messages are desirable. Here's how to block text messages in iOS and Android.

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Subscription Giving: A New Era of Fundraising is Here

Network for Good

Over the last decade, consumer buying habits have shifted towards more subscription-based purchasing. From Netflix to Blue Apron and many other companies, consumers are becoming more comfortable signing on for a regular, automatic payment. They are actively subscribing because they expect to receive something in return. The good news? The same can be achieved at nonprofit organizations.

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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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EA apologizes for putting full-screen in-game ad in UFC 4

The Verge

An in-game ad in UFC-4 prompted angry fan backlash | Reddit/r/Ydino. EA has apologized for putting a full-screen, in-game ad into its UFC 4 game, after angry fans protested on Reddit. First reported by Eurogamer , the commercial break, which featured a spot for Amazon’s show The Boys, was added to the $60 game about a month after its initial release.

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Stop what you're doing and check out the Winamp Skin Museum

TechSpot

A collective history of Winamp skins, all aggregated onto one infinitely scrolling page isn't something you know you need -- until you see it. Frankly, this is what 2020 has been missing. From Final Fantasy VII to Surge, the whole gang is here.

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How to prevent your Ring smart cameras from being hacked

Digital Trends

There are scary stories about people hacking Ring cameras. Keep people from invading your home's privacy.

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A Guide to Pricing your Virtual Event

AccelEvents

One of the most complicated decisions of the virtual event planning process is determining how to price your virtual event. The price of your virtual event needs to be low enough to offer value to your target audience but also high enough to convey that your event provides an experience worth having. And, perhaps most critically, tickets must be priced so that your event turns a profit!

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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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Motorola’s latest budget phone leaks with 64-megapixel camera and 5,000mAh battery

The Verge

The Moto G9 Plus is shown with four rear cameras and a hole-punch display notch. | Image: Orange Slovakia. It looks like Motorola is about to announce a second entry in its budget G9 phone lineup, just weeks after it revealed the Moto G9 Play. The Moto G9 Plus has appeared in a listing on Orange Slovakia’s website that was spotted by WinFuture’s Roland Quandt.

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A Windows 10 update is breaking Linux support for some users

TechSpot

Windows Latest reports that the September 2020 cumulative update (KB4571756) has had an unwelcome impact for some. Users on Microsoft's Feedback Hub and Github bug report forum note that after installing the update, they're receiving an "Element not found" error when trying to run WSL.

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How to make a video game

Digital Trends

If you want to build a game, you'll need the right tool. Here are seven of the best game-making tools around.

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Experiential Marketing Through Virtual Events

AccelEvents

If you want to make a lasting impression on your virtual event attendees, then you need to move beyond a basic branded online event and create something more immersive. . An experiential event focuses on the attendee and is part of an experiential marketing campaign. It goes above and beyond what it means to create a positive digital experience to convey a message and create an immersive experience for the attendees.

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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.