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4 Opportunities That Await a Digitally Transformed Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

Backed by cutting-edge technologies, nonprofits have the chance to rewrite the rulebook on engagement, cultivate communities driven by empathy and create transparent ecosystems that demonstrate the true impact of their work. Here are some ways to catapult toward your goals with some contemporary technologies.

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Creating a Nonprofit Digital Strategy with ChatGPT: A Practical Guide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE , Founder and CEO at The International Social Impact Institute and Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, adapting to the digital realm has become a pivotal challenge. To fortify fundraising and impact strategies, embracing emerging technologies is paramount.

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Digital Evolution—Three Trends to Watch

.orgSource

Is digital transformation dead? Well, for the majority of organizations, the transformation is over. They may not all have become butterflies, but most have acquired wings of some kind. Today, we are looking at evolution. At this point, any group missing the digital gene is probably extinct. The focus has gone beyond whether or not you will have digital platforms.

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Can LLMs learn from a single example?

fast.ai

We’ve noticed an unusual training pattern in fine-tuning LLMs. At first we thought it’s a bug, but now we think it shows LLMs can learn effectively from a single example.

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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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The True Cost of Fundraising Events

NonProfit PRO

Events can serve a valuable role in your organization for marketing and PR purposes. They can also be a great donor-acquisition tool and a powerful cultivation touch point for a major donor. But the role of events is significantly out of alignment in many organizations.

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X, formerly Twitter, caught running unlabeled ads in users’ Following feeds

TechCrunch

X, the company formerly known as Twitter, has been caught running unlabeled ads in users’ Following feeds, TechCrunch has learned and was able to confirm firsthand.

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Tableau Shows What’s Next for Data Analytics and AI at Dreamforce 2023

Tableau

Kristin Adderson September 8, 2023 - 2:29am September 12, 2023 At Dreamforce 2023, the Tableau keynote was packed with innovations that will empower everyone as we charge ahead into the AI Revolution. AI is changing everything—from how we work and innovate to the products and services we create for our customers. But to fully reap the benefits of AI, companies have to be able to trust and act on their data.

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Ending the Fail of Nonprofit Crowdfunding

NonProfit PRO

Chances are that you’ve tried crowdfunding for your nonprofit, and unfortunately, there’s also a chance that it failed. Crowdfunding is an opportunity to create another revenue stream, so let’s explore how to make it a success.

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Rockstar sold pirated copies of its games on Steam, triggering anti-piracy measures

TechSpot

An extensive report from YouTuber Vadim M reveals that longstanding issues with the Steam edition of Manhunt are anti-piracy measures triggered by a third-party crack Rockstar used to mitigate the original retail version's DRM. Official digital copies of Max Payne 2 and Midnight Club II contain similar pirated code.

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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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Are AI models doomed to always hallucinate?

TechCrunch

Large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI’s ChatGPT all suffer from the same problem: they make stuff up. The mistakes range from strange and innocuous — like claiming that the Golden Gate Bridge was transported across Egypt in 2016 — to highly problematic, even dangerous.

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United Way Greater Chattanooga Moves to Visionlink CommunityOS™

VisionLink

Visionlink is pleased to announce that we have begun supporting the United Way of Greater Chattanooga and their community services 211 call centers. For Chattanooga and surrounding areas, they provide support for approximately 90,000 calls a year and expect to eclipse the 100K mark. They see this as an integrated part of their United Ways support to the community.

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Nonprofits: Don’t Send Unspent Grant Money Back

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofit executives occasionally grapple with a dreaded dilemma: the need to send back grant funds because the organization didn't spend it within the designated budget cycle. Here, I will delve into the intricacies of this budgetary faux pas and offer insights on how nonprofit executives can navigate it effectively.

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Generative AI expected to replace 2+ million US jobs by 2030, those with higher education and wages more at risk

TechSpot

Analyst firm Forrester's 2023 Generative AI Jobs Impact Forecast offers a similar conclusion to IBM's recent study: that while generative AI is going to cost many people their jobs, it will augment more roles than replace them. Forrester notes that 4.

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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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OpenAI will host its first developer conference on November 6

TechCrunch

OpenAI will host a developer conference — its first ever — on November 6, the company announced today.

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Tips for nonprofits from Candid’s year of TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts 

Candid

Today, we are celebrating our first anniversary of short-form video on TikTok , Instagram Reels , and YouTube Shorts. What began as a three-month experiment has now blossomed into a consistent social media video production program. While we are definitely not experts (every day we discover something new), we wanted to share what we have learned over the past year doing social media video.

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2023 State of Social Impact Report Shows Growth In Retailers’ Charitable Giving

NonProfit PRO

ShoppingGives released data from its 2023 State of Social Impact Report. The report features analysis of 500 eCommerce and direct-to-consumer brands on the state of impact in 2023 in addition to outside research.

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US Department of Defense launches official UFO information hub website

TechSpot

The website for the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) is headered by a message stating that its team of experts is leading the US government's efforts to address Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).

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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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Nigerian embedded finance platform Anchor raises $2.4M to expand product offerings

TechCrunch

Anchor, a Nigerian banking-as-a-service (BaaS) provider, has raised $2.4 million in seed investment. Justin Kan’s Goat Capital led the financing round which also welcomed participation from FoundersX, Rebel Fund and some existing investors, including Y Combinator and Byld Ventures. The fintech emerged from stealth a year ago with over $1 million in pre-seed funding.

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Why Empathy is the Key to Outstanding Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

By Beth Kanter & Joan Garry Leading with empathy is one of the most effective ways to avoid burnout at your nonprofit. Joan Garry and I had the joy of collaborating on this article together based on a conversation we had recently. [Click here to learn more about Joan’s Nonprofit Leadership Lab or check out my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Impact without Burnout ] Over our years as thought leaders in the field of nonprofit leadership and well-being, and as a nonprofit leadership coach, b

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Top 5 Things Your Boss Is Worried About

NonProfit PRO

In the past 18 months, I’ve heard more than 2,500 challenges, issues, and headaches from top nonprofit leaders at “peer experience sharing” retreats and workshops. Here are five things that leaders across the industry are worried about.

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Amazon customer discovers his Intel Core i9-13900K is an i7-13700K in disguise

TechSpot

The Redditor included a photo of what looks like the Core i9-13900K he bought from Amazon UK back in April. It reportedly cost him £585, or around $736, for the processor, so it wasn't as if the price was out of the ordinary.

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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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Kotani gets $2M pre-seed to help African workers send money home via crypto — without the internet

TechCrunch

Of the many lofty promises of cryptocurrency, one of the most commendable ones is its potential to bring financial inclusion to underserved users. Nairobi-based Kotani Pay is a crypto payments startup with a vision to make cross-border remittances easier for the large underbanked populations in Africa.

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Here’s How To Increase Auction Revenue By Planting Donors At Your Nonprofit Gala

Bloomerang

Donor plants jump up at your gala’s auction , raise their hand high, and start, or advance, the bidding. A seasoned fundraiser in Jewish philanthropy taught me about donor plants years ago and, celebrating the best of fundraising’s oral tradition, a hallmark of our field, I am passing it on to you. A “donor plant” refers to a person who attends your gala / special event with the intention of making a significant donation.

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Sit in the Driver’s Seat with PHLYTrac Vehicle Telematics Program

NonProfit PRO

PHLYTRAC gives dynamic insights into driver behavior, vehicle stats, and more to help organizations lower the risk of driver-related accidents. Using GPS technology, organizations are in the driver's seat with access to live maps, driver scorecards, a fleet management dashboard with vehicle health, and much more! The devices install in minutes, protecting vehicles and drivers, empowering them with valuable driver behavior and vehicle statistics.

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Intel could soon spend over 9 billion on chip outsourcing from TSMC

TechSpot

Goldman Sachs analysts, quoted by the Taiwanese media outlet Commercial Times, suggest that Intel is likely to expand product outsourcing to TSMC in 2024 and 2025. The "total addressable market" for Intel's outsourcing orders is projected to be $18.6 billion in 2024 and $19.4 billion in 2025, the analysts stated.

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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.