How Is Fundraising Like Tangled Wires?
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 2, 2022
Have you ever wondered why wires have a tendency to tangle up in ways you’d never imagined when you put them away? I always marvel as to why this happens.
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6 Benefits of Fund Accounting Software for Nonprofits
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 28, 2022
Many nonprofits use an accounting approach called fund accounting. This method?focuses?on the use?of resources more than profitability,?with transparency and accountability at its core.? It?provides the framework for organizations to tell their stories and remain accountable to their stakeholders.???. Fund accounting also requires specific industry expertise, knowledge and experience to bridge the gap between tracking the use of funds and generating GAAP financial statements that focus on the ch
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Build a Culture To Fit the New World of Work
.orgSource
MAY 31, 2022
Who on your team is spending the lunch hour scrolling the job sites? I can guarantee that someone is seriously searching for their next opportunity. And, the most likely candidate is probably one of your rising stars. If that thought gives you an uncomfortable shiver, read on. In a world where the office, as we […]. The post Build a Culture To Fit the New World of Work appeared first on.orgSource.
Hubble captures a perfectly formed Grand Design Spiral
Digital Trends
MAY 29, 2022
An image captured by the Hubble Space Telescope and shared by NASA this week shows the most stunning of spiral galaxies: A Grand Design Spiral called NGC 3631.
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!
6 Tips for Keeping Your Nonprofit’s Donor Data Clean and Ready to Use
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 3, 2022
When you think about your nonprofit’s technology strategy, donor data might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But maybe it should.
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First US road that charges electric vehicles while they drive will be ready next year
TechSpot
JUNE 1, 2022
Israeli company Electreon has announced that it's planning to build the first US road with wireless-charging capabilities for electric vehicles. The pilot project is set to be finished next year in Detroit, Michigan, and it'll initially only be one mile long.
The Essential Guide to Writing a Fundraising Plan
Bloomerang
MAY 30, 2022
Nonprofits with written fundraising plans consistently outperform organizations without them. However, many nonprofits lack these important guiding strategies. One study found that 37% of organizations with budgets under $1 million and 22% of organizations with budgets over $1 million don’t have a fundraising plan in place. A fundraising plan defines clear goals, keeps your team on track, provides accountability, and ultimately helps you raise more for your cause.
How to Know When It’s Time to Close Your Nonprofit
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 1, 2022
The reality is that with more than 1.5 million nonprofits in the U.S., there's a lot of duplication. And donors are more selective, which means you must work twice as hard to give them a reason to provide you with their hard-earned money. Let’s explore six reasons why it’s time to close your nonprofit.
[Free Webinar] 6 Event Fundraising Tools that Raise the Most Revenue
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 2, 2022
Nonprofits must invest their time and money into the event fundraising tools that are going to raise the most funds for their organization. This value-packed webinar will feature the six most effective fundraising tools when planning in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. Topics include: Six modern event fundraising tools including online auctions, raffles, livestreaming, and more.
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.
Japan researchers break another data speed with 1.02 petabits per second fiber optic transfer
TechSpot
JUNE 2, 2022
On Monday, researchers at Japan's National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) broke another data-rate record, with an officially recorded speed of 1.02 petabits per second. This rate is 10 Tb/s faster than its previous high-data-rate test in December 2020. And it's more than three times faster than the.
An Icelandic horse can now write your out-of-office emails
Digital Trends
MAY 29, 2022
If you’re keen to switch off from work during your next vacation and fancy deploying an original out-of-office email, you can get a horse to do it for you.
What’s Driving the Surge in Monthly Giving?
NonProfit PRO
MAY 31, 2022
Monthly giving revenue grew by 24% in 2021 over 2020, according to M+R. Not surprising. Why is monthly giving so attractive to so many donors? And how are nonprofits positioning and promoting the giving vehicle to donors?
Finix goes head-to-head with Stripe
TechCrunch
MAY 29, 2022
Welcome to The Interchange, a take on this week’s fintech news and trends. To get this in your inbox, subscribe here. We’ve all been keeping up with the recent drama of Stripe vs. Plaid. Rather than rehash all that here, I’ll point you to some of our recent articles on the topic and just summarize: The two fintech startups have recently grown (much) more competitive.
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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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.
FBI claims VPN credentials of US universities are being sold on Russian cybercrime forums
TechSpot
MAY 29, 2022
According to a new report by the FBI, cybercriminals are stealing login credentials to the networks of US-based colleges and universities. These are then sold to other criminal actors or used for credential stuffing attacks, whereby attackers take advantage of victims who reuse the same credentials across multiple websites, most.
NASA’s plan to save the Ingenuity helicopter from the cold Martian nights
Digital Trends
MAY 28, 2022
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has captured the world's affections. But after 28 flights, it is beginning to suffer from the harsh conditions of Martian winter.
Welcome to Your Donor’s Story
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 2, 2022
Writing a successful fundraising communication — be it an e-appeal, social media post, direct mail letter, personal letter, program copy or anything else — can feel daunting. Especially given the high rate of failure (since 100% response is rare), having to write the ask can seem like a pathway to failure.
Pear VC’s Anand Iyer goes solo with new $20M fund for crypto developer tools
TechCrunch
JUNE 2, 2022
Engineers are the bedrock of any tech product, and blockchains are no exception. As the race between different chains heats up, communities of loyalists are duking it out to attract developers to their blockchain of choice in hopes that doing so will turbocharge growth. And competition aside, without adequate infrastructure and tooling, the big ideas and promises of web3 don’t have any shot of seeing the light of day.
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!
Taiwan export ban limits Russia and Belarus to chips with frequencies under 25 MHz
TechSpot
JUNE 2, 2022
DigiTimes reports that Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) published a list this week of strategic high-tech commodities banned from exportation to Russia and Belarus. The latter country is included as MOEA believes it could help Russia import such goods.
GPU demand declines as prices continue to drop
Digital Trends
JUNE 1, 2022
According to a new report, the demand for graphics cards is dropping -- GPU shipments decreased by 6.4% in the first quarter of 2022.
Developing Board Time, Talent, Treasure — and Tradition
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 3, 2022
In your experience, have you dealt with board volunteers that have contributed the right combination of time, talent and treasure needed? Do board members in your organization understand their roles and responsibility to assist their nonprofit generally and with fundraising specifically?
Ultima Genomics claims $100 full genome sequencing after stealth $600M raise
TechCrunch
MAY 31, 2022
The appetite for genomic data continues to rise in the field of biotech and pharmaceutical research, but cost is still a factor — even sequencing a full genome now costs as little as $1,000. But with claims of reducing that cost by another order of magnitude to $100, Ultima Genomics may even further accelerate this economy. Ultima says that its sequencing machine and software platform, the UG 100, can perform a complete sequencing of a human genome in about 20 hours, with precision compara
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.
The US replaces Japan as the leader on Top500 supercomputer list with AMD-powered Frontier
TechSpot
MAY 30, 2022
Japan's A64X-based Fugaku system had held the number one spot on the Top500 list for the last two years with its 442 petaflops of performance. Frontier smashed that record by achieving 1.1 ExaFlops in the Linpack FP64 benchmark, though the system's peak performance is rated at 1.69 ExaFlops.
There could be a brand new meteor shower visible on Monday
Digital Trends
MAY 28, 2022
This memorial day weekend there's a chance to view a special astronomical event: A never-before-seen meteor shower called the Tau Herculids.
Corporations Share What Nonprofit Partnerships Work Best and Why
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 1, 2022
Corporate sponsors share what has worked in building their relationships with nonprofits. Your nonprofit's staff or board members might not know your mission statements verbatim, but your corporate partner might surprise you.
The Ultimate Guide to Year-End Giving for Nonprofits
Bloomerang
JUNE 1, 2022
The year-end giving season is your nonprofit’s final push to meet and exceed your financial objectives before the start of next year. This is a popular time for charitable giving because supporters are motivated by the holiday spirit and because it’s the last opportunity for donors in the U.S. to submit tax-deductible gifts. 50% of nonprofits receive the majority of donations from October through December, so it’s critical that you have a plan in place to maximize your fundraising efforts during
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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