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Why Wealthy Donors Are Distancing Themselves From Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

As many wealthy individuals and families now prefer working through intermediaries, such as lawyers, DAFs, and donor advisories to handle their giving activities, nonprofits are finding this increased distance to be challenging. Here are some tips to help your organization adjust.

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From Raw Data to Real Insights: Preparing Your Association for AI

Association Analytics

You can’t scroll your social feed, glance at an industry newsletter, or sit through a national news broadcast without hearing about AI. The fact is, AI has b.

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Don’t Set and Forget Technology–Regular Assessments Deliver Peak Performance

.orgSource

“Set and forget” is a busy professional’s best friend. Automations like scheduled social promotions, email campaigns, and critical calendar reminders are digital conveniences that free space for more important assignments. If only we could take that casual approach to technology in general. Unfortunately, the head-spinning pace of innovations means that state-of-the-art becomes obsolete in a New York minute.

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European Union votes to bring back replaceable phone batteries

TechSpot

Among the many changes, the new rules would require batteries in consumer devices like smartphones to be easily removable and replaceable. That's far from the case today with most phones, but that wasn't always the case.

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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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4 Direct Mail Pitfalls Your Nonprofit Should Avoid

NonProfit PRO

Direct mail is effective, but your efforts could fall flat with one misstep. Here are four potential direct mail pitfalls to avoid in your next direct mail campaign.

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Prompt Engineering for Effective Interaction with ChatGPT

Machine Learning Mastery

Last Updated on June 16, 2023 With the explosion in popularity of generative AI in general and ChatGPT in particular, prompting has become an increasingly important skill for those in the world of AI. Crafting a prompt, the mechanism of interacting with a large language model (LLM) such as ChatGPT, is not the simple syntactic […] The post Prompt Engineering for Effective Interaction with ChatGPT appeared first on MachineLearningMastery.com.

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Mercedes-Benz is the first carmaker to integrate ChatGPT into its voice-control system

TechSpot

On Thursday, Mercedes-Benz announced it would begin beta-testing versions of its MBUX infotainment system featuring integrated ChatGPT. General Motors made a similar announcement in March, but it seems Mercedes is beating it to the punch. Its beta system began rolling out on Friday, June 16, to US customers who opted.

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4 Ways to Optimize QR Codes in Direct Mail

NonProfit PRO

When using QR codes, it’s important for nonprofit marketers to consider how they will help elevate the donor experience. Here are four ways to optimize QR codes in direct mail.

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Reconstructing indoor spaces with NeRF

Google Research AI blog

Marcos Seefelder, Software Engineer, and Daniel Duckworth, Research Software Engineer, Google Research When choosing a venue, we often find ourselves with questions like the following: Does this restaurant have the right vibe for a date? Is there good outdoor seating? Are there enough screens to watch the game? While photos and videos may partially answer questions like these, they are no substitute for feeling like you’re there, even when visiting in person isn't an option.

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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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Easy, breezy Nimble AMS Summer ‘23 release to enhance your member experience

Nimble AMS

Is improving the member experience one of your most vital organizational priorities? If so, you’re not alone. According to the latest Community Brands Association Trends Research , 53% of association professionals report that enhancing the member experience is their most important business objective. A great method to improve the member experience is through personalization.

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Forza Motorsport 8 could be the last entry in the long-running series

TechSpot

During Sunday's Xbox Showcase, Turn 10 Studios dropped a trailer for the next iteration of Forza Motorsport, which it teased back in January. The series is almost 20 years old, and the studio faithfully released a new version every two years until Forza Motorsport 7 in 2017. So fans should.

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1 in 4 U.S. Adults Identifies as a Social Donor as Loyalty Trends Upward

NonProfit PRO

A new OneCause research study found that social donor loyalty continues to trend upward as nonprofits regain momentum and re-establish fundraising equilibrium.

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Empower donors with a personalized portal

Bloomerang

Create a donor experience that strengthens supporter relationships. According to the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the average donor retention rate in the U.S. is around 45 percent. As nonprofits work on strengthening donor relationships to improve retention, there has been an increased focus on the donor experience. While there are many facets to the donor experience, a simple yet impactful way to enhance this is by giving them access to their own personalized portal.

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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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Getting event sponsors? Consider these five steps

Big Duck

Get insights on how event sponsorships can transform nonprofits, provide vital funding and generate revenue streams.

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Windows is reportedly force-installing graphics drivers, ignoring user settings

TechSpot

One of the first people to have reported the issue was Twitter user @ghost_motley, who claimed Windows 10 and 11 are ignoring the group policy editor settings and installing driver updates even if that option is disabled. The issue was reported by Neowin, which scoured social media to find Windows.

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Granting Grace: The Next Step for Nonprofit Leaders

NonProfit PRO

As leaders, we know being patient and understanding with team members helps improve morale and overall team effectiveness. But it's equally essential for leaders to give themselves the same kindness and understanding.

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Function calling and other API updates

OpenAI

We’re announcing updates including more steerable API models, function calling capabilities, longer context, and lower prices.

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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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The 990s are here. Why that’s a big deal and what happens now

Candid

In mid-May 2023, shouts of joy could be heard in the Candid offices. Passersby might have assumed a favorite sports team just won a game. Or maybe there was a landing on Mars. But no, we were just celebrating the release of new 990s. For those unfamiliar with the world of 990s : U.S. tax-exempt organizations are requested to file Forms 990 with the IRS annually, sharing information about their organization’s size, location, revenue, grantmaking, etc.

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Intel announces biggest processor rebranding in 15 years ahead of Meteor Lake launch

TechSpot

Intel's rebrand doesn't come as a surprise. Someone spotted a Core Ultra 5 in the Ashes of the Singularity benchmark database in May, the same month a Core Ultra 7 CPU was found in the Puget Bench Lightroom benchmark. Even Intel has confirmed it would be rebranding once Meteor Lake arrives.

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12 Ways for Service Clubs to Recruit and Retain Members

NonProfit PRO

A service club or organization is a voluntary nonprofit organization where members meet regularly to perform charitable works. Here are 12 ways service clubs can recruit and retain members.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Writing the Perfect Fundraising Letter

Get Fully Funded

Writing and mailing a fundraising letter to your donors is a popular fundraising strategy for nonprofit organizations. It seems so easy to write a letter and send it out, but it’s a tricky process with lots of places you can get in trouble and squash your results if you don’t know what you’re doing. Your purpose in raising money through the mail is two-fold: generate dollars for immediate needs and build relationships with individual donors for long-term success.

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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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Mastering Summarization with ChatGPT

Machine Learning Mastery

Last Updated on June 16, 2023 In this era of information overload, summarizing plays a crucial role in extracting meaningful information from large amounts of data. It is not only time-saving but also facilitates quick decision-making. However, manual summarization techniques of hiring human experts to read, analyze and summarize the data have become obsolete due […] The post Mastering Summarization with ChatGPT appeared first on MachineLearningMastery.com.

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Using AI all day could make you drink more, sleep less, and extra lonely

TechSpot

The new wave of generative AIs' ability to automate work tasks and act as convincing chatbots is well documented and is causing fears over potential mass job losses. Another concern stems from workers interacting more with machines and less with their fellow humans.

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How to Take Your Nonprofit’s Volunteer Management to the Next Level

NonProfit PRO

Your nonprofit’s volunteers are highly valuable. They not only help your organization accomplish more, but they also tend to donate more. That’s why your approach to volunteer management is so important.

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One of Your Fundraisers Is Leaving: What Your Nonprofit Should Do to Prepare

Bloomerang

Managing employee turnover is never easy. This is especially true in the case of nonprofit fundraisers. With the average fundraiser’s tenure being a short 18 months combined with an already over-extended team , this complex and prevalent staff retention issue impacts the ability of countless organizations to successfully fuel their mission. There are steps nonprofits can take to prevent turnover , but sometimes people retire or move on to new opportunities regardless of the work environmen

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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.