Sat.Aug 26, 2023 - Fri.Sep 01, 2023

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7 Ways Technology Upgrades Your Nonprofit’s Golf Fundraiser

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. Golf has a ton of giving power. For nonprofits, a golf tournament is the chance to raise mission-critical dollars, engage supporters, build relationships, and ultimately, do more good. And while planning a tournament isn’t a small undertaking, the good news for nonprofit event planners is that the right technology can make it easier, more efficient, and more lucrative to orga

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Donors Want Value: How Nonprofits Can Deliver More

NonProfit PRO

Focus on achieving value for donors’ giving should be the guiding principle of every nonprofit. Philanthropic organizations should focus on how they can provide more services with their resources. This focus on need, and how to fulfill it, can lead to more efficiency and effectiveness.

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Thought Leaders Blaze Trails of Discovery and Engagement

.orgSource

Until recently I knew zip about dog grooming, restoring vintage clothing, or Chinese cooking. While I might take a stab at making Shaking Beef, I’m still not going to style a Labradoodle or remove the stains from 50-year-old lace. But I have learned a few things about each of those topics. Why dive into subjects that are off my beaten path of discovery?

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NYPD to deploy drones to monitor backyard parties this holiday weekend, and privacy advocates aren't happy

TechSpot

The New York City police department has announced plans to put drones in the sky this holiday weekend to monitor backyard parties that could get out of hand.

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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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Teaching with AI

OpenAI

We’re releasing a guide for teachers using ChatGPT in their classroom—including suggested prompts, an explanation of how ChatGPT works and its limitations, the efficacy of AI detectors, and bias.

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Korean internet giant Naver explores robotics, AI and autonomous driving

TechCrunch

In July last year, Naver, maker of the search engine known as the “Google of South Korea,” opened its new second headquarters, Naver 1784. The building’s name refers to a year commonly associated with the Industrial Revolution. Inside you’ll find a testament to automation’s growing global influence, in the form of 100 autonomous robots.

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September is National Suicide Prevention Month

VisionLink

Visionlink supports 988 by helping its network of local crisis centers stay connected. September is National Suicide Prevention Month. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. We can all help prevent suicide. "Every year, the Lifeline and other mental health organizations and individuals across the U.S. and around the world raise awareness of suicide prevention during September, National

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Homing pigeons can theoretically transfer data faster than gigabit fiber within 500 miles

TechSpot

A recent test postulates that, across relatively short distances, pigeons can transmit information faster than gigabit internet. The process highlights the importance of differentiating between speed and bandwidth.

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Research from Independent Sector Finds Significant Decrease in Nonprofit Advocacy

NonProfit PRO

Independent Sector (IS) released the results of a nationally representative survey of nonprofit institutions that found a significant decrease in nonprofit engagement in advocacy and lobbying over the last 20 years.

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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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Apple-backed Globalstar inks $64M launch contract with SpaceX

TechCrunch

Globalstar, a satellite network operator backed by Apple, has purchased launches from SpaceX worth $64 million, according to regulatory filings. The launches, which are scheduled for 2025, will send at least 17 new satellites to low Earth orbit to replenish Globalstar’s existing constellation.

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Join Our Team - We're Hiring!

VisionLink

Current job openings at Visionlink and at WithinReach, one of our great customers. Might one of these interest you or someone you know? VISIONLINK OPENINGS We are humanitarians driven to build better connections for communities like yours. Visionlink builds integrated software solutions, with expert consultation and implementation services, to transform people-serving organizations.

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Touchdowns and Trends: College Football Through Data Visualization

Tableau

Sam Epley Lead Solution Engineer, Tableau Sarah Molina September 1, 2023 - 3:33pm September 2, 2023 Hello college football fans! My name is Sam and I am a Lead Solution Engineer at Tableau. My journey into the world of data visualization has led me to embrace a unique passion: college football. As a former student equipment manager at Iowa State University (#CyclONEnation), college football became an integral part of my life and shaped my interests and passion around collegiate athletics.

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The NonProfit Voice Ep 82: Boost Mission Productivity With Volunteer Management Software

NonProfit PRO

Macie Wheeler from Habitat for Humanity and Geng Wang of Civic Champs join The NonProfit Voice to discuss the benefits of using volunteer management software.

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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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India’s Aditya-L1 solar probe successfully lifts off toward the sun

TechCrunch

India has successfully launched its first space-based solar observatory mission — just 10 days after the landing of its spacecraft Chandrayaan-3 on the lunar south pole. Called Aditya-L1, the spacecraft, weighing over 3,264 pounds, blasted off from the spaceport Satish Dhawan Space Centre in South India’s Sriharikota using the 44.

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Gigabyte Aorus Gen5 SSD gets upgraded to 12,000 MB/s

TechSpot

Gigabyte has released a new iteration of its Aorus Gen5 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD. The new drive arrives just months after the company's initial PCIe 5.0 drive, with the latest model boasting approximately 20 percent faster read and write speeds.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What Are The Most Important Elements For A Year-End Appeal?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice how to create an effective year-end fundraising appeal: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m planning ahead to prepare this year’s annual fundraising appeal, and could use a little help getting started.

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Is the Power of Corporations Shaping Nonprofits?

NonProfit PRO

We know that we're living at a time of great shapeshifting, and the changes affect the nonprofit sector as well. One of the most significant shifts is corporations’ power and influence over what donors can and cannot do with the nonprofits they support.

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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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Tesla decreases the price of FSD beta to $12,000

TechCrunch

Tesla just chopped $3,000 off the price of its “full self-driving” beta software. The 20% cut brings the cost of FSD down to $12,000 in North America. That’s precisely what Tesla previously charged for the advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) before hiking the fee to $15,000 about a year ago.

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Microsoft accused of malware-like tactics, again, in attempt to push users onto Bing

TechSpot

The Verge's Tom Warren was one of those who feared his PC had been infected when a pop-up appeared asking him to switch his default search engine to Microsoft Bing in Chrome.

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Missing Data Demystified: The Absolute Primer for Data Scientists

Towards Data Science

Data Quality Chronicles Missing data, missing mechanisms, and missing data profiling Missing Data prevents data scientists to see the entire story the data has to tell. Sometimes, even the smallest pieces of information can provide a completely unique view of the world. Photo by Ronan Furuta on Unsplash. Earlier this year, I started a piece on several data quality issues (or characteristics) that heavily compromise our machine learning models.

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New Analysis Provides Further Evidence of Shifts in Funder Practices

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits are experiencing meaningful changes in the practices of funders since 2020, according to a new Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) report.

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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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Lenovo debuts gaming glasses and portal PC handheld

TechCrunch

IFA technically kicks off today in Berlin, but it seems like Lenovo may have won the thing outright. I’ve given the company plenty of credit in the past for its willingness to try new things in this oft-staid world of consumer electronics, and it’s really come out of the gates swinging.

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Usenet is still alive, and the Big-8 Board is managing things again

TechSpot

Usenet is a distributed network spread across multiple servers hosted worldwide. This text-only discussion platform predates most of the online activities that netizens engage in today, and despite the original developers closing their server at Duke University in North Carolina, people continue to use it.

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How to Buy Fundraising Software That Lasts: Essential Guide

Bloomerang

Your nonprofit is quickly growing, bringing in more donations than ever before and fostering a strong donor base. These advancements mean you have the budget available to invest in new fundraising software that can streamline your fundraising tasks and empower you to raise even more. Now, you’re probably wondering how to find not just a robust fundraising platform, but buy fundraising software that serves your organization for the long term.

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How to Navigate Being a New Nonprofit Board Member

NonProfit PRO

Navigating the relationship between nonprofit boards and staff can be extraordinarily challenging. Here are four practical tips in being a high-performing and effective board member from day No. 1.

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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.