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How Micro-Donations Can Make a Big Impact for Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Kaley Aposporos , Content Writer at GoFundMe Charity. In the nonprofit industry, we often hear the phrase “every dollar counts” or “together, we can make a big difference.” And there’s a reason for that. Time over time, we’ve seen what nonprofit communities can do when we rally together to support a cause. As large donors tighten their spending, you may be wondering how to get charity donations during a global pandemic.

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Why You Might Need a Volunteer Newsletter + 3 Templates

Wild Apricot

Do you find yourself sending a thousand emails to your volunteers that never get opened? Here's why you might want to send them a volunteer newsletter instead, plus great examples and templates you can use.

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The best new shows to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and more

Digital Trends

These great new options range from drama and horror to mind-bending, animated, and nostalgia-fueled shows.

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Google removes 106 malicious Chrome extensions that were spying on users

TechSpot

A report from Awake Security identified 111 malicious Chrome extensions that had been downloaded almost 33 million times by May 2020—when the company contacted Google.

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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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‘Hey Siri, I’m getting pulled over’ shortcut makes it easy to record police

The Verge

Staff photo by Ben McCanna/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images. As protests against racial police violence have spread across the US, we’ve seen how video captured on mobile devices can help identify misconduct by law enforcement. But such evidence isn’t just useful at a protest, but during all sorts of routine interactions with the police, including traffic stops.

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Waze vs. Google Maps: Which one is right for you?

Digital Trends

Waze and Google Maps are among the most popular travel navigation apps. We help you decide which one is best.

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Researchers still don't know why this Atari 2600 game works

TechSpot

Launched on the Atari 2600 in 1982, it tasks players with traversing down a continuous vertically-scrolling maze while trying to dodge enemies. Since early game cartridges didn’t have a wealth of memory to store static maze designs, the developer relied on a technique that would procedurally generate the maze –.

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T-Mobile’s network is down and it’s affecting calls from Verizon and AT&T too

The Verge

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge. T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T customers are experiencing issues placing calls across the US, according to user reports on Downdetector and on social media , with reports spiking around 2:20 PM ET. The issue appears to be entirely on T-Mobile’s end: While AT&T tells The Verge that its network is “operating normally” and Verizon says its network is “performing well,” T-Mobile confirmed that it’s working to fix “a voice and data issue that has been

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Rent Relief in Ventura County

VisionLink

Visionlink is pleased to support the County of Ventura in their recent launch of the Ventura County Pandemic Rental Assistance Program. This program is aimed at providing temporary rental assistance for Ventura County residents who owe past-due rent because of a hardship due to COVID-19. Priority is being given to eligible applicants with an annual household income of less than 50% area median income, followed by 80% AMI.

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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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The 50 best shows on Netflix right now

Digital Trends

Netflix offers outlandish anime, dramatic period pieces, and shows to savor. These are the best of the bunch.

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Counter-Strike 1.6 can now be played in your web browser

TechSpot

One of Valve’s most popular first-person shooters is now available to play right in your browser, no installation required.

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Google quietly launches an AI-powered Pinterest rival named Keen

The Verge

Google’s Area 120 team , an internal incubator that creates experimental apps and services, has launched Keen : a would-be Pinterest rival that draws on the search giant’s machine learning expertise to curate topics. Available today on the web and Android , co-founder CJ Adams says Keen aims to be an alternative to “mindlessly” browsing online feeds.

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Best Practices for Running a Virtual Trade Show

AccelEvents

Recent global happenings have turned the event industry on its head and event organizers have been scrambling to save their events and deliver a valuable experience to event attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors alike. The accessibility of video conferencing tools has made attending a meeting through a video conference app like Zoom the standard fare for professional and personal connections.

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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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The 20 best new movies to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and HBO

Digital Trends

Pass the time while you're stuck at home. Here are the best new movies on the four major streaming platforms.

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The "world's first GPU" has been recreated in Lego form

TechSpot

Released on October 11, 1999, the card was the first to carry Nvidia’s ‘GeForce’ brand name. But its biggest claim to fame is being the world’s first GPU—3D game accelerators existed before its release, but the term GPU, or graphics processing unit, did not. Nvidia defined the term as “a.

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The FDA just approved the first prescription video game — it’s for kids with ADHD

The Verge

Akili Interactive. It might not look like much of a video game, but Akili Interactive’s EndeavorRX, formerly Project EVO, may go down in history: it’s the first video game that can legally be marketed and prescribed as medicine in the US. That’s the landmark decision from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , which is authorizing doctors to prescribe the iPhone and iPad game for kids between ages eight and 12 years old with ADHD, after it underwent seven years of clinical trials that studied

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Fundraising From Home: A Nonprofit Hub Guide

NonProfit Hub

Working from home has presented some… challenges. Your productivity may be lacking, your team may be a bit more disorganized than usual, and your work attire has probably changed a bit. And as the giving season comes closer, your 2020 fundraising events have probably changed quite a bit as well. Fundraising from home has presented some challenges in that traditional events aren’t the most reliable anymore.

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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 best digital cameras for 2020

Digital Trends

From point-and-shoot to mirrorless, here are our favorite cameras for aspiring and experienced shutterbugs.

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What Ever Happened to Winamp?

TechSpot

Developed by Nullsoft in 1997, Winamp is a media player that supports a wide array of audio formats and was an iconic software application in the heyday of MP3 music. Winamp was nearly ubiquitous, used by millions in the early 2000s.

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SpaceX launched more Starlink satellites on Falcon 9, and three Planet SkySats hitched a ride

The Verge

Falcon 9 launched 58 Starlink satellites and three Planet Skysats to orbit, then returned to Earth. | SpaceX. SpaceX launched 58 new Starlink satellites on its Falcon 9 rocket on Saturday morning, and three satellites from Planet tagged along for the ride. The SpaceX satellites are part of its growing Starlink constellation, which it’s building to provide internet connectivity on Earth.

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These are the best cheap iPad deals for June 2020

Digital Trends

In the wide world of tablets, Apple is the king. We curated an up-to-date list of all of the best iPad deals.

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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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The best deals on iRobot Roomba robotic vacuum cleaners for June 2020

Digital Trends

Keep your home clean without lifting a finger using a self-charging robot vacuum cleaner.

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The best laptop deals for June 2020: Dell, HP, Lenovo, Apple, and more

Digital Trends

Whether you need a new laptop for school or work, we put together a list of the best laptop deals right now.

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These are the best cheap MacBook deals for June 2020

Digital Trends

If you’re in the market for a new MacBook, our deals roundup will help make your choice a little easier.

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Former eBay security director arrested for harassing journalist with live cockroaches

The Verge

eBay new logo STOCK. Six former eBay employees have been charged with a bizarre stalking campaign against an e-commerce newsletter. The Department of Justice alleges that James Baugh, David Harville, Stephanie Popp, Brian Gilbert, Stephanie Stockwell, and Veronica Zea viciously harassed the couple who published the newsletter for their negative eBay coverage — sending them online threats and abuse, mailing live insects and a “bloody pig face” mask, and driving to their Massachusetts home to surv

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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.