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Normal Left the Party—Survey Reveals Associations Want Her Back

.orgSource

What should we call it—the New Normal, the Next Normal, Another Normal? Please let go of normal. When the DJ stopped playing oldies, Normal left the party. Since well before the pandemic, I’ve been urging my colleagues and clients to consider that stability in the digital marketplace is a dangerous illusion. Guiding our association clients […].

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6 Things We Learned From Social Giving During a Time of Social Distance

NonProfit PRO

Social giving experiences were some of the most drastically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As we emerge from an extended period of social distancing, it’s important to reexamine how giving experiences and expectations have changed and what lessons we can learn from virtual fundraising.

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The Ultimate Guide to Membership Sites

Wild Apricot

So you want to start a membership site. Maybe you’re interested in developing a new source of recurring revenue. Maybe you have a lot of knowledge on a specific topic that you’re dying to share with the world. Or maybe you’re already.

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Forget drone taxis. This startup is building a 40-seat drone bus

Digital Trends

There are dozens of startups out there racing to develop drone taxis for passenger air travel, but Kelekona says they aren't thinking big enough.

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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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Microsoft announces Xbox TV app and its own xCloud streaming stick

The Verge

Microsoft is working with TV manufacturers to make an Xbox app available on devices soon. The software giant is planning to bring its Xbox Game Pass service to TVs through its xCloud streaming technology, opening up more ways to get access to Xbox games. This will be available as both an app on TVs, and with Microsoft’s own dedicated streaming stick.

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Super Useful Nonprofit Fiscal Year-End Action Strategies

Bloomerang

For many of you, this is your fiscal year-end. That means you need to make sure you don’t lose any of those donors you took such pains to acquire last year. It also means tying up loose ends to assure you don’t leave money on the table. For those of you on a different fiscal year, skip down to “Cleaning up your Prospect Database” and save this checklist for whenever the time is right for you. 8 Fiscal Year-End Donor Retention Action Strategies + Practical Tips.

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AI startup investment is on pace for a record year

TechCrunch

The startup investing market is crowded, expensive and rapid-fire today as venture capitalists work to preempt one another, hoping to deploy funds into hot companies before their competitors. The AI startup market may be even hotter than the average technology niche. This should not surprise. In the wake of the Microsoft-Nuance deal , The Exchange reported that it would be reasonable to anticipate an even more active and competitive market for AI-powered startups.

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SpaceX’s Starlink is in talks with ‘several’ airlines for in-flight Wi-Fi

The Verge

Photo Illustration by Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images. The team behind SpaceX’s growing satellite internet network Starlink is in talks with “several” airlines to beam internet to their airplanes, the project’s vice president said during a conference panel on Wednesday. Expanding Starlink from rural homes and onto airlines is an expected move for Elon Musk’s space company as it races to open the broadband network commercially later this year.

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How to Write a Request for Proposal for New Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software

NonProfit PRO

Once you’ve identified that it is time for new peer-to-peer fundraising software, then it’s time to find the right software for your nonprofit. One of the best ways to do this is to issue a request for proposals, or RFP. A well-developed RFP can go a long way toward the success of your P2P fundraising software selection.

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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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Jeff Bezos and his brother Mark will be on Blue Origin's first human spaceflight on July 20

TechSpot

Bezos in a recent Instagram post said he’s dreamed of traveling to space since he was five years old. On July 20, he will fulfill that dream alongside his brother Mark. “The greatest adventure, with my best friend,” Bezos described it as.

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A zero-day Google Chrome security flaw requires you to update now

Digital Trends

Browsers like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Opera, Brave, and Vivaldi that rely on Chromium will need to be updated immediately to stop hackers.

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Jeff Bezos will fly to the edge of space with his brother next month

The Verge

Jeff Bezos is headed into space, and he’s taking his brother with him. The Amazon CEO announced the news via a video on Instagram (below). In it, he says he and his brother Mark will be launching into space on July 20th aboard a rocket built by Bezos’ space company Blue Origin. The firm announced in May it would be targeting this date for a first crewed flight, but did not say that Bezos himself would be taking part.

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Social Impact Counts: Mobilizing a Diverse Workforce for Good

NonProfit PRO

When assembling an internal team to direct meaningful efforts around social issues, organizations must include members of those populations most impacted. Bringing a set of diverse, representative voices to the table enables productive dialogue and opens the door to nonprofit organizations from multiple.

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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 FBI has been operating an encrypted chat platform since 2018 to collect data on criminals

TechSpot

In 2018, the CEO of a company called Phantom Secure was taken into custody. Phantom Secure specialized in providing “hardened encrypted devices” that were sold exclusively to members of criminal organizations, allowing them to communicate with business associates without law enforcement being able to surveil their chats.

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Third Eye device could help phone addicts avoid walking disasters

Digital Trends

An industrial designer has come up with The Third Eye, a safety device that helps phone users by scanning the path ahead for obstacles.

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The FBI is trying to get IP addresses and phone numbers of people who read a USA Today article

The Verge

The FBI is trying to get a list of IP addresses, phone numbers, and other information on people who read a USA Today article about the deaths of two of its agents ( via Politico ). The subpoena (PDF) says it relates to a criminal investigation, and is seeking the information of readers who accessed the article in a specific 35-minute timespan, but it’s unclear who or what the Bureau is trying to track down.

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Why Artificial Intelligence Doesn’t Work for Nonprofits (and How to Fix This)

NonProfit PRO

Oftentimes, artificial intelligence does not work for nonprofits. Not because of the people involved, but because of the challenges inherent in adopting new technologies. Below are the most common obstacles to AI in nonprofits and our recommendations on how to fix these problems.

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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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Float wants to provide liquidity to African SMBs in a way never done before

TechCrunch

According to research, 85% of African SMBs have zero access to financing, and e ach day, African SMBs have billions locked up in receivables due to long payment cycles. This leads to cash flow problems that cause businesses to be late on important expenses and fulfilment of new orders. Jesse Ghansah and his co-founder Barima Effah want to answer these problems with their newly launched startup Float.

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Amazon Echo Show 8 (2021) Review: It adds a camera that tracks you

Digital Trends

It's basically your typical iterative improvement, but at least the cost of the smart display is the same.

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Microsoft teases new Windows 11 startup sound with 11-minute video

The Verge

Microsoft is back teasing Windows 11 again. In a new video on YouTube, the software giant has published an 11-minute ( ahem ) collection of startup sounds from various versions of Windows. They’re all slowed down by 4,000 percent, and Microsoft positions this as a relaxing video for those far too excited by the Windows event on June 24th. “Having trouble relaxing because you’re too excited for the June 24th Microsoft Event?

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Quick Tips and Basics About Google Ads for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

One of the things our marketing team is always looking to understand is what nonprofits need. In our requests for what people want to learn, one of the topics that rose to the top was Google Ads. This article will lay out some of the fundamentals discussed in a recent webinar on the topic.

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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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Colorful and Nvidia are opening the world's first GPU museum

TechSpot

The museum, located in at Shenzhen New Generation Industrial Park where Colorful recently located, contains a visual history of the Graphics Processing Unit’s evolution, starting from the 1980s up to the present day.

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It’s time we pay interview-stage job applicants for their time

Nonprofit AF

Quick note before we start: Several groups across the country are putting on a PEEP (Party to Enhance Equity in.

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Apple admits why its own Files app was ranked first when users searched for competitor Dropbox

The Verge

Apple. In 2019, facing down extensive investigations by The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times that showed Apple’s App Store clearly and consistently ranking its own apps ahead of competitors, Apple claimed it had done nothing wrong — a secret algorithm containing 42 different variables was working as intended, top executives told the Times , insisting that Apple doesn’t manually alter search results.

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NEW RESEARCH: The 2021 Giving Experience Study

NonProfit PRO

30% of adult donors in the U.S. identify as Social Donors. Are you tapping into them? We conducted an online survey of 1,000+ Social Donors to examine how giving experiences evolved over the past year. The study offers findings on Social Donor motivators, engagement, retention, as well as insights on when donors will be ready to return to in-person events.

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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.