Futurism

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

As artificial intelligence becomes integrated into our daily lives , researchers are working to tackle what might be its most glaring and enduring issue:that AI " hallucinates ," or boldly spits out lies, when it doesn't know the answer. As a result, they make stuff up and confidently pass it off as fact.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 12, 2025

Though this system has hoodwinked astronomers with planetary signals before, researchers say they're confident they have detected three new planets and confirmed another. The new research has been published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters. Barnard's Star , just some 6 light-years away, has intrigued astronomers for over a century.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The 10 least effective digital marketing and fundraising tools are also listed below, but their low rankings are likely influenced by the fact that most are emerging tools not commonly used by nonprofits. Research reports — 5%. Smart speaker giving, such as Alexa Donations — 1%. Giving through gaming — 2%.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

Leaders thrive when their roles are defined with precision and their scope of influence is clear. Research suggests that aligning business strategy with organizational culture can significantly impact performance. Research indicates that ambiguity in accountability is a leading cause of delays in organizational efficiency.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

The experience of vulnerability might feel weak to some, but researchers like Bren Brown have reframed the expression of vulnerability as an act of courage , a superpower that can boost psychological safety and foster a culture of innovation and creative risk-taking.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Social sharing doesnt just raise awareness; it has the power to directly influence fundraising outcomes. GoFundMes own research shows that, on average, every time an organizer shares their fundraiser, it can drive an additional $100 toward their goal. Remember, impact creators dont need millions of followers to make a difference.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 7, 2023

While attempting to cite examples of false information from hallucinating AI chatbots, a researcher inadvertently caused another chatbot to hallucinate by influencing ranked search results. The incident reveals the need for further safeguards as AI-enhanced search engines proliferate. Read Entire Article

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The spillover effect: proximity to excellence Even if you dont mirror the accomplishments of those around you, research shows that close proximity to high performers can positively impact your own performance. Its not just your five closest friends who influence your character.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Student loan debt has an influence over borrowers career choices long after graduation, affecting their job satisfaction, career advancement, and investment strategies. This research suggests the added burden inspires them to pursue more professional development and educational credentials. When they choose to accept.

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Candid

DECEMBER 9, 2024

One funding trend Candids Research team recently unearthed is that education fundings share of philanthropic giving, especially from institutional grantmakers, is shrinking. Grantmakers are also influenced by research and data, which highlight education and health as key drivers of societal progress.

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TechSpot

AUGUST 18, 2024

A new study led by Chinese researchers marks a significant breakthrough in understanding the influence of supermassive black holes on their host galaxies. By examining 69 nearby galaxies, the team from China and France uncovered that the central black hole can heat surrounding cold gas, which prevents it from condensing.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 24, 2025

But research suggests that different activities affect your overall happiness in different ways. In contrast, more sedate activities like going to the movies or theater or reading a book have no strong influence on happiness overall. If youre fortunate enough to have the time to spend on a hobby, does it matter what you do?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

By incorporating findings from recent empirical research, organizations can optimize their fundraising efforts for greater efficiency and effectiveness in an increasingly competitive landscape. To that end, here are five proven fundraising tips from the latest empirical research to implement with your next fundraising campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Do some research and find hashtags related to your mission. I for one did not know before writing this post that the childhood cancer community knows the National Cancer Institute only gives less than 4% to research and to cure all types of childhood cancer. Every mission has its social media niche. What does #morethan4 mean?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 26, 2017

Raised by predominantly by Gen Xers who were pummeled by the Great Recession, early research about those belonging to Gen Z indicates that they are cautious about spending money, are bargain shoppers, and more likely to save than to spend. years. [ Influence Central ]. Influence Central ]. Gen Zs spend an average of 3.5

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Closing the Generosity Evidence-to-Practice Gap I often hear from nonprofit leaders the importance not just of having research data available, but resources that help them apply it to their organizations. The Generosity Commission’s report highlights the importance of making research more accessible and actionable.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 28, 2024

That’s is one of the determinations in a new report from Independent Sector, The Pursuit of Influence: Interviews with Nonprofit Leaders About Advocacy. The Pursuit of Influence sheds light on what motivates or deters organizations from taking an active role in public policy advocacy.

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M+R

JUNE 5, 2023

Enter: influencers. Influencer campaigns are the spiritual successor to the pioneering direct mail efforts, with massive potential to help movement organizations win. In an influencer campaign, a teacher looking for lesson planning tips might decide she does need a union after all. QA: make sure they’re value-aligned.

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TechSpot

AUGUST 29, 2023

Meta's security researchers described the campaign as the "largest known cross-platform covert influence operation in the world." The company took down 7,704 Facebook accounts, 954 Pages, 15 Groups, and 15 Instagram accounts. Read Entire Article

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 25, 2025

Its not every day that microbial genetics leads to a chic influencer party in Los Angeles. Their debut offering, called Power Drops, promises a biological air filterhence the appeal for wellness influencers. Hes also spoken to the European Space Agency about how his research might assist its MELiSSA life support project.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 5, 2022

Perceptions of spending levels – from donors, the board, or other stakeholders – can influence campaign and fundraising management. Be aware, however, that in the world of nonprofit research, many experts discount that this metric has any real value in rating a nonprofit. Fundraising expense is one place where this manifests.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The 2024 DAF Report affirms DAFs help stabilize the philanthropic ecosystem when outside influences impact giving patterns,” Holly Welch Stubbing, CEO of National Philanthropic Trust said via a statement. “The The 18th annual report data underscores DAF donors continue to give, sometimes despite what economic sentiment may be.”

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Association TV

DECEMBER 21, 2021

And the only way you see a return on that investment is if you’re able to use that video to influence spending in some direct or indirect way. Let’s say you had a proprietary research report that you wanted members to buy — this is on top of their membership dues. Good video programming is a value center.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Smart Donor Research Instead of spending hours Googling prospects, hunting down LinkedIn profiles, and scanning your CRM for every ounce of information, let AI be your research assistant. In this case, the first donation amount you see acts as an anchor and influences how much you will ask for.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 19, 2024

associate dean for Research and International Programs and Professor of Economics and Philanthropic Studies. Research indicates that womens giving is more resilient during crises, with women donors more likely to prioritize essential needs and community-oriented causes in times of uncertainty.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

And, as we learn more, we’re discovering that these applications are remarkable research assistants, too. Starting with a general research prompt, “Highlight the top four to five giving campaigns nonprofits have created in the past three to five years. Before the challenge, the ALS Association received $6 million yearly for research.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

Can you imagine if my surgeon stalled on a decision to give my family a chance to research, analyze, or familiarize themselves with what was going on? A study published in the Journal of Communication Management reveals how transparent communication significantly influences employees’ trust in their organizations.

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Google Research AI blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Posted by Fabian Pedregosa and Eleni Triantafillou, Research Scientists, Google Deep learning has recently driven tremendous progress in a wide array of applications, ranging from realistic image generation and impressive retrieval systems to language models that can hold human-like conversations.

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Forum One

JULY 11, 2024

Core principles from these plays that resonate deeply with us at Forum One are: Understand what people need Start with user research to understand the needs, behaviors, and contexts of the people who will use the service. Continuously gather and analyze user feedback to refine and improve the product. The path forward The U.S.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

And yet, there is a well-established science on human potential, with decades of empirical research resulting in replicable generalizations to predict and explain why some people perform better than others (across different work settings), and why some people develop more than others. If youre a leader, is your influence on the team growing?

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

One way to handle this is to create a clear distinction between whats outside of your control and what you can actually influence. Creating consistent daily habits is one of the most manageable ways to exercise your influence and build resilience against future-related anxiety. Say you want to switch careers.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This means that personal recommendations and shared experiences can significantly influence someone’s decision to support your cause. Research: Donors who researched the spontaneous gift before making it have a high likelihood of giving again.

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TechSpot

MAY 30, 2024

Meta's quarterly Adversarial Threat Report includes research into six new covert influence operations that it disrupted, including ones from Bangladesh, China, Croatia, Iran, Israel, and a CIB network that targeted Moldova and Madagascar. Read Entire Article

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

He is the founder and director of The Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison , where he conducts groundbreaking research on emotions and the brain, as well as meditation and contemplative practices. Its the results of years of scientific research. You can do this anywhere, anytime. Its not just my opinion.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

Do the Research Favorite playlists change quickly. Influencers are not necessarily thought leaders. Industry publications and research—Identify which authors are most visible and command the greatest credibility. YouTube—Research who is featured on TED Talks or other video productions. Watch what is trending online.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 10, 2022

Well-researched and thoughtfully written content has the power to build association credibility, organization brand awareness, and even attract new members. . When you invest in well-researched thought leadership content, your association will see a definite payoff. Also, consider contributing to guest blogs in your industry. .

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Drift Research Report) Businesses that adopt conversational marketing are 80% more likely to retain customers. Drift Research Report) 79% of consumers prefer live chat for quick communication. Drift Research Report) Pamper Members Last week, I described the steps involved in adding a chatbot/s to your platforms. (In

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