Fast Company Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

Your career growth and peace of mind at work depend not only on how you perform your responsibilities but also on how effectively you advocate for yourself, influence decision-makers, and design the conditions for your success. This is why managing up is NOT about your boss at all. Build trust with leadership! Anticipate their needs!

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

If there’s one thing you can count on in this world, it’s that if you need a picture or video with image quality that seems straight out of 2015 (or even earlier), you can turn to your computer's built-in webcam. What factors should you focus on when looking for a webcam? But that's OK. Webcam mics are never really built to wow.

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.orgSource

JULY 17, 2023

Keep the limitations of that structure in mind. The people who are closest to this technology have already sounded an alarm,” Amy said. When I was promoting the supply chain industry, it was an ongoing challenge to locate a picture of an executive in a factory setting.” AI has the potential to take marketing in new directions.

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CauseVox

MARCH 17, 2025

Picture this: a sunny day, a beautifully manicured golf course, and a group of enthusiastic golfers ready to tee offall while raising funds to support your nonprofit’s mission. Sounds pretty great, right? Best ball and stroke play formats can work too, but keep in mind that they often attract more serious golfers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

Use that data to paint a picture of the different groups of people who are passionate about your cause. How to Get Started That all sounds nice, but what specific steps can you take to use technology to make your messages feel more personal? Your donor database is full of information about the people who support you.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Although this explanation sounds more like it belongs in the classroom than the office, my takeaway is the focus on uniquely human skills. Open-minded humanists, interested in a broad spectrum of topics and issues. Big picture thinkers who can execute the details. The ability to manage risk and the courage to fail.

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Neon CRM

MARCH 27, 2025

In this article, youll discover some dos and donts to keep in mind as you create receipts that are IRS (and donor) approvedplus a series of receipt templates that you can download for free! You can even combine the two if you use a thank-you picture! A Nonprofit Donation Receipt Example This all sounds nice in theory, right?

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 10, 2021

So, instead of snagging just high-level numbers that paint a more general picture , we’re teasing out a few things that you might have missed in your own read. Sounds good? Throw in Q4’s numbers, and not only will 2021 be a record year for VC tech exits – this data doesn’t include IPOs, mind – it will be one by a comfortable margin.

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NTEN

AUGUST 23, 2012

A camera doesn't take good picture, and sound devices don't get good sound unless the driver knows how to get it and has a story in mind. I'm going to let you in on a little secret: producing video in-house at your organization isn't as scary as it sounds.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Where dating apps for straight or gay men tend to put the emphasis on location, a large picture and very little real information about a person, Dattch focuses on providing more incidental details about a person’s life, in a way that any digital native is more used to consuming.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Facebook’s first pair of commercial AR glasses can only record and share videos and pictures — not analyze it. The ImagetNet datasets consists of pictures of a huge variety of objects which researchers trained AI systems to identify. Photo by Amanda Lopez for The Verge. For now, such safeguards are only hypothetical.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

They are the foundation of sound stewardship which is genuinely acknowledging and thanking donors for their precious gifts of time and money. This will definitely help your organization stand out in the donor’s mind. And there is a bigger picture at stake. The solutions to improving donor retention aren’t rocket science.

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The Next Web

AUGUST 13, 2013

To get over my own fear of failure with them, I started picturing these ideas as simply being experiments. Framing my side project as an experiment didn’t sound as bad. But I keep experimenting with new ideas, always keeping one simple rule in mind: Nothing is a mistake. I figured, “let’s give this a try”. There’s only make.

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2021

Snack , a video-first mobile dating app designed with a younger generation in mind, is opening itself up to Gen Z investors. They were the first apps to come out and design and build with mobile in mind versus the rest of us which were desktop, trying to cram everything into a mobile phone,” she says.

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Tableau

AUGUST 14, 2024

With that in mind, the four concepts below are a great way to kick off your journey to data literacy. Be Curious, and Ask Questions about the Data We are constantly bombarded with information all meant to help us navigate life, but without digging in we’re not always getting the full picture. The first word is Population.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 7, 2023

But each tactic is rooted in a single overarching strategy: Writing with your donors in your mind. When you write a fundraising email, start with your donors in mind. Paint a Picture of Your Donor When you send a fundraising email, you’re not lobbing a story into the universe and hoping donors will give as a result.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2021

By opening up the audience to a new idea or way of thinking, you can open their hearts and minds to the work you’re doing and get them further invested in your cause. . When you use descriptive language, you help the audience picture something in detail. Consider your senses—what does something look, smell, feel, sound, or taste like?

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 6, 2022

When young (or youngish) people think of age-tech, they may picture mostly clinical solutions—telemedicine platforms, for instance. Braze Mobility says it can turn any wheelchair into a smart wheelchair with patent-pending blind spot sensors that warn about obstacles through lights, sounds and vibrations.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 4, 2021

On the other hand, science fiction stories can conjure a vivid picture of “the metaverse” without illuminating how it should work or why it should exist. It sounds like some of these definitions conflict with each other. Right now these are mostly 2D art used as social media profile pictures. Then what is the real metaverse?

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 22, 2017

And at the risk of being redundant, keep in mind that staying on top of these regular maintenance tasks is the best way to avoid a crash of your site and, if catastrophe does strike, the easiest and most efficient way to get back up and running quickly.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 6, 2020

original sound - DeathToDaniel. People fall asleep to Netflix, and it’s not great for anyone — the environment, our bills, our minds, probably — if Netflix is running all night. Picture this: you have a terrible head cold or flu. @deathtodaniel_ #voiceeffects #comedy #netflix #trending #fyp #foryou #foryoupage ?

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sgEngage

MARCH 30, 2022

As you read through these strategies, keep your supporters in mind. Keeping your supporters top of mind will help you create a website that gets real results. . Audience: Think through who you picture visiting your site (you might even have some site data to inform your thinking). Serious and professional?

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester added a banner image with cute pictures of children. Let’s look at some examples: Minds Matter of Los Angeles. Minds Matter of Los Angeles added a background image of the students that benefit from their programs. That sounds amazing. Pet Resource Center of Kansas City.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 7, 2022

Gnawing, burrowing, infecting: The damages caused to agriculture by insect pests like the Japanese beetle (pictured above) exceed $100 billion every year, according to the Agricultural Research Service of the USDA. Then a sensor would translate that information, providing rough intel on what was going on in the room.

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TechCrunch

JULY 22, 2022

That may sound like an insurmountable task on a human level. There is too much video, and the concept of parsing even some of it sounds too time-consuming to carry out. ” And that is where AI comes into the picture. You lose an understanding of what goes on in the operating room, and the best practices. ”

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Bloomerang

APRIL 22, 2021

On paper (pun intended) the appeal made sense: send a prospective donor, whose interest in the big-picture cause of the organization aligns with the specific mission, some crisp, professionally produced, compelling stats, along with an easy opportunity to engage financially AND a free gift. That sounds like a recipe for donor acquisition.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 18, 2019

Using the word “imagine” instantly paints a picture in potential supporters’ minds. It makes your copywriting sound more personal and direct. They made their donation page sound more personal by framing it as “your” donation. It allows them to see the results of supporting your nonprofit before they’ve even done it.

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Tableau

MAY 10, 2022

I recently took my first trip in two years and having a test handy gave me the peace of mind I needed! . Sound familiar? Be sure to share your conference takeaways (and pictures) using the #Data22 hashtag. Fist bumps and elbows, think yellow. Greet from eight feet, go red. I also recommend packing a COVID test or two.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 18, 2021

They tell someone what your company/organization sounds like, what you look like, and where you’re headed. While each department is focused on its specific goals, rather than the overall organizational mission and vision, it’s easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. You don’t see the value in having brand guidelines. .

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Tableau

MAY 10, 2022

I recently took my first trip in two years and having a test handy gave me the peace of mind I needed! . Sound familiar? Be sure to share your conference takeaways (and pictures) using the #Data22 hashtag. Fist bumps and elbows, think yellow. Greet from eight feet, go red. I also recommend packing a COVID test or two.

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See3

JANUARY 26, 2009

Good audio is critical – viewers don’t mind if the picture is fuzzy as long as they can hear what’s going on. Flip is good for minimal shooting but has no external mic input so you need to stay close to your subjects to pick up good sound. What kind of camera should I get? Here are some suggestions: Price Range: $130- $300.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

A particular benefit of videos for nonprofits is that, unlike the written word, or even still photographs, video uses moving imagery and sound to convey a message that in text often appears dry and disassociated from the viewer. The figure is expected to rise to 54% by 2016, at which time video-on-demand traffic will have tripled.

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2021

Not only is this a waste of your team’s time — it may also irritate the donor by painting the picture that you don’t pay attention to their giving. This mistake sounds like a no-brainer, but it happens! Otherwise, you may ask someone to join your recurring gift program when they’ve already opted into monthly donations.

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Engadget

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

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NTEN

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Flickr: juushika As I looked around for a halloween-themed picture to post here about renewing your NTEN membership this month , it occurred to me that if you've been around NTEN for any amount of time, chances are you've heard us talk about zombies or robots , or even zombie robots. Renew this month and get a FREE Webinar on us!

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Giving your followers what they want is great, but you still have tangible goals to keep in mind. See pictures on our Flickr stream”. All of this sounds like a lot of work. If this feels overwhelming, keep in mind that Twitter may not be quite right for your organization at this point. Share; don’t self-promote.

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Tableau

JUNE 3, 2021

Without focus or coordination, data-driven efforts can put too much emphasis on quarterly financial figures or narrow department-level goals with little impact on the big picture. That sounds great, but who should get a seat? . By participating, they often change the minds of skeptics and set an example for others.

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