Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 13, 2025
By Greg Fine a marketing consultant who leverages 30 years of for-profit marketing and advertising experience to help nonprofits create larger-than-life giving campaigns and marketing that connect. At face value, AI appears to be a gift from the fund development and marketing gods. AI tools seemingly transform campaign development from a hands-on, intensive process into hit-enter ease.
Fast Company Tech
APRIL 14, 2025
Youre mid-sentence in a meeting, sharing an idea or outlining a strategy youve been thinking through for weeksthen it happens. Someone jumps in, cuts you off, and shifts the conversation. You fade out while they take the spotlight. Its frustratingbut even more so when its subtle. Maybe you werent shouted over, but you were redirected, ignored, or sidelined.
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Wired
APRIL 14, 2025
The purging of IT and cybersecurity staff at the Department of Health and Human Services could threaten the systems used by the agencys staff and the safety of critical health data.
Allegiance Group
APRIL 14, 2025
For many in public media, budget season is upon us. While its easy to think of a budget as just a spreadsheet, its much more than that. Your budget is a roadmap for the year ahead. It should be based on historical data and current trends and accompanied by a tactical plan that matches costs to realistic revenue expectations. With a structured approach, you can build a strategic, data-backed budget that will allow you to make the case for new initiatives or increase spending in channels where you
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!
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 15, 2025
In response to uncertainty, organizations often react unwisely. Here's how to reframe your philanthropy approach in such times.
Nonprofit Technology brings together the best content for nonprofit technical enthusiasts from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Wired
APRIL 14, 2025
From crypto kingpins to sophisticated scammers, these are the lesser-known hacking groups that should be on your radar.
Fast Company Tech
APRIL 14, 2025
Who am I to tell them how to make decisions? This anxiety-induced thought played like a broken record in my head as my first leadership training event approached in my new role as a training director. Talking in front of 40 leaders, most of whom were older than my ripe old age of 30 at the time felt like the perfect opportunity for them to see right through my lack of expertise and expose me as the fraud I was.
Engadget
APRIL 15, 2025
In 2018, Mark Zuckerberg floated the idea of spinning out Instagram, one of the remedies the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will likely seek in Meta's antitrust trial that began this week. CNBC reported on Tuesday that the comments from an email thread with executives came to light in Washington, DC. "I'm beginning to wonder whether spinning Instagram out is the only structure that will accomplish a number of important goals," Zuckerberg wrote in the email.
Fast Company Tech
APRIL 15, 2025
Several of the largest U.S. banks are reportedly pausing or reassessing how they send sensitive information to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) following a major cyberattack on the regulator. JPMorgan Chase and Bank of New York Mellon have halted electronic information-sharing with the OCC, Bloomberg reported. Bank of America is working to transmit data through what it considers more secure electronic channels, according to the report.
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.
Mashable Tech
APRIL 15, 2025
Scientists previously captured rare footage of a giant squid. Now, they've filmed another huge squid species — the colossal squid. The first specimens of the colossal squid ( Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni ) were formally described by biologists a century ago, in 1925. These deep sea dwellers, which live exclusively in Antarctic waters, are rarely seen, so they're largely mysterious.
Ars Technica
APRIL 17, 2025
On Monday, a developer using the popular AI-powered code editor Cursor noticed something strange: Switching between machines instantly logged them out, breaking a common workflow for programmers who use multiple devices. When the user contacted Cursor support, an agent named "Sam" told them it was expected behavior under a new policy. But no such policy existed, and Sam was a bot.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 15, 2025
Do you work with a nonprofit, charity, or NGO? If yes, please share your knowledge and experience by taking the 2025 Nonprofit Tech for Good Survey ! The survey consists of 20 easy-to-answer questions about website and email marketing, online fundraising, social media marketing, and artificial intelligence. Depending upon your answers, the survey only requires 3-7 minutes to complete.
Fast Company Tech
APRIL 14, 2025
When Paule Tenaillon was head shoe designer at Chlo, she was responsible for designing hundreds of shoes a year. With each design, she had to consider many factors: The Chlo aesthetic, trends, heel height, materials. But there was one issue she didn’t think much about. “Comfort was never a consideration,” Tenaillon says. “Nobody ever asked me to make a comfortable pair of shoes.
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Mashable Tech
APRIL 14, 2025
Taxpayers are preparing for the annual filing deadline, and (hopefully) keeping a keen eye out for potential tax scams. Many may be looking for a little more help, or time, to complete their federal returns safely and efficiently. SEE ALSO: REAL ID deadline is weeks away. Here's what you need to know. And for those who find themselves knocking on the door of Tax Day (that would be Tuesday, April 15) without a completed return — whether due to procrastination, an exceptionally complicated t
Ars Technica
APRIL 14, 2025
In a very real sense, the Internet, this marvelous worldwide digital communications network that youre using right now, was created because one man was annoyed at having too many computer terminals in his office. The year was 1966. Robert Taylor was the director of the Advanced Research Projects Agencys Information Processing Techniques Office. The agency was created in 1958 by President Eisenhower in response to the launch of Sputnik.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 17, 2025
Ditch the cookie-cutter thank-you. Todays donors expect moreand deserve it. Learn how to deliver powerful, personalized stewardship that speaks directly to each type of donor. Backed by psychology and real-world success, this session will show you how to use gratitude strategically to boost retention, increase giving, and create lasting impact. If you want donors to feel seen, valued, and inspiredthis is your must-attend session.
Futurism
APRIL 15, 2025
Earlier this week, a crew of six women including pop star Katy Perry, CBS broadcast journalist Gayle King, and Blue Origin CEO Jeff Bezos' fiance Lauren Snchez launched to the edge of space as part of an 11-minute thrill ride organized by the Amazon cofounder's space company. The vacuous publicity stunt which claimed to make the crew of mostly uber-wealthy media personalities "astronauts" after a mere two days of basic safety training drew plenty of criticism.
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!
Mashable Tech
APRIL 13, 2025
Black Mirror may be able to draw inspiration for future episodes from the very platform it streams on. Netflix has just recently rolled out access to a new AI search engine tool to some of its subscribers, according to a report from Bloomberg. The AI search engine, which is powered by ChatGPT creator OpenAI, takes Netflix's search capabilities beyond looking up movies and TV shows by title, genre, or actor.
Ars Technica
APRIL 14, 2025
Dolphins are generally regarded as some of the smartest creatures on the planet. Research has shown they can cooperate, teach each other new skills, and even recognize themselves in a mirror. For decades, scientists have attempted to make sense of the complex collection of whistles and clicks dolphins use to communicate. Researchers might make a little headway on that front soon with the help of Google's open AI model and some Pixel phones.
Fast Company Tech
APRIL 18, 2025
Morningside Park, a beloved neighborhood park in Miami with sweeping views of Biscayne Bay , will soon pilot an innovative approach to coastal resilience. BIOCAP tiles, a 3D-printed modular system designed to support marine life and reduce wave impact along urban seawalls, will be installed on the existing seawall there in spring 2025. BIOCAP stands for Biodiversity Improvement by Optimizing Coastal Adaptation and Performance.
Engadget
APRIL 18, 2025
Tesla is facing a proposed class action suit over allegations that it has been speeding up odometers so its vehicles will fall out of warranty faster, according to a report by Reuters. This would make it easier for the company to get out of paying for repairs. Nyree Hinton, the plaintiff in the case , alleges that Tesla odometer readers are designed to change with energy consumption, driver behavior and mysterious predictive algorithms, and not actual mileage driven.
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.
Mashable Tech
APRIL 17, 2025
On Thursday morning, Nintendo kicked off the post-hump day portion of the week with a juicy little Nintendo Direct livestream focused on Mario Kart World. It was nice to get some fun new details about the flagship launch title for Switch 2 , but the Direct didn't really answer the biggest question on many gamers' minds: Why does Mario Kart World cost $80?
Ars Technica
APRIL 14, 2025
Federal scientists responsible for monitoring the health of West Coast fisheries are cleaning office bathrooms and reconsidering critical experiments after the Department of Commerce failed to renew their labs contracts for hazardous waste disposal, janitorial services, IT, and building maintenance. Trash is piling up at the Northwest Fisheries Science Center, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, staffers told ProPublica.
Fast Company Tech
APRIL 14, 2025
Behind some of the most recognizable iconography in the world, from American presidential campaign logos to New York City subway signage and Apple keycaps, is one Swiss designer and a textbook he published in 1949. Youve probably never heard of either. Walter Kch was a calligrapher and educator at the Zrich School of Arts and Crafts in the late 30s and 40s.
VentureBeat
APRIL 14, 2025
Salesforce reveals how AI now writes 20% of its code but developers aren't vanishing they're evolving into strategic architects who orchestrate AI systems while focusing on customer needs and business value.
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.
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