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Why Our Definition Of Nonprofits Restricts Problem Solving

Bloomerang

Nonprofits are stuck in a vicious cycle, jeopardizing their ability to generate the resources they need to succeed. Let’s take a look at six underlying reasons for the sector’s inability to build sustainable capacity to solve the world’s pressing problems. It’s time to change how society thinks about charity and social reform.

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Harnessing generative AI for good

Candid

Generative AI has captured our collective imagination and will likely transform the world as we know it. To be clear, I believe there is far more substance and potential with generative AI. 2) Fast follow The Gartner Hype Cycle captures the euphoria new technologies tend to generate in the early days.

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Mastering The Art Of Idea Generation And Sharing

Bloomerang

It turns out one of the most important strategies for our time is the ability to effectively generate, exchange, and adopt new ways of doing things. Whether you’re part of a nonprofit, a dynamic team, or an individual on a mission, having a well-defined strategy for quickly creating and sharing fresh ideas is a must-have in our times.

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Fundraiser vs. Friendraiser vs. Waste of Time

The Fundraising Authority

Last night, I was watching an old episode of The Office (US version) that brought a common non-profit problem to mind. Their goal is to be a lead-generation tool for your donor funnel. There’s another name for those types of events, and it’s not funraiser… It’s waste of time. Don’t waste your time.

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ChatGPT Isn’t Ready for Prime Time, But an Upskilled Team Will Be

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Some of that adaptation will require higher educational attainment, or spending more time on activities that require social and emotional skills, creativity, high-level cognitive capabilities, and other skills relatively hard to automate.” AIs still need more rehearsal before they are ready for prime time. It generates its own energy.

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Putting the AI in Education: Stepping Toward Generative Artificial Intelligences 

sgEngage

I wouldn’t be surprised if TIME magazine’s “Person of the Year” for 2023 ends up being ChatGPT. Generative AIs went from entertaining but ultimately not very useful to possessing, and the change happened overnight.  Generative AIs have the power to transform education. The hype is problematic, but the revolution is real.

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5 Ways to Engage Generation Z Volunteers

Volunteer Hub

Generation Z volunteers are a vital contributor to the nonprofit world. Who is Generation Z? Generation Z (or Gen-Z for short), represents individuals born between 1997 and 2012. According to a report , published by the Pew Research Center, Gen-Z is the most racially and ethnically diverse generation to date.