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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

As nonprofit organizations navigate the complexities of managing donor relationships, a significant decision looms every three to four years: Should we stay with our current donor management system (DMS), or is it time to switch? According to the 2024 Donor Management Systems Use and Satisfaction study , over the past five years, more than half of nonprofits opted to stay put, primarily due to familiarity with their current system and the desire to avoid the disruptions that come with switching.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Which camp are you in? 1) AI is going to displace humans and render us irrelevant? 2) The bots will be our BFFs freeing us from a multitude of mundane tasks to work at a higher level. The rapid-fire technological invention we are experiencing is exciting, filled with controversy, and laced with more than a little fear. Sharon Rice,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, described the situation like this.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

With year-end fundraising swiftly approaching, here are the latest tips for fundraising and marketing from the recent Bridge Conference.

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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Looking to create newsletters that capture your members' attention? Discover how to write compelling newsletters with our expert tips and 16 engaging ideas to make your next email irresistible and valuable to your audience.

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Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Community Engagement

There’s more than one way to end the year with impact—and we’re letting you decide the direction. In this "choose your own adventure" community-led webinar, attendees will vote in real time to pick one of three year-end event strategies to explore in depth: Volunteer Appreciation Events 🧡 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaigns 🌈 Mission/Program Celebrations 🎉 Once the path is chosen, we’ll dive into a step-by-step engagement workflow plan tailored to that format, showing how

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

UnitedHealth Group and Goodwill announced a three-year partnership to help people overcome barriers to long-term, higher-paying employment.

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Microsoft AI

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Together with Oracle, we’re announcing upgrades to Oracle Database@Azure to enhance data and AI integration and security. Learn more.

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

While working at Microsoft as a group marketing manager in the Consumer division, Monica Harrington helped Gabe Newell and her husband, Mike, create a small video game studio near Seattle, Washington. Newell and her now ex-husband are officially recognized as the co-founders of Valve Corporation, but Harrington believes she should.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

If you think Year-End and GivingTuesday are business as usual this year, think again. Year-End has the potential for large returns, with 30% of annual charitable giving taking place in December alone – but what about the philanthropic challenges to contend with? The Challenge In 2023, charitable giving stagnated, and when adjusted for inflation, it decreased by about 2.1%.

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Apple is banking on Apple Intelligence to give its stagnant iPhone sales a boost. The technology received plenty of coverage during yesterday's Glowtime event, such as its ability to identify objects via the camera, summarize and prioritize notifications, search through photos based on descriptions, and power an improved Siri.

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Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business

For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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Hands on Fundraising

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

And what does women’s work mean? A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about the struggles of balancing work and life – especially for those of us in the nonprofit world. Many of you read it, shared it, commented, or sent me email messages. I’m so grateful to everyone. Because stress is a very real problem. And […] The post Is philanthropy “women’s work”?

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Grand Theft Auto VI is still around a year away from release, assuming the game isn't delayed, but there's little doubt it will be an enormous success that adds many more millions to Rockstar and parent company Take-Two Interactive's fortunes.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Over the past five years, nonprofit arts organizations have maneuvered through pandemic shutdowns, evolving audience behaviors, and the relentless pressure of inflation. But what does the financial landscape look like now? We analyzed data provided by 743 organizations via SMU DataArts’ Cultural Data Profile from 2019 to 2023, revealing the complexities beneath the surface.

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Speaking on journalist Simon Parkin's My Perfect Console podcast, Deering, who was Sony's computer entertainment president from 1995 to 2005 and president of Codemasters from 2006 to 2010, gave a somewhat controversial opinion on the huge number of layoffs being seen in the games industry.

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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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Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “How does your nonprofit measure success?” The entire Blue Avocado team was amazed by the number of thoughtful and enlightening answers that nonprofit leaders like you shared! While most who responded would agree that counting the number of program participants, clients served, and funds raised each year are solid metrics, success looks different to every organization.

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

While official specs remain under wraps, some early listings have surfaced on the UK retailer site Lambdatek, potentially giving us a glimpse of what to expect. We'll be converting the VAT-excluded prices to USD to better understand how these upcoming models compare to current offerings in terms of value.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The nonprofit tech buying spree continues. Social good software company Bonterra has acquired DonorDrive, a provider of peer-to-peer and digital fundraising solutions. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition is part of Bonterra ’s drive to build, acquire, and integrate technology. Bonterra’s leadership’s plan is to double the size of philanthropy during the next decade by enabling trust-based relationships between funders, volunteers and the nonprofits they support.

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The resulting AI "voice clones" can then be used to quickly produce new audiobook recordings, with human narrators still involved to oversee quality control.

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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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M+R

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Read time: 8 minutes I love working with food banks! The impact of their work is so direct and so important (this is my plug to get involved with your local food bank if you aren’t already!). And, turns out, there’s a lot to learn from food banks when it comes to digital fundraising too! This year, a record 27 regional food banks participated in M+R’s annual Benchmarks Study covering mostly digital fundraising, marketing, advertising, and advocacy metrics (and here’s another plug…if you haven’t

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 Pro open on September 26, and the updated console will start shipping on November 7. Priced at $699, it includes a 2 TB SSD, but the disc drive is sold separately for $79.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The presidential election is set for November 5, and the good news for fundraisers and nonprofit marketers is that elections don’t tend to hurt charitable giving. In fact, charitable giving increased in nine of the past 10 election years — the only exception being the Great Recession year of 2008. But you might be wondering whether to adjust your communication strategies in the weeks leading up to the election when we’ll see a flurry of ads, emails, texts and more.

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

With millions of players worldwide engaging in epic quests and imaginative storytelling, Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) has transcended its tabletop origins to become a global pastime. A new study suggests that the game may also offer unique benefits for individuals on the autism spectrum.

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TechNode

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Apple announced at its iPhone 16 series launch event that Apple Intelligence will begin beta testing next month along with its iOS 18.1 system, initially limited to an English language version available to users in the US. Next year, Apple promises to release versions of Apple Intelligence in Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish. Once Apple Intelligence launches in mainland China, users with previously purchased iPhone 16 series models will be able to activate and use the feature, online store

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Pre-orders are now open for the AirPods 4. Two models will be available on September 20. Starting at $129, the headphones gain intelligent noise management features previously reserved for the $249 Pro variant.

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TechNode

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Meituan officially brought its food delivery service to Saudi Arabia under the name KeeTa on Monday, beginning its expansion outside China as domestic growth slowed. For newly registered users, KeeTa sends a 50% off voucher and free delivery coupon that can only be deemed on Monday, the standalone app showed. KeeTa is expected to compete with food delivery giant Delivery Hero-owned HungerStation and local company Jahez in the Saudi Arabian market.

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Let's dive into the A18 Pro first – the chip that powers the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max models. Built on a 3nm process, it packs a 6-core CPU setup with two performance cores and four efficiency ones. It promises a 15% performance uplift over last year's A17.

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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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