Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

By focusing in specific ways on five key leadership elements Purpose, Process, People, Presence, and Peace you can increase your time, capacity, energy, and ultimately your leadership impact, explains Amy Jen Su , author of the book, The Leader You Want To Be: Five Essential Principles for Bringing Out Your Best SelfEvery Day. Su shares both Western management thinking and Eastern philosophy to provide a holistic yet hands-on approach to becoming a more effective leader with less stress and more

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Lets explore how nonprofits can leverage timing to optimize their direct mail efforts and connect with donors in meaningful ways.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Here are some tips for leaders responsible for writing an effective annual report for their nonprofit organization. Consider making these objectives for your report: To demonstrate accomplishments ( not activities ) ( results and how you did it). To recognize important people (volunteers, donors, major funders, partners). To provide an account of your organization's work for the past year.

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Wired

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

As far as I can tell, theyre hiding, one USDS employee said about the DOGE team.

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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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Ars Technica

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Health officials in Texas are battling a growing measles outbreak in an area that has some of the state's lowest vaccination rates and highest non-medical exemptions. On January 30 , officials reported two measles cases in unvaccinated, school-age children in Gaines County, which sits at the border of New Mexico and is around 90 miles southwest of Lubbock, Texas.

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Ars Technica

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Grants paid by the federal government have two components. One covers the direct costs of performing the research, paying for salaries, equipment, and consumables like chemicals or enzymes. But the government also pays what are called indirect costs. These go to the universities and research institutes, covering the costs of providing and maintaining the lab space, heat and electricity, administrative and HR functions, and more.

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Wired

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The ACLU says it stands ready to sue for access to government records that detail DOGEs access to sensitive personnel data.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Nonprofit fundraising is evolvingare you keeping up? This eBook unlocks key donor insights, proven strategies, and the tech shaping the future. Learn how to engage Millennials, Generation A, and other vital supporters to drive lasting impact. Dont miss out on the latest trends in nonprofit giving. Download your free copy today!

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TechRepublic

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

As reported by The Washington Post, Apple received notice of a possible request in March 2024, but the official ask occurred in January 2025.

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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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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Fundraise Up received a minority growth investment led by Summit Partners. The funding will support its continued commitment to nonprofits.

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TechRepublic

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Google is reevaluating its DEI initiatives, ending hiring targets, and reviewing diversity programs amid policy shifts affecting federal contractors.

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TechSpot

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Go, one of the most popular programming languages alongside "traditional" standards such as Python, C, and Visual Basic, was exploited to turn legitimate open-source projects into malicious software. The heart of the issue lay in the Google-owned proxy.golang.org service, which acts as a mirror for developers to quickly fetch and.

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TechRepublic

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The U.K.s new cyberattack rating system ranks incidents from 1 to 5, but experts warn businesses must go beyond awareness and strengthen their defences.

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Ars Technica

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

It's the year 2000 all over again, because I've just spent the past week playing The Sims , a game that could have had a resurgent zeitgeist moment if only EA, the infamous game publisher, had put enough effort in. A few days ago, EA re-released two of its most legendary games: The Sims and The Sims 2. Dubbed the "The Legacy Collection," these could not even be called remasters.

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VentureBeat

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

By showing a more detailed version of the chain of thought of o3-mini, OpenAI is closing the gap with DeepSeek-R1.

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TechRepublic

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Most IT leaders believe generative AI will increase the cost of their security tools, according to Sophos research. But, by the looks of cyber crime forums, hackers are barely using AI.

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VentureBeat

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Apple introduces ELEGNT, allowing robots to convey intentions, emotions and attitudes through movement, rather than just functional tasks.

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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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TechNode

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Chinese auto giants Geely and Dongfeng are set to become the first in the industry to integrate DeepSeeks artificial intelligence models with their in-vehicle information and entertainment systems for their respective Zeekr and Voyah electric vehicle models, hoping to benefit from the booming AI trend. Dongfeng-owned Voyah said on Friday owners will have access to the constantly growing AI database in its latest Zhiyin electric crossovers via over-the-air updates starting Feb. 14, making it the

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CIO Dive

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Despite the uptick, unemployment rose month-over-month, a potential sign that technologists restarted their search in the new year, according to CompTIA.

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TechRepublic

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The International AI Safety Report, put together by 96 AI global experts, summarises existing literature on the risks and capabilities of advanced AI systems.

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TechSpot

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The British government has ordered Apple to allow blanket access to user data stored online. The "technical capability notice" demands a backdoor into its encrypted iCloud services, which state agencies can use to access backups of any global customer without a court order. The UK Home Office issued the decree.

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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!

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TechRepublic

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

When you have Columns AI's auto-generation features, you might never have to manually create charts or graphs again.

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ITPro Today

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Microsoft, Google, and Amazon all reported strong cloud revenue growth, largely driven by AI demand, yet ongoing supply and power constraints pose challenges to scaling their data center capacity.

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TechRepublic

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Explore Lili's no-fee business checking, early direct deposit, and tax tools. Learn the pros, cons, and why it's ideal for entrepreneurs seeking simple financial management.

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CIO Dive

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Despite major changes in licensing and costs, the programming language is still a dominant force in software development.

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