Mon.Jan 13, 2025

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Why You Should Mail and Email Your Donors More Often and More Strategically

NonProfit PRO

Some nonprofits are under the impression that sending multiple mail and email appeals constitutes an intrusion in donors lives. Nonsense.

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How to Evaluate a New Revenue Stream

sgEngage

You see the writing on the wall. Your revenue is overly dependent on a handful of major donors or a single government grant. Sure, you have a CRM full of small and mid-level donors, and a few programs that bring in a little recurring revenue. But you need to diversify your revenue streams. The ideas come pouring in from around the organization. The development team wants to start an annual trivia night.

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AARP Now Accepting 2025 Community Challenge Grant Applications

NonProfit PRO

AARP opened applications for its Community Challenge grant program, which aims to help nonprofits make communities more livable.

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Pocket Power: The Game Boy's Legendary Journey

TechSpot

The Nintendo Game Boy revolutionized handheld gaming, captivating generations with its simplicity, portability, and iconic games like Tetris and Pokmon, leaving a legacy spanning decades.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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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Don’t Wait Until Year-End to Spend Paid Media Budgets

NonProfit PRO

A common reaction to a tight paid media budget is to wait until the giving season to use it.This is the wrong approach for lots of reasons.

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The Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience published A Cybersecurity On-Ramp for the Settlement Sector Report

Charity Village

The Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience published A Cybersecurity On-Ramp for the Settlement Sector Report. The study reviews the current cybersecurity landscape and explores key challenges nonprofits encounter in addressing and mitigating cybersecurity risks. The report introduces a five-step cybersecurity on-ramp developed to help organizations take the initial steps to strengthen their cybersecurity and […] The post The Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience publi

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Tetris has been crammed into a tiny 60KB PDF, works in any browser

TechSpot

The creation, dubbed "Pdftris" by its maker Thomas Rinsma, lets you play the addictive falling blocks puzzler with just a click. We fired it up on Firefox and sure enough, those tetriminos were tumbling down the makeshift game area like it was 1984 all over again.

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A Practical Guide to the Claude API - MachineLearningMastery.com

Machine Learning Mastery

An Introduction to Claude’s API The API for Anthropic’s Claude offers an exciting gateway for developers to effortlessly integrate advanced AI capabilities into their applications. Claude’s API is a robust AI platform that empowers developers to integrate the advanced capabilities of a state of the art language model into their own applications.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook's total compensation rose 18% to $74.6 million last year

TechSpot

In a proxy statement released on Friday, Apple said Cook's $3 million base salary remained unchanged for the third consecutive year in 2024. However, he earned $58.1 million in stock awards, $12 million in non-equity incentive plan compensation, and $1.5 million in other compensation, bringing the total to $74.6 million.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Fundraising New Year’s Resolutions

Bloomerang

Who doesnt like starting the new year with a clean slate ? Youre in a wonderful position to aim and reach higher. Better yet, its a perfect time to dream. For the public at-large, the most popular resolutions are exercising more, eating healthier, losing weight, and saving more money, followed by more time with family and friends, and spending less time on social media.

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Microsoft DirectX embraces neural rendering for next-gen graphics

TechSpot

Microsoft recently announced what could be the next major development in the history of DirectX. The High-Level Shader Language (HLSL) team is currently working with major GPU and SoC manufacturers to bring support for neural rendering technology in the company's APIs for 3D graphics, which Microsoft described as a significant.

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NVIDIA and IQVIA Build Domain-Expert Agentic AI for Healthcare and Life Sciences

NVIDIA AI Blog

IQVIA, the worlds leading provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence, is working with NVIDIA to build custom foundation models and agentic AI workflows that can accelerate research, clinical development and access to new treatments. AI applications trained on the organizations vast healthcare-specific information and guided by its deep domain expertise will help the industry boost the efficiency of clinical trials and optimize planning for the launch

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Meta AI's Llama language model modded to run on decades-old Xbox 360

TechSpot

After seeing Exo Labs run a large language model on an ancient Pentium II running Windows 98, developer Andrei David decided to take on an even more unconventional challenge. Dusting off his Xbox 360 console, he set out to force the nearly two-decade-old machine to load an AI model from.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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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TikTok Shop to launch in Mexico amid US sell-or-ban legislation

TechNode

TikTok Shop is set to officially enter the Mexican market on Jan. 13, 2025, having already invited merchant registrations and influencer applications, according to Chinese media outlet Ebrun. The platform plans to begin influencer-driven sales in early February, with user purchases expected to go live mid-month. The platform will launch with a three purchases at half-price promotion for new users, while merchants will be offered limited-time incentives, including commission-free and shipping-fre

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Overclocker pushes Intel i9-14900KF to 9.12 GHz, setting new CPU frequency world record

TechSpot

HWBot's CPU Frequency chart shows that up until January 12, the current frequency world record holder and only person to push the past the 9 GHz mark was Jon "Elmor" Sandstrm from ElmorLabs.

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Government of Canada announces extension of 2024 charitable donations to February 28, 2025

Charity Village

The federal government intends to amend the Income Tax Act to extend the deadline for making donations eligible for tax support in the 2024 tax year until February 28, 2025. According to the Government of Canada, the extension aims to mitigate the impacts of the four-week Canada Post mail stoppage by providing donors with sufficient […] The post Government of Canada announces extension of 2024 charitable donations to February 28, 2025 appeared first on CharityVillage.

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DOJ clears path to sell $6.3B in Bitcoin seized from Silk Road marketplace

TechSpot

According to the government, Individual X hacked the Silk Road and stole the Bitcoins in question. The 69,370 Bitcoins have a street value of more than $6.3 billion. A single Bitcoin trades for $91,832 as of this writing.

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

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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Ant Group acquires Haodf.com to explore AI in healthcare

TechNode

On January 11, during the 2025 Haodf Summit, Ant Group officially announced its acquisition of Haodf.com, a leading Chinese online healthcare platform, according to Chinese media outlet The Beijing News. Founded in 2006, Haodf.com has 280,000 verified doctors on its platform, according to company data. Ant Group, through its Alipay platform, has been expanding its healthcare services since launching Chinas first online appointment and payment service in 2014.

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A racing heart didn't stop this speedrunner from achieving a new Super Mario Bros. record

TechSpot

Super Mario Bros. features a timer system that speedrunners refer to as the "frame rule" - the game only checks for level completion every 21 frames. This creates precise minimum times for each stage, and through extensive study, the community has determined that the fastest possible time to beat the.

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CES 2025: Chinese tech innovators shine with rollable PCs, AI-driven TVs, and smart media centers

TechNode

Chinese exhibitors made up the largest foreign cohort at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), an influential technology trade show, held in Las Vegas from Jan. 7 to 10. According to the exhibitor list , over 1,300 Chinese companies showcased their latest products and related technologies at this years CES. Chinese companies accounted for more than a quarter of the 4,500 registered exhibitors at the four-day event, which attracted around 150,000 attendees.

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Upgraded iPad Air and MacBook Air with M4 chip, Apple Intelligence coming in 2025

TechSpot

In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman revealed that the new 13-inch and 15-inch iPad Air models will be powered by the M4 chip, the same processor found in the MacBook Pro and iMac launched last year. Another upcoming iPad, the iPad 11, is expected to launch around.

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.

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Successful Nonprofit Digital Advertising Trends in 2024 

Allegiance Group

As we wrap up another calendar year-end (CYE), one key takeaway has emerged: digital advertising continues to be a powerhouse in driving nonprofit growth. Despite challenges in traditional fundraising channels, digital ads have proven to be instrumental in acquiring new donors, generating revenue, and amplifying the effectiveness of integrated campaigns.

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Automattic retaliates against WP Engine with a significant reduction in free WordPress support

TechSpot

A California judge recently granted WP Engine a temporary injunction against Automattic, the organization managing many crucial aspects of the WordPress project. The judge ruled that WordPress.com can no longer prevent hosting company WP Engine from accessing its online resources. However, Automattic is now escalating matters further.

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China’s SAIC extends partnership with CATL on auto battery swapping

TechNode

Chinese automaker SAIC and battery giant CATL said on Jan. 10 that they would explore the potential of electric vehicles with swappable batteries, as well as work together in overseas markets, in a major expansion of their partnership. SAIC, a manufacturing partner of Volkswagen and General Motors in China, will develop and sell EVs with swappable batteries sourced from CATL.

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Adobe's new bulk AI image tool can edit thousands of images in seconds

TechSpot

Adobe has introduced numerous features to its Firefly GenAI suite since its launch in 2023. The latest update enables companies to adjust images in bulk by the thousands, if necessary.

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How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.