Allegiance Group

JANUARY 14, 2025

Do you have a New Year’s Resolution to spend less time on your phone? Good luck with that. A recent study showed Americans check their phones as often as every five minutes. The good (or not-so-good) news is that your donors are likely just as addicted to their devices as you are. Its no wonder that SMS, or text messaging, has emerged as a powerful tool for organizations to connect with and communicate with donors and supporters.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 14, 2025

As nonprofits prioritize donor acquisition, engagement and retention for 2025, here are four actionable strategies can they implement.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 14, 2025

As a tech leader at a growing social impact organization, you know that migrating to an enterprise-scale constituent relationship management (CRM) system can be a daunting proposition. While you may be aware on a general level that your CRM platform is becoming a headwind to your organization achieving its fundraising goals, the prospect of migrating vast amounts of data, retraining staff, and committing the money and resources required for a successful upgrade can make it tempting to say, Lets

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 14, 2025

Windfall Data unveiled an app to help nonprofits streamline their database analysis, constituent segmentation and outreach strategies.

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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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TechSpot

JANUARY 14, 2025

We can now add PDF documents to the ever-growing list of "things" that can run Doom. A high school student interested in programming and cybersecurity developed the DoomPDF project, providing yet another example of how killing cacodemons on Mars has become a truly universal pastime, no matter the technology used.

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TechSpot

JANUARY 14, 2025

As we grapple with the implications of artificial intelligence and machine learning, a letter penned in 1863 resonates with a chilling clarity: "Day by day, however, the machines are gaining ground upon us; day by day we are becoming more subservient to them.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2025

According to the M+R Benchmarks report , fundraising mobile messages generate an average of $92 in revenue for every 1,000 messages sent. Chances are, if youre a nonprofit professional, youre curious about how mobile giving can improve your nonprofits fundraising efforts. Thats why weve created this comprehensive articleto guide you through the ins and outs of mobile giving.

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TechSpot

JANUARY 14, 2025

According to data from hiring platform Greenhouse, roughly one in five jobs posted online either are not real or were never intended to be filled. Both scenarios sound equally unbelievable but critics make some compelling arguments for why it is likely true.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 14, 2025

Quality, dedicated nonprofit volunteers and skilled staff are the key to any successful mission. But how do you find them, and once you’ve got them, how do you keep them around? When we recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What is your biggest challenge in recruiting and retaining skilled staff or volunteers?” , once again, nonprofit leaders came through!

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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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TechSpot

JANUARY 14, 2025

This marks a significant shift from past policies designed to safeguard Taiwan's leadership in semiconductor manufacturing. For years, Taiwanese chipmakers faced strict limits on the types of facilities they could build abroad particularly in China to maintain the island's technological edge.

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Nonprofit AF

JANUARY 14, 2025

Next week, because the universe has a perverse sense of humor, we have MLK Jr. Day on the same day.

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TechSpot

JANUARY 14, 2025

Researchers at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland, built the microscope using OpenFlexure's open-source design, which is freely available online.

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Candid

JANUARY 14, 2025

The 2024 Giving Season kicked into high gear with a robust start on December 3, with the GivingTuesday Data Commons reporting a record $3.6 billion raised in the United States. This heightened engagement translated into a big demand for information about charities on Candid nonprofit profiles. We saw significant spikes in overall traffic, nonprofit profile views, and searches.

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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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TechSpot

JANUARY 14, 2025

The US Supreme Court appears poised to let the law stand that will ban TikTok on January 19 unless owner ByteDance divests its US operations.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 14, 2025

Data visualization. Document signatures. Fund accounting. Gone are the days when each of those systems required a different login and manual data manipulation to get what you needed. Now your grant management system (GMS) is the hub of your grantmaking organization, and simple API integrations allow you to plug in the systems that work best for you.

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TechSpot

JANUARY 14, 2025

Johnson, who earned over $300 million when his mobile and web payment company Braintree was acquired by PayPal in 2013, has gained plenty of attention in recent times for his Project Blueprint anti-aging quest. He also sells his own (very expensive) supplement stacks and individualized health regimens under the Blueprint name.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2025

The hidden cost of clunky software: Why ease of use matters (HINT: You’re Losing Money) Lets be clear: if youre settling for outdated, clunky software , youre likely allowing your team to only scratch the surface of its capabilities. This negligence means youre letting potential donations slip away without even realizing it. The 30% trap: Unlocking lost fundraising potential Imagine this scenario: you’ve designed a dream home perfect for entertaining, complete with inviting spaces fo

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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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TechSpot

JANUARY 14, 2025

Effective January 15, 2025, the Affordable Broadband Act (ABA) will once again take effect in New York. The law requires that ISPs with at least 20,000 subscribers offer 25 Mbps broadband service to low-income customers for $15 per month, inclusive of taxes and fees. ISPs can also comply by offering.

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Towards Data Science

JANUARY 14, 2025

Learn how to create a simple, yet powerful REST API with FastAPI, DynamoDB, and AWS Lambda Functions.

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TechSpot

JANUARY 14, 2025

The patent in question, titled WO2025010132 - TIMED INPUT/ACTION RELEASE, was spotted by Tech4Gamers. It describes using machine learning to predict a player's movements before they complete them, which could theoretically reduce input lag.

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NVIDIA AI Blog

JANUARY 14, 2025

AI is making inroads across the entire healthcare industry from genomic research to drug discovery, clinical trial workflows and patient care. In a fireside chat Monday during the annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang took the stage with industry leaders progressing each of these areas to advance biomedical science and meet the global demand for patient care.

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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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TechSpot

JANUARY 14, 2025

The stream began to raise eyebrows just 18 minutes in when Musk accessed his character's stash. A tab labeled "Elon's map" stood out conspicuously, as other tabs lacked similar personalized names. This oddity sparked speculation that someone else might have curated the tab's contents to facilitate easier gameplay, allowing Musk.

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Double the Donation

JANUARY 14, 2025

Securing funding is a top priority for charitable organizations, and corporate grants for nonprofits can be a game-changer. From powering community programs to supporting innovative solutions for societal challenges, these funds provide critical resources to help nonprofits achieve their missions.

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TechSpot

JANUARY 14, 2025

Security researcher Thomas Roth recently uncovered several vulnerabilities in Apple's ACE3 USB-C controller for the iPhone 15 and 16. Although no immediate action is required from users, and these vulnerabilities don't affect Android devices, Roth's findings underscore the possibility of future attack methods being developed.

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TechNode

JANUARY 14, 2025

On the evening of January 13, Chinese lifestyle sharing platform Xiaohongshu (also referred as RedNote) unexpectedly climbed to the top of the US Apple App Stores free chart. This surge was driven by a sudden influx of American usersmany of whom are self-identified as “TikTok refugees.” On January 13, the hashtag “ TikTokRefugee ” had only around 2,000 posts and 390,000 views.

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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.

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