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Top 9 Nonprofit Fundraising Challenges in 2025

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofit fundraising is evolvingare you ready? Discover the top 9 challenges facing nonprofits in 2025 and how data-driven strategies can help you overcome them. Read now!

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Strategies for Building a Future-Ready Association in 2025 and Beyond 

.orgSource

As technology continues to evolve, associations face both exciting opportunities and new challenges. While the future can feel uncertain, one thing is clear: associations that take a proactive approach to digital transformation will be better equipped to adapt, grow, and succeed. Our recent. orgSource Digital Trends Survey highlights the essential strategies associations need to thrive in the coming years.

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Cybersecurity group sues DOGE over data access

Mashable Tech

Elon Musk's encroachment into U.S. governance has hit another legal obstacle. The Electronic Privacy Information Center (or EPIC) filed a lawsuit against the Department of Government Efficiency (or, sigh, DOGE) on Monday, per the privacy-focused non-profit's website. According to the lawsuit, DOGE and its leader Elon Musk have "illegally forced" the Office of Personnel Management and Treasury Department to disclose huge swaths of digital information about U.S. citizens to "unauthorized, untraine

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This magical California camp is designed by—and for—visually impaired people

Fast Company Tech

The 2017 fire that burned down much of Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa, California had a silver lining. The camp was originally designed in the early 1900s for people with sight, but it has become a beloved retreat for the blind and visually-impaired for the last 75 years. When more than a dozen of its buildings were destroyed in the fire, the chance arose to rebuild the camp for the unique needs of the people who have been using it for decades.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

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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Asteroids odds of hitting Earth went up. Scientists arent surprised.

Mashable Tech

It's certain that recently discovered asteroid 2024 YR4 will swing close to Earth in 2032. The chances of an impact remain low — but with relatively limited observations so far, the odds are in flux. On Jan. 31, the collision impact probability was 1.4 percent. As of Feb. 10, NASA reports it's 2.1 percent , which also means a 97.9 percent chance of missing our humble blue world.

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You should update your iPhone to iOS 18.3.1 right now

Mashable Tech

Apple's iOS and iPadOS have been updated to new versions, and you should update your iPhone and iPad as soon as possible. The new versions – iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1, respectively – have a security fix for a flaw that's actively exploited in the wild. The good news is that this isn't one of those attacks that can be done remotely. Instead, the hacker would have to obtain physical access to your device.

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Cerebras-Perplexity deal targets $100B search market with ultra-fast AI

VentureBeat

Cerebras and Perplexity AI partner to launch ultra-fast Sonar search model running at 1,200 tokens per second, challenging traditional search engines with specialized AI chips and near-instant results.

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41 housing markets where inventory just tipped in favor of buyers

Fast Company Tech

Want more housing market stories from Lance Lamberts ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. While homebuyers and home sellers still see headlines about the housing market being a sellers market and national home prices reaching all-time highs, a deeper look reveals that several regional housing markets have shifted, giving homebuyers some power.

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When software updates actually improve—instead of ruin—our favorite devices

Ars Technica

For many, there's a feeling of dread associated with software updates to your favorite gadget. Updates to a beloved gadget can frequently result in outrage, from obligatory complaints around bugs to selective aversions to change from Luddites and tech enthusiasts. In addition to those frustrations, there are times when gadget makers use software updates to manipulate product functionality and seriously upend owners' abilities to use their property as expected.

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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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NVIDIA CEO Awarded for Advancing Precision Medicine With Accelerated Computing, AI

NVIDIA AI Blog

NVIDIAs contributions to accelerating medical imaging, genomics, computational chemistry and AI-powered robotics were honored Friday at the Precision Medicine World Conference in Santa Clara, California, where NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang received a Luminary award. The Precision Medicine World Conference brings together healthcare leaders, top global researchers and innovators across biotechnology.

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From Address to Donation Success!

NonProfit PRO

Did you know that when you verify an address, youre also verifying so much morelike names, contact information and location details like geocodes? This helps you more fully understand your donors and members, create more personalized and effective campaigns, reduce fraud, and make more informed decisions for your organization. Book a free, personalized demo to see what else address verification can do!

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‘The bad news is, this was fake’: The tear-jerking story of author Barbara Miller was a marketing stunt, influencer says

Fast Company Tech

A viral TikTok video showing an empty book signing for an elderly author tugged at millions of heartsuntil it was exposed as an alleged marketing stunt. The book in question, Just Cuz , was reportedly written by Barbara Miller as a tribute to her late husband, Marv. She wrote it as a way to deal with her grief, the video’s voiceover explained.

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Stuff Your Kindle Day is back. How to get free indie romance books during this special event.

Mashable Tech

FREE BOOKS: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on Feb. 10-14. Hosted by Indie Only Book Club , this event offers free indie romance books in a variety of subgenres. We were treated to a number of Stuff Your Kindle Day events last year, but things have got wild in 2025. Yes, that's right. Stuff Your Kindle Day is back once again, offering free (or heavily discounted) books to the masses.

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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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Fast break AI: How Databricks helped the Pacers slash ML costs 12,000X% while speeding up insights

VentureBeat

ANALYSIS: Stats might be everything in basketball but for Pacers Sports and Entertainment (PS&E), data about fans is just as valuable.

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Sam Altman Says He Feels Sorry for Elon Musk and His Bottomless Insecurity

Futurism

On Monday, the Wall Street Journal reported that multi-hyphenate billionaire Elon Musk was leading a massive $97.4 billion bid to take over the nonprofit that controls ChatGPT maker OpenAI. It didn't take long for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who runs the company's for-profit arm and sits on the board of its non-profit as well , to slap down the offer. "No thank you but we will buy twitter for $9.74 billion if you want," Altman wrote in a scathing rebuke shortly after the WSJ published its story, refe

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The best Presidents Day deals from Best Buy that are already live

Mashable Tech

PRESIDENTS' DAY DEALS: Presidents' Day 2025 will be on Feb. 17, but the deals have already gone on parade with savings on great tech like the Lenovo Yoga 7i 14 (Gen 9) Laptop. Here are some of the top deals in 2025. The best Presidents' Day deals already live at Best Buy Best TV deal Toshiba 55-inch C350 Series UHD TV $199.99 (Save $170) Get Deal Best laptop deal Lenovo Yoga 7i 14 (Gen 9) 16GB RAM 512GB SSD $599.99 (Save $300) Get Deal Best home deal Dyson V15 Detect Extra Cordless Vacuum $599.9

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3 Ways to Improve Culture and Reduce Turnover at Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

While not all turnover can be prevented, here are three culture-building strategies that can help keep your nonprofit's employees happy.

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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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30 Valentines Day gifts for all the sweethearts in your life

Mashable Tech

While you can't go wrong with flowers and chocolate, let's branch out this Valentine's Day. There's no better way to show someone your love than getting them a gift that demonstrates just how well you know them. We've put together a list of the 30 best Valentine's Day gifts and ideas to get for literally anybody on your list. Whether you're in need of a gift for an eco-conscious best friend or a comedy-obsessed partner, there's something for everyone on this list.

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Technovation Empowers Girls in AI, Making AI Education More Inclusive and Engaging

NVIDIA AI Blog

Tara Chklovski has spent much of her career inspiring young women to take on some of the worlds biggest challenges using technology. The founder and CEO of education nonprofit Technovation joined the AI Podcast in 2019 to discuss the AI Family Challenge. Now, she returns to explain how inclusive AI makes the world a better and, crucially, less boringplace.

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Google I/O 2025 kicks off on May 20

Engadget

Google has set the date for its next I/O developer conference. This year, the annual event will take place over two days starting on May 20, the company announced on Tuesday. As in previous years, the conference will feature an in-person component at the Shoreline Amphitheatre right on the company's doorstep in Mountain View, California. "Well start day one with keynotes, followed by breakout sessions, workshops, demos, networking opportunities and more continuing on day two," Google

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Visionlink is Celebrating National 211 Day!

VisionLink

Join us as we celebrate the amazing individuals and organizations behind the life-enhancing services of 211 contact centers nationwide! 211 is the most comprehensive and credible source of vetted information about local resources and services in the country. It's powered by people: thousands of caring, local experts who are available to help. Know someone who needs assistance?

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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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Post-Event Follow-Up to Foster Long-Term Donor Relationships

Pamela Grow

Nonprofit events are a powerful way to showcase your mission and raise critical funds. From the excitement of bidding in an auction to the inspiring stories shared on stage, these events are unforgettable experiences for your attendees. However, many organizations make the mistake of letting all that energy fizzle out when the event ends. Without a thoughtful follow-up strategy, the momentum youve worked so hard to build fades, leaving attendees and supporters with awkward silence.

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How to Create a Donation Page for Free in 7 Steps 

CauseVox

A donation page is like your nonprofits digital giving hubits the place where supporters can easily contribute and feel connected to your mission. Having a dedicated donation page ensures that giving is simple, accessible, and distraction-free. In this article we will go through 7 easy steps on how to create a donation page for free, ways to optimize your page for conversions, and tips to promote your donation page to maximize contributions.

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Doctors Have One Weird Trick to Tell When Their Colleagues Are On Ozempic

Futurism

Doctors have begun noticing a trend among their colleagues: they seem to be getting full before finishing dinner, likely thanks to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic sweeping the medical profession. In interviews with the New York Times , medical professionals who use the popular weight loss drugs which replicate the stomach's feeling of fullness have begun sniffing each other out.

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What are your nonprofit’s priorities and goals for 2025?

Blue Avocado

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are your nonprofit’s priorities and goals for 2025?” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: Prioritizing Collaboration and Sustainable Funding Arts and Culture Alpine County (ACAC), a local arts agency, has obtained small grants from the Alpine County Board of Supervisors and Live Healthy, an organization under the Alpine County umbrella.

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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.