Thu.Jan 23, 2025

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Maximizing Impact and Visibility with Google Ad Grants for Nonprofit Growth

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Nonprofit organizations are often challenged with the daunting task of delivering significant impacts with limited resources. The Google Ad Grants program, which started in 2003, is a transformative tool that offers nonprofits worldwide $10,000 per month for free to promote their missions and connect with target audiences. Its potential impact on the nonprofit world is enormous, but its still relatively unknown and underleveraged.

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Report Predicts Surge in Corporate Social Responsibility Investment

NonProfit PRO

A Benevity report found that 76% of executives plan to increase investment in corporate social responsibility.

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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Review

TechSpot

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090 is here , bringing next-gen power with a $2,000 price tag. Featuring a 23% larger die, 33% more cores, and blazing-fast GDDR7 memory, it's built to dominate but is it worth it?

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Easy Engagement Strategies to Drive Acquisition and Loyalty

NonProfit PRO

Donor retention rates continue to decline. However, there are some easy engagement strategies you can use to find and keep donors.

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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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Beyond fundraising: How building community strengthens nonprofit sustainability

Candid

Nonprofits thrive or fail based largely on the success of their fundraising efforts, but fundraising alone cannot ensure sustainability. What if the key to resilience lies not just in raising funds but in building a stronger community of stakeholders? Community buildingcultivating a network of engaged donors, volunteers, board members, and beneficiaries who share a sense of belonging and commitmentmight be the most overlooked strategy for long-term success.

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Bing search results in Edge are obscuring Chrome links, promoting Microsoft's browser

TechSpot

As noticed by Windows Latest, searches for Chrome using Edge and via Bing (when signed out of your Microsoft account) on Windows 11 result in a "promoted by Microsoft" banner appearing at the top of the search results.

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Understanding RAG Part IV: RAGAs & Other Evaluation Frameworks

Machine Learning Mastery

Be sure to check out the previous articles in this series: Understanding RAG Part I: Why It’s Needed Understanding RAG Part II: How Classic RAG Works Understanding RAG Part III: Fusion Retrieval and Reranking Retrieval augmented generation (RAG) has played a pivotal role in expanding the limits and overcoming many limitations of standalone large language […]

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TSMC's production impact limited to 20,000 wafers following 6.4-magnitude Taiwan earthquake

TechSpot

The powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake that struck southern Taiwan on January 21 has led to a disruption in production at TSMC. While there were no reported fatalities, the tremor caused considerable damage throughout the region, prompting the firm to implement immediate safety measures. TSMC evacuated staff from its central and.

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Your Personal Note-Taking Assistant Is Just $39.99 for Life

TechRepublic

Record, transcribe, summarize, and keep all your notes organized with this powerful app for Apple devices.

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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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Game devs are flocking to PC, leaving consoles behind, according to GDC survey

TechSpot

This surge in PC game development is particularly noteworthy when compared to other platforms, according to the 2025 State of the Game Industry report by the Game Developers Conference. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, while still popular, lag behind considerably, with 38 percent and 34 percent of developers.

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Things you should know about applying for charitable status: Part two

Charity Village

This article was previously published by Law For Non-Profits and is reprinted with permission. This article is the second in a three-part series – check out the first article. Okay, so next how do you qualify for charitable status? Charitable purposes must fall within one of four different categories (also known as the four heads of […] The post Things you should know about applying for charitable status: Part two appeared first on CharityVillage.

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First-ever data center on the Moon set to launch next month

TechSpot

Florida-based startup Lonestar Data Holdings plans to launch the first Moon-based data center dubbed the "Freedom Data Center." The compact but fully operational information hub will piggyback on an upcoming lunar lander mission by Intuitive Machines aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in February. Lonestar says storing data on the.

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Deadline approaching for Toronto Foundation’s 2025 Vital Signs Grants

Charity Village

Applications are now open for Toronto Foundations 2025 Vital Signs Grants, focusing on small nonprofits and charities, with operating budgets of up to $500,000, working to build their internal capacity. The funding opportunity includes a one-time grant to strengthen the capacity and charitable work of high-impact organizations. Grantees will also receive additional promotion to the Toronto […] The post Deadline approaching for Toronto Foundations 2025 Vital Signs Grants appeared first on C

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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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Canon pushes the limits of 35mm with record 410-megapixel sensor

TechSpot

The 410-megapixel (24,592 x 16,704 pixels) sensor boasts a resolution that is 198 times greater than Full HD, and 12 times higher than 8K. With it, users should be able to crop any part of an image without a significant drop in quality.

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How to Promote a Fundraiser: Tips to Boost Awareness and Donations

Wild Apricot

Reach your goals faster with effective fundraiser promotion. From social media tips to email campaigns, discover how to spread the word, engage supporters, and inspire donations for your cause.

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LinkedIn accused of using personal data without consent, even from paid users

TechSpot

Millions of LinkedIn Premium customers intend to fight the social network in court. A lawsuit filed in a San Jose, California federal court states that users are seeking compensation after discovering that LinkedIn used their private personal messages for AI training purposes. The lawsuit states that LinkedIn tried to cover.

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CATL to report record profit in 2024 despite revenue decline amid lithium price slump

TechNode

CATL on Tuesday said it expected its annual profit to exceed RMB 49 billion ($6.7 billion), giving the company a record result, as the worlds largest battery maker maintains its leadership position by expanding its product offerings and strengthening ties with clients. Why it matters: Despite this, CATL warned it might end the year with a revenue decline for the first time since it started releasing its financial figures in 2015, due to the lithium price squeeze that has been shaking up the indu

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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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EA says Dragon Age: The Veilguard performed around half as well as expected

TechSpot

In its preliminary third-quarter results for fiscal year 2025, EA writes that it is revising its anticipated mid-single-digit growth in live services net bookings to a mid-single-digit decline.

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Cybersecurity Trends and Predictions 2025 From Industry Insiders: Part 2

ITPro Today

From the evolving role of the CISO to the use of automation to improve SecOps, IT leaders and industry insiders share their cybersecurity trends and predictions for 2025.

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Buffalo's latest USB stick features hardware-level antivirus security

TechSpot

At first glance, the RUF3-KEV looks like an ordinary USB stick. However, beneath its unassuming exterior lies Buffalo's proprietary "DiXiM Security Endpoint" an embedded anti-malware system that monitors files for threats in real-time. According to PC Watch, any rogue programs or virus signatures are instantly quarantined and neutralized before.

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Digital Transformation Leaders Double Down on Tech Investments

ITPro Today

TEKsystems' 2025 State of Digital Transformation report reveals some surprising findings about spending and talent, including 90% of organizations lack the necessary digital transformation expertise.

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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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CERN's particle accelerator tech is being reimagined to blast cancer in under a second

TechSpot

While it may not sound like a major leap, this approach offers one big advantage: killing cancerous cells while doing less damage to surrounding healthy tissue. This is believed to occur because healthy tissues can better withstand the rapid dose than cancer cells.

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Double the Donation and Springboard Partnership Now Supports Greater Matching Gift Functionality

Double the Donation

Double the Donation and Springboard are excited to announce an improved integration experience for Double the Donation Matching users on Springboard donation forms. This enhanced integration supports organizations in identifying more matching gift eligible donors and driving more matching gifts to completion.

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Is MrBeast planning a TikTok takeover? The YouTube star seems ready to make a move

TechSpot

Donaldson posted a jokey message on X on January 13 that read, "Okay fine, I'll buy Tik Tok so it doesn't get banned." A day later, he wrote that "Unironically I've had so many billionaires reach out to me since I tweeted this, let's see if we can pull this off.

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Midea president bans performative overtime and excessive PPT use within the company

TechNode

Fang Hongbo, president of Chinas major home appliances brand Midea, called on its employees to streamline their working methods, issuing an internal document titled Requirements for Simplifying Work Practices, full of references to excessive use of PPTs, ghostwriting, and performative overtime. Performative overtime in China refers to employees staying late at work not out of necessity but to create the appearance of dedication, often driven by workplace culture or peer pressure.

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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.