Blue Avocado
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are the key qualities and skills you look for in potential board members?” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: A Deep and Sincere Caring About the Nonprofit’s Mission The most important “quality” in a board member would be a real and heartfelt caring about the mission/goal of the nonprofit they will be involved with.
sgEngage
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Across the globe, natural catastrophes strike unpredictably, from flooding and hurricanes to ice storms, earthquakes, and wildfires. In the United States, there were 28 climate disasters in 2023 , which surpassed the record of 22 disasters in 2020 – tallying a price tag of at least $92.9 billion. In Canada, the summer of 2024 now ranks as the most-destructive season in Canadian history due to over $7 billion in damages from flooding, fires and storms.
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The NonProfit Times
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Donor-advised fund (DAF) disbursements to charitable organizations declined 1.4% during 2023 to $54.77 billion. Likewise, contributions into DAFs by donors decreased 21.7% to $59.43 billion, according to new data from the National Philanthropic Trust in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. DAFs were responsible for roughly 9.8% of all giving in the United States if the statistics for total giving in the Giving USA report released earlier this year at $557 billion and these DAF numbers are accurate.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Whether you're a nonprofit that recently started using text messaging or a seasoned organization, year-end giving is an important opportunity.
Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business
For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Candid
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Did you know? When we look at which states receive the most charitable dollars per capita, Nebraska punches above its weight. That’s one of the findings from Dollars and Change: A Look at Individual and Institutional Giving Across the United States From 2015 to 2022 , a report released in September by Candid, GivingTuesday, and Network for Good. The study analyzes trends by recipient organization size, issue area, and location, as well as economic conditions.
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The NonProfit Times
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Myechia Minter-Jordan, M.D., MBA, is the new chief executive officer of AARP, the nation’s largest nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older. She replaces Jo Ann Jenkins who this past March announced she was stepping down. Minter-Jordan joins AARP from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health in Boston, Massachusetts where she was president and CEO.
The Modern Nonprofit
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes As the air turns crisp and communities gather to celebrate the warmth of the holiday season, you have a unique opportunity to amplify your impact. The holiday giving season isn’t just a time for generosity—it’s a strategic window for you to engage supporters, elevate your mission, and achieve fundraising goals like never before.
DNL OmniMedia
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
In today’s digital world, your nonprofit must have a high-quality website to successfully raise awareness for your cause, secure support, and drive your mission forward. At DNL OmniMedia , we understand the importance of having an aesthetically beautiful website that offers visitors a positive, user-friendly experience. We also understand that your expertise lies in your mission rather than your technology, so designing or revamping your organization’s website may be a little intimid
TechSpot
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Thanks to a mechanochemically engineered combination of the liquid metal alloy Galinstan and ceramic aluminum nitride, this thermal interface material, or TIM, outperformed the best commercial liquid metal cooling products by a staggering 56-72% in lab tests. It allowed dissipation of up to 2,760 watts of heat from just a.
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!
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
FreeWill launched Estately, a software solution that allows financial advisers to offer full-service estate planning.
The NonProfit Times
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Image from Human Appeal USA Humanitarian aid nonprofit Human Appeal USA is kicking off a national comedy tour featuring established comedians to raise money in support of the organization’s emergency appeals to deliver food, clean water and medical care to families in crisis around the world. Among the line-up are comedians Omar Regan, Jeremey Mclellan, Yasmin Elhady, Preacher Moss and Sabeen Saddiq.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Many strategic plans are filled with vague, surface-level goals that sound good but lack direction and depth.
TechSpot
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
If you're a GeForce GPU owner and haven't yet transitioned to the Nvidia App, this is the perfect time to do so. The new app is far superior to Nvidia's older GeForce Experience and Control Panel apps – even if every Control Panel feature isn't included yet. The new app.
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.
DonorPerfect
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The power of personal connection remains undiminished in fundraising. For nonprofits, direct mail campaigns continue to be a cornerstone of donor engagement, ranking second among supporters’ preferred communication methods. When managed effectively, direct mail campaigns can foster donor engagement and drive contributions. Let’s explore how to create impactful direct mail campaigns that amplify your fundraising […] The post Crafting Powerful Direct Mail Campaigns for Fundraising Succ
TechSpot
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
With AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D recent release, we're diving into its gaming performance, comparing it head-to-head with the 7800X3D across 45 games. Let's see how this new CPU stacks up.
Big Duck
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Be a part of our Open House and connect with people and nonprofit organizations eager to discover more about Big Duck
TechSpot
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba revealed the $65 billion plan this week. Reuters saw an early draft of the proposal, which is scheduled to be submitted during the country's next parliament session, and notes its support of domestic chipmaker Rapidus among others.
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Nonprofit AF
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Hi everyone, I’ve been reeling the past several days after the elections, as I’m sure many of you have been.
TechSpot
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The Pizzawrmr, from Pizza Hut Canada, is a contraption that connects to the top of your PS5. Its design and red highlights are inspired by Pizza Hut's red roof, and its lid opens like a laptop for easy pizza access, apparently.
TechNode
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Volkswagen has cut the starter price for its ID.UNYX, the first model from the companys China-exclusive all-electric ID.UX series from RMB 209,900 to RMB 169,900 ($23,480), representing a 19% reduction just four months since its launch in July. Customers who put down their orders and completed the payment process before Nov. 8 will receive a rebate, a move set to avoid a potential Chinese consumer backlash, financial media outlet Yicai reported.
TechSpot
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Holiday tech deals are fast approaching, and the PlayStation 5 is set to receive one of this year's most notable hardware discounts. However, considering the console's price history, the savings may be less significant than they appear, as the PS5 remains close to its original launch price.
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.
TechNode
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
In the early hours of November 11, Chinas Singles Day, e-commerce platforms issued a slew of statistics related to performance during the countrys biggest consumerist festival, though as with recent years they shied away from boasting about their gross merchandise value (GMV) totals, numbers that consistently led their announcements in the events 2010s heyday.
TechSpot
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Senior US government officials have confirmed that the Biden Administration is ready to support a United Nations treaty on cybercrime. The legally binding agreement would be a first and could help shape the UN's future legal initiatives and cooperation in fighting and investigating cyber threats.
TechNode
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
BYD on Tuesday launched its first and for now the only car model equipped with Huaweis advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) at a price range of between RMB 379,800 and RMB 407,800 ($52,602-$56,480), marking the first collaboration of its kind between the two corporate giants. The companies said that Huaweis latest Advanced Driving System (ADS) would enable the Bao 8 sports utility vehicle to carry out most driving functions automatically from garage to garage and could even allow it to dri
TechSpot
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The AR glasses are part of Amazon's efforts toward increasing efficiency when it comes to the last 100 yards of deliveries, writes Reuters. Based on Amazon's existing Echo Frames – smart glasses with integrated Alexa – the drivers' version includes an embedded display rather than being audio-only.
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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