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15 Tips for Building a Sustainable Major Donor Pipeline

NonProfit PRO

Here are 15 tips to help nonprofits seize the opportunity to establish a more robust donor pipeline and help donors understand the impact they can make with larger gifts.

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Going ‘AI-first’ appears to be backfiring on Klarna and Duolingo

Fast Company Tech

Artificial intelligence might be the future of the workplace, but companies that are trying to get a head start on that future are running into all sorts of problems. Klarna and Duloingo have been some of the poster children for the “AI-first” workplace. Two years ago, Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski announced he wanted his company to be the “favorite guinea pig” of OpenAI, instituting a hiring freeze and replacing as many workers as possible with AI systems.

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Blackbaud Launches New Expanded Payment Solution

NonProfit PRO

Blackbaud unveiled an expanded payment processing solution with the launch of Blackbaud Integrated Payments. Inclusive of the functionality previously known as Blackbaud Merchant Services, Blackbaud Integrated Payments will now extend the company's purpose-built payments capabilities to any software providers that integrate with Blackbaud's Payments API.

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NASA's Webb telescope captures mesmerizing images of Jupiter's auroras

Engadget

The James Webb Space Telescope , NASAs successor to the Hubble Space Telescope, has captured new images of the auroras at Jupiters north pole. These massive auroras, caused by charged particles crashing into Jupiters atmosphere, are hundreds of times brighter than our own Aurora Borealis, and, for the first time, we can now see them in greater detail thanks to these new images.

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A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?

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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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The New Pope Is Deeply Skeptical of AI

Futurism

What's in a Name The newly-annointed Pope Leo XIV formerly cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago, Illinois revealed this weekend that his name choice was inspired in part by AI, which he sees as a possible threat to human rights and justice. As Business Insider reports , the Chicago Pope took time during his first Sunday address to share how AI shaped the symbolic task of choosing his papal name.The last Pope Leo, Leo XIII, headed the church amid the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century, an

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As AI use grows, so do CIO concerns about cybersecurity

CIO Dive

While enterprises press forward on AI initiatives, IT leaders see the potential for weaknesses against an expanding attack surface, according to a Flexential survey.

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Peacock promises new streaming features when the NBA arrives this fall

Engadget

The NBA is making its debut on Peacock this fall and it should be an "exciting and inclusive streaming experience," according to NBCUniversal. It should also bring a few changes as NBC has announced new features including Instant Game Access and Performance View. For starters, users can watch games instantly with the Live in Browse feature, meaning the match will start right on Peacock's homepage.

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Google Chrome will use AI to stop tech support scams in real-time

Mashable Tech

Even if you've never fallen victim to a tech support scam , you've likely been targeted. Have you ever gotten a pop-up, or a cascading series of pop-ups that crowd your entire screen, warning you that your device has been compromised and urging you to call tech support ASAP? If the unlucky victims who fall for these tricks give the scammers access to their computer, the perpetrators can plant malware, steal personal information, or even wipe out victims' bank accounts.

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Apple's iOS 19 will reportedly have AI-powered battery management

Engadget

We've still got about a month until Apple 's WWDC 2025 event, but that hasn't stopped the rumors from flying about potential iOS 19 announcements. Today brings a new one from Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman, who reports that Apple is working on a new AI-driven battery management feature for its next operating system update. According to his sources, Apple will use AI to analyze iPhone usage trends and make adjustments to the power draw of different apps to better conserve battery on the

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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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The Office spinoff brings back a classic Scranton character

Mashable Tech

Huge news, The Office fans: Peacock's highly anticipated spin-off of the beloved workplace comedy officially has a name and release date. Get ready to obsess over The Paper , premiering this September. SEE ALSO: 'The Office' spinoff: Everything you need to know Created by The Office showrunner Greg Daniels and Michael Koman ( Nathan for You ), The Paper trades Scranton, Pennsylvania for Toledo, Ohio, where the same documentary crew who followed Dunder Mifflin's employees has set their sights on

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Samsung may finally give the Galaxy Z Flip a larger cover screen

Engadget

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 might feature a cover screen that looks very similar to the Razr Ultra , according to animation files dug up by Android Authority from a leaked version of One UI 8. Up until now, the biggest difference between Samsung's foldable flip phones and Razr's is that Razr has offered a cover screen that's edge-to-edge, without the notch on Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 6.

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Google’s ‘G’ logo just got prettier

Fast Company Tech

Google’s logo just got a little bit blurrier. In a new logo quietly rolled out across iOS and Pixel, the search giant ditches its color blocked G for gradients. Google’s new logo keeps the same letterform, as well as the bright red-yellow-green-blue color sequence, but now those colors blur into each other. The new G is Google’s biggest update to its visual identity since retiring serfs for its current sans-serif font , Product Sans , in 2015.

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iOS 18.5 arrives with a new wallpaper for Pride Month

Engadget

Apple pushed iOS 18.5 on Monday. The most eye-popping new feature is a new wallpaper to honor the LGBTQ+ community ahead of Pride Month. Apart from that, the iPhone update isn't exactly a barnburner, with only minor features and bug fixes. Apple's Pride Harmony wallpaper has bold, colorful stripes that change position as you move, lock or unlock your device.

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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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Enterprises eye AI assistants to modernize systems

CIO Dive

“Tech debt isn't just a weight — it's a ticking time bomb that’s threatening the future of global enterprises,” HFS Research Chief Analyst and CEO Phil Fersht said.

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The new F1 trailer has star power, fast cars and product placement

Engadget

The high-octane racing film F1 hits theaters this June and there's a brand-new trailer to prove it. The new footage shows more of the story and gives a deeper dive into Brad Pitt's main character. There's still gobs of actual Formula 1 racing, as the movie has received extensive involvement from the organization. It looks fast, frenetic and fun.

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Deepfakes, Scams, and the Age of Paranoia

Wired

As AI-driven fraud becomes increasingly common, more people feel the need to verify every interaction they have online.

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Peacock's The Office spin-off arrives this September

Engadget

The Paper , a new spin-off of The Office set at a small Ohio newspaper , will premiere exclusively on Peacock in September, according to a post from the streaming service's X account. Considering NBCUniversal's streaming service has mostly existed as a dedicated The Office and Parks & Recreation rewatch tool, this is a pretty big get. The new series "features the documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflins Scranton branch," but this time looks at a different industry in this case, jo

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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 Campaign Communication Templates for Email, Social Media, and SMS Marketing

CauseVox

Running a successful fundraising campaign takes clear, consistent communication that actually connects with your audience. Thats where this guide comes in. The Fundraising Campaign Communication Templates resource is your plug-and-play toolkit for what to say, when to say it, and how to say it across email, social media, and SMS. Whether youre prepping for your first campaign or refining your tenth, this guide saves you time, keeps your team aligned, and helps you show up with messaging that mot

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Pick up this Anker 5K magnetic battery pack while it's on sale for $22

Engadget

The Anker 321 MagGo magnetic battery pack is on sale for just $22 via Amazon. This is a discount of 15 percent. This is a limited-time deal, however, and the sale ends when the stock runs out. Anker makes good stuff, as evidenced by another MagGo-branded item topping our list of the best power banks. While this one didn't make the list, it's still a great entry-level battery pack for the budget-conscious.

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Ransomware can now run directly on the CPU, researcher warns

TechSpot

A security researcher designed a way to "weaponize" microcode updates to install ransomware directly onto the CPU. Rapid7 analyst Christiaan Beek drew inspiration from a critical flaw in AMD's Zen processors, discovered by Google researchers earlier this year. The flaw could allow attackers to modify the RDRAND instruction and inject.

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There's Something Very Unusual About Jupiter's Auroras

Futurism

NASA has just released stunning new images of auroras on Jupiter and they're bigger and hundreds of times brighter than the northern lights on our puny world. The spectacular snapshots were captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, using its powerful infrared instruments. And the findings, published in a new study in the journal Nature Communications , are already providing astronomers with surprising new details about the gas planet's atmosphere.

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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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Klarna is hiring humans again as AI replacements offer "lower quality" output

TechSpot

Buy now, pay later/shopping service Klarna is one of the companies that have really been going all-in on AI. CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski reached out to OpenAI boss Sam Altman in 2023, telling him "I want Klarna to be your favorite guinea pig," and the two firms have worked together ever.

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Make the internet a safer place for the whole family with AdGuard, now A$25 for life

Mashable Tech

TL;DR: Online safety for the whole family is easy with this lifetime AdGuard Family Plan , now just A$25 (reg. A$266) with code FAMPLAN through 1 June. Opens in a new window Credit: AdGuard AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription AU$25 AU$266 Save AU$241 with code FAMPLAN Get Deal The internet isn’t just cluttered with ads; there are also trackers and other hidden threats.

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Everything we know about Haemanthus, the blood-testing startup from Elizabeth Holmes’s partner

Fast Company Tech

Billy Evans, the partner of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, is currently in the process of raising money for his own startup. Its a blood-testing company. According to reports from NPR and The New York Times , both of which spoke with anonymous sources close to the venture, 33-year-old Evans has already raised several million dollars for a new stealth” startup focusing on diagnostics and health testing.

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Use Experiential Learning To Transform Your Next Board Retreat

Bloomerang

Introduction: A new type of board retreat Executive Directors and board chairs know the routine all too well: gather the board in a nice setting, walk through the strategic plan, review the budget, and set some goals. There may be catered lunches and polished presentations, but often, even the most well-run retreats feel like slightly upgraded board meetings.

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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!