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Creating Your 2025 Roadmap to Excellence 

.orgSource

Excellence doesnt happen by chanceits built through thoughtful planning, strategic alignment, and a commitment to continuous improvement. In todays fast-paced, digital-first world, associations need a clear roadmap to navigate disruption, adapt to member expectations, and drive impactful, sustainable growth. As associations tackle challenges like digital transformation and evolving member needs, knowing where to start can be daunting.

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Understanding Nonprofit Audits: A Beginner’s Guide

Wild Apricot

Nonprofit audits help assess and strengthen everyday operations, financial practices and stakeholder trust. Learn what to expect from the auditing process.

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JavaScript now mandatory for Google Search, Google confirms

TechSpot

Google recently confirmed that JavaScript is now required for users to submit queries to its web search service. According to a company spokesman, the new requirement will improve the overall security of the Google Search service against potentially malicious activities, including bots, spam, and criminals focused on abusing SEO algorithms.

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ASAE Launches Community Impact Coalition

NonProfit PRO

ASAE launched the Community Impact Coalition to educate Congress about the social and economic benefits of tax-exempt organizations.

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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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PlayStation 6 chip design is nearing completion as Sony and AMD partnership forges ahead

TechSpot

Sony is currently trying to convince gamers that the modest improvements of the PlayStation 5 Pro can justify its hefty $700 price tag, and the console is reportedly performing well in the market. Meanwhile, the Japanese giant is also hard at work on the next generation of PlayStation hardware, with.

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Four Ways to Remove a Board Member

Blue Avocado

This Article is Certified Gold Avocado Gold never goes out of style and neither does good advice. The Gold Avocado series showcases some of the very best content that Blue Avocado has for nonprofit leaders, based on overall popularity, reader response, and quality. Forward (2025) For nonprofits, many aspects of carrying out their missions have changed since Blue Avocado began.

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TSMC chip production impacted by 6.4-magnitude Taiwan earthquake, delays expected

TechSpot

The earthquake hit Taiwan's southern Chiayi county at 12.17am local time. According to Taiwan's Central Weather Administration, the epicenter was located 38km (23 miles) southeast of Chiayi County Hall, at a depth of 10km (6.2 miles).

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Taking Community Benefit Initiatives to the Streets: The Rise of Mobile Clinics

sgEngage

When the Doobie Brothers sang Takin It to the Streets, they probably did not imagine their anthem would someday inspire mobile healthcare. Nor did they picture James Taylor lending his voice (in my head, at least) to narrate the rise of healthcare buses navigating neighborhoods like heroes on a mission. Yet here we are, witnessing healthcare systems channel their inner road warriors to serve communities in need.

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Study finds cracking protections in 712 vintage games took 628 years

TechSpot

The research highlights how obsolete protection mechanisms are now hindering attempts to archive and maintain access to classic games.

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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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Uniting the world in the classroom: How AI breaks barriers in a Belgian school

Microsoft AI

Jef Groffen, a principal in Belgium, won the first-ever AI in Education award in the European Union for his innovative use of Microsoft technologies, particularly Reading Progress. His school, with students from 70 different nationalities, achieved remarkable reading progress in just two months. Groffen's team uses Copilot for lesson planning, Microsoft Forms for exercises, and Reflect for emotional discussions.

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Dasung's new Paperlike 103 portable e-ink monitor comes with a 60Hz refresh rate

TechSpot

While e-ink monitors offer some benefits over the usual LCD models, they tend to come with low refresh rates of anything between 10Hz and 40Hz. Dasung's Paperlike 103 offers a more typical 60Hz refresh rate. While that's pretty much unheard of in today's world of gaming monitors that are reaching.

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5 Python Libraries to Build an Optimized RAG System

Machine Learning Mastery

Retrieval augmented generation (RAG) has become a vital technique in contemporary AI systems, allowing large language models (LLMs) to integrate external data in real time.

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Energizer enters the laptop market with low-cost EnergyBook line

TechSpot

Energizer, one of the world's largest battery brands, will soon expand its product lineup with a series of portable computers called the "EnergyBook Classic." French company Avenir Telecom recently announced the new devices at CES, explaining that it wants to bring an accessible, affordable, yet durable PC system to a.

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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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Honor faces major leadership reshuffle with three execs resigning in four days

TechNode

In a rapid series of changes, Chinese phone brand Honor reshuffled three key executives in just four days. On Jan. 17, Honor CEO Zhao Ming resigned due to personal reasons, followed by the departures of China CMO Jiang Hairong and sales head Zheng Shubao on Jan. 20. Why it matters: These departures have raised questions about Honor’s stability and decision-making capabilities, suggesting potential challenges or strategic shifts that could disrupt operations and hint at deeper internal issu

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Hisense's A9 e-ink smartphone returns with expanded storage and memory

TechSpot

A new version of Hisense's e-ink smartphone recently appeared with slightly updated specs. The device might suit users seeking a versatile and flexible e-reader but who don't necessarily need the most advanced phone. The company initially released the A9 in 2022 with options for 4 GB or 6 GB of.

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Data Storage and Analytics Trends and Predictions 2025 From Industry Insiders

ITPro Today

IT leaders and industry insiders share their data storage, management, and analytics trends and predictions for 2025.

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Intel Nova Lake and Clearwater Forest CPU samples appear in leaked shipping manifests

TechSpot

Recently exposed manifests reveal that Intel has begun shipping test samples of its next-generation server and desktop processors. While much about these upcoming CPUs remains uncertain, their eventual launch could be a defining moment for Intel's 18A process node and its foundry business.

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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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51job to IPO in Hong Kong in first half of 2025, with over 200 million users

TechNode

Chinese HR service provider 51job is set to go public in Hong Kong after its privatization in 2022, according to Chinese media outlet Jiemian. The company, which was first listed in the United States in 2004, was acquired by a consortium led by DCP Capital, Ocean Link, and CEO Rick Yan for about $4.3 billion. Established in 1998, 51job offers recruitment services, leadership training, and HR outsourcing, focusing on enhancing workforce management and supporting corporate talent strategies.

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A Colorado police department is giving away Apple AirTags to fight car theft

TechSpot

Since their arrival in 2021, AirTags have been popular among both those committing crimes and those trying to prevent them. CBS Colorado reports that the Arvada Police Department has a lot of faith in the devices' ability to track stolen cars, which is why it has been giving them out free.

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Integrating Social Proof into Your Donation Page: 5 Tips

Achieve

Imagine youre waiting at a gate to board a plane. All of a sudden, your fellow passengers start forming a line. You know its not your time to board yet, but you still feel the urge to join the line, afraid the other passengers know something you dont about when the plane will be ready to take off. If youve experienced a similar situation before, youve been under the unique pressure of social proof.

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Walgreens' smart freezer doors were a $200 million misstep

TechSpot

The pharmacy chain started testing digitized refrigerator screens from a startup named Cooler Screens at select stores in early 2019. The idea is simple enough: replace the clear glass doors in the freezer section with digital displays, sensors, and cameras that can be used by marketers to serve targeted ads.

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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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Reimagining equity with AI: What philanthropy can do

Candid

AI is transforming industries, and the nonprofit sector is no exception. For resource-strapped organizations, AI holds enormous promise. But AI adoption comes with challenges. Concerns about authenticity, disparities in access, and biases in AI tools raise urgent questions: Will this technology help bridge societal gaps, or will it deepen them? The inequity in AI adoption today has parallels to the early days of seat belt installation in cars.

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AMD confirms Radeon RX 9000 graphics cards will launch in March

TechSpot

The announcement was made by David McAfee, the VP and GM of Ryzen CPU and Radeon graphics at AMD. According to his post on X, Radeon 9000-series hardware and software are pretty much baked, and all that remains is the official launch. McAfee also said that the company is planning.

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If you want to raise more money, tell me a story

Hands on Fundraising

Storytelling rightfully gets lots of attention After all, human beings communicate through stories and always have. You probably know someone who is a terrific storyteller. Ive got a friend with a real gift for it. It doesnt matter whether shes telling me about a life-or-death situation or a trip to the grocery store. Either […] The post If you want to raise more money, tell me a story appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Havok shares first physics engine tech demo in 10 years

TechSpot

The scene opens in an underground cave where debris starts raining down around a humanoid figure as a siren blares in the background. Tunnels with spikes and skull traps populate the middle of the demo, while explosions at the end provide an escape route for our hero. In total, the.

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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.