Wed.Jan 15, 2025

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The Nonprofit for Nonprofit Professionals

NonProfit PRO

Join a community of like-minded altruists to be celebrated, supported, and empowered. AL-Tru provides resources, networking opportunities, celebration events, and support to help you grow and thrive in your mission. Be a part of a vibrant network of changemakers dedicated to making a difference.

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5 Components of an Effective Donor Stewardship Matrix

sgEngage

It takes more than thank-you letters to retain donors for your nonprofit long-term. To effectively steward donor relationships and inspire higher levels of giving, you must strategically engage donors in various ways that deepen their connections to your nonprofit. But what types of outreach should you use, and how do you outline a cohesive strategy?

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5 Things Every Nonprofit Director Should Know About Executive Compensation

NonProfit PRO

Here's what nonprofit directors need to know for navigating their governance duties when reviewing and approving CEO compensation.

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A supercomputer at Nvidia has been improving DLSS non-stop for six years

TechSpot

As it turns out, a massive supercomputer has been involved in the process since the very beginning.

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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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Nonprofit Collective Foundation Launches The Giving Tank

NonProfit PRO

The Nonprofit Collective Foundation unveiled The Giving Tank, an initiative designed to empower and foster innovation among nonprofits.

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OneDigital Welcomes Nonprofit HR, Expanding Capabilities for the Social Impact Sector

NonProfit PRO

OneDigital expanded its platform by acquiring Nonprofit HR Solutions, with the goal of delivering tailored solutions that empower nonprofits.

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OpenAI's newest AI model is switching languages to Chinese and others while reasoning, puzzling users and experts

TechSpot

Users across various platforms have reported instances where OpenAI's o1 model begins its reasoning process in English but unexpectedly shifts to Chinese, Persian, or other languages before delivering the final answer in English. This behavior has been observed in a range of scenarios, from simple counting tasks to complex problem-solving.

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How to Price Silent Auction Items (& Raise More) in 5 Steps

OneCause

Item pricing can make or break an auction. Follow 5 steps for pricing your silent auction items to maximize ROI and create excellent bidder experiences.

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NASA wants to send a football field-sized radiator into space for its nuclear-electric Mars rocket

TechSpot

NASA is working on a nuclear electric propulsion system that would involve robotically assembling a space radiator the size of a football field out in the void. The project has moved beyond the ideation phase since the agency has already green-lit funding for early-stage research over the next two years.

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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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Five practices for professional growth within your organization 

Candid

When work starts to feel mundane or job frustrations arise, it can be tempting to jump ship. While there are circumstances when leaving an organization is the only viable option for nonprofit professionals, its worth considering internal growth opportunities. January is a great time to look to the year ahead and commit to new goals. Professional growth can include developing new skills, taking on stretch assignments, learning from peers, and advocating for promotions.

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Microsoft considered shutting down Xbox before major game developer acquisitions

TechSpot

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella could have shut down the Xbox division in 2021, but instead, he chose to double down by acquiring two of the most successful game developers in the industry. According to a recent report from The Information, Nadella faced a critical business decision related to the Game.

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How AI Is Enhancing Surgical Safety and Education

NVIDIA AI Blog

Troves of unwatched surgical video footage are finding new life, fueling AI tools that help make surgery safer and enhance surgical education. The Surgical Data Science Collective (SDSC) is transforming global surgery through AI-driven video analysis, helping to close the gaps in surgical training and practice. In this episode of the NVIDIA AI Podcast, Margaux Masson-Forsythe, director of machine learning at SDSC, discusses the unique challenges of doing AI research as a nonprofit, how the colle

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Scammer uses AI to pose as Brad Pitt, tricks woman into sending $850,000

TechSpot

The woman, an interior designer named Anne, was lured in after being messaged by an account that claimed to be run by Pitt's mother, Jane Etta Pitt. The person made contact after Anne shared photos of her ski trip to Tignes on Instagram.

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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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China’s Horizon Robotics envisions offering truly hands-off driving in three years

TechNode

Chinas Horizon Robotics is confident to be part of a self-driving future where hands-off driving systems could be rolled out in three years. This could be followed by the wide adoption of eyes-off driving functions two years after that, before full autonomy becomes a reality by roughly 2035, founder and CEO Yu Kai told reporters in Shanghai on Monday.

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Cableless GPU design supports backward compatibility and up to 1,000W

TechSpot

Asus revealed more details about its planned cableless GPU power connector standard at CES last week. According to HardwareLuxx, the updated version of the Back to the Future (BTF) specification now supports non-compliant motherboards and increases the maximum supported wattage.

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How education institutions can secure and govern AI

Microsoft AI

Discover how securing AI applications in education with Microsoft tools can balance innovation and security, protecting sensitive data.

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Axiom proposes Taiwan's semi giants to manufacture chips in space

TechSpot

Axiom Space is a Houston-based firm that runs end-to-end missions to the International Space Station. It recently visited Taiwan to propose the idea of producing chips in space. Leading the charge was Dr. Koichi Wakata, Axiom's chief technology officer for Asia-Pacific and a former Japanese astronaut who was also once.

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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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How to Write a Memorial Donation Family Notification Letter

Bloomerang

After someone passes away, their family members and friends might be motivated to donate to a nonprofit organization in their honor. Memorial donations are a beautiful way to honor someones life and carry on a positive legacy. In-memory fundraisers are growing faster than any other type of peer-to-peer fundraising. That means your nonprofit must create a dedicated strategy for managing and acknowledging memorial donations.

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The future of AI and journalism at stake: OpenAI battles news giants in copyright lawsuit

TechSpot

The case has merged lawsuits from three publishers: The New York Times, The New York Daily News, and the Center for Investigative Reporting. The publishers argue that OpenAI's practices amount to copyright infringement on a massive scale, potentially threatening the future of journalism.

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Chinese tech giants tap into TikTok migration to Xiaohongshu

TechNode

Major Chinese internet companies, including Alibaba International , Ele.me , and Trip.com , have taken to Xiaohongshu in a purported attempt to attract overseas users following a surge of TikTok users registering on the platform under the #TikTokRefugee trend. On Jan. 13, Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu saw a significant influx of US-based TikTok users who began sharing content ahead of an anticipated TikTok ban in the US.

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Understanding Machine Code vs. Bytecode

TechSpot

In software engineering, code transforms from human-readable high-level languages like Python or Java into machine-readable binary (machine code). An intermediate step, bytecode, bridges portability and execution.

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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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Nonprofit Donor Database: A Complete Guide | FrontStream

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Building strong relationships with donors is vital for executing your nonprofits mission. A base of engaged, energized supporters can help you scale up volunteer recruitment, reach ambitious fundraising goals , and attain any other targets you set. But forging and maintaining these connections can feel like a juggling act, especially as your organization grows.

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Meta to lay off 5% of workforce, about 3,600 employees, in performance-based cuts

TechSpot

According to Bloomberg, Zuckerberg made the announcement via a company memo posted on the company's internal Workplace forum this week.

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Kuaishou e-commerce reports strong growth during 2025 Spring Festival shopping event

TechNode

Short video platform Kuaishou released its e-commerce performance report for its 2025 Spring Festival shopping day (Jan. 14). The number of active merchants increased 22% year-on-year, while the number of new merchants making their first event sales rose by 21%. Influencer-driven GMV (gross merchandise value) surged by 59% compared to 2023. Livestreaming played a key role in the events success, with nearly 22,000 livestreamers raising GMV by more than 100%.

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Tech workers earn thousands recommending strangers for jobs

TechSpot

Why would an employee risk their reputation by participating in such a scheme? Simple. Bloomberg tells of one resourceful tech worker who, over the course of 18 months, managed to recommend more than a thousand job candidates to his employer, resulting in several successful hires and approximately $30,000 in referral.

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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.