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New! 2024 Certificate in Social Media Marketing & Fundraising Program Now On-Demand

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The next series of webinars required to earn a Certificate in Social Media Marketing & Fundraising from Nonprofit Tech for Good start Jul7 10, 2024, but if you would like to earn the certificate now, you can purchase the notes and recordings from the last series presented in January and February 2024. Customized for nonprofits with limited time and financial resources, the certificate program covers the fundamentals of social media marketing and fundraising for your nonprofit.

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4 Techniques to Improve Nonprofit Email Response

NonProfit PRO

Enhance the effectiveness of your organization's fundraising emails by spotlighting impact goals. Here are four tips to get started, and stand out from the crowd.

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Avast fined $16.5 million by FTC for selling user browsing data to advertisers

TechSpot

The FTC writes in its complaint that since at least 2014 to 2020, Avast collected consumers' browsing information through its antivirus and browser extensions. This data included information about searches and web pages that were visited, revealing the likes of religious beliefs, health concerns, political leanings, location, financial status, visits.

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Recurring Giving Revolution: 10 Proven Strategies

NonProfit PRO

Whether you're just getting started with recurring giving initiatives, or you've already embarked on the recurring giving revolution, you'll want to keep this list handy to help guide you with great ways to optimize your recurring giving program to thrive and achieve sustainable, long-term success! This guide serves as a blueprint to ignite recurring giving and create a lasting impact for your cause.

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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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.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 End of Expertise and How Associations Must Adapt

The MatrixFiles

“Trust in companies from global companies is in decline, worry over societal threats and establishment leaders misleading us is growing, while peers are as trusted as scientists for information on new innovations.” – 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer A couple of weeks ago, I facilitated a discussion through UST Education about trust and associations with Melanie Gottlieb, CEO of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) and Tara Puckey, Executive Director of t

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The Synergy Of CRM And Fundraising In Education Nonprofits

Bloomerang

Educational nonprofits today are navigating a complex environment where integrating donor management and fundraising strategies is essential. This is because forging solid relationships with donors is as crucial as the educational programs you support. The key tools at your disposal—nonprofit Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and fundraising platforms—aren’t isolated components but complementary forces driving your mission to engage, retain, and expand your supporter base.

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Nvidia's stellar performance propels CEO Jensen Huang to 21st spot on global rich list

TechSpot

The AI boom continues to line Nvidia's pockets. The company reported record sales and a huge revenue jump for the final quarter of 2023, with total earnings hitting $22.1 billion, up 265% compared to the same period a year earlier.

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7 Best Free CRM for 2024

TechRepublic

Explore the possibilities of free CRM software with our comprehensive review. Discover the best solutions to efficiently manage customer relationships and drive business growth without breaking the budget.

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Google confirms it is definitely not killing off Gmail after hoax goes viral

TechSpot

The post on X included an edited message sent from Google. It read that as of August 1, 2024, Gmail will officially be sunsetted, marking the end of its service. "This means that as of this date, Gmail will no longer support sending, receiving, or storing emails," the notice explained.

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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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Get on the Path to Earning Grants: 10 Grant Research Tools

Double the Donation

From recurring donors to annual fundraisers to merchandise sales, the more income streams your nonprofit has, the more financially secure your organization will be. The key source of revenue that can bring in reliable funding year after year is grants. Grant funding amounts and requirements vary wildly as every grantmaking organization has their own unique application process.

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Nokia's Virtual Power Plant aims to turn cell tower battery packs into a monetization opportunity

TechSpot

Nokia's latest proposal for mobile operators is the Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Controller Software, a "near-real-time" platform designed to exploit battery systems installed in cell towers making money out of them. Nokia said it has "successfully" completed several trial tests of VPP, and the company is now ready to sell.

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Rust developers concerned about complexity, low usage

InfoWorld

While the use of Rust language by professional programmers continues to grow, Rust users expressed concerns about the language becoming too complex and the low level of Rust usage in the tech industry, according to the 2023 State of Rust Survey report. The report, which was produced by the Rust Survey Team and published February 19, noted a slight jump in the number of respondents that self-identify as a Rust user, up from 91% of respondents in the 2022 survey to 93% in 2023.

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US spacecraft successfully lands on the moon for the first time in over 50 years

TechSpot

According to NASA, the hexagonal lander touched down near the lunar south pole at around 6:23 p.m. ET (23:23 GMT) on February 22 following a tense final descent during which lasers meant to determine horizontal velocity and altitude stopped working, forcing ground controllers to switch to an untested NASA Doppler.

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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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Rust users concerned about complexity, low usage

InfoWorld

While the use of Rust language by professional programmers continues to grow, Rust users expressed concerns about the language becoming too complex and the low level of Rust usage in the tech industry, according to the 2023 State of Rust Survey report. The report, which was produced by the Rust Survey Team and published February 19, noted a slight jump in the number of respondents that self-identify as a Rust user, up from 91% of respondents in the 2022 survey to 93% in 2023.

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Juniper is being sued by shareholders worried about the fairness of HPE acquisition

TechSpot

Juniper shareholder John Zaita has filed a lawsuit against the company's board of directors, alleging a violation of the Securities and Exchange Act. The lawsuit claims that Juniper's management has misrepresented several financial details about the deal, omitting significant benefits that they would receive after the acquisition is complete.

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When cloud AI lands you in court

InfoWorld

In a recent legal ruling against Air Canada in a small claims court , the airline lost because its AI-powered chatbot provided incorrect information about bereavement fares. The chatbot suggested that the passenger could retroactively apply for bereavement fares, despite the airline’s bereavement fares policy contradicting this information. Whoops! Of course, the link to the policy was provided in the chatbot’s response; however, the court found that the airline failed to explain why the passeng

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Smart gloves could use haptic feedback to teach physical skills

TechSpot

Researchers from MIT have developed smart gloves that can record, transmit, and deliver personalized haptic feedback. The technology could enhance immersion in augmented reality or improve physical learning experiences.

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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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JetBrains IDEs preview new terminal

InfoWorld

JetBrains has made a beta version of a new terminal available in JetBrains IDEs starting with version 2024.1. The new terminal combines the look and feel of the new JetBrains UI with an expanded feature set. Unveiled February 20 , the new terminal differs visually from the old terminal mainly in presenting each command in a separate block. This helps users more easily locate the start and end of each command, thus enhancing readability of output, JetBrains said.

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Microsoft's Photos app gains AI object removal on Windows 11/10

TechSpot

Microsoft is introducing a new AI-powered editing tool called Generative Erase to its Photos app for Windows 11 and 10. Generative Erase allows users to seamlessly remove unwanted elements from their photos with just a few brush strokes.

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Trip.com’s Q4 revenue doubles, CEO announces discontinuation of 2019 as a benchmark

TechNode

Fueled by the solid recovery of domestic and international tourism markets, Chinas online travel service provider Trip.com saw its fourth-quarter net revenue grow by 105% to RMB 10.3 billion compared to the same period in 2022, but the companys net income dropped 38% to RMB 1.3 billion from a year earlier. Despite that, the Nasdaq and Hong Kong-dual-listed firm broke records in full-year profit last year, experiencing a sevenfold rise to RMB 10 billion from RMB 1.4 billion in 2022.

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Another extremely rare copy of Zelda is heading to auction, and it could break records

TechSpot

CNBC recently profiled Kiro, the owner of an extremely rare copy of The Legend of Zelda. The game is from the first production run and is still sealed in its original wrapper, complete with a price tag from Fedco for $29.87 (about $80 today).

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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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Chinese AI educational content creator faces user backlash, copyright infringement allegation

TechNode

Li Yizhou, a Tsinghua University-educated content creator in AI, has had his educational WeChat mini-program suspended after user anger over low-quality content and excessive advertising. Priced at RMB 199 for livestreaming viewers, his pre-recorded 40-lesson series, with the lessons mostly under ten minutes each, had already sold over 200,000 copies.

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Anti-piracy warnings have the opposite effect on men, new study says

TechSpot

A new study from the University of Portsmouth reveals that threatening anti-piracy messages can actually increase digital piracy behaviors in men. The research, published in the Journal of Business Ethics, found that men were 18% more likely to pirate content after being exposed to intimidating anti-piracy messaging, while women responded.

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Huawei unveils Pocket 2, a stylish flip phone with satellite communication

TechNode

On Thursday, Huawei launched the Huawei Pocket 2 , a sleek flip foldable phone seemingly targeted at a young, predominantly female demographic, hitting the shelves after a 16-month gap since the previous generation. The Pocket 2 stands out as the industry’s first foldable flagship to support messaging via Chinas Beidou satellite, facilitating communication in regions lacking ground network signal.

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Borderlands trailer fails to instill blockbuster confidence

TechSpot

It has been four years since Lionsgate confirmed it was producing a Borderlands movie. It finally released the first trailer on Thursday (above). We've known the primary cast for a while. It stars Cate Blanchette as Lilith the Siren, Kevin Hart as Roland the Soldier, and Florian Munteanu as Krieg.

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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!