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4 Proven Strategies to Boost Mid-Level Giving in 2025

NonProfit PRO

Though critical to a healthy donor pipeline, mid-level donors are often overlooked. Here are four ways to put a renewed focus on these donors.

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Why Data SHOULD Drive Your Strategy

Association Analytics

It remains all too common for associations to ignore vital data points as they strategize for the future. The inertia of decades of existence often precludes a data-informed state, instead relying on anecdote, trusting in the gut feeling of longtime employees or volunteers, and the way things have always been done. This flies in the face of modern organizational thinking, and associations looking to be proactive – or facing the modern challenges of the industry – would be advised to

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Empowering young women in philanthropy to create lasting change

Candid

We are at the precipice of financial transformation called the Great Wealth Transfer, and women are poised to become significant beneficiaries of this economic windfall. According to a 2020 McKinsey report , [b]y 2030, American women are expected to control much of the $30 trillion in financial assets that baby boomers will possessa potential wealth transfer of such magnitude that it approaches the annual GDP of the United States.

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4 Must-Read Reports on AI in Nonprofit Marketing & Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AI is reshaping the nonprofit landscape, presenting opportunities and challenges. These four reports delve into key aspects: AI adoption trends, donor attitudes, ethical practices, and generative AIs potential. Together, they offer a comprehensive view of how nonprofits can harness AI for nonprofit marketing and fundraising while addressing concerns like equity, privacy, and trust. 1) Harnessing AI for Good Harnessing AI for Good: Adoption Trends in the Charity Sector explores AI adoption in the

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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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Social Donor Insights to Drive Success in 2025

NonProfit PRO

Did you know 37% of social donors gave more this year despite economic pressures? We surveyed 1,036 social donors to uncover key giving trends, offering insights to help you build stronger connections. The new report highlights shifts in donor expectations, the influence of younger donors, and the demand for flexible, easy giving experiences.

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The one thing to ask of donors for true engagement  

Candid

Every nonprofit wants donors who are deeply connected to the work they fundsupporters who dont just write checks but are invested in the mission. But this requires organizations to do something they find uncomfortable: asking donors to change. This may seem counterintuitive. Nonprofits are experts at fulfilling donor needs, not the other way around.

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3 Questions to Determine Whether Your Nonprofit Needs Interim Staff, Permanent Staff or a Consultant

NonProfit PRO

Does your nonprofit have a problem? Here's how to decide whether to hire interim staff, permanent staff or a consultant to solve it.

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When Does Interim Nonprofit Leadership Make Sense?

Blue Avocado

At a time of a leadership transition, planned or unplanned, more and more organizations are using interim leaders (aka interims) to help the board address organizational challenges, large and small, that may have existed during the tenure of the previous leader. Even if a nonprofit organization does not have any glaring deficiencies, interim leadership either provided by a professional interim leader, or sometimes a board or staff member with capacity can allow the board to obtain an objective

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Use These 5 Metrics To Supercharge Your 2025 Fundraising

Bloomerang

If youre like many nonprofit professionals, you may have felt like someone sliding backward down a water slide in 2024. You may feel like your bathing suit came partly off halfway through the ride, but you splashed into December with a mix of chaos and relief. Your budget for this year might feel like worst-case scenario planning meets a choose-your-own-adventure novel, complete with the risk of economic chaos at every turn.

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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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How To Write An Amazing Nonprofit Newsletter + 8 Inspiring Examples

Wild Apricot

Nonprofit newsletters can be a great way to spread the word about your mission and build better relationships with your supporters. Here are tips and examples to help you write your very own nonprofit newsletter!

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How to Launch a Successful Campaign

NonProfit PRO

Most nonprofits face significant challenges when it comes to launching effective campaigns. Limited resources, tight budgets, and the need for widespread support can make this task daunting. Our eBook, "How to Launch a Successful Campaign," is designed specifically for nonprofits. Inside, youll find step-by-step instructions, practical tips, and real-world examples to help you create campaigns that resonate and achieve your goals.

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New USB logos will simplify branding on hubs and cables

TechSpot

The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has rolled out updated logos that ditch the perplexing nomenclature, according to a report by PCWorld, offering more straightforward speed ratings.

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How to Develop Your Nonprofit Operating Reserves

sgEngage

When you go out on a boat, you dont expect a bumpy ride. But you wear a life jacket anyway. When you work for a nonprofit organization, you dont hope for a period of unexpected demand or income fluctuations. But you establish an operating reserve anyway. Operating reserves provide a financial cushion to help nonprofit organizations weather economic uncertainty and make stronger strategic decisions.

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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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RAG Hallucination Detection Techniques

Machine Learning Mastery

Large language models (LLMs) are useful for many applications, including question answering, translation, summarization, and much more, with recent advancements in the area having increased their potential.

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The Value of In-Kind Donations: How to Boost Acquisition

NonProfit PRO

In-kind gifts are a valuable way for people to support nonprofit missions without breaking the bank. Here's how to boost in-kind donations.

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AI Agents Explained: The Next Evolution in Artificial Intelligence

TechSpot

Interacting with AI chatbots like ChatGPT can be fun and sometimes useful, but the next level of everyday AI goes beyond answering questions: AI agents carry out tasks for you.

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Chasing peak sugar: India’s sugar cane farmers use AI to predict weather, fight pests and optimize harvests

Microsoft AI

AI The post Chasing peak sugar: Indias sugar cane farmers use AI to predict weather, fight pests and optimize harvests appeared first on Source.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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LA Wildfires: How You Can Help

Bloomerang

The devastating wildfires raging across Los Angeles have displaced thousands of people and caused immense destruction, leaving beloved homes, businesses, and landmarks in ruins. With over 17,000 acres burned in the Pacific Palisades and more than 10,000 in Altadena, firefighters are working tirelessly to contain the blazes and battle flare-ups across the region.

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Register Today For P2PForum25

NonProfit PRO

Early bird pricing for the 2025 Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum ends January 31. Dont miss your chance to secure the best rates for this years conference, happening in Atlanta, GA, from March 1214, 2025. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, this event has something for everyone. Bring your whole team and get ready to connect, learn and grow.

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Samsung and Google take on Dolby Atmos with a new royalty-free audio format

TechSpot

For years, Dolby Atmos has been the dominant force in 3D audio, known for its immersive surround sound that makes it feel as though sounds are coming from all around you. It's become a household name, with nearly every major TV manufacturer today paying the "Dolby tax" to license Atmos.

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Your Nonprofit Team: Attracting, Retaining Talent

The NonProfit Times

ByJackie Sue Griffin The nonprofit world isnt what it used to be. With competition for skilled professionals rising and work environments shifting, finding and keeping great talent takes more than just passion. It takes strategy. To thrive during 2025, nonprofits must create workplaces where employees feel connected to the mission and see clear opportunities for growth.

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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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AI Gets Real for Retailers: 9 Out of 10 Retailers Now Adopting or Piloting AI, Latest NVIDIA Survey Finds

NVIDIA AI Blog

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the cornerstone of innovation in the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries. Forward-thinking companies are using AI to reimagine their entire business models, from in-store experiences to omnichannel digital platforms, including ecommerce, mobile and social channels. This technological wave is simultaneously transforming advertising and marketing, customer engagement and supply chain operations.

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Free Donor Journey Webinars

NonProfit PRO

What is a donor journey? Put simply, its the way the relationship between a donor and a nonprofit shifts and evolves over time. Join Cherian Koshy, CFRE, and Kelly Ramage, DonorPerfect Learning and Development Manager, for two free webinars that will help you map out personalized and scalable donor journeys.

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VLC celebrates 6 billion downloads, teases AI-generated subtitles and translation

TechSpot

As President Jean-Baptiste Kempf demonstrated in a video shared on VideoLAN's X account, the tech will also be able to translate subtitles to your preferred language on the fly. According to Kempf, more than 100 languages will eventually be supported.

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7 Next-Generation Prompt Engineering Techniques

Machine Learning Mastery

With large language model (LLM) products such as ChatGPT and Gemini taking over the world, we need to adjust our skills to follow the trend. One skill we need in the modern era is prompt engineering. Prompt engineering is the strategy of designing effective prompts that optimize the performance and output of LLMs.

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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.