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How you can help save declining butterflies

Fast Company Tech

Herbivores help keep plant growth in check. Similar management and restoration efforts could help other rare and declining butterflies to recover. What you can do to help butterflies recover The magnitude and rate of biodiversity loss in the world right now can make one feel helpless. But those laws could be changed.

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In Miami, this 3D-printed seawall will help protect the coastline

Fast Company Tech

Developed by our team of architects and marine biologists at Florida International University, the uniquely textured prototype tiles are designed to test a new approach for helping cities such as Miami adapt to rising sea levels while simultaneously restoring ecological balance along their shorelines.

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How Californias high-speed rail is already helping the planet

Mashable Tech

Additional perks on the new electric trains — like WiFi, tables to work on, and ample space devoted to bike storage — have also helped goose ridership. Increased efficiency also means shorter headways (the time between trains) at all of Caltrain's 31 stations.

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The unusual layout of this clinic is designed to help children with chronic pain

Fast Company Tech

To help children experiencing chronic pain, a new kind of clinical space has been created that goes way beyond handing out medication. We’re one of the very few places that really show that our goal is to help children and adolescents and young adults to get back to normal life and get rid of the pain, Friedrichsdorf says.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Key Takeaways: How to decode donor behavior patterns to identify and cultivate supporters who already have a deep connection to your mission 🤝 Why focusing on generosity beyond dollars like event attendance, volunteering, and advocacy can help you find your next financial donors 📊 Practical segmentation strategies that use behavioral (..)

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How Gen Z uses the internet to self diagnose and get help

Mashable Tech

The findings counter a prevailing narrative that it's become trendy , and common, for young people to diagnose themselves with a specific condition without any professional help or support. Just because it's filling a void, doesn't mean that it's actually helping in the long run," Chatterjee says. Not all content is created equal."

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How tech can help people with dementia stay in the workplace longer

Fast Company Tech

Far from being a barrier, digital technologies could offer ways to help people with dementia to enjoy positive working lives, just as they help workers who dont have dementia. These companions can provide vital social interaction for people fearing judgement or isolation because of their cognitive decline.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Download this essential guide to discover how an HCM solution can help you optimize operations and focus on growth. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools. Explore strategies to improve workforce satisfaction, save costs, and scale your business as it grows.

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines. Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them.

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Donor Engagement Guide: 8 Key Steps to Better Retain and Engage Donors

This ebook will help you learn how to live up to those expectations! Are your donors your biggest fans, or are you lacking donor loyalty? The truth is, your donors have expectations of what their relationship with your organization should look like.

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Become the Association Your Members Want

We organized a Think Tank to help identify trends and crystalize our outlook on the future of membership. Clients and colleagues contacted us with questions about managing revenue shortfall, introducing new technology, and preparing for changing membership patterns.