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7 Tech Trends Nonprofit Golf Tournament Planners Should Know for 2025

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. As golf grows in popularity, it has become a vital fundraising tool for nonprofits of all sizes. Technology is making planning and managing charity golf tournaments easier, more efficient, and more impactful than ever before. Here are seven tech trends nonprofit golf tournament planners should watch for their 2025 events. 1) Online Registration Will Be Standard Gone are the day

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How Segmentation Can Bolster Your Fundraising Efforts and Foster Donor Relationships

NonProfit PRO

Connecting with your donors on a personal level can help strengthen your fundraising efforts. Here's how segmentation plays a role.

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Three Warning Signs Your Association Isn’t Keeping Up with Technology 

.orgSource

As technology continues to shape member expectations and operational efficiencies, associations that lag are at risk of becoming obsolete. Its no longer enough to simply keep up, associations must stay proactive in integrating digital tools and strategies. Our recent.orgSource Digital Trends Survey reveals several key gaps in how associations are currently using technology to meet member needs and adapt to industry shifts.

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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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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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The Looming Membership Cliff: What Associations Can and Should Be Doing

The MatrixFiles

Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. Over the last year, I noticed an alarming trend popping up in my interviews with CEOs on my podcast, Associations Thrive. CEOs in the healthcare space were worried about nurses and technicians leaving the industry. Michael DiFrisco, Executive Director of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry , surveyed members and found that 52% of accredited members were planning to retire in the next five years.

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Thomson Reuters Wins First Major AI Copyright Case in the US

Wired

The Thomson Reuters decision has big implications for the battle between generative AI companies and rights holders.

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Who’s using AI the most? The Anthropic Economic Index breaks down the data

VentureBeat

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the modern workplace, but until now, its impact on individual tasks and occupations has been difficult to quantify.

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Measles outbreak erupts in one of Texas’ least-vaccinated counties

Ars Technica

Health officials in Texas are battling a growing measles outbreak in an area that has some of the state's lowest vaccination rates and highest non-medical exemptions. On January 30 , officials reported two measles cases in unvaccinated, school-age children in Gaines County, which sits at the border of New Mexico and is around 90 miles southwest of Lubbock, Texas.

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Tesla Cybertruck crashes into pole while using latest Full Self-Driving software

TechSpot

Jonathan Challinger, a Florida-based software developer who works for Kraus Hamdani Aerospace, posted a photo of his Cybertruck looking a lot worse than the pole it collided with.

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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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This magical California camp is designed by—and for—visually impaired people

Fast Company Tech

The 2017 fire that burned down much of Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa, California had a silver lining. The camp was originally designed in the early 1900s for people with sight, but it has become a beloved retreat for the blind and visually-impaired for the last 75 years. When more than a dozen of its buildings were destroyed in the fire, the chance arose to rebuild the camp for the unique needs of the people who have been using it for decades.

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6 Ways to Grow Your Nonprofit’s Following on Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Heather Mansfield , founder and editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good The average growth rate for social media pages and profiles ranges from 0.% to 1% per month , depending upon the platform. In other words, the era of organic growth on social media is over. To grow your following on social media, you need to make a concerted effort to let your supporters and donors know how to find your nonprofit on social media. 1) Feature social media icons on every page of your website.

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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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Why Your Association’s Future Depends on Embracing Digital Transformation

.orgSource

Digital transformation is no longer a choice; its a necessity. In todays technology-driven world, associations that fail to modernize risk losing relevance, members, and revenue. Meeting evolving member expectations and staying competitive requires a commitment to embedding technology into every aspect of your organizations strategy. Despite the urgency, many associations are struggling to keep pace.

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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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Oxford Scientists Say They've Achieved Quantum Teleportation

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Researchers at the University of Oxford say they've achieved quantum teleportation stitching together separate quantum computers to run an algorithm collaboratively, across a distance, in a "breakthrough" they say could lead to powerful quantum supercomputers. The scientists linked two quantum processors that were six and a half feet apart using a "photonic network interface," as detailed in a paper published last week in the journal Nature.

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DeepSeek-R1 Now Live With NVIDIA NIM

NVIDIA AI Blog

DeepSeek-R1 is an open model with state-of-the-art reasoning capabilities. Instead of offering direct responses, reasoning models like DeepSeek-R1 perform multiple inference passes over a query, conducting chain-of-thought, consensus and search methods to generate the best answer. Performing this sequence of inference passes using reason to arrive at the best answer is known as test-time scaling.

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Cybersecurity group sues DOGE over data access

Mashable Tech

Elon Musk's encroachment into U.S. governance has hit another legal obstacle. The Electronic Privacy Information Center (or EPIC) filed a lawsuit against the Department of Government Efficiency (or, sigh, DOGE) on Monday, per the privacy-focused non-profit's website. According to the lawsuit, DOGE and its leader Elon Musk have "illegally forced" the Office of Personnel Management and Treasury Department to disclose huge swaths of digital information about U.S. citizens to "unauthorized, untraine

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Sam Altman Dismisses Elon Musk’s Bid to Buy OpenAI in Letter to Staff

Wired

OpenAIs CEO claims the company has yet to receive an official offer from Elon Musks team, sources say.

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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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Begin with problems, sandbox, identify trustworth vendors — a quick guide to getting started with AI

VentureBeat

Focus first on problem-solving, followed closely by testing and pilot programs, data security and identifying tangible value of AI.

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National Institutes of Health radically cuts support to universities

Ars Technica

Grants paid by the federal government have two components. One covers the direct costs of performing the research, paying for salaries, equipment, and consumables like chemicals or enzymes. But the government also pays what are called indirect costs. These go to the universities and research institutes, covering the costs of providing and maintaining the lab space, heat and electricity, administrative and HR functions, and more.

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Forget Nvidia: DeepSeek AI Runs Near Instantaneously on These Weird Chips

Singularity Hub

Champions aren't forever.

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41 housing markets where inventory just tipped in favor of buyers

Fast Company Tech

Want more housing market stories from Lance Lamberts ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. While homebuyers and home sellers still see headlines about the housing market being a sellers market and national home prices reaching all-time highs, a deeper look reveals that several regional housing markets have shifted, giving homebuyers some power.

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Nonprofits Are Leveraging the Cloud, but Does It Have to Be So Complex?

Effectively managing cloud technology is getting more complex. From cybersecurity concerns, vendor lock-in, cost increases, or lack of transparency on costs, it can quickly get out of control. Knowing what you can control and finding a platform that’s built with nonprofits in mind is key.

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6 Innovative QR Code Strategies for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. How do you turn good intentions into action? That complex question can be answered in part by QR codes. Imagine a potential donor who happens to pass by a poster for your organization’s annual festival.

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Why You Should Mail and Email Your Donors More Often and More Strategically

NonProfit PRO

Some nonprofits are under the impression that sending multiple mail and email appeals constitutes an intrusion in donors lives. Nonsense.

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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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Military Robot Deployed as Nightclub DJ

Futurism

Robot Rock Everyone knows San Francisco has been captured by tech elites, but we didn't expect robots to start replacing the key job position of disc jockeys,even in the city by the bay, quite this quickly. As the San Francisco Gate reports , an AI-powered humanoid robot meant to be deployed by the military took on an entirely different kind of battleground last weekend when it commanded the decks at the city's Temple Nightclub.

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Nonprofit Technology Kick Start: Free World Class Board Meeting Software

Looking for cost reductions for your nonprofit? Why not consider modernizing with a digital board management system that's designed to work with remote meetings, with immediate cost reductions if you still distribute paper packets to members? Get going in less than an hour on a fully hosted cloud solution built on the latest technology that runs on any device - from desktops to tablets and smartphones - without any installation.