This document outlines several economic and non-economic theories and models that are used to analyze nonprofit organizations, including the public goods theory, market failure theory, externality theory, contract failure theory, subsidy theory, pluralistic theory, mediating structures theory, and theory of the commons. It also describes two models - the Weisbrod model and the market failure and high transaction costs model. Learning objectives for the course include understanding the history and role of nonprofits, applying analytical methods to solve nonprofit management problems, and analyzing key functional areas of nonprofits.
Did My Aid Do That? Chinese Aid and Human Rights Performance_Final副本Greyson Mann
1) The study examines the relationship between Chinese foreign aid and human rights performance in African countries, hypothesizing that increased Chinese aid would correlate with worse human rights records.
2) However, the results of an ordinal probit analysis found no significant relationship between the two variables. This implies that repressive regimes abuse human rights regardless of receiving Chinese aid.
3) Future research could explore more indirect consequences, such as whether Chinese aid disproportionately benefits political elites and increases inequality, potentially fueling unrest that repressive governments then crack down on.
This document provides an industry analysis of the U.S. nonprofit news sector, with a focus on web-based startups. It includes case studies of four nonprofit news organizations: NPR, Chicago Public Media, New America Foundation, and The Sapling Foundation (TED). The nonprofit news industry faces challenges including an overreliance on unreliable grants and pressures not to develop sustainable business models. However, nonprofit news outlets are attempting to fill coverage gaps left by for-profit media, particularly in investigative reporting and coverage of local issues. The case study of NPR highlights how it has adapted to changes in media consumption through expanding its digital offerings and mobile apps, though concerns remain about the impact of new car technologies on commuter listeners
While PAC spending has grown significantly in elections, the relationship between district income levels and PAC contributions is unclear. The authors analyzed this relationship through three linear regression models comparing mean household income to PAC spending at the congressional district level from 2006-2012. The first model found a weak positive correlation, but it was not statistically significant. The second model, adjusted for year-to-year differences, also produced a positive correlation that was not statistically significant. The third model, which further adjusted for district differences, showed the strongest positive correlation but with a large margin of error, preventing conclusions. Overall, the analysis did not find clear evidence that lower-income districts receive more PAC funds to compensate for smaller donor bases as hypothesized.
The Patriotic Millionaires organization is made up of high-net worth Americans concerned about the concentration of wealth in the US. They advocate for policies that promote equal political representation, a living wage, and a fair tax system. The document discusses studies showing that raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour would have little negative economic impact and would shrink welfare costs. It also notes that a significant majority of Americans now support increasing the minimum wage.
Cronyism: History, Costs, Case Studies & SolutionsMercatus Center
This document discusses cronyism, including defining it, outlining its historical context, categorizing different types, and examining its costs. Cronyism refers to an unhealthy closeness between government and special interests where some receive special treatment through political connections at others' expense. Historically it has been critiqued under terms like "interest group politics" and "rent seeking." There are many costs, such as monopoly costs that reduce competition, productive inefficiencies when firms are not competitive, and a misallocation of entrepreneurial talent toward political rather than market activities. Overall, cronyism reduces economic efficiency and long-term growth.
This document analyzes survey data from over 40 developing countries to understand determinants of radicalism, support for violence, and participation in anti-regime actions. It finds that individuals who feel politically and economically marginalized are more likely to harbor extremist views but less likely to join collective political movements. This potentially explains why marginalized groups are difficult to mobilize in nation-wide movements, despite their attitudes. It also finds that arenas for active political participation are more likely dominated by upper-middle income groups committed to preserving the status quo. Suppressing these forms of participation may push these groups towards more radical preferences. The findings suggest the poor may be caught in a cycle of increasing self-exclusion and marginalization.
This document discusses the public sector and government spending. It makes three key points:
1) Government spending as a percentage of GDP has increased significantly in most developed countries since 1960, rising from 27% to 48% on average among OECD nations. Some countries like Denmark have public sectors that account for over 60% of GDP.
2) The size of the public sector can be measured in terms of total spending, share of GDP, number of public employees, and public assets and liabilities. In 2005, the U.S. federal government spent $2.5 trillion (20% of GDP) while state and local governments spent $1.4 trillion (11% of GDP).
3) Public
Did My Aid Do That? Chinese Aid and Human Rights Performance_Final副本Greyson Mann
1) The study examines the relationship between Chinese foreign aid and human rights performance in African countries, hypothesizing that increased Chinese aid would correlate with worse human rights records.
2) However, the results of an ordinal probit analysis found no significant relationship between the two variables. This implies that repressive regimes abuse human rights regardless of receiving Chinese aid.
3) Future research could explore more indirect consequences, such as whether Chinese aid disproportionately benefits political elites and increases inequality, potentially fueling unrest that repressive governments then crack down on.
This document provides an industry analysis of the U.S. nonprofit news sector, with a focus on web-based startups. It includes case studies of four nonprofit news organizations: NPR, Chicago Public Media, New America Foundation, and The Sapling Foundation (TED). The nonprofit news industry faces challenges including an overreliance on unreliable grants and pressures not to develop sustainable business models. However, nonprofit news outlets are attempting to fill coverage gaps left by for-profit media, particularly in investigative reporting and coverage of local issues. The case study of NPR highlights how it has adapted to changes in media consumption through expanding its digital offerings and mobile apps, though concerns remain about the impact of new car technologies on commuter listeners
While PAC spending has grown significantly in elections, the relationship between district income levels and PAC contributions is unclear. The authors analyzed this relationship through three linear regression models comparing mean household income to PAC spending at the congressional district level from 2006-2012. The first model found a weak positive correlation, but it was not statistically significant. The second model, adjusted for year-to-year differences, also produced a positive correlation that was not statistically significant. The third model, which further adjusted for district differences, showed the strongest positive correlation but with a large margin of error, preventing conclusions. Overall, the analysis did not find clear evidence that lower-income districts receive more PAC funds to compensate for smaller donor bases as hypothesized.
The Patriotic Millionaires organization is made up of high-net worth Americans concerned about the concentration of wealth in the US. They advocate for policies that promote equal political representation, a living wage, and a fair tax system. The document discusses studies showing that raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour would have little negative economic impact and would shrink welfare costs. It also notes that a significant majority of Americans now support increasing the minimum wage.
Cronyism: History, Costs, Case Studies & SolutionsMercatus Center
This document discusses cronyism, including defining it, outlining its historical context, categorizing different types, and examining its costs. Cronyism refers to an unhealthy closeness between government and special interests where some receive special treatment through political connections at others' expense. Historically it has been critiqued under terms like "interest group politics" and "rent seeking." There are many costs, such as monopoly costs that reduce competition, productive inefficiencies when firms are not competitive, and a misallocation of entrepreneurial talent toward political rather than market activities. Overall, cronyism reduces economic efficiency and long-term growth.
This document analyzes survey data from over 40 developing countries to understand determinants of radicalism, support for violence, and participation in anti-regime actions. It finds that individuals who feel politically and economically marginalized are more likely to harbor extremist views but less likely to join collective political movements. This potentially explains why marginalized groups are difficult to mobilize in nation-wide movements, despite their attitudes. It also finds that arenas for active political participation are more likely dominated by upper-middle income groups committed to preserving the status quo. Suppressing these forms of participation may push these groups towards more radical preferences. The findings suggest the poor may be caught in a cycle of increasing self-exclusion and marginalization.
This document discusses the public sector and government spending. It makes three key points:
1) Government spending as a percentage of GDP has increased significantly in most developed countries since 1960, rising from 27% to 48% on average among OECD nations. Some countries like Denmark have public sectors that account for over 60% of GDP.
2) The size of the public sector can be measured in terms of total spending, share of GDP, number of public employees, and public assets and liabilities. In 2005, the U.S. federal government spent $2.5 trillion (20% of GDP) while state and local governments spent $1.4 trillion (11% of GDP).
3) Public
This document summarizes the agenda and key discussion points from AIESEC's GIP Monthly Meeting in June 2014. The meeting covered:
1. Backwards planning and using organizational development (OD) approaches for program year 2014-2015.
2. An update on growth in member matching since May 1, including the top 10 countries growing.
3. A discussion of matching behavior rules and holding local committees accountable.
4. How OD can help assess the current state of programs and set goals to reach ambitions, including past performance metrics to analyze.
5. Planning inputs for the MCVP elects and backwards planning for overall strategy planning.
6. An introduction to the new TMP
This document discusses frameworks for planned giving for nonprofit organizations. It outlines six phases of a planned giving program: feasibility, preparation, marketing, cultivation, acquisition, and stewardship. It then discusses identifying, cultivating, and soliciting donors through building relationships using various communication channels. Finally, it provides an outline of different planned giving options like bequests, charitable trusts, and gifts of property and discusses the importance of planned gifts for a successful fundraising pyramid.
The document outlines seven common "sins" or mistakes that recruiters make and provides recommendations to improve recruiting practices. The sins include failing to nurture candidates, not tracking recruiting metrics, neglecting to continuously source new candidates, having a weak employment brand, relying only on outdated recruiting methods, failing to obtain executive support, and assuming candidates will naturally find available jobs without proper outreach. The recommendations emphasize using candidate relationship management systems, social recruiting, employee referral programs, communication campaigns, and demonstrating recruiting ROI to executives.
Un caballo encuentra a una ardilla y un caracol atrapados en las ramas de un árbol. Usa su fuerza para liberarlos. Más tarde, cuando el caballo cae en un agujero, la ardilla y el caracol lo ayudan a salir empujando con fuerza. El caballo les agradece su amistad, y los tres animales pasan el otoño jugando juntos.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help enhance one's emotional well-being and mental clarity.
This document provides guidance on removing graffiti by hand. It covers:
- Knowing the different surface types and ensuring the proper equipment and chemicals are used for each type.
- Assessing the area to be treated for safety and obtaining necessary permissions.
- Identifying the surface type and choosing the correct removal method, using protective equipment and following disposal instructions.
- Reporting any issues that prevent full removal, such as inability to remove graffiti, high risk areas, or potential surface damage.
The document presents research on developing natural fiber composites made solely from the Castor plant for aircraft cabin interior materials. It summarizes that the composites use polyamide 11 resin derived from Castor oil and Castor plant fibers. The composites showed good mechanical properties and weight-specific properties compared to other materials. Further research is needed on fire resistance, the manufacturing process, and the effects of fiber quality and processing.
This is an analysis by Milano Management student Dava Antoniotti of the One Kalamazoo Campaign to pass a municipal ordinance prohibiting discrimination of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in the city of Kalamazoo, Michigan.
The document analyzes the historical foundations of voluntary charity and philanthropy as a market response to needs, rather than a "third sector" separate from private enterprise and government. It discusses evidence that voluntary assistance has existed since ancient times in China, Egypt, India, Persia, Judea, Greece and Rome in response to human and market needs. Throughout history, voluntary assistance has primarily been provided through private action rather than government coercion.
This document summarizes the agenda and key discussion points from AIESEC's GIP Monthly Meeting in June 2014. The meeting covered:
1. Backwards planning and using organizational development (OD) approaches for program year 2014-2015.
2. An update on growth in member matching since May 1, including the top 10 countries growing.
3. A discussion of matching behavior rules and holding local committees accountable.
4. How OD can help assess the current state of programs and set goals to reach ambitions, including past performance metrics to analyze.
5. Planning inputs for the MCVP elects and backwards planning for overall strategy planning.
6. An introduction to the new TMP
This document discusses frameworks for planned giving for nonprofit organizations. It outlines six phases of a planned giving program: feasibility, preparation, marketing, cultivation, acquisition, and stewardship. It then discusses identifying, cultivating, and soliciting donors through building relationships using various communication channels. Finally, it provides an outline of different planned giving options like bequests, charitable trusts, and gifts of property and discusses the importance of planned gifts for a successful fundraising pyramid.
The document outlines seven common "sins" or mistakes that recruiters make and provides recommendations to improve recruiting practices. The sins include failing to nurture candidates, not tracking recruiting metrics, neglecting to continuously source new candidates, having a weak employment brand, relying only on outdated recruiting methods, failing to obtain executive support, and assuming candidates will naturally find available jobs without proper outreach. The recommendations emphasize using candidate relationship management systems, social recruiting, employee referral programs, communication campaigns, and demonstrating recruiting ROI to executives.
Un caballo encuentra a una ardilla y un caracol atrapados en las ramas de un árbol. Usa su fuerza para liberarlos. Más tarde, cuando el caballo cae en un agujero, la ardilla y el caracol lo ayudan a salir empujando con fuerza. El caballo les agradece su amistad, y los tres animales pasan el otoño jugando juntos.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help enhance one's emotional well-being and mental clarity.
This document provides guidance on removing graffiti by hand. It covers:
- Knowing the different surface types and ensuring the proper equipment and chemicals are used for each type.
- Assessing the area to be treated for safety and obtaining necessary permissions.
- Identifying the surface type and choosing the correct removal method, using protective equipment and following disposal instructions.
- Reporting any issues that prevent full removal, such as inability to remove graffiti, high risk areas, or potential surface damage.
The document presents research on developing natural fiber composites made solely from the Castor plant for aircraft cabin interior materials. It summarizes that the composites use polyamide 11 resin derived from Castor oil and Castor plant fibers. The composites showed good mechanical properties and weight-specific properties compared to other materials. Further research is needed on fire resistance, the manufacturing process, and the effects of fiber quality and processing.
This is an analysis by Milano Management student Dava Antoniotti of the One Kalamazoo Campaign to pass a municipal ordinance prohibiting discrimination of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in the city of Kalamazoo, Michigan.
The document analyzes the historical foundations of voluntary charity and philanthropy as a market response to needs, rather than a "third sector" separate from private enterprise and government. It discusses evidence that voluntary assistance has existed since ancient times in China, Egypt, India, Persia, Judea, Greece and Rome in response to human and market needs. Throughout history, voluntary assistance has primarily been provided through private action rather than government coercion.
Go Fund Yourself: Paying for health care is now a popularity contest
Stephen Marche
Mother Jones.
43.1 (January-February 2018): p28+.
From Opposing Viewpoints In Context.
Copyright:
COPYRIGHT 2018 Foundation for National Progress
http://www.motherjones.com
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TWO DAYS AFTER receiving a diagnosis of stage 4 breast cancer,
Marisa Rahdar had to figure out how to beg for her life. "I didn't
want to do it at all," she recalls. Rahdar is a 32-year-old bartender
from Detroit, and she has insurance. Her brother, Dante, the one in the
family who's good with numbers, worked out the amount she'd need to
cover her out-of-pocket medical expenses and take a break from serving beer
so she could rest up after chemotherapy. The number he came up with was
$25,000. Next came the pitch. That job fell to Dante, too. He chose
YouCaring.com, rather than another crowdfunding site, because he'd
recently seen a campaign posted on GoFundMe.com by a guy trying to raise
money for potato salad; he didn't want to post his sister's
suffering beside practical jokes. The pitch was brief:
My sister, Marisa Rahdar, was diagnosed with breast cancer on
March 16th of 2017. Through the testing phase she has also been diagnosed
with cancer located in her lymph nodes and tailbone. This upcoming week she
will begin radiation and meet with her team of doctors at Troy Beaumont to
finalize a plan of action for her treatment. In the meantime, we have
estimated her medical expenses not covered by her insurance, as well as her
living expenses during the time of her treatment. We will update this site
during her treatment so you can all get a small sample of that famous Marisa
"charm." For those concerned, her eyebrows remain unsullied.
By now, almost everybody has seen pleas for help covering urgent
medical bills in their Facebook feeds. With health care costs and
high-deductible plans on the rise for more than a decade, medical expenses
are the largest single cause of bankruptcies nationwide. Despite
Obamacare's efforts to rein in costs, the average deductible on a
typical plan under the Affordable Care Act is $2,550--nearly as much as the
entire monthly take-home pay of the average American worker. President Donald
Trump's efforts to destabilize Obamacare have already raised premiums,
and experts predict the cost of a deductible under some versions of
Republican health care legislation would rise to an average of at least
$4,100. Meanwhile, according to the Federal Reserve, 44 percent of Americans
in 2016 didn't have so much as $400 saved u ...
Interest groups represent different interests in society and seek to influence the policy process through both insider tactics like lobbying and litigation, and outsider tactics that influence elections and media. They serve representation, participation, and information functions, but some argue they primarily benefit wealthy special interests. Pluralists see competition between groups as moderating and improving policy, while critics argue it distorts outcomes away from the public good. The influence of iron triangles of agencies, committees, and groups has also been questioned as potentially undermining democracy.
- In Cuba, there is a struggle between social equality and a free market system. Currently over 3/4 of the population is employed by the government in Cuba while less than 1/4 is employed in the private sector.
- There are two groups in Cuba, one that supports capitalism and free markets, and one that supports socialism. The group supporting capitalism and free markets may eventually win out.
- In the US, the biggest current market failure is global warming caused by harmful chemical emissions into the air from industries. Increased "green taxes" by the government could incentivize cleaner production techniques.
- In Cuba, there is a struggle between social equality and a free market system. Currently over 3/4 of the population is employed by the government in Cuba while less than 1/4 is employed in the private sector.
- There are two groups in Cuba, one that supports capitalism and free markets, and one that supports socialism. The group supporting capitalism and free markets may eventually win out.
- In the US, the biggest current market failure is global warming caused by harmful chemical emissions into the air from industries. Increased "green taxes" by the government could incentivize cleaner production techniques.
The Future We Want Radical Ideas for the New Century R·A..docxarnoldmeredith47041
This document is an introduction to a book titled "The Future We Want: Radical Ideas for the New Century" edited by Sarah Leonard and Bhaskar Sunkara. The introduction provides context on growing inequality, economic instability, and lack of opportunities faced by young people. It argues the election offers no viable solutions and politicians have little influence over policy. It highlights growing leftist movements and parties in Europe and the US pushing for redistribution of wealth, power, and justice. The introduction aims to present big, radical ideas to address global discontent and shift the political conversation.
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Title Page
Copyright Notice
Introduction
Sarah Leonard
Working for the Weekend
Chris Maisano
Imagining Socialist Education
Megan Erickson
How to Make Black Lives Really, Truly Matter
Jesse A. Myerson and Mychal Denzel Smith
Sex Class
Sarah Leonard
The Green and the Red
Alyssa Battistoni
Red Innovation
Tony Smith
The Cure for Bad Science
Llewellyn Hinkes-Jones
Finding the Future of Criminal Justice
Phillip Agnew, Dante Barry, Cherrell Carruthers, Mychal Denzel Smith,Ashley Yates
Sarah Leonard
The Future We Want: Radical Ideas for the New Century
After Gay Marriage
Kate Redburn
Small, Not Beautiful
Tim Barker
The Red and the Black
Seth Ackerman
Coda
Peter Frase and Bhaskar Sunkara
Notes
Contributors
About the Authors
Copyright
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Every election season is a time of bemoaning why millennials won't vote
for politicians boldly committed to picking at the edges of their prob
lems. Consider a snapshot of the situation young people face: the unem
ployment rate for workers under age twenty-five is 18.1 percent; unem
ployment for black people who have not graduated from high school is
82.5 percent; the people most likely to be shot by police are black twen
ty-five-to-thirty-four-year-olds; the national student loan debt has sur
passed $1 trillion; and the only jobs lucrative enough to pay off college
loans are in the financial industry that detonated our economy or Sili
con Valley companies deregulating working-class industries.
The future doesn't hold much hope either, with median household
income declining 12.4 percent between 2000 and 2011. Having a family
is simply harder to afford now. Meanwhile, each new year sets another
low record for union density, meaning we have few levers for turning
those income numbers around. Unlike most wealthy countries, the United
States lacks universal child care and maternity leave, so women are stuck
with the same old debates over an impossible work-life balance.
We were told that in the knowledge economy good jobs followed higher
education; there are few jobs, and we lock ourselves into miserable ones
as quickly as possible to feed the loan sharks. The magazine writers who
report on self-indulgent twenty-somethings (think Time's ''The Me Me Me
Generation'' cover), the well-meaning guidance counselors who coach
kids to ''invest in themselves''-they should save their breath. You don't
need a college course to know when you're getting screwed.
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Selling & spinning political advertisingIbrar Ahmad
This document discusses political advertising and spin. It defines political advertising as paid media used by candidates to influence voters, which now plays a key role in elections. Channels used include print, television, radio, and social media. Political campaigns have existed as long as citizens have voted. Significant money is spent on campaigns, such as Hillary Clinton spending $1.4 billion. Research shows political ads have become more negative over time and can impact elections, though some studies find limited effects. Unethical practices sometimes used include propaganda, distortion, and fake news. Spin attempts to control messaging to favor one side, and spin doctors develop misleading messages.
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1. The reading discusses the efforts to revitalize city areas that have historically been less affluent, the process of gentrification. What are the potential effects of gentrification on the economy and current residents of the neighborhood? NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) protests occur when concerned citizens band together to speak up against something that will impact them negatively. Who is more likely to be involved in NIMBY protests and where do they occur? Give an example of a NIMBY protest and whether you support it or not.
2. Consider what you have learned about collective behavior, social movements, and social change this week. How is the global expansion of social media likely to affect how people pursue social change? How has it done so already? Use specific examples as you analyze social movements, social change, technology, and the media.
The Week 8 Forum meets the following course objectives:
Apply a sociological perspective to the social world.
Analyze contemporary social issues using the sociological imagination and use sociological theories and concepts to analyze everyday life.
Explain collective behavior, social movements, and social change.
Instructions for all Forums:
Each week, learners will post one initial post per week. This post must demonstrate comprehension of the course materials, the ability to apply that knowledge in the real world. Learners will engage with the instructor and peers throughout the learning week. To motivate engaged discussion, posts are expected to be on time with regular interaction throughout the week. All posts should demonstrate college level writing skills. To promote vibrant discussion as we would in a face to face classroom, formatted citations and references are not required. Quotes should not be used at all, or used sparingly. If you quote a source quotation marks should be used and an APA formatted citation and reference provided.
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Question 2: Consider what you have learned about collective behavior, social movements, and social change this week. How is the global expansion of social media likely to affect how people pursue social change? How has it done so already? Use specific examples as you analyze social movements, social change, technology, and the media?
Social movements are groups working towards a common goal. This team might try to bring change or stop change (anti-globalization movement). This group creates social shift across the continents. The social change nowadays is greatly influenced by the expansion of social media and its acceptance the community. It is important to note that social movement originates typically where there is a dysfunction in the relationship between systems.
I believe that the global growth of social media will promote the social change due to high acceptance it receives by the groups ...
Ivanti’s Patch Tuesday breakdown goes beyond patching your applications and brings you the intelligence and guidance needed to prioritize where to focus your attention first. Catch early analysis on our Ivanti blog, then join industry expert Chris Goettl for the Patch Tuesday Webinar Event. There we’ll do a deep dive into each of the bulletins and give guidance on the risks associated with the newly-identified vulnerabilities.
Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing.pdfssuserfac0301
Read Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing to gain insights on AI adoption in the manufacturing industry, such as:
1. How quickly AI is being implemented in manufacturing.
2. Which barriers stand in the way of AI adoption.
3. How data quality and governance form the backbone of AI.
4. Organizational processes and structures that may inhibit effective AI adoption.
6. Ideas and approaches to help build your organization's AI strategy.
Your One-Stop Shop for Python Success: Top 10 US Python Development Providersakankshawande
Simplify your search for a reliable Python development partner! This list presents the top 10 trusted US providers offering comprehensive Python development services, ensuring your project's success from conception to completion.
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
Programming Foundation Models with DSPy - Meetup SlidesZilliz
Prompting language models is hard, while programming language models is easy. In this talk, I will discuss the state-of-the-art framework DSPy for programming foundation models with its powerful optimizers and runtime constraint system.
GraphRAG for Life Science to increase LLM accuracyTomaz Bratanic
GraphRAG for life science domain, where you retriever information from biomedical knowledge graphs using LLMs to increase the accuracy and performance of generated answers
OpenID AuthZEN Interop Read Out - AuthorizationDavid Brossard
During Identiverse 2024 and EIC 2024, members of the OpenID AuthZEN WG got together and demoed their authorization endpoints conforming to the AuthZEN API
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
TrustArc Webinar - 2024 Global Privacy SurveyTrustArc
How does your privacy program stack up against your peers? What challenges are privacy teams tackling and prioritizing in 2024?
In the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey, we asked over 1,800 global privacy professionals and business executives to share their perspectives on the current state of privacy inside and outside of their organizations. This year’s report focused on emerging areas of importance for privacy and compliance professionals, including considerations and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, building brand trust, and different approaches for achieving higher privacy competence scores.
See how organizational priorities and strategic approaches to data security and privacy are evolving around the globe.
This webinar will review:
- The top 10 privacy insights from the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey
- The top challenges for privacy leaders, practitioners, and organizations in 2024
- Key themes to consider in developing and maintaining your privacy program
CAKE: Sharing Slices of Confidential Data on BlockchainClaudio Di Ciccio
Presented at the CAiSE 2024 Forum, Intelligent Information Systems, June 6th, Limassol, Cyprus.
Synopsis: Cooperative information systems typically involve various entities in a collaborative process within a distributed environment. Blockchain technology offers a mechanism for automating such processes, even when only partial trust exists among participants. The data stored on the blockchain is replicated across all nodes in the network, ensuring accessibility to all participants. While this aspect facilitates traceability, integrity, and persistence, it poses challenges for adopting public blockchains in enterprise settings due to confidentiality issues. In this paper, we present a software tool named Control Access via Key Encryption (CAKE), designed to ensure data confidentiality in scenarios involving public blockchains. After outlining its core components and functionalities, we showcase the application of CAKE in the context of a real-world cyber-security project within the logistics domain.
Paper: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-61000-4_16
Cosa hanno in comune un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ?Speck&Tech
ABSTRACT: A prima vista, un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ potrebbero avere in comune il fatto di essere entrambi blocchi di costruzione, o dipendenze di progetti creativi e software. La realtà è che un mattoncino Lego e il caso della backdoor XZ hanno molto di più di tutto ciò in comune.
Partecipate alla presentazione per immergervi in una storia di interoperabilità, standard e formati aperti, per poi discutere del ruolo importante che i contributori hanno in una comunità open source sostenibile.
BIO: Sostenitrice del software libero e dei formati standard e aperti. È stata un membro attivo dei progetti Fedora e openSUSE e ha co-fondato l'Associazione LibreItalia dove è stata coinvolta in diversi eventi, migrazioni e formazione relativi a LibreOffice. In precedenza ha lavorato a migrazioni e corsi di formazione su LibreOffice per diverse amministrazioni pubbliche e privati. Da gennaio 2020 lavora in SUSE come Software Release Engineer per Uyuni e SUSE Manager e quando non segue la sua passione per i computer e per Geeko coltiva la sua curiosità per l'astronomia (da cui deriva il suo nickname deneb_alpha).
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdfMalak Abu Hammad
Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
* What is Vector Search?
* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
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Driving Business Innovation: Latest Generative AI Advancements & Success StorySafe Software
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1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
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Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
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UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6
Nmp 650- core course nmp 600
1. ANALYTICAL FRAMEWORKS
THAT INCLUDE THEORIES AND MODELS
FOR NMP 600- FOUNDATIONS OF NONPROFIT
MANAGEMENT.
BY: ANGELA MCINTYRE
NMP 650- LEADING CHANGE FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
PROFESSOR JEFF GREIM
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
3. List of the Economic Theories:
Public Goods Theory
Market Failure Theory
Market Failure and High Transition Cost Theory
Externality Theory
Contact Failure Theory
Subsidy Theory
Consumer Control Theory
Source: Grobman, Gary. M. (1999). An Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector:
A Practical Approach for the 21st Century. 3rd Edition. White Hat
Communications: Harrisburg
4. Public Goods Theory:
Nonprofit organizations are put together due to
government failure.
Governments are unable to obtain enough public goods
due to the “structure of the democratic process”(p.53).
For example: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society gather
private donations and put together fundraisers to pay for
research to find a cure for blood cancers.
Source: Grobman, Gary. M. (1999). An Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector:
A Practical Approach for the 21st Century. 3rd Edition. White Hat
Communications: Harrisburg
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. (2013). Fighting Blood Cancers.
Retrieved from http://www.lls.org on November 4, 2013.
5. Market Failure Theory:
This theory means that nonprofit organizations could form due to market
failure.
Market failure can occur if a good or service is too low for a for profit business
and would benefit a nonprofit organization more because they can have
private donations and tax exemptions.
For Example: Wayne ARC a nonprofit organization for indivudals with
disabilities has a transportation service that indivudals with disabilities can
utilize with a low fee per year paid by the indivudals with disabilities and
Wayne ARC receives funding through grants to pay for the service. Where if a
for profit business tried to run this service they would not be able to manage
the cost because the for profit would not have tax exempt or funding through
private donations or grants.
Source: Grobman, Gary. M. (1999). An Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector:
A Practical Approach for the 21st Century. 3rd Edition. White Hat
Communications: Harrisburg
6. Externality Theory:
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Violence
Externalities occur whenever the actions such as “costs and benefits of a market transaction
accrues” to make a situation worse or better (P.56).
For Example:
An area in downtown Rochester, NY has started to become a violent area to live. This area is
not safe for families to live in these days.
The negative externalities might be increased health care cost in this area, decrease in property
values with real estate, and decrease in safety in the neighborhood.
The positive externalities would be financial support given to the community to make a safer
location for indivudals to live, nonprofit programs and organizations can be started to help at
risk youth not become involved in violent behavior, and this area could start a nonprofit
program that can help keep the neighbor hood safe such as a neighborhood watch nonprofit
organization.
Source: Grobman, Gary. M. (1999). An Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector:
A Practical Approach for the 21st Century. 3rd Edition. White Hat
Communications: Harrisburg
7. Contract Failure Theory:
This theory is where indivudals can’t evaluate the quality or quantity of a
service or program.
Nonprofit organizations will be chosen by the
indivudals to fulfill the service rather than a for profit business.
For Example: Linda wants to loose weight. She can go to a for profit
organization to help her loose weight that will cost her a lot of money or
she can go to a nonprofit organization that can help her with choosing
healthy foods, help her prepare foods, and help her budget to get health
food. Where the for profit business would only be able to give her advice
or medication to loose weight. There is more opportunities at the
nonprofit then the for profit.
Source: Grobman, Gary. M. (1999). An Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector:
A Practical Approach for the 21st Century. 3rd Edition. White Hat
Communications: Harrisburg
8. Subsidy Theory:
•This theory shows that there is an “initiations of
nonprofits in some fields is encouraged because of
the government subsidies that are available” (p.
58).
•These subsidies are “government funding for
services, tax exempt, lower rates for postage, are
able to issue tax-exempt bonds, and have
personnel regulations”(p.58).
Source: Grobman, Gary. M. (1999). An Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector:
A Practical Approach for the 21st Century. 3rd Edition. White Hat
Communications: Harrisburg
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Source: Grobman, Gary. M. (1999). An Introduction to the Nonprofit
Sector: A Practical Approach for the 21st Century.
3rd Edition. White Hat Communications: Harrisburg
10. Non- Economic Theories:
•Pluralistic Theory
•Mediating Structures Theory
•Theory of the Commons
Source: Grobman, Gary. M. (1999). An Introduction to the
Nonprofit Sector: A Practical Approach for the 21st Century.
3rd Edition. White Hat Communications: Harrisburg
11. Pluralistic Theory:
This theory states “ government does have the
political support to begin providing a collective good”
(p. 59).
For Example: This is where the government starts a
program to help indivudals stop smoking. Nonprofit
organizations also can help provide the service to
help indivudals quit smoking by receiving funding
from the government.
Source: Grobman, Gary. M. (1999). An Introduction to the
Nonprofit Sector: A Practical Approach for the 21st Century.
3rd Edition. White Hat Communications: Harrisburg
12. Mediating Structures Theory:
This theory is where mediating structures “help shape
cultural values in a positive way and receives
encouragement from government public policy” (p. 60).
Mediating structures are “families, community, voluntary
associations, and institutions”(p.60).
Source: Grobman, Gary. M. (1999). An Introduction to the
Nonprofit Sector: A Practical Approach for the 21st Century.
3rd Edition. White Hat Communications: Harrisburg
13. Theory of Commons:
This theory is where the communities design and create
social worlds.
The common goods that are created include “religious
worship, contemplation, scientific inquiry, helping and
charity, expression through art, play and other projects
that’s are done by voluntary action groups” (p. 60).
This theory also explains that what is produced by the
theory of commons is to “benefit individuals or groups
other than the producer” (p. 61).
Source: Grobman, Gary. M. (1999). An Introduction to the
Nonprofit Sector: A Practical Approach for the 21st Century.
3rd Edition. White Hat Communications: Harrisburg
14. Models Used in NMP 600:
•Weisbrod Model
•Market Failure and High Transaction Costs Model
Source: Grobman, Gary. M. (1999). An Introduction to the
Nonprofit Sector: A Practical Approach for the 21st Century.
3rd Edition. White Hat Communications: Harrisburg
15. Weisbrod Model:
This model shows how there is an existence of the
nonprofit sector due to government failure.
The Public Goods Theory goes under the Weisbrod Model.
Source: Grobman, Gary. M. (1999). An Introduction to the
Nonprofit Sector: A Practical Approach for the 21st Century.
3rd Edition. White Hat Communications: Harrisburg
16. Market Failure and High Transaction Costs
Model:
This is the model where there is a market failure and the
government is not taken over the function of collective
goods (p. 55).
This could be a lack of government not wanting to be
involved, government taking a long time to solve an issue,
and the cost of government acting quickly to issues could
cause indivudals to have to pay higher taxes for services
(p.55). This is where nonprofits come in to help with this
issue Grobman, Gary. M. (1999). An Introduction to
Source:to find services to fix problems quick.the Nonprofit Sector:
A Practical Approach for the 21st Century. 3rd Edition. White Hat
Communications: Harrisburg
17. Primary Learning Objectives:
#1: Articulate an understanding of the history, theory, scope, unique role, and
significance of philanthropy, voluntarism, and nonprofit sector organizations
within the North American and global context.
#6: Apply appropriate analytic methods to management problems in a nonprofit
organizational context and design solutions to problems.
#7: Analyze, design, implement, maintain, and evaluate problems/solutions in
the key nonprofit functional areas including fundraising, planning, financial
management, board governance, volunteer management, and information
management.
Source: Grobman, Gary. M. (1999). An Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector:
A Practical Approach for the 21st Century. 3rd Edition. White Hat
Communications: Harrisburg
19. Turnitin Statement:
“I submit that this paper is entirely my own work and
agree that it may be submitted to Turnitin for the purpose
of checking for plagiarism and further that it may be
maintained on the Turnitin database in order to check for
future plagiarism”.
20. Reference Page :
Grobman, Gary. M. (1999). An Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector:
A Practical Approach for the 21st Century. 3rd Edition. White Hat
Communications: Harrisburg
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. (2013). Fighting Blood
Cancers. Retrieved from http://www.lls.org on November 4, 2013.