Microsoft for Nonprofits

Microsoft Tech for Social Impact is thrilled to announce that DonorPerfect, a leading nonprofit fundraising organization, has joined the Digital Natives Partner Program. Their entry into this exclusive program, designed for innovative independent software vendors, highlights our commitment to supporting and collaborating with DonorPerfect and organizations that are committed to the growth and success of our global nonprofit community. To kick off the partnership, Microsoft is sponsoring the 2024 DonorPerfect Community Conference! Starting June 4, this two-day conference will spark your creativity in donor management, program innovation, community engagement, and organizational growth. The event is virtual and free to attend, so don’t miss out! Register today: https://lnkd.in/gw2VW9GF  

Every day, we're inspired by the stories of organizations harnessing the power of technology to solve the world's biggest challenges. At the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit, we sat down with dozens of nonprofits professionals to hear how they are using Microsoft technology and AI to innovate and move their missions forward. #AI #Nonprofit #TechforSocialImpact

Wondering how to boost your nonprofit goals by using AI? To support your organization's mission and boost productivity across your team, we’ve partnered with TechSoup to create the Microsoft Digital Skills Center for Nonprofits. From microlearning videos to full learning paths, these resources will meet your people where they’re at with skills for every role and level. Read about all the free resources you can access! #nonprofits #techfornonprofits #aiskills #digitalskills

We’re excited to share the collective victory of the latest Microsoft Tech for Social Impact hackathon. A winning team, including TSI employees, partners, and contributors from Care Design New York, crafted a solution that promises to revolutionize care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This innovative hack redefines the process of creating “In Process Life Plans,” reducing the time required from eight hours to two, while still prioritizing a person-centered approach. This significant time saving translates to increased direct service time for those who need it most. Dive into the Nonprofit Community blog to discover more impactful hacks and get updates and announcements on future hackathons: https://lnkd.in/gf3uXaHg A big shout-out to all amazing hacks from this competition: HELP4GOOD, CONFIA, AI Driven Data Analytics Platform Tool (ADDAPT), and Vitalant. #AIforGood #SocialImpact #Hackathon

Microsoft Tech for Social Impact is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible technology to help nonprofits of all sizes achieve their mission. Our technology can help your nonprofit improve cybersecurity, reduce costs, facilitate remote work, and develop mobile and web apps easily! Learn more about your nonprofit’s eligibility and how to get started with Microsoft grants and discounts: https://lnkd.in/gs_iCYhs Don't hesitate to reach out via the Nonprofit Community with any questions, feedback, or support. We’re here to help you discover the immense value of our nonprofit grants and discounts! #TechforSocialImpact #Nonprofitgrants Microsoft Azure Microsoft 365 Microsoft Dynamics 365

➕ New data alert! We interviewed nonprofit professionals about their current workflow challenges and what support they want from AI. And now we're building the tools to solve these challenges! Does your nonprofit face similar challenges with productivity? Are you ready to adopt AI to support your nonprofit work? Read our findings and get resources to support your AI adoption: https://lnkd.in/gzftYatQ #AI #AIadoption #Nonprofit

Looking back on the past year, we are very proud to see the impact of Submittable since joining the Digital Natives Partner Program with Microsoft Tech for Social Impact (TSI), a move that underscores our joint commitment to making a measurable difference in the social sector. “Our AI features are becoming some of our most appreciated benefits on the platform. I don’t think we could have introduced them as fast or as well as we did without this partnership.” - Sam Caplan, Vice President of Social Impact at Submittable. #Submittable makes grant management more efficient and equitable, fostering trust-based community relationships. Our joint efforts are enhancing grant processes with Microsoft Azure and AI, impacting nearly 400K nonprofits, and maximizing AI’s potential for social good. Discover more about our collective impact here and how your nonprofit can benefit: https://lnkd.in/ghsb7E-m #SocialImpact #AIInnovation #MicrosoftPartnership  

Calling all nonprofit professionals: dive into AI with four new, quick and affordable AI skills training tracks from our partner, TechSoup.     1. Intro to AI and Generative AI - https://lnkd.in/gMBsSdvN     2. Ethics and Principles of AI - https://lnkd.in/gX7izr3V    3. Critical Thinking, Question Formulation, Prompt Engineering with Copilot - https://lnkd.in/g2bJFR87     4. Common Uses for Nonprofits with #Copilot - https://lnkd.in/g34ygJ67    Find more AI learning resources from #TechSoup and the Microsoft  Digital Skills Center for Nonprofits: Aka.ms/TechSoup  

Three in four knowledge workers (75%) now use AI at work. Employees, overwhelmed and under pressure, say AI saves time, boosts creativity, and allows them to focus on their most important work. We know nonprofit professionals, ready or not, are ramping up to meet the ever-increasing need for service. Where does your organization get bogged down the most? Grant writing? Number crunching? Sending thousands of thank you notes? These are areas where AI can make a difference in helping nonprofits grow! 📈 Read more about the latest trends and find resources for your AI adoption journey in the 4th annual Work Trend Index by Microsoft and LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/df32pFAp #Nonprofit #AI

According to the World Health Organization, more than one billion people live with some form of disability, and they often face barriers to access information, education, employment, health care, and social services. AI can help foster inclusion with: - Assistive technology like speech recognition, text-to-speech, computer vision, and natural language processing 🗣️ - Accessible and personalized learning experiences like adaptive course material, interactive feedback, and gamification 🎓 - Communication tools like chatbots, digital assistants, online platforms, and smart devices 📱 Microsoft is proud of the work our partners like Special Olympics International and Goodwill of Orange County are doing with AI technology to create a more equitable future for their employees and the people they serve. Read more from Justin Spelhaug about the ways our partners use AI to advance inclusion and accessibility: https://lnkd.in/gwSBbvXv