What does work really mean? At Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (NYNJ), work isn’t just about a paycheck. It’s about purpose, dignity, and belonging, especially for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Through its nonprofit staffing arm, GoodTemps, Goodwill helps individuals find meaningful work. When resume formatting slowed down job placements, Goodwill NYNJ partnered with Microsoft through Hack4Good to cocreate Resume Builder, an AI-powered tool built with disability experts, not just for them. This has enabled the team to process over 800 resumes and save time from submission to interview. That time back means staff can spend less time editing documents, and more time face-to-face supporting job seekers. Read the story: https://lnkd.in/eYNNme8X
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As part of Microsoft Elevate, we are committed to putting people first and advancing inclusive economic opportunity. We believe technology can help nonprofit organizations amplify their mission and create lasting impact. Together with nonprofit industry partners, we strive to make technology affordable, accessible, and relevant to nonprofits globally. Through grants, discounts, and technical enablement, we help organizations modernize operations, engage stakeholders, and scale their impact. We provide nonprofits with affordable access to Microsoft 365 and Copilot for secure productivity, Azure for cloud and AI solutions, Dynamics 365 and Power Platform for donor and program management, plus security tools and skilling resources to help organizations thrive in the AI economy. Our mission is simple: empower nonprofits everywhere with technology and skills to thrive in the AI economy. Learn more at Microsoft Nonprofit Hub: https://nonprofit.microsoft.com/en-us/
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When people choose to share their data, progress becomes possible. After being diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Jay Quinlan contributed his biological samples and clinical information to ANSWER ALS research. The work is also driven by advocates like Steve Gleason, a former NFL player who brought the same fighting spirit to ALS advocacy after his own diagnosis and went on to found Team Gleason to provide assistive technology and care services for people living with ALS. Today, that shared commitment helps power Neuromine, giving verified researchers around the world secure, privacy-protected access to anonymized data, and it’s already supporting 580+ investigations accelerating progress toward ALS treatments and cures. Read the story: https://lnkd.in/e8geprW6 Gladstone Institutes
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Nonprofits are ready to lead the next era of change. Today, we’re launching Microsoft Elevate for Changemakers to support that leadership at scale. This new program designed to equip nonprofit leaders with the tools, training, and support to lead responsible AI adoption in service of their missions. In his blog, Justin Spelhaug, President of Microsoft Elevate, shares why nonprofit organizations are uniquely positioned to shape a responsible path forward, and how Elevate for Changemakers will help scale impact while keeping people and communities at the center. Read the announcement ⬇️
We are living through a period of profound and accelerating change. That change is being felt in how people work, live, and make sense of an increasingly complex world. Nonprofits play a critical role in helping people, the planet, and our shared systems navigate what comes next. Nonprofits are doing that work while also being asked to adopt AI themselves. Usually without the time or support to do it in a way that actually fits how they operate. What we keep hearing is this isn’t about awareness. It’s about capacity. We've listened and today, we’re excited to launch Microsoft Elevate for Changemakers. A new program designed to help the people inside nonprofit organizations confidently lead AI adoption within their work. Not abstract training. Practical skills that are specific to nonprofit roles, a recognized credential developed with NetHope, and a global fellowship tied to real-world AI implementation. This was built with partners across the ecosystem, including LinkedIn, NetHope, EY, and Caribou. AI will keep moving. The question is whether the organizations closest to communities are set up to shape how it’s used. More here: aka.ms/ChangemakerBlog
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Children International is working to break the cycle of childhood poverty by connecting sponsors with children and young people, and helping families access education support, healthcare, and job training. Using Microsoft tools to cut down the busywork, teams are streamlining tasks like translation, reporting, and communications so staff can spend more time supporting children and families. You can see the results in Colombia, where participation in educational workshops has increased from about 33% after the pandemic to 95% today. Read the full story in the article below 👇and find more information here: https://lnkd.in/e53YxduR
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From emergency response to long‑term economic development, access to clean water sits at the heart of the humanitarian mission. 💧 With it being World Water Day yesterday, we’re spotlighting how organizations are using Microsoft solutions to deliver safe water and accelerate social impact where it matters most. By strengthening operations and improving communication, World Vision Germany is building greater donor trust and directing more support toward clean water and sanitation programs that transform daily life. Meanwhile, Opportunity International is empowering communities facing extreme poverty with financial access and AI‑powered insights, helping boost climate resilience and supporting water‑dependent livelihoods. Discover how nonprofits like these are advancing their missions with Microsoft technology, and reach out to us on how we can help you create even greater impact. Learn more on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/gPGzuif
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What if every student, no matter where they live, could explore the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, or Constitution Gardens with a 360° view? The Trust for the National Mall's Gateway, built on Microsoft Azure, is making that possible. This innovative platform from the Trust for the National Mall offers: ✔️ Virtual tours of iconic sites ✔️ AI-generated lesson plans reviewed for accuracy ✔️ Custom trip planning for teachers and families ✔️ Accessible design for visitors worldwide With 50 million annual visitors expected in 2026, the Gateway ensures the “nation’s front yard” remains engaging, secure, and available to all. See how nonprofits and Microsoft partners are shaping the future of civic learning → https://lnkd.in/eG7Rkk4e
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Health equity should include everyone. People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) often experience poorer health outcomes, not because of disability itself, but because of preventable gaps in care, missed diagnoses, and barriers to timely, high quality support. As a result, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can die 16 to 20 years earlier than those without IDD, often due to conditions that could have been prevented or treated. That’s why the work of Special Olympics matters so much. Through Healthy Athletes, the organization has provided free health screenings and education since 1997 — delivering 2+ million screenings and training close to 300,000 health professionals and students to better support people with intellectual disabilities. Swipe through this carousel to learn why #InclusiveHealth and inclusive sport can be life changing. And if your organization is working to close care gaps, we’d love to hear from you 👉 https://lnkd.in/gPGzuif
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Nonprofits are built on trust. And protecting that trust starts with security. As digital tools become essential to delivering impact, safeguarding data, systems, and the communities you serve have never been more critical. Strong, accessible security is foundational for nonprofits — not just to reduce risk, but to keep missions moving forward with confidence. Watch the video to learn more and take the free security assessment today: https://lnkd.in/e-dpX3bT
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We’re proud to amplify this conversation with threshold.world around working at the intersection of technology, inclusion, and social impact. In this session, nonprofits will explore how a shared data foundation can bring fundraisers and IT together, helping standardize core data across fundraising, constituent management, program delivery, awards, and impact tracking. You’ll see how aligning data and processes can reduce manual work, streamline operations, and free up teams to spend more time building relationships and delivering mission. The discussion will also highlight how connected data unlocks faster, more actionable insights — making donor intelligence and performance reporting easier to access. Register here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ejhHCixz
📣 We are sharing the virtual stage with Microsoft Elevate, and we want to invite you! Save the date: March 10 at 11 AM EST. These three leaders in the for-purpose technology sector will discuss fundraising performance: 1) how it shouldn't be limited by disconnected systems 2) how a shared data foundation—the Common Data Model (CDM) for Nonprofits—helps teams streamline processes, reduce operational friction, and move faster with the tools they already use. Join us and meet Dan Lammot & Paul Gallagher from threshold, and Hasan J. from Microsoft! Find the link to register in the comments.
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This International Women’s Day, we’re proud to spotlight a female leader using technology to expand opportunity where it’s needed most. In Austin, the childcare gap is one of the biggest barriers facing working families, and Marisa Redd, Senior Director at the Greater Austin YMCA, is helping lead the change. Under Marisa’s leadership, and with the support of tools like Teams, the YMCA launched Tomorrow Academy, an innovative early learning model designed to make high‑quality, affordable childcare more accessible across Greater Austin. With it, the organization transformed how teams collaborate, share knowledge, and deliver programs at scale, making real‑time coordination across centers possible for the first time. Find out more about this inspiring story: https://lnkd.in/eqvWdPYy
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