MSFT for Nonprofits

#StressAwarenessWeek is an important reminder that no one should have to navigate difficult moments alone. As more people seek mental health support, technology is helping Lifeline Loddon Mallee extend its reach across rural Australia while maintaining the personal and compassionate approach at the heart of its work. See how Microsoft 365, Copilot, Intune, and Entra are helping support staff and volunteers: msft.it/6016af57M

“Nothing about us without us.” That principle is helping @SpecialOlympics build trust in AI across its organization. By pairing clear governance with Copilot adoption, it achieved 98% uptake in the first year and created a foundation for responsible innovation. Now, the organization is exploring how AI can make information more accessible for the 5 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities it serves. 📹 Watch Nathan Cook, Chief Information and Technology Officer at Special Olympics, discuss trust, governance and responsible AI adoption: msft.it/6012a0NXE

When disasters strike or unexpected hardship hits, waiting weeks for support isn't an option. For 25 years, E4E Relief is using Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform to help process emergency cash grants faster, with eligible applications approved in 1-5 days. A powerful example of technology helping organizations scale compassion. Read more here: msft.it/6010aLdW8

AI can help nonprofits do more than save time. It can help accelerate mission impact. At the Children's Cancer Institute (@KidsCancerInst) in Australia, researchers are using AI to uncover insights faster while balancing innovation with the governance and security needed to protect trust. See how they're putting responsible AI into practice below and learn more here: msft.it/6016ax3XK

On #WorldEBHCDay, we're reminded that improving health outcomes starts with trust, evidence, and the people who bring both to their communities. In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), community health workers like Bonard are expanding access to life-saving vaccines—and building trust in healthcare along the way. Working with @BDO_USA, @PATHtweets is using Microsoft Defender XDR to simplify security and free up resources, so more time and budget can go toward supporting people in more places. Learn more here: msft.it/6016avUkq

When Joseph Te Puni-Fromont left school at 15, he carried the feeling that he wasn't smart enough. Years later, that experience still shapes his work. Through Everything Suarve, he's helping young people build confidence in themselves and their future, while using technology to spend less time behind a computer and more time providing the support and guidance that can change a life. This #WorldMentalHealthDay, hear how Joseph turned his own experience into a mission to help others see what's possible for themselves. 🎥 Watch the video and learn more: microsoft.com/en/customers/s…

AI adoption isn't the finish line. The real question is whether it's creating meaningful value. In the latest AI-Ready Executive episode, Alan Murray, Chief Data and Technology Officer at Teach For America, shares lessons from scaling AI across a mission-driven organization. From helping teachers make learning more accessible for bilingual students to creating AI clinics where employees can ask questions and build confidence, Alan explains why successful AI initiatives start with the problem, not the technology. He also discusses Teach For America's "walled garden" approach to balancing innovation with governance, security, and compliance. 🎥 Watch the full interview: youtube.com/watch?v=bqfJCCZI…

Every year, millions of children and parents search online to understand dyslexia. What they find can shape how they see themselves. Kicking off #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth, @MadeByDyslexia's #100MillionScreens campaign is helping young people discover dyslexia is a brilliant and different way of thinking, one that brings creativity, imagination, innovation, and problem-solving strengths by bringing their short film “What is dyslexia?” to 100 million screens worldwide. 🎥 Watch the film here: whatisdyslexia.org And explore Microsoft's dyslexia learning pathway here: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/tr… #WhatIsDyslexiaFilm #DyslexicThinking

Behind every funding decision at @NazarethCareUK is a resident whose needs have changed. Modernizing finance with Evolution Business Systems and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central has meant faster funding, better information, and more time for the people at the heart of Nazareth Care—residents and the teams who support them. Learn more here: microsoft.com/en/customers/s…

#InternationalDayOfOlderPersons is a reminder that quality care starts with people. At Uniting NSW.ACT, AI is helping frontline employees spend less time on administrative tasks and more time supporting older Australians and their communities. Tasks that once took 10 to 15 minutes can now take just one or two, creating more opportunities for care, connection, and impact. 🎥 Watch the video below to hear how technology is helping empower the workforce behind essential aged care services. Learn more here: microsoft.com/en/customers/s…

#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth shines a spotlight on the researchers and innovations improving outcomes for children with cancer. When baby Scout was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor, Children's Cancer Institute (@KidsCancerInst) turned genomic data into life-changing treatment insights. Using Microsoft Azure, analysis that once took months now happens in weeks—helping doctors act faster. For Scout, it made all the difference. Read her story here: microsoft.com/en/customers/s…

One in three people born today in the UK will develop dementia in their lifetime. It's a staggering number and behind it are families quietly working to make life a little easier for the people they love. @alzheimerssoc supports these carers by offering direct help, funding research, and pushing for policy change in the country. With Microsoft Copilot and support from partner Transparity, advisors can spend more time supporting families, speed fundraising, and accelerate research for the nonprofit’s life-changing work. Read the full story: microsoft.com/en/customers/s…

Technology should help nonprofits spend more time on people. When Catherine's daughter moved her wedding to St. Helena Hospice so her mom could be there, it became a reminder of what's possible when compassionate care meets community support. With help from Microsoft Dynamics 365 and partner ForGood.Tech, St. Helena Hospice is building capacity to support more families. Learn more here: microsoft.com/en/customers/s…

The infrastructure we might take for granted starts with an engineer. This #WorldEngineersDay, we're celebrating organizations like @EngAustralia that stands behind 140,000 of them and has for over a century. But outdated systems were slowing things down. With Dynamics 365 Contact Center, that changed. Call handle times dropped and admin tasks decreased, so members can get back to the work a country depends on. 🔧 Learn more here: microsoft.com/en/customers/s…

Helping more people access work and education starts with the right support behind the scenes. That’s what @BUSY_At_Work provides, helping individuals overcome barriers and move toward jobs, training, education, and new opportunities. As the organization expands globally, it's working with @nri_anz and using Microsoft Entra and Microsoft Intune to do it securely and at scale. Less complexity. More focus on access to jobs, skills, and education. Learn more here: microsoft.com/en/customers/s…

When children enter foster care, timing matters. Using Microsoft tools, The Contingent (@ORContingent) works with partners like Every Child Tennessee to respond to foster care needs in real time, such as helping three siblings stay together, close to school and community. When tech and compassion work together, outcomes change: microsoft.com/en/customers/s…

On #NationalNonprofitDay, we're celebrating the nonprofits and humanitarian organizations creating positive change every day. We're proud to support organizations like International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (@ifrc) as they help local partners harness technology to increase impact. As an example, digital tools are helping the Costa Rican Red Cross (@CruzRojaCRC) strengthen emergency response and better serve communities. 🔹 Read the story: unlocked.microsoft.com/redcr… 🔹 Learn more about Microsoft for Nonprofits: nonprofit.microsoft.com/en-u…

Different contexts. Common aspirations. This #InternationalYouthDay, we're spotlighting Educational Foundation Freiburg, which is helping create connected learning environments across 31 schools in Germany while introducing AI in a thoughtful, age-appropriate way. Because every student deserves the skills and confidence to thrive in what's next. 📖 Read more: microsoft.com/en/customers/s…

A cancer diagnosis can bring a flood of questions and uncertainty. This #WorldCancerSupportMonth, we're recognizing the team at @CancerVic and their work to ensure people affected by cancer can access trusted information and support when they need it most. They're exploring how AI can help make that support more accessible, while giving counsellors more time to focus on people. 🎥 Watch the video below and learn more about their story here: microsoft.com/en/customers/s…