A federal judge has made clear that Elon Musk’s long-running legal attack on OpenAI will reach a jury, setting the stage for a high-stakes courtroom clash over whether the ChatGPT maker betrayed its founding nonprofit mission and enriched executives and partners at donors’ expense. The order to...
Centro de la Familia’s move from a brittle, third‑party reporting setup to an AI‑augmented Power Platform solution is a practical blueprint for nonprofits that need to do more with less—dramatically faster reporting, lower recurring costs, and a clear line of sight into program outcomes...
The Salvation Army UK & Ireland’s recent adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot marks a deliberate, user-centered push to reduce administrative burden and refocus staff time on frontline work—an evolution that combines secure Microsoft cloud foundations with careful change management, practical...
Microsoft and OpenAI have signed a non‑binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) that frames the “next phase” of one of the technology sector’s most consequential partnerships — preserving deep commercial ties while opening the door to multicloud compute, a governance restructure at OpenAI, and...
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OpenAI and Microsoft have quietly signed a non‑binding memorandum of understanding that lays the groundwork for OpenAI to restructure its commercial arm into a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) while preserving the nonprofit oversight that has defined the organization since its founding — a...
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The long-running honeymoon between Microsoft and OpenAI has entered a new, more transactional phase: the two companies have signed a non‑binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) that lays out a revised partnership framework while OpenAI pursues a controversial restructure that hands a very...
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NetHope’s new Unlocking AI for Nonprofits program — delivered with support from Microsoft and hosted on the Kaya learning platform — gives frontline nonprofit teams a short, free, CPD‑certified path into practical generative AI skills, with two hands‑on 90‑minute modules that focus on prompt...
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Toastmasters International has quietly accelerated a post‑pandemic digital makeover by folding Microsoft’s AI toolkit — notably Microsoft 365 Copilot and Dynamics 365 Omnichannel — into the backbone of its member services, call‑centre operations and multilingual education content, a shift that...
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For the growing number of families across Austin, Texas, struggling to secure reliable, affordable child care, the opening of the Greater Austin YMCA’s Tomorrow Academy stands out as a beacon of hope—and a powerful representation of digital transformation in the nonprofit sector. Behind the...
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Innovation and resilience are at the heart of humanitarian success stories, and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is shaping the future by seeking a new Business Systems Manager—an opportunity that holds significant promise for young Kenyan professionals aiming to make a large-scale...
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Artificial intelligence and automation have become the most significant forces behind modernizing record management, shifting it from a labor-intensive, error-prone activity to an engine for organizational insight and value creation. The story of Lutheran Social Service (LSS) of Minnesota offers...
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From the bustling, dynamic world of modern non-profit operations, the story of digital transformation is so often grounded not in headline-grabbing technologies but in the steady, unseen work of process optimization. This is nowhere more evident than in the recent case study released by Crow...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force across various sectors, including the nonprofit industry. Its integration into fundraising strategies offers numerous advantages, such as enhanced efficiency, personalized donor engagement, and data-driven decision-making. However...
Artificial intelligence, long the province of science fiction and the domain of experts, is swiftly becoming a deeply personal and practical influence on daily life. For students charting their educational futures, teachers rethinking classroom methods, or entrepreneurs seeking new efficiencies...
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In classrooms across Phoenix, a new generation of teachers is redefining what it means to inspire, engage, and nurture students in underserved communities. One middle school, once struggling with retention and low morale, now resonates with the voices of students who feel empowered and heard by...
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The gentle chime of a telephone may seem unremarkable to most, but for thousands of older adults across the UK, it marks a moment of heartfelt connection, a remedy for chronic isolation, and—perhaps above all—a lifeline to friendship and dignity. This is the story of Age UK’s Telephone...
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Microsoft's recent updates to its Microsoft 365 suite mark a significant shift in the landscape of productivity tools, particularly for nonprofit organizations. These changes encompass the introduction of advanced AI-driven features, enhancements in collaboration tools, and notable adjustments...
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Microsoft’s recent announcement regarding upcoming changes to their nonprofit licensing structure has sent ripples through the entire sector. For organizations long-reliant on Microsoft’s generous grant of 10 free Microsoft 365 Business Premium licenses, the news has been nothing short of...
As the sun begins to set on Windows 10, organizations and individuals alike face a critical crossroads in their technology journey. When Microsoft announced that Windows 10 would be the "last version" of Windows, many believed the constant cycle of upgrades and looming end-of-service deadlines...
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In a move that has reignited industry debate about the future of artificial intelligence partnerships, OpenAI’s unexpected decision to abandon plans for a strict separation of its commercial operations from nonprofit oversight has cast renewed scrutiny on its deep and complicated relationship...
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