More than 4 million cybersecurity jobs are currently available globally. As AI technology advances, so does the need for cybersecurity – and organizations urgently need human talent. Together with the OECD - OCDE, Microsoft Philanthropies launched a capstone report on the demand for #cybersecurity skills, focusing on France, Poland, and Germany. This report is a part of a larger Cybersecurity Skills Initiative to close the global cybersecurity skills gap. How are your organizations adapting to the key trends in cybersecurity for the sector? Get the research updates and join the discussion in the Nonprofit Community: https://lnkd.in/g8A-ZcDy
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As part of Microsoft’s commitment to inclusive economic opportunity, we believe technology can help nonprofit organizations deepen their impact. Together with our nonprofit industry partners, we strive to make technology affordable, accessible, and relevant to nonprofits globally. Microsoft provides grants and discounts of Microsoft cloud solutions, skilling, and services to eligible nonprofits around the world, including Microsoft 365, Azure, and Dynamics 365, as well as industry-specific solutions through Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit including Fundraising and Engagement, Constituent marketing journeys, Volunteer Management, and Volunteer Engagement.
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“AI seems to be everywhere, but I’m not sure where to begin. How do I get started?” We hear this question a lot! Keeping up with changing technology can feel like a challenge, especially for teams constantly strapped for time and resources. Can you relate? At Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global) ICON 2024, the world’s leading fundraising conference, we got a lot of questions from nonprofit leaders about how to bring AI to their organizations. Christina Macchiarola answers some of the most common AI questions from the conference and offers suggestions on how to stay ahead: https://lnkd.in/dTwUyQmg Get tips about: - Copilot strategies for collaboration - Ways to start conversations with donors about AI at your organization - Taking an “educational snack break”
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This Financial Literacy Month, we are proud to highlight "Our America: In the Black" a documentary showcasing the future of financial empowerment for Black communities in partnership with ABC Owned Television Stations. https://lnkd.in/g32EuC3N In the documentary, Darrell Booker, Microsoft Philanthropies Corporate Affairs Specialist, dives deep into the movement toward economic empowerment and generational wealth creation in historically underserved communities and the role technology can play in bridging the wealth gap. The documentary details the stories of individuals at different stages of their financial journey, like a young woman in foster care whose goal is to become a mechanical engineer at Howard University. We also hear from nonprofits like RISE and Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs working at scale to empower financial literacy in Black communities. Watch the documentary here https://lnkd.in/g32EuC3N or stream on Disney+ and Hulu. #FinancialLiteracyMonth The Walt Disney Company
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At the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit, Meg Garlinghouse, Vice President of LinkedIn Social Impact, demonstrates how, in the age of AI innovation, soft skills like communication and connection are more valuable than ever. “As long as humans want to be with each other and connect, we'll need great communicators. There's a demand for leaders with social perception, who can be flexible and make ethical decisions. As much as we see this huge rise in the demand for AI skills, we're also seeing an increasing commensurate rise in demand for those soft people skills that matter so much.” After Meg’s opening keynote, she’s joined by Karin Kimbrough, Chief Economist at LinkedIn's Economic Graph, for a fireside chat that explores how a changing job market no longer silos careers by roles or sectors. They discuss how this agile, changing landscape makes soft skills more critical than ever. Watch their keynote conversation: https://lnkd.in/gKBHMMiT
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We are proud to share that Passport to Earning, launched by UNICEF and Generation Unlimited with support from Microsoft, has been selected as an Engage for Good 2024 Halo Awards finalist in the Technology for Good category! Passport to Earning is a digital platform that aims to provide young people between ages 15-24 with free, job-relevant skills and employment opportunities to secure bright futures. We are honored that our partnership is being recognized as a model to drive lasting change: https://msft.it/6047cAlnX The winners will be announced at #EFG2024 Conference on May 15 during the first-ever Halo Awards Gala — a celebratory evening recognizing the most impactful and innovative corporate social impact partnerships and initiatives: https://msft.it/6048cAlnk #SkillsRightNow #SocialImpact Muneer Panjwani
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Everyday we’re inspired to see how nonprofits around the world are using AI and new technology to scale their impact. Madeleine Fackler is Chief Information and Operations Officer at International Rescue Committee, an organization dedicated to helping people whose lives and livelihoods have been shattered by conflict, disaster, and the climate crisis. As millions of people face displacement around the world, their work is critical – and ever-increasing. Madeleine (Em) shares how their organization is serving their global clients using Signpost, their community-led information service that helps people find the resources and support they need in times of crisis. AI is a key part of their strategy to enhance Signpost's features and capabilities. Watch this AI inspiration from Em on the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit mainstage: https://lnkd.in/gMdBxeSh
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Roughly half of all Australians will be affected by cancer by age 85, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). To reduce that number and to meet the needs of the people currently affected by the disease, Cancer Council NSW modernized its technology to increase its efficiency and effectiveness. The organization worked with Microsoft partner cubesys to strengthen its security and better manage employee devices remotely. Now, Cancer Council NSW can better support its teams in the field focus on providing help, like transportation to medical appointments for people dealing with cancer in rural areas. Learn more about how Microsoft Security products help Cancer Council NSW focus on the real mission: working toward a cancer-free future: https://lnkd.in/gNwRYwbi
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Are you ready to take your next steps with AI? We’re here to help with tips for getting started: https://lnkd.in/gg4gPyXD We’ve got ideas to overcome three of the most common barriers to beginning your AI journey: 1. Where to begin: The options and use cases are endless. We’ll show you the easiest way to start adding AI into existing workstreams. 2. Free and low cost AI: We’ve pulled together a range of AI tools to fit your budget 3. Organizational readiness: We share tips to get your team trained on AI tools quickly and affordably Now is the time to start: Getting started with AI - learn, test, and play (microsoft.com)
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Dr. Fei-Fei Li joined the mainstage at the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit for a conversation with Juan M. Lavista Ferres that covers: 🔷 How responsible AI must be the foundation of innovation 🔷 The gender and diversity gap in AI practitioners 🔷 The resource gap between academia and corporations in funding AI research 🔷 Deep learning and complex data sets that enable generative AI Watch this fascinating conversation with two industry leaders now: https://lnkd.in/gu3Z6KM8 Dr. Fei-Fei Li, Co-Director of Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) has been a leading researcher in cognitive AI, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and more for decades. Her work has been foundational to the AI transformation the world is now using. Juan M. Lavista Ferres is Corporate Vice President and Chief Data Scientist of the AI for Good Lab at Microsoft Research and author of "AI for Good: Applications in Sustainability, Humanitarian Action, and Health."
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Ensuring digital security can be a big challenge for nonprofits. Goodwill Industries of the Valleys and Cancer Council NSW both find support with Microsoft Security solutions to bolster their digital security. Hunter F., VP of IT for Goodwill Industries remarks, “We don’t have time to stop and deal with preventable security incidents.” With Microsoft Defender and Sentinel, Goodwill Industries improved their security score by 60% and gained visibility into the security attacks they’ve repelled. Prithpal J., IT Services Manager for Cancer Council NSW says, “As threats evolve, we need to evolve, too.” Their partner, cubesys, deployed Microsoft Defender to understand how secure their environment is and close gaps on security risks. Learn more about how these organizations use Microsoft products to empower their frontline workers, recognize cost savings, and bolster their organization’s security. Goodwill Industries of the Valleys: https://lnkd.in/gAvr5rse Cancer Council NSW: https://lnkd.in/gNwRYwbi
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