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Photographer: Nastuh Abootalebi | Source: Unsplash ​ Microsoft Ignite: The future of nonprofit technology is here, and it's incredibly exciting! If you're working in the nonprofit space and wondering how AI can actually help your mission (beyond the usual buzzwords), you're in for a treat. Let me break down what I learned. Why Microsoft's $4 Billion Bet on Nonprofits Matters to You First, the big picture: Microsoft isn't just talking about supporting nonprofits – they're putting serious money behind it. Through their Microsoft Elevate Initiative , they're investing $4 billion and aiming to skill 20 million people globally in AI and cloud technologies. But here's what caught my attention: this isn't about replacing human judgment. It's about freeing up your team to focus on what matters most – your mission. Breaking Down the Walls: Why "Silo Busting" Could Transform Your Organization (From session BRK381: Silo Busting for Nonpr...

​The FBI just issued a stark warning: account takeover fraud is surging, and the numbers are alarming. Since January 2025, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center has received more than 5,100 complaints about this type of fraud, with losses exceeding $262 million. Being aware of this trend can help you feel more in control and prepared. This isn't just targeting wealthy individuals or large corporations. Criminals are going after everyone — individuals, small businesses, organizations of all sizes. If you have an online bank account, payroll system, or health savings account, you're a potential target. Understanding that anyone with online accounts can be targeted helps prevent false security assumptions and encourages proactive protection. How Account Takeover Fraud Works Account takeover (ATO) fraud is exactly what it sounds like: criminals gain unauthorized access to your online financial accounts, then drain the funds before you realize what's happened. Rece...