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- 1Microsoft tells nonprofits deleted M365 data is gone for good▼Microsoft tells nonprofits their deleted M365 data isn't coming back
Microsoft has informed nonprofits that data deleted from their Microsoft 365 accounts cannot be recovered, following problems with the retirement of grant-related licensing. The change reportedly went off the rails, leaving affected organizations unable to retrieve their information. Redmond is instead offering affected nonprofits assistance with starting over, though many are questioning why safeguards failed and what this means for data retention promises made to nonprofit customers.
- 2AI-powered hacks outpace defenses at hospitals and banks●AI‑powered hacks outpace defenses at hospitals and banks 💡 Without broader, affordable access to AI‑driven defenses, mid
Cybersecurity commentators warn that attackers using generative AI are now outpacing the defenses of hospitals, banks and other critical institutions. The concern is that mid-size and nonprofit organizations lack affordable access to AI-driven security tools, leaving them exposed while threat actors weaponize the same technology. Calls are growing for broader, cheaper access to defensive AI to close the widening gap.
- 3Minnesota settles for $18.5 million over child nutrition fraud claims▼Minnesota reaches $18.5 million settlement with nonprofit over child nutrition fraud claims
Minnesota has reached an $18.5 million settlement with a nonprofit organization over child nutrition fraud claims. The agreement resolves allegations related to misuse of funds intended for child nutrition programs. The settlement is drawing attention as part of broader scrutiny of fraud in state-administered nutrition programs, though further details about the nonprofit and specific allegations were not immediately available.
- 4Lawyers Investigate Claims of Arnold Center Data Breach▼Arnold Center Data Breach? Lawyers Investigate Hackers' Claims
Law firms are looking into reports that the Arnold Center, a Michigan-based nonprofit organization, suffered a data breach, with hackers allegedly claiming responsibility for stealing sensitive information. Attorneys are investigating the accuracy of these claims to determine whether affected individuals may have grounds for a class action lawsuit. No lawsuit has been filed yet, and the scope of any compromised data remains unconfirmed while the investigation continues.
- 5HealthPartners and Essentia Health announce combination▼HealthPartners, Essentia Health announce combination focused on improving access, quality and affordability
HealthPartners and Essentia Health have announced a combination aimed at improving access, quality and affordability of care. The two nonprofit health organizations said joining forces would strengthen services across the regions they serve, with the announcement issued jointly through Business Wire and the organizations themselves. Further details on structure, timing and financial terms were not included in the initial announcements.
- 6Double Edge Theatre leaders praise Live Theater Tax Credit program▼'Grants like this need to become more available': Double Edge Theatre leaders laud Live Theater Tax Credit program
Leaders of Double Edge Theatre, the performance company based in Ashfield, Massachusetts, have publicly praised the Live Theater Tax Credit program, saying grants of this kind need to become more widely available. The company's remarks highlight how tax relief and grant support are seen as vital to sustaining nonprofit theater work in western Massachusetts and beyond.
- 7Skidaway Island church volunteers building 50 beds for local kids▼Skidaway Island church volunteers teaming up with nonprofit to build 50 beds for local kids
Volunteers from a church on Skidaway Island, Georgia are partnering with a nonprofit organization to build 50 beds for children in the local community. The effort aims to make sure kids in the area have a proper place to sleep, and the story has drawn local attention through WTOC coverage.
- 8AI Agent Used to Hack Cybersecurity Nonprofit DIVD▼Automated AI agent used to breach cybersecurity nonprofit DIVD
The Dutch Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure (DIVD), a nonprofit that coordinates vulnerability disclosures, was breached by an automated AI agent acting largely without human involvement. Reports indicate the autonomous system exploited weaknesses to access the organization's systems, marking a rare documented case of an AI-driven intrusion. Security observers say the incident highlights growing risks as AI agents gain the ability to conduct cyberattacks with minimal oversight.
- 9Altus Power Partners with The Arc of Rensselaer County on Community Solar▼Altus Power and The Arc of Rensselaer County Launch Community Solar Partnership to Help Lower Energy Costs and Support Employees
Altus Power and The Arc of Rensselaer County have announced a community solar partnership in New York's Capital Region aimed at lowering energy costs for participants while also supporting the organization's employees. Community solar allows subscribers to benefit from solar energy without installing panels, and the arrangement is intended to reduce electricity bills and provide workplace support for staff of the disability services organization.
- 10Guilford Community Fitness Group Readies Annual Cycl-a-thon▼Friends of Community Fitness in Guilford Gears Up for Annual Cycl-a-thon
Friends of Community Fitness in Guilford is preparing to hold its annual Cycl-a-thon, a cycling fundraiser organized by the local fitness nonprofit. The group is ramping up plans for the event, which supports its community fitness programs. Details on the date, venue and how residents can take part have not yet been announced.
- 11Young Musicians Unite brings free music education to 20,000 Miami students▼Young Musicians Unite brings free music education to more than 20,000 Miami students
Young Musicians Unite is providing free music education to more than 20,000 students across Miami, according to CBS News coverage of the nonprofit's work. The organization offers band and music programs in schools that often lack funding for the arts, giving children access to instruments and instruction at no cost. The program is being highlighted as a model for expanding arts education in underserved communities.
- 12Semper K9 Celebrates 25th Graduation of Service Dog Teams▼Semper K9 Marks 25th Graduation with Five New Veteran and Military Family Dog Teams
Semper K9, a Virginia-based nonprofit, marked its 25th graduation ceremony by pairing five new service dog teams with veterans and military families. The organization trains rescued dogs to assist veterans coping with physical and psychological challenges. The milestone graduation highlights the group's ongoing work supporting the military community through service dog placements.
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Yvonne Goldsberry, president of the Endowment for Health, will retire in 2027. The New Hampshire-based health foundation announced the news, setting the stage for a leadership transition at the philanthropic organization. No successor has been named, and the endowment is expected to begin planning for the changeover.