AWS for Nonprofits

Were you scrolling through your feed, enviously reading posts about the 2024 AWS IMAGINE: Nonprofit Conference, wishing you had been there too? Or maybe you attended, but had to step out to take a call and missed that session everyone was talking about? No problem, all 11 sessions are now available on-demand. So don’t wait, log-on, listen and let others know – let’s spread the word and inspire each other as we work to solve the world's most pressing challenges.

The 2024 IMAGINE Grant cycle has opened and you have three award categories to choose from. For those transforming core operations, there is the Momentum to Modernize Award, inclusive of up to $50,000 in unrestricted cash funding. If your organization is looking to innovate at the next level, consider the Go Further, Faster Award, inclusive of up to $100,000. And new this year, if you’re looking to leverage generative AI, submit a proposal for the Pathfinder – Generative AI Award, inclusive of up to $200,000. The choice is yours and the possibilities are endless, so download application instructions today.

What do you get when you combine more than 600 nonprofit leaders, 26 speakers and 11 sessions over the course of one amazing day? You get INSPIRED. For those unable to attend the AWS IMAGINE: Nonprofit conference in person this year, the content is now available on-demand. Log-on, listen and share with others. Together we’ll inspire leaders across our mission-driven organizations, as we work to solve the world's most pressing challenges.

New this year, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is proud to announce the Pathfinder – Generative AI Award. Part of the IMAGINE Grant program, funding will be provided to nonprofits pursuing scaled, repeatable solutions that directly accelerate mission through the purposefully application of Generative AI. Learn more about the inaugural Pathfinder Award, which includes up to $200,000 in unrestriced cash funding, by downloading guidelines to enhance your project proposal today.

Calling all nonprofits. Instructions for the 2024 AWS IMAGINE Grant cycle are available. With three grants to choose from, you can accelerate foundational IT projects or think big about ways to deliver on your mission in the cloud. Grants include an opportunity for unrestricted funding up to $200,000, AWS cloud credits of up to $100,000, and so much more. Download guidelines and application tips today.

Being a nonprofit leader is different than being a leader in the private sector. The role comes with a unique set of challenges, and even more rewards. Amazon understands that, and established a team dedicated to serving the unique needs of nonprofit leaders. From storage to AI to security to digital experience, the team at AWS for Nonprofits is obsessed with understanding your challenges, and helping you solve for them. Where do you start? With you our AWS account manager, a free resource to help your organization activate on the full suite of experts and resources available at AWS and Amazon. Start a conversation with your account manager today!

Customer obsession – one of Amazon’s central leadership principals. Customer obsession means starting with those you serve and working backwards to meet their ever-increasing expectations. The expectations of today’s supporters, beneficiaries, and stakeholders are requiring organizations to raise the bar on the experiences they deliver. In support of our customers, the team at Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Nonprofits is dedicated to helping nonprofits innovate to meet those expectations. Meet your AWS for Nonprofits account manager today, and get constituent obsessed!

The rapid growth of AI brings promising new innovation, and at the same time raises new challenges. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is committed to developing AI responsibly, taking a people-centric approach that prioritizes education, science, and our customers, to integrate responsible AI across the end-to-end AI lifecycle. At the core of our commitment is our customers, and for the nonprofit sector, the constituents they serve. Learn more about building AI responsibly at AWS!

Whether you’re in marketing, fundraising, HR or IT- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are changing the game for nonprofits of all sizes. Yes, the sector is already using AI/ ML, but many solutions are now able to help you scale faster and smarter. As you prepare for 2024, consider this new Industry Outlook from Amazon Web Services (AWS) that demystifies AL/ML, and explores ways nonprofits can employ technologies to transform their operations and accelerate their missions.

Amazon is known for its culture of innovation - a culture that is grounded in 16 Leadership Principals. Leadership Principles are used every day, whether discussing ideas for new projects or deciding on the best way to solve a customer problem. As you head into the final months of 2023, and plan for an impactful 2024, consider embracing a leadership principal to inspire your leadership for the year to come!