Critical and first-response non-profits will especially benefit from Microsoft's increased support, which includes more Azure credits, pro bono services, and more until June 30, 2020.
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In its first year of operations, Microsoft Philanthropies has made pretty impactful contributions in the past year donating more than $650 million in services, helping several non-profits.
Microsoft Philanthropies is funding dozens of programs around the world, to provide computing education and employment opportunities for young people, including many from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Employee donations were up 7% in 2015, marking the 6th year workers have contributed over $100 million. Over two-thirds of employees participated, while Microsoft matched donations up to $15,000.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and its President, Brad Smith, have announced the donation of $1 billion in cloud services to 70,000 nonprofits and NGOs around the world over the next three years.
Company-wide President Brad Smith announces a new organization at Redmond dedicated to creating a better world through technology, named Microsoft Philanthropies.
