McKnight Foundation accelerates its mission and supports community partners with Microsoft 365 Copilot | Microsoft Customer Stories
For the McKnight Foundation, success depends on supporting grantees, not getting buried in internal work. This customer story reveals how Microsoft 365 Copilot helps nonprofits streamline operations, reduce burnout, and empower staff to focus on mission-critical work. Read the story for real-world insight into Copilot's nonprofit value, and contact Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. to discuss what's possible for your team.
What is the McKnight Foundation's mission?
The McKnight Foundation aims to promote justice, racial equity, the arts, and economic abundance both locally and globally. Established in 1953, it is committed to advancing climate solutions in the Midwest, building an equitable and inclusive Minnesota, supporting the arts, and advancing neuroscience and international crop research.
How has Microsoft 365 Copilot impacted McKnight's operations?
Since adopting Microsoft 365 Copilot, McKnight has seen improvements in productivity and efficiency. The AI tool helps staff by handling manual tasks like drafting content and translating interviews, allowing them to focus on strategic priorities and deepen partnerships with grantees.
What measures are in place to ensure data security with Copilot?
McKnight Foundation has implemented Microsoft 365 Copilot within a closed-loop system, ensuring that internal and partner data remains secure and does not enter the public domain. The tool integrates with existing security policies, including multifactor authentication and data retention rules, enhancing cybersecurity while allowing staff to explore its capabilities.
.jpg)
McKnight Foundation accelerates its mission and supports community partners with Microsoft 365 Copilot | Microsoft Customer Stories
published by Five Nines IT Solutions Inc.
Your business needs a solid technology platform upon which to build and operate. Despite all the hoopla, big monitors and fast computers are simply not enough. You need to consider the foundation and the underpinnings that make IT safe and reliable for your business.
Five Nines IT Solutions is here to blow away the smoke and to give you the straight goods. We'll help you find the weaknesses, plug the gaps, shore up your defences and keep an eye on things so that you can focus on your business. When you're ready, we'll work with you to move to the next level.
Five Nines delivers a team of IT professionals to work with you, your staff and your infrastructure. From strategic solution design and implementation through service and ongoing support, we combine best-of-breed hardware and software solutions with superlative technical expertise to provide you with the very best results.
Once everything is up to snuff, working well and helping you make money, the Five Nines offers "Help Desk as a Service" to watch your back as you move forward. With over a hundred highly-trained help desk mentors working from locations throughout Canada, top-notch support is available 24/7/365 to ensure you get the most out of your investment in technology.