By Beth Kanter, Allison Fine & Philip Deng of Stanford Social Innovation Review

The breakneck rate at which people have adopted the generative AI writing tool ChatGPT has been astonishing. ChatGPT, which creates new text based on user prompts, surpassed 100 million monthly active users in just two months, according to data compiled by UBS. Compared to TikTok and Instagram, hit platforms that took nine and 30 months, respectively, to reach that same benchmark.

Using the Scoville scale, a scientific measure of the spiciness of chili peppers, we can, somewhat unscientifically, analogize our way to understanding just how much of an outlier the ChatGPT phenomenon really is in the history of software applications.

In recent times, cybersecurity has transcended its traditional confines within IT departments and emerged as an important topic in boardroom discussions. Why this significant change?

Gone are the days of lax online defenses. New regulations, enforced by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since December 15th, 2023, mandate robust cybersecurity measures. Organizations must now report security breaches within four business days, with substantial consequences for non-compliance. This heightened transparency demands a proactive approach to cyber defense, making it more than just a checkbox on a compliance list.

Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana has been awarded a $2.8 million grant from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation. The funds will be used over three years to create a new Indiana-based Fresh Start Connect program designed as a critical care pathway to meet the needs of Hoosier families by preserving the health of pregnant moms affected by substance use disorder (SUD). Read more

The Indiana Music History Project, an Indiana nonprofit whose mission is to preserve Indiana’s rich music history, has accepted a private collection donation, valued around $100,000, with the goal of keeping rare recordings and artifacts in Indiana. Part of the collection is currently on display at the Indiana State Library in an exhibit titled “Amazing Indiana Music Stories.” The exhibit runs through the end of March. Read more

Tangram has been selected as an official charity partner for Gen Con 2024, the largest tabletop gaming convention in North America. Gen Con has a long-standing tradition of supporting local charities and has raised over $425,000 for its charity partners to date. Read more

Community Health landed a $5 million gift to support housing for people with substance-use disorders at its Fairbanks Recovery Center. The donation, which will be paid over five years, is a gift from local philanthropist Julie Wood on behalf of the Tom & Julie Wood Family Foundation, whose services include furnished apartments, recovery programs, support meetings, an onsite residential manager, and a food pantry. Read more

Indy Parks announced nineteen Indianapolis parks now have public access to free high-speed wireless internet, with another 10 expected by the end of the summer. This is part of the city’s effort to invest $500,000 in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to provide free internet access in Indianapolis public spaces. Read more

A World of Opportunities webinar series, which will take place throughout March, seeks to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life. Presented by the Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities. Cost: Free. See various webinars

        

Introduction to measuring your impact webinar on Mar. 19 from 2-3:30 p.m. Learn how to shift your nonprofit's focus from activities to outcomes, allowing you to demonstrate your true impact and create powerful strategies to secure more funding opportunities. Presented by Candid. Cost: Free. Register   

Hamilton County State of the Workforce on Mar. 19 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Bridgewater Club, 3535 E. 161st St, Westfield. Hear the labor market analytics and what this means for Hamilton County cities, schools, and businesses as they all plan for continued growth in the community. Presented by Inspire Hamilton County. Cost: $30. Register

Copyright concerns for nonprofits webinar on Mar. 21 at 2 p.m. Learn how to protect your organization’s copyrighted works and public policy behind the law. Presented by Blue Avocado. Cost: Free. Register 

March Intersectional DV Workshop: Women’s History & Disability on Mar. 21 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Edna Martin Christian Center, 2605 E. 25th Street. This awareness workshop is designed for BIPOC women & non-binary folx to learn and make connections. Presented by Domestic Violence Network, along with Indiana Disability Justice. Cost: $5, but will be refunded upon attendance. Register  

Design strategies for impactful storytelling two-part webinar series. Design dimension webinar on Mar. 26 from 2-3:15 p.m. Learn to assess and understand the narrative power behind maps and infographics through a dynamic examination of their power. Data to dialogue webinar on Mar. 28 from 2-3:15 p.m. Data alone does not make a story. We need a narrative that breathes life into numbers, but crafting a tale that resonates with your audience is an art form. Presented by Standford Social Innovation Review. Cost: $250. Register

The Indianapolis Zoo is seeking volunteers ages 18 and older to join their Wild Ambassador team. Volunteers assist with informal education throughout the Zoo, engage with guests, answer questions about the Zoo's resident animals, and promote messages of conservation. Training will be provided by our volunteer services and interpretation teams. Wild Ambassadors are asked to serve consistently throughout the year. Apply

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