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REGISTER NOW: Microsoft Ignite 2025 – Supporting Nonprofit Innovation
Register today to attend either in-person or online! We’re excited to invite our nonprofit partners to join us at Microsoft Ignite 2025, where innovation meets impact! Ignite is Microsoft’s flagship event for technologists, partners, and decision-makers. This year, it’s bigger than ever—with 17,000 in-person attendees and over 200,000 expected online. For nonprofit partners, Ignite offers: ✅ Skilling & Training: Deep dive into Microsoft technologies tailored to nonprofit needs ✅ Networking: Connect with peers, partners, and Microsoft experts ✅ Partner Growth: Explore new opportunities to build and scale your impact ✅ Recognition: Celebrate Partner of the Year winners and join exclusive receptions Explore session catalog Dates & Locations 📍In-Person: November 18–21, 2025 (optional pre-day Nov. 17) | Location: Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA 💻 Online: November 18–20, 2025 🔗 Register now! Whether you’re attending in person or online, Ignite is your chance to fuel your mission with the latest tools, insights, and community support. Let’s make this year’s Ignite unforgettable for the nonprofit sector. Register today and spread the word!ANNOUNCEMENT: New Demand Generation Resources now available!
We’re thrilled to announce that the Nonprofit Partner Readiness site has just been refreshed to include the new Demand Generation Resource section—now live and ready for you to explore! 📌 Located right on the landing page, this new section is designed to empower your marketing and event efforts with easy access to: 📖 Event How-To Guide Resource – Step-by-step guidance to help you plan and execute impactful nonprofit events. 🤝 Nonprofit Partner Event Co-Marketing Program Resources – Process overview, tactics and submission process. 📣 Nonprofit Partner Marketing-as-a-Service Program Resources – Overview, programs and engagement process. These resources are part of our ongoing commitment to equip you with the tools you need to drive awareness, engagement, and impact in your communities. 🔗 Visit the Nonprofit Partner Readiness site today and check out the new Demand Generation section! Let us know how you’re using these resources—we’d love to hear your success stories!NEWSLETTER: Nonprofit Partner Community Update | October 2025
We’re excited to announce the release of the October 2025 edition of the Nonprofit Partner Community Update! Download the Nonprofit Partner Community Update | October 2025! This month’s publication is packed with new resources, program announcements, and partner enablement opportunities designed to support your success in the nonprofit sector. 🔍 What’s Inside: FY26 Nonprofit Partner Kickoff Resources – including session recordings, decks, and a feedback survey. Partner Readiness & Demand Generation Programs – six Microsoft Elevate initiatives to accelerate awareness and growth. Campaign-in-a-Box – ready-to-use marketing assets for nonprofit outreach. Updated Nonprofit Partner Readiness Site – now featuring simplified navigation and new AI-powered solution plays. Partner Marketing-as-a-Service (PMaaS) and Event Co-Marketing Programs – to help amplify your impact. New Nonprofit Events Site – a centralized hub for discovering free virtual and in-person events. New Nonprofit Validation Partner – Microsoft has partnered with Goodstack to streamline eligibility verification. Featured Customer Success Story & Resource Materials – real-world examples of nonprofit transformation with resources to replicate your own success. 📄 Read more ...ANNOUNCEMENT: Introducing Goodstack, new nonprofit validation partner
Microsoft has partnered with Goodstack, a third-party validation supplier, to verify the eligibility of nonprofit organizations, public libraries, and public museums. Eligibility criteria. The eligibility validation process is based on criteria provided by Microsoft and uses publicly available and locally relevant information, along with the details you submit during registration. Review eligibility criteria. Eligibility validation process. Goodstack will compare this information against Microsoft’s nonprofit eligibility requirements. As needed, Goodstack may reach out directly to agents or organizational contacts to request additional documentation to complete the validation process. Questions? The Microsoft Elevate support team is available to answer any questions about Goodstack and the eligibility validation process. Submit an inquiry.BOOKMARK NOW: Refreshed Nonprofit Partner Readiness Site
🚀 Introducing the Refreshed Nonprofit Partner Readiness Site! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the refreshed Nonprofit Partner Readiness site 🎉 This redesigned experience is built to empower our nonprofit partners with streamlined navigation, updated solution area content, and a robust set of tools to support your mission-driven work. Whether you're looking for skilling resources, campaign assets, or guidance on Microsoft’s AI-powered solutions, the new site brings it all together in one intuitive hub. 🌟 What’s New? Improved Navigation: Tab-based structure across 16 solution areas for easier access to content and return paths to the homepage. Fresh Content: New assets including the Copilot & Agent Playbook, updated Event How-To Guides, and localized partner playbooks for global reach. AI Innovation: Explore how Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot Studio enable nonprofits to build intelligent apps and agents for scalable impact. Campaign-in-a-Box: Ready-to-use templates for events, emails, and registration pages to help you launch with confidence. 📣 Why It Matters This refresh is part of our broader Microsoft Elevate initiative, aligning nonprofit and education partner resources under one unified experience. It reflects our commitment to helping partners navigate the evolving nonprofit landscape with tools that are modern, mission-aligned, and AI-ready. 💬 Join the Conversation We invite you to explore the site, share your feedback through the Partner Desk, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of our partner ecosystem. Let us know what’s working, what’s missing, and how we can continue to support your success. 🔗 https://partner.microsoft.com/en-US/solutions/nonprofitWATCH NOW: FY26 H1 Nonprofit Partner Kickoff Recap
🎥 Missed the FY26 H1 Nonprofit Partner Kickoff? No worries! Catch up on all everything you missed! ✅ Playback & View Sessions Access session recordings and presentation decks of the FY26 Microsoft Elevate Nonprofit Partner Kickoffs: Americas/EMEA session recording | deck ANZ / Asia session recording | deck 📣 Reminder You can also find these sessions listed on the Nonprofit Partner Readiness site landing page under the Community updates section.REGISTER: FY26 Microsoft Elevate Nonprofit Partner Kickoff | Sept 10th
REMINDER - Join us for the FY26 Microsoft Elevate Nonprofit Virtual Partner Kickoff taking place on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - This event is your launchpad into a year of opportunity, innovation, and impact! This event is designed to equip you and partner ecosystem, with strategic insights, actionable tools, and direction needed to lead and grow this year: Discover what’s new with Microsoft Elevate Gain clarity on the FY26 priorities Learn how to align your business to drive greater customer value and market momentum. REGISTER for the date that best fits your region and feel free to forward this invite to your teams: AMERICAS/EMEA SESSION 📍 Wednesday, September 10, 2025 🕚 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT 🌐 Register for virtual event ASIA SESSION 📍 Thursday, September 11, 2025 🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM AEST 🌐 Register for virtual event Let's Build Momentum together for a transformative FY26!NEWSLETTER: Nonprofit Partner Community Update | August 2025
Welcome to the August Edition of the Nonprofit Partner Community Update — Now Microsoft Elevate! Download the Nonprofit Partner Community Update for August 2025! Formerly known as the Tech for Social Impact (TSI) Community Update, we’re excited to introduce Microsoft Elevate — a new name and renewed focus to better support and amplify your nonprofit impact. This monthly update is designed to keep you informed, inspired, and equipped with the latest tools and opportunities. Here’s what’s in store this month: Welcome to FY26: Introducing Microsoft Elevate Discover what’s ahead and how Elevate will empower your mission. FY26 H1 Partner Brief Key updates and strategic priorities for the first half of the fiscal year. Microsoft AI Tour Explore how AI is transforming the nonprofit sector and how you can get involved. Nonprofit Partner Success Kit A curated set of resources to help you thrive in FY26. Nonprofit Events Calendar Stay connected with upcoming events, trainings, and networking opportunities. Nonprofit Partner Social Media Amplify your voice and engage with the community online.REGISTER: Office Hours for Microsoft nonprofit grant changes | Jun 24
Register now for the upcoming Tech for Social Impact (TSI) Nonprofit Office Hours to ask questions about Microsoft’s nonprofit grant offerings—specifically the retirement of the Microsoft 365 Business Premium Grant and the Microsoft Office 365 E1 Grant. These sessions are designed to support nonprofit partners through this transition, clarify what’s changing, and provide guidance on next steps. Topics Covered What’s changing and when Transition options and timelines Available support resources Live Q&A with the Tech for Social Impact team Upcoming Sessions Date Region Time Registration Link June 24 US / EMEA 8:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EST | 4:00 PM GMT Register June 24 / June 25 US / ANZ 4:00 PM PDT | 9:00 AM AEST RegisterANNOUNCEMENT: Microsoft Announces Pricing Updates for Teams Phone and Power BI for Nonprofits
Effective July 1, 2025 Microsoft is introducing updated pricing for Microsoft Teams Phone and Power BI starting July 1, 2025. Currently, there are no pricing changes for customers who purchase Teams Phone or Power BI through Microsoft 365 E5 or Office 365 E5 annual term subscriptions with annual billing. TEAMS PHONE Teams Phone is enhancing communication experiences for organizations of all sizes. Over 20 million PSTN enabled users have turned to Teams Phone for its AI-powered features that enhance communication and keep organizations connected with improved management, reliability, and survivability. Starting on July 1, 2025, we're making the following changes to our per user pricing: Teams Phone Standard will be $4.00 per user, per month ($48.00 per user/year) Teams Phone with Calling Plan (country zone 1 - US) will be $12.32 per user, per month ($147.85 per user/year) Teams Phone with domestic calling (country zone 1 - UK/Canada) $5.10 per user, per month ($61.20 per user/year) This update marks the first price increase since Teams Phone launched in 2017. It is reflective of the increased value we have delivered to our customers to enable flexible, smart, and reliable calling natively in Teams. For more information on updates for Microsoft Teams Phone, please refer to the Pricing updates for Teams Phone and Power BI for nonprofit for: Microsoft Teams Phone FAQs on pricing updates Microsoft Teams Phone customer email template for pricing updates POWER BI Power BI is transforming how organizations share data-driven insights and enable business users to analyze and visualize their data. Today with over 375,000 customers and 30 million monthly active users, Power BI is recognized as a leader in the business intelligence space. Starting on July 1, 2025, we're making the following changes to our per user pricing: Power BI Pro will be $4.20 per user, per month ($50.40 per user/year) Power BI Premium Per User will be $9.60 per user, per month ($115.20 per user/year) This represents the first price increase since the launch of Power BI in 2015 and is reflective of all the investment in the innovation we have delivered over the years. For more information on updates for Microsoft Power BI, please refer to the Pricing updates for Teams Phone and Power BI for nonprofit for: Microsoft Power BI FAQs on pricing updates Microsoft Power BI customer email template for pricing updates NEXT STEPS These updated prices apply to new and renewing nonprofit customers, offering continued access to powerful tools that support mission-driven initiatives. To learn more about how these updates can impact your nonprofit, visit the Microsoft Tech for Social Impact Partner Desk or contact your Microsoft representative.
