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Any plans to make Microsoft 365 available under the non-profit program?
As a non-profit, my organization has been the beneficiary of Microsoft's generous discounts and donations for many years now. It really let's us stretch our IT dollars a lot further, empowering us t...
Unfortunately, I don't have good news for you guys. I didn't buy it at the time, instead waiting until we would be reviewing licensing renewals. About 2 months ago I went back into the portal to get more details, and the F1, E3, and business plans are available, but the E5 plan was no longer listed.
Since then I've tried repeatedly to email and call the Microsoft nonprofit sales dept, but they have been completely unresponsive. The phone number is answered by an auto attendant, and after a minute or so I get a recording that no one is available to take my call, and leave a voicemail. All email and voicemail messages I've sent have gone unanswered.
Another contact link from the non profit portal lead me to the CELA team, but they were also unable to reach non profit sales, and told me to contact office 365 support.
I have been at MS ignite this week, and spoke to a few people about this issue. At least a couple said that they would get back to me next week, and one told me to try something and reach out to him directly if it doesn't work. We'll see how next week goes.
Steve
Since then I've tried repeatedly to email and call the Microsoft nonprofit sales dept, but they have been completely unresponsive. The phone number is answered by an auto attendant, and after a minute or so I get a recording that no one is available to take my call, and leave a voicemail. All email and voicemail messages I've sent have gone unanswered.
Another contact link from the non profit portal lead me to the CELA team, but they were also unable to reach non profit sales, and told me to contact office 365 support.
I have been at MS ignite this week, and spoke to a few people about this issue. At least a couple said that they would get back to me next week, and one told me to try something and reach out to him directly if it doesn't work. We'll see how next week goes.
Steve
Hi Steeve,
They are all availlable now for me. See the print screen.
Has anyone switched to M365 for non profits? I'd love to chat- we are considering it, but are scared if Microsoft changes anything down the line you are kind of stuck.....
- Microsoft announced a number of changes to its nonprofit donations and discount programs in november 2018. The most significant change was the Azure donation that drop from 5000$ to 3500$ /year. But I think it was the first time there were any changes in the program. In contrast, Office 365 offers have been continuously enhanced since I became aware of this program. This is not a reason not to enjoy it. And other giants offer nonprofit programs if those of Micorosoft no longer suit you...
