Partners for social impact (Nonprofit) topics

Microsoft 365 E7 - discounts for nonprofits?

MattBurr — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:44:54 GMT

Hi Elevate team

With the release of the E7 SKU just around the corner, are you able to advise if there will be a nonprofit discount/grant for this licensing tier?

I have had a number of large nonprofits expressing interest in the product and asking about pricing. Considering that E5 has a 60% discount, is it likely that E7 will have a similar discount applied to it?

A discount could provide a large benefit to nonprofits and an opportunity for nonprofit partners.

Thanks
Matt

RECAP: Microsoft Elevate Partner Community Monthly Call - April 2026

Latrice_Barnett — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:11:00 GMT

It's not too late to catch the replay of this month's Elevate Partner Community call.

What we covered:

Recap of Partner Day
Overview of the latest Partner Demand Generation Programs
Overview of Partner Readiness Programs
Introducing the Microsoft Dragon Copilot Offer for Rural Hospitals
AI Business Solutions Transformation Playbook & Narrative Deck
Microsoft AI Tour & AI Tour for Partners
Featured Session: Security Programs & Incentives

👉Feel free to review the deck and watch the replay:

Link to the deck: FY26 Microsoft Elevate Partner Community Call - April 2026 - PDF
Link to the Teams recording: Monthly Microsoft Elevate Partner Community Call - April 2026

👉To get the Elevate Partner Community Monthly Calls on your calendar, sign up here.

2026 Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit

MattBurr — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:40:45 GMT

Are any sessions going to be available on-demand?

NEWSLETTER: Microsoft Elevate Partner Monthly Newsletter | January 2026

Leslie_Robbins — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:05:18 GMT

We’re excited to share the January 2026 edition of the Microsoft Elevate Partner Monthly Newsletter, featuring a refreshed look and feel for H2.

The updated format is designed to make it easier to find what matters most—key updates, partner opportunities, and resources to help you stay aligned with Elevate priorities and drive greater nonprofit and education impact.

✨ What’s new for H2:

A cleaner, more streamlined newsletter experience
Clearer highlights of what’s new and what’s coming
Easier access to events, programs, and partner resources

👉 Download the Microsoft Elevate Partner Monthly Newsletter | January 2026

Take a look and let us know what you think—more updates and partner-focused content coming soon!

REGISTER: Security Updates: What’s New for Nonprofit & Education - Feb 24 (EMEA)

Leslie_Robbins — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:52:39 GMT

🔐 Nonprofit & Education Partners — Join the Microsoft Elevate Security Webinar

FEBRUARY WEBINAR | Microsoft Elevate Security Updates: What’s New for Nonprofit & Education

Security remains a top priority for nonprofit and education organizations. Join this Microsoft Elevate webinar to get the latest security updates, hear directly from Elevate’s Worldwide Security Lead, and learn practical, real-world guidance from a security-focused Microsoft Partner.

📅 When: February 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM CET
👉 Register

What you’ll gain:

The latest Microsoft security updates, features, and programs
Expert insights from Elevate’s Worldwide Security Lead
Practical partner perspectives on securing nonprofit and education customers

Why it matters:
Walk away with greater confidence in positioning security solutions and addressing real customer needs.

REGISTER: Microsoft Elevate H2 Partner Kick‑Off - Feb 3 (EMEA) / Feb 4 (AEDT)

Leslie_Robbins — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:15:00 GMT

You’re Invited: Microsoft Elevate H2 Partner Kick-Off

Kick off the second half of the year with clarity, confidence, and momentum. Join the Microsoft Elevate H2 Partner Kick-Off, where nonprofit partners take center stage and Microsoft shares the priorities, programs, and investments shaping H2.

Get a first look at what’s new across Elevate, plus practical guidance on skilling investments and go-to-market opportunities to help you grow and drive greater nonprofit impact.

✨ Why attend?

Stay ahead of evolving Elevate priorities and expectations
Discover where Microsoft is investing—and how to align for growth
Accelerate your team’s skilling with new resources and tools
Turn insights into action with clear next steps for H2

👉 Register for the session aligned to your region and head into H2 informed, aligned, and ready to win.

EMEA/Americas session
REGISTER: February 3, 2026 at 8:00AM PST | 4:00PM GMT
ANZ/Asia session
REGISTER: February 4, 2026 at 10:00AM AEDT | 8:00AM JST /
February 3, 2026 at 3:00PM PST

ANNOUNCEMENT: EDU Partners - Submit events to the new EDU Events page

Leslie_Robbins — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:28:10 GMT

Microsoft Elevate partners supporting Education are invited to submit upcoming events for inclusion via the EDU Events page.

Access the EDU Event Page Request Form (internal & external) to request your event publication: http://aka.ms/education_events

🔄 Review cadence: Submissions are reviewed on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month.

✅ If approved: Events will be published early the following week.

Submit EDU events you’d like highlighted to help increase visibility across the Education partner community:

Expand reach and awareness by increasing visibility of partner events to a broader, education-focused audience.
Provide a centralized, trusted destination for discovering Microsoft-aligned education events, improving clarity and engagement.
Strengthen partner credibility and alignment with Microsoft Elevate, reinforcing thought leadership and supporting deeper customer conversations.

We encourage education partners to take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your expertise, contribute to a unified EDU event experience, and connect with the right audiences at the right time.

Power Apps per app End of Sale

MattBurr — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:10:47 GMT

Hi Microsoft Elevate team

Firstly, Happy New Year to you all!

I wanted to reach out regarding an important update in the January 2026 Power Platform Licensing Guide. It appears that Power Apps per app licenses have been marked as “End of Sale,” which represents a significant change for nonprofits.

Could you please provide clarity on the following points regarding the 10 free/grant Power Apps per app licenses?

Until when will nonprofits be able to purchase these licenses?
How long will existing licenses remain usable? (Ideally, at least 12 months if not longer.)
Once the grant for per app licenses is discontinued, will there be a comparable offering? e.g. grants for Power Apps Premium licenses?

This is a significant part of Microsoft's nonprofit offer and a key reason many organisations choose the Power Platform over competing solutions. Nearly all of our nonprofit customers have leveraged this benefit and subsequently invested in additional Microsoft products, including Copilot. Discontinuing this could have a significant impact on both nonprofits and partners who serve them.

I appreciate any guidance you can provide on this matter.

Thank you,
Matt

REGISTER: Nonprofit & Education Partners Webinar - Jan 26 (EMEA)

Leslie_Robbins — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:51:57 GMT

Nonprofit & Education Partners — Don’t Miss This Microsoft Elevate Webinar! We’re hosting an upcoming Microsoft Elevate session to help you stay aligned, informed, and ready for Q3.

🔹 JANUARY WEBINAR | Microsoft Elevate (Nonprofit + Education) Partner Community Call

Get the latest Microsoft product updates, Elevate Education announcements, and clear guidance to strengthen your Q3 customer conversations.

When: January 26, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM CET

👉 Register

✔️ Why join. Get aligned on what matters most for Q3—fast.

✔️ What you’ll gain.

- Key Microsoft product updates you need to know
- Clear guidance on how updates map to the Elevate customer segment
- Latest Elevate Education announcements and positioning tips

✔️ How it helps. Stronger customer conversations, clearer messaging, and better outcomes.

REMINDER: Elevate Innovation Partner Connection Calls - Feb 5 (EMEA)

Leslie_Robbins — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:35:46 GMT

Register to join the Elevate Innovation Partner Connection Calls—interactive office hours designed to support partners delivering Nonprofit data solutions in Microsoft Fabric.

Running January–March, these sessions help you confidently guide nonprofit customers through the Microsoft Fabric Public Preview with:

Practical guidance and readiness updates
Real-world partner learnings
Direct access to the Elevate Innovation team

What to Expect

Documentation & Readiness Updates (5 min)
Key updates, solution artifacts, and lessons learned.
Partner Q&A (40 min)
Open discussion to ask questions and walk through real scenarios.
Partner Insights & Feedback (10 min)
Share challenges and observations to help shape future improvements.

Upcoming Sessions

👉 Register

January 8, 2026: 8:00AM PST / 5:00PM CET - ENDED
January 15, 2026: 7:00AM CST / 5:00PM AUST - ENDED
January 22, 2026: 7:00AM PST | 4:00PM CET - ENDED
February 5, 2026: 8:00AM PST | 5:00PM CET
February 12, 2026: 7:00AM CET | 5:00PM AUST
February 19, 2026: 7:00AM PST | 4:00PM CET
March 5, 2026: 8:00AM PST | 5:00PM CET
March 12, 2026: 7:00AM CET | 5:00PM AUST
March 19, 2026: 7:00AM PST | 4:00PM CET

We look forward to connecting and learning together.

NEW RESOURCE RELEASE: Industry Solution Kits (ISK) now available!

Leslie_Robbins — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 22:27:37 GMT

Great news, Microsoft Nonprofit Partners! Microsoft Elevate is excited to share three new powerful ISK resources to help you spark smarter conversations and accelerate impact with nonprofit customers:

✨ Copilot and Agents at Work for Nonprofits.

Show how AI can reduce burnout, automate admin work, and empower staff to focus on mission-critical outcomes.

👉 ISK - Copilot and Agents at Work

✨ Innovate with Azure AI Apps and Agents.

Help nonprofits build, scale, and govern custom AI solutions that expand reach, improve services, and drive measurable impact.

👉 ISK | Innovate with Azure AI Apps & Agents

✨ Unify Your Data Platform.

Guide organizations in breaking down data silos, modernizing infrastructure, and unlocking real-time insights with Microsoft Fabric and Azure.

👉ISK | Unify Your Data Platform

These assets are designed for partner-led storytelling, customer-ready conversations, and real-world mission outcomes—whether you’re enabling productivity with Copilot, building custom AI agents, or modernizing data foundations.

🚀 Dive in, start the conversation, and help your nonprofit turn this AI moment into a mission moment!

Reminder: These resources and more can be found on the Nonprofit Partner Readiness site under the Solution play readiness materials section. Select a tab to explore resources.

NEW RESOURCE RELEASE: Drive Mission Impact with Secure AI Productivity

Leslie_Robbins — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 22:32:34 GMT

Nonprofit Partners — this is a big one! The Secure AI Productivity Solutions Nonprofit Partner pitch deck is now available, and it’s a powerful conversation starter to help your nonprofit customers move from AI curiosity to confident secure adoption!

🔥 Pitch deck | Drive success with secure AI productivity solutions

✨ Why this deck matters

Nonprofits are facing rising costs, staffing shortages, burnout, and growing security risks — all while being asked to do more for their communities. This deck equips you with a clear, mission-aligned story showing how Microsoft 365 + Copilot + Security work together to empower staff and volunteers without compromising trust or compliance

How to leverage this resource with your nonprofit customers:

👉 Lead with mission impact.

Use the opening slides to reframe AI as a mission accelerator — freeing staff from manual work, improving donor engagement, and expanding services to more communities.

👉 Address real nonprofit challenges head-on

The deck includes compelling data on staffing gaps, burnout, rising operating costs, and increased security incidents — perfect for opening strategic conversations with nonprofit leaders.

👉 Demonstrate secure, responsible AI adoption

Walk customers through how Copilot works inside Microsoft 365, backed by Zero Trust security with Entra, Defender, Intune, and Purview — helping them become AI-ready without risking donor or beneficiary data.

👉 Make it real with personas & use cases

Bring the story to life using the Zane (program manager) and Jenna (volunteer) scenarios. These are ideal for workshops, executive briefings, and volunteer enablement discussions — and can be easily customized to your own offerings.

👉 Build confidence with proof points

Leverage the nonprofit success stories (Children International, McKnight Foundation, British Heart Foundation, and more) to show measurable productivity gains, time savings, and stronger mission outcomes.

👉 End with clear next steps

Use the final slides to guide customers toward AI readiness assessments, nonprofit scenario libraries, and Copilot prompt resources — turning inspiration into action.

🌟 Bottom line:

This deck helps you shift conversations from “Should we use AI?” to “How do we securely scale our mission with AI?” — positioning you as a trusted advisor, not just a technology provider.

👇 How are you planning to use it?

1:1 customer conversations?
Executive briefings?
Volunteer enablement workshops?
Webinars or lunch-and-learns?

Share your ideas below — let’s learn from each other and help nonprofits unlock the full power of secure AI productivity! 💙

Remember: These resources and more can be found on the Nonprofit Partner Readiness site under the Solution play readiness materials section. Select the AI Business Solutions tab, then select Secure AI Productivity to explore resources.

NEW RESOURCE RELEASE: Unified Analytics for Data-Driven Innovation Campaign-in-a-Box resources

Leslie_Robbins — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 22:56:04 GMT

The NEW Unified Analytics for Data-Driven Innovation Campaign-in-a-Box assets just dropped and are already gaining traction.

Microsoft Elevate just released these ready-to-use assets to help spark smarter conversations, show real-world impact, and move faster with nonprofit customers—no heavy lift required. These assets are:

👉 Built for storytelling
👉 Designed for engagement
👉 Powered by data-driven impact

From First Touch to Impact: Using Unified Analytics Campaign Assets

The following assets are intentionally designed to work together as a simple, end-to-end engagement flow. By moving from awareness to registration, reinforcing value, and enabling deeper education, partners can confidently guide nonprofit organizations toward meaningful, data-driven outcomes.

✨ Email Template | Unified Analytics for Data-Driven Innovation

Purpose: Kick off awareness and outreach.
Use this template to introduce the unified analytics story, spark interest, and invite nonprofit customers into the conversation.

✨ Registration Template | Unified Analytics for Data-Driven Innovation

Purpose: Drive event or engagement sign-ups.
This template supports webinars, workshops, or briefings by capturing interest and converting it into registered participation.

✨ One-Pager Template | Unify Your Data Platform to Accelerate Nonprofit Impact

Purpose: Reinforce value and clarity.
Use this concise asset during or after engagement to clearly explain the benefits of unifying data platforms and accelerating mission impact.

✨ E-Book Template | Unified Analytics for Data-Driven Innovation

Purpose: Deepen understanding and influence decisions.
This long-form asset supports follow-up conversations, enabling nonprofits to explore the strategy, use cases, and long-term value of unified analytics.

Jump in, activate, and stay ahead of the curve.

Remember: These resources and more can be found on the Nonprofit Partner Readiness site under the Solution play readiness materials section. Select the Cloud & AI Platform tab, then select Unify you data platform to explore resources.

REGISTER: Elevate Innovation Partner Connection Calls

Leslie_Robbins — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:45:18 GMT

The Elevate Innovation Partner Connection Calls are designed to support partners working with Nonprofit data solutions in Microsoft Fabric. These office hours will run January through March and are intended to help partners successfully bring the Public Preview to nonprofit customers through shared guidance, real-world learnings, and direct engagement with the Elevate Innovation team.

Register to be added to the Microsoft Teams experience and choose the session that works best for your region.

We look forward to connecting and learning together.

Typical Agenda

Documentation & Readiness Updates (5 minutes)
Overview of recent updates to documentation, solution artifacts, and key lessons learned to support partner readiness.
Partner Q&A (40 minutes)
Open forum for nonprofit partners to ask questions, clarify guidance, and discuss real-world scenarios with the team.
Partner Observations & Feedback (10 minutes)
Time for partners to share insights, challenges, and feedback to help inform ongoing improvements and future updates.

Upcoming Elevate Innovation Partner Connection Calls

January 8, 2026

U.S.: 8:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM CT / 11:00 AM ET
GMT: 4:00 PM

January 15, 2026

Asia (SGT / HKT): 2:00 PM
Australia (AEDT): 5:00 PM

January 22, 2026

U.S.: 7:00 AM PT / 9:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM ET
GMT: 3:00 PM

All sessions will be held via Microsoft Teams.
Please register to receive the calendar invitation and access details.

Request for guidance/contact – pro bono AZ-900 training for students

Michal_Plawsiuk — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:02:17 GMT

Hello,
I’m reaching out with a question related to Microsoft Partners and possible ways to support an educational, non-profit initiative.

I run my own IT company and work with cloud solutions professionally. In addition, I teach/lecture in education out of passion (at a university and a higher-education school). I’m also a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and currently hold 9 active Microsoft certifications. Separately, I am the president of the Horyzont Wiedzy Association (https://horyzontwiedzy.edu.pl), a non-profit organization whose statutory mission is to promote IT knowledge.

As part of our association, we would like to organize pro bono “AZ-900 – Microsoft Azure Fundamentals” classes for high-school students (IT-focused classes) in our city, including students from multiple schools where I’m not formally employed. The goal is to help students get familiar with real-world technologies used in companies and give them an accessible entry point into cloud computing.

We originally planned a 2-day format rather than a 1-day session so students could spend more time working hands-on and actually experience the cloud in practice (not only through theory). For this approach, access to affordable or free lab environments would be essential. Unfortunately, purchasing labs for a non-profit association is a significant expense for us.

I previously asked about using Microsoft Learn for Educators (MSLE) resources for this initiative, but I was informed that MSLE benefits/lab environments are exclusive to accredited academic institutions—so, as an association (not a registered school), we cannot rely on MSLE for these sessions.

Could you please advise whether there is any Microsoft Partner-related program/pathway that could support this kind of non-profit educational activity (e.g., lab access, Azure credits, vouchers, community/education enablement options)?

Our intention is strictly non-commercial and non-profit, and we would be happy to align with any required guidelines or reporting expectations.

Thank you in advance for your direction and any contact you can share.

NOW AVAILABLE: Nonprofit data solutions in Microsoft Fabric – Event Recording & Demo

Leslie_Robbins — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 22:18:09 GMT

Thank you to everyone who joined us on December 9 for our sessions on Nonprofit Data Solutions in Microsoft Fabric. We’re excited to announce that the event recording and presentation are now live—and you can watch them alongside the Microsoft Fabric Demo.

🚀 Watch demo overview on the Nonprofit data solutions in Microsoft Fabric solution.

🎥 Listen to recording and review presentation to learn more how Microsoft Fabric empowers nonprofits to:

✅ Accelerate impact with unified, AI-ready data
✅ Unlock insights for stronger fundraising and mission success
✅ Expand opportunities in the $48B+ data & analytics market

💡 Why It Matters

Fabric provides secure, scalable infrastructure, advanced analytics, and AI-driven capabilities to unify data, automate processes, and deliver measurable mission impact.

📚 Go-to-Market Resources for Nonprofit Partners

Use the following tools/resources, located on the Nonprofit Partner Readiness site under solution play readiness materials Cloud & AI Platform tab's Unify your data platform section to accelerate adoption and position yourself as a trusted advisor:

Core Resources:

Campaign-in-a-Box Resources:

Together, we can help nonprofits overcome data silos, automate processes, and unlock actionable insights—leading to stronger donor engagement, smarter fundraising strategies, and greater mission success.

REMINDER: Register for Nonprofit Data Solutions in Microsoft Fabric – Dec 9

Leslie_Robbins — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:46:43 GMT

Don’t miss out! Tomorrow we’re hosting sessions on Nonprofit data solutions in Microsoft Fabric—a breakthrough in scalable data management and analytics designed for nonprofits.

Join one of our Microsoft Elevate nonprofit partner sessions to learn how Fabric can help your nonprofit customers:

✅ Accelerate impact with unified, AI-ready data
✅ Unlock insights for stronger fundraising and mission success
✅ Expand opportunities in the $48B+ data & analytics market

📅Register | Session 1: Americas / EMEA regions

Date: December 9, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM PST / 4:00 PM GMT

📅Register | Session 2: ANZ / Asia regions

Date: December 9, 2025 / December 10, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM PST / 11:00 AM AEDT

Why It Matters

Microsoft Fabric empowers nonprofits with secure, scalable infrastructure, advanced analytics, and AI-driven capabilities to unify data, automate processes, and deliver measurable mission impact.

Go-to-Market Resources

Accelerate adoption and position yourself as a trusted advisor with these resources:

Use these tools to help nonprofits overcome data silos, automate processes, and unlock actionable insights—leading to stronger donor engagement, smarter fundraising strategies, and greater mission success.

Nonprofit pricing for the Defender and Purview Suites for Business Premium

rbuffalo — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 22:54:25 GMT

Will nonprofit pricing be available for the Defender and Purview Suites for Business Premium? Many clients have purchased the E5 Security license when it was first released as a Business Premium upgrade, which is available as a nonprofit SKU. A couple of months later Microsoft released the defender and purview suites for BP but never added the licenses as a nonprofit SKU. Microsoft also removed Business Premium as an upgraded path to E5 Security (now Defender Suite). Leaves those of us who purchased the E5 security upgrade in a bad place. Please advise.

Nonprofit pricing for Purview and Defender suites for business premium

rbuffalo — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 14:29:18 GMT

I'm wondering when the Purview and Defender Suites will be added to the nonprofit pricing sheets with the nonprofit discount. E5 Security was an available add on to Business Premium for a couple of months before it switched to the Defender Suite for Business Premium. Now clients with the E5 Security add on are left without a discounted option to go forward as Business premium has been removed as a prerequisite.

NEWSLETTER: Nonprofit Partner Community Update | December 2025

Leslie_Robbins — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:14:47 GMT

We’re excited to share the December edition of the Nonprofit Partner Community Update. This month’s release highlights major events, new resources, and actionable opportunities for nonprofit partners.

Download the Nonprofit Partner Community Update | December 2025

Discover the latest partner resources, program launches, and inspiring success stories in the November Nonprofit Partner Community Update—designed to help you accelerate impact and growth in the nonprofit sector. Don’t miss new opportunities, practical tools, and highlights from Microsoft Ignite to energize your work!

🔍 What’s Inside:

Nonprofit data solutions in Microsoft Fabric Event
Nonprofit data solutions in Microsoft Fabric Resources
Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot Business
Nonprofit Partner of the Year Award Announcement
Customer Success | World Vision Germany