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Re: Microsoft 365 Business Premium + Copilot Business
Hi JohnnMZ At this stage there is no further discount for NFPs on the new licensing tier. However, Microsoft are encouraging small and medium nonprofits with business licences to renew with the new Copilot Business - it is significantly cheaper than the current nonprofit discounted Copilot licence. Microsoft are also offering a further 15% discount to all organisation until March 31, 2026. My thoughts: The nonprofit discount on the original Copilot licence wasn't available until 6-12 months after launch, so it's possible a discount will be available in the future. However, this won't be known until it actually happens. You can read Microsoft's full response to my question here: Microsoft 365 Copilot Business | Microsoft Community HubMicrosoft 365 Copilot Business
Hi Elevate team It was great to hear about the new Copilot licensing tier for SMBs, Microsoft 365 Copilot Business. As this new pricing tier is lower than the current nonprofit discount (US$21/user/month compared to the 15% discount of US$25.50/user/month). I was wondering what the official guidance is for small and medium nonprofits (those who have a Microsoft 365 Business plan and fewer than 300 users)? Will a new nonprofit discount be made available based on the lower tier? Or should small and medium nonprofits look at moving to the new SMB Business SKU? Thanks MattSolvedRe: Allow hidden fields
Thanks for the tip Rob. I would post it on there if I thought those ideas were kept current - looks like it hasn't been touched for two years and many of the 'We're considering this' ideas were delivered a while ago. I've found Dingkun Xie to be very responsive on this forum.59Views0likes0CommentsAllow hidden fields
Hi DingkunXie Can the product team do the following: Create an option to make a field hidden or read-only Allow URL parameters to populate the hidden or read-only field Currently we can use a workaround to hide a field using branching logic, but the hidden field can't be prepopulated with the URL parameter :( This small change will unlock a huge amount of value in the product! Especially in the age of automation and Copilot. Looking forward to seeing this happen :)136Views1like2CommentsRe: Fundraising and Engagement solution will be retired
Here are some other partner responses to the announcement: Heller Consulting: https://teamheller.com/resources/blog/microsofts-latest-update-to-its-nonprofit-solutions-what-you-need-to-know threshold.world: https://www.threshold.world/post/a-perspective-on-microsoft-fundraising-engagement-s-planned-retirementRe: Fundraising and Engagement solution will be retired
Here is a LinkedIn post from mhance (I'm guessing we'll see similar from Barhead and Sylogist): Exciting news from mhance! We're proud to share the latest developments in our Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions for the Nonprofit sector. Since 2011, we've been at the forefront of innovation, working closely with the Microsoft for Nonprofits Tech for Social Impact team since its inception, and our journey continues with a strategic roadmap that promises even more robust and user-friendly solutions. As Microsoft evolves its offerings, we're thrilled to announce that mhance has been selected as one of just three partners with existing transition solutions for Fundraising & Engagement, such as the mhance Nonprofit Stack. This means we'll continue to support and enhance these solutions well beyond their original end-of-life date. So, wherever you are on your journey with Fundraising & Engagement and whether you are an mhance customer or not, get in touch with us so we can discuss with you our plans to support this solution now and into the future. Our commitment to empowering nonprofits with the best tools remains unwavering. The mhance Nonprofit Stack is a robust platform built on the new Microsoft Fundraising solution, ensuring that you have complete control over your data and how you use it to make a difference. Find out more and contact us so that we can work together to make a greater impact! mhance Nonprofit Stack | mhanceRe: Microsoft 365 Business Premium grant is being discontinued
...and Google's response: Google for Nonprofits to expand to 100+ new countries and launch 10+ new no-cost AI features Google for Nonprofits will be expanding to 100 more countries and is introducing new Workspace for Nonprofits and Ad Grants features free of charge to support nonprofits in furthering their missions.Suggestions for improving the nonprofit grants and discount program
Over the last few years, a number of changes to the grants and discount program have taken a bit of the shine off the program (removal of Dynamics 365 Sales grants, Business Premium, Power BI Premium, retirement of Fundraising and Engagement). I wanted to offer some suggestions based on feedback from nonprofits and partners on small changes that could make an improvement to the program. Allow all nonprofit staff (including contracted staff) and volunteers to use grant offers (i.e. allowing nonprofits to assign granted Business Basic licences to volunteers) Increase the Microsoft 365 Copilot discount - many nonprofits still find the discounted cost prohibitively high Replace the 10 free 'Power Apps per app' with 10 free 'Power Apps Premium' - encouraging nonprofits to use the Power Platform more. Broaden your eligibility criteria to include Social Enterprises such as Community Interest Companies in the UK, Social Traders in Australia, etc Provide nonprofit staff and volunteers with free certification exams for foundational level topics (Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform, etc) Let's make the program a leader in the sector again, especially for the smaller, resource-constrained nonprofits that do so much good. Thanks MattLinkedIn group: Microsoft tech for Australian & New Zealand NFPs
To support not-for-profit (NFP) users at a local level, we have started a LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14633550/ This is for end users, IT pros and accidental IT experts who use, develop and administer Microsoft applications in not-for-profit and charity organisations located in Australia or New Zealand. Join to share news, announcements, events and jobs about Microsoft technology for Australian and New Zealand not-for-profits and charities. Including Dynamics 365, Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate), Copilot, and Microsoft 365. (This is a community led group and is not officially supported or affiliated with Microsoft or Microsoft's Tech for Social Impact program.)167Views1like1CommentRe: ANNOUNCEMENT: Microsoft 365 Business Premium & Office 365 E1 grant discontinuation
Hi Leslie_Robbins and the TSI team Can you please confirm the minimum number of paid seats that are required for a nonprofit to enter into an Enterprise Agreement (EA) in order to get the larger number of free Office 365 E1 grant? I've seen 250 seats quoted by a CSP and a nonprofit was advised 500 seats by a Partner. Hoping for some clarity on this. Thanks Matt1.2KViews2likes2CommentsRe: Microsoft 365 Business Premium grant is being discontinued
erinyaakvalley, glad you've found it helpful. I think StewC is correct - unfortunately switching to Annual won't change the renewal date. Since you're only using the email service and not desktop apps, the free Business Basic licenses will suit your needs. Here's some instructions for switching: https://aka.ms/CustomerGuideFromBPtoBBRe: Microsoft 365 Business Premium grant is being discontinued
Hi Tatsuro_ They are only discontinuing the 10 free licenses. The discounted US$5.50/user/month sku will remain as will all other discounts. Before the expiry date of your grant subscription, you will need to swap users over to another licence type (that can be the discounted Business Premium license). Thanks MattMicrosoft 365 Business Premium grant is being discontinued
UPDATED: Microsoft sent affected nonprofit organisations an email similar to the below on Wednesday/Thursday 14/15th May announcing that Microsoft 365 Business Premium grant is being discontinued. A similar message was sent out regarding the end of the Office 365 E1 grant offer. Microsoft have provided the following further information: Partner FAQ: https://partner.microsoft.com/en-AU/asset/collection/microsoft-365-business-premium-and-office-365-e1-grant-discontinuation#/ Partner office hours: ANNOUNCEMENT: Microsoft 365 Business Premium & Office 365 E1 grant discontinuation | Microsoft Community Hub Blog: Transitioning from Microsoft 365 Business Premium to Business Basic: What Nonprofits Need to Know | Microsoft Community Hub A small Canadian-based nonprofit has set up a change.org petition asking Microsoft to reconsider the decision: https://www.change.org/p/urge-microsoft-to-continue-grant-program-for-nonprofits Information about the difference between Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Standard and Premium can be found here: Visual: https://m365maps.com/files/Microsoft-365-Business-All.htm Checklist: https://m365maps.com/matrix.htm#000111000000000000000Solved
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