Discontinuation of M365 Business Premium Grant Deeply Disappointing,Harmful to Small Nonprofits
As a Microsoft CSP partner supporting multiple nonprofit organizations, I am extremely disappointed by the decision to discontinue the Microsoft 365 Business Premium grant. This change disproportionately affects small nonprofits that rely on these tools to fulfill their missions with limited resources. The justification that this is about “alignment” or “sustainability” is disingenuous. Let’s be honest—this is a revenue-driven decision that undermines Microsoft’s long-standing commitment to empowering nonprofits. Removing access to essential tools like Office desktop apps and Intune from the grant program forces small organizations into paid plans they cannot afford, jeopardizing their operations and security. Microsoft has built goodwill in the nonprofit sector over the years. This move erodes that trust. I urge you to reconsider this decision or at least provide a longer transition period and more flexible options for small nonprofits. Please do better. The nonprofit sector deserves more than a corporate cost-cutting maneuver disguised as a strategic realignment.Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit virtual registration now open!
The Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit is an event happening in Bellevue, WA January 31-February 1 that will highlight how to spark nonprofit AI transformation with new ideas and discussions. While the in-person experience is currently at capacity, by popular demand, virtual sessions have been added! To expand access to these valuable conversations, selected keynote sessions will be open to everyone in your organization to watch virtually. See the agenda for sessions that will be livestreamed on both days. We've created two events in the community for the virtual sessions so you can easily add them to your calendar! Check them out below and follow the link on the event page to register for the virtual sessions: Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit - Virtual Sessions Day 1 Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit - Virtual Sessions Day 2
Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit Live Demo
Join us tomorrow for the first live demo in our new Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit Live Demo series! https://aka.ms/demoseriesMTC Create scalable and transformative mission impact with Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit March 23, 9:00-9:30 AM PT Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit transforms Microsoft's industry-leading technology by connecting it to the most common nonprofit scenarios. Built for fundraisers, volunteer managers, program managers, and other roles unique to your nonprofit organization, these products address the sector’s most urgent challenges. Know your donors and supporters with Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit April 13, 9:00-9:30 AM PT See how to get a holistic view of your constituents, donors, volunteers, and programs by standardizing data across your disparate systems. Fundraising and Engagement is a constituent relationship management (CRM) platform that modernizes donor and constituent engagement to help your organization increase your mission impact. Its donation and transaction management and payment gateway integrations with Stripe, iATS, and Moneris result in more seamless financial reconciliation and reporting. Deliver effective programming with Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit May 4, 9:00-9:30 AM PT See how Volunteer Management and Volunteer Engagement can help empower your staff and volunteers to deliver measurable and responsive programs based on community needs. Volunteer Management, a Power App, can help your nonprofit staff more efficiently manage day-to-day operations to recruit, onboard, and retain larger pools of volunteers. Volunteer Engagement helps organizations engage and retain more volunteers by making it easier for volunteers to find and apply for engagement opportunities matching their skills, interests, and schedules. Join us for one or all of these live sessions to get your questions answered on the spot—direct from our Microsoft product experts. Register https://aka.ms/demoseriesMTCOffice of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance re-write: What you need to know
The federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently released a major rewrite to the Uniform Guidance, the common rules governing most federal grantmaking to charitable nonprofits, and others, effective on Oct. 1, 2024: The Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Guidance to Make Grants More Accessible and Transparent for Families, Communities, and Small Businesses | OMB | The White House The rewrite addresses longstanding problems in covering nonprofits' actual costs, advances equity by making grants accessible to more nonprofits, and makes other significant reforms that will reduce bureaucratic barriers and costs of seeking, performing, and reporting on grants using federal funds. The National Council of Nonprofits are hosting a special, nationwide, free webinar, OMB Uniform Guidance: What the Updates Mean for Nonprofits, on Thursday, May 30 th at 3:30 – 4:30pm ET to ensure charitable organizations understand the significant improvements to the Uniform Guidance and what the changes mean for their missions. Register here: https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/form/omb-uniform-guidance-webinarJoin our upcoming webinar on boosting nonprofit M365 adoption - April 17
As a Microsoft partner exclusively focused on nonprofits, http://www.idealstate.co sees a lot of our clients struggling with various aspects of M365 adoption (you're not alone!). Join us for a fun and informative 30-minute live session where we share field-proven techniques and tools for getting your adoption back on track. There will be a concurrent live Q&A and links to resources - bring your questions! When: Wednesday, April 17th from 1:00 - 1:30pm EST https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/35aa6cce-5af4-46c6-a67a-0fec19ba6bed@fb198dae-a9f0-466b-89f4-f35586e115feJoin the Microsoft 365 Conference April 30-May 2
& Dolphin | April 30 - May 2, 2024 | Register today: aka.ms/M365Conf24 The Microsoft 365 Community Conference is happening in Orlando, Florida April 30-May 2, 2024. This event for Microsoft 365 and Copilot enthusiasts offers over 150 sessions for you to explore AI innovations and elevate your productivity, creativity, and collaboration. At the Microsoft 365 Community Conference, you can: Discover the latest innovations in AI and learn best practices from Microsoft’s product makers to boost your productivity, creativity, and collaboration. Build your Microsoft 365 skills and knowledge through hands-on demos and interactive workshops that will equip you with the tools you need to take your work to the next level. Network with thousands of Microsoft experts, industry leaders, and the community. Register now to advance your expertise and career at this transformative event: aka.ms/m365conf24regMicrosoft Nonprofit Webinar
Hi! Make sure you check out our https://aka.ms/nonprofitevents (scroll to the bottom of the page) to learn more about Microsoft nonprofit offers/solutions. Hear from our TSI experts, ask questions, and continue the conversation afterwards here, in MTC. Here is some of what we have coming up over the next few weeks: https://aka.ms/3cloudwebinarMTC https://aka.ms/powerappsMTC https://aka.ms/digitalchampionsMTC https://aka.ms/azure101fornonprofitsMTC https://aka.ms/azurepowerhourMTC https://aka.ms/microsoftboyermarchMTC https://aka.ms/tsiofficehoursMTC https://aka.ms/microsoftbremmarMTC We're looking forward to seeing you there!
