Read about changes to the grants provided by Microsoft Philanthropies and Links to FAQs
Dear Valued Partner: Ten years after we launched the first Office 365 Nonprofit cloud grant for the nonprofit sector, Microsoft Philanthropies remains committed to doubling the number of nonprofits that we support with the Microsoft Cloud. To ensure we’re maximizing the number of nonprofits that we can support with granted technology, we’re refreshing our grant strategy and updating our grant portfolio with these changes below. As a nonprofit partner, it is important for you to be aware of these changes as customers may reach out to you. Please find below the customer message, links to FAQs and the Azure nonprofit partner playbook to help you prepare for these potential customer conversations. Thank you. The Tech for Social Impact Team Azure Grant Update Effective October 1, 2023, the Azure grant is now USD2,000. You’ll no longer be able to renew at the previous Azure grant level, and at the next grant renewal on or after October 1, 2023, you’ll be granted USD2,000 of Azure sponsorship credits annually as long as you remain eligible to receive such grants. Provided below is a link to FAQs about the Azure grant changes. Azure Grant FAQ link Provided below is a link to the Azure Nonprofit Partner Playbook. We encourage you to use the Azure playbook as it includes: An overview of the benefits that you can realize from selling Azure solutions to nonprofits. Frameworks, solution plays, and resources to help you sell to and support the unique needs of nonprofits. Azure Nonprofit Partner Playbook Dynamics 365 Enterprise Grant Effective October 1, 2023, the Dynamics 365 Sales Enterprise grant will end. At your next subscription renewal on or after October 1, 2023, the price for the five granted licenses of Dynamics Sales Enterprise will increase from USD0 to the standard nonprofit discounted price. The nonprofit customers have been made aware of these changes. Act now to prepare your nonprofit customers. Please proactively reach out to your nonprofit customers to alert them to the fact that they are moving to a higher paid SKU and to assist them in any technology needs that they may have. D365 FAQ link If you and/or your nonprofit customers have questions about these changes, please contact us.Exciting New Microsoft 365 Copilot Trainings for Nonprofits! Partners welcome.
We are excited to invite you and your nonprofit organizations to our upcoming virtual, hands-on nonprofit AI training sessions, designed to help harness the power of Microsoft 365 Copilot. This training is part of our ongoing commitment to support nonprofits in driving inclusive economic growth and enhancing their digital capabilities. Event Details: Microsoft 365 Copilot training for Nonprofit Organizations Date: Multiple options from September to December Time: Multiple options across time zones During this session, we will cover: Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot Prompting basics How to leverage Microsoft 365 Copilot for fundraising, program delivery and executive roles Closing notes with tips and tricks We believe this training will be highly beneficial for your staff, providing them with the skills needed to maximize the use of Microsoft 365 Copilot AI tools in your daily operations. Please register at your earliest convenience.
Introducing Surface Reseller Expansion Program
Surface recently announced their Reseller Expansion Program (dive into the details here: link). This presents our partners with the opportunity to add Surface to their solution arsenal, generate substantial revenue, and streamline their purchasing, enrollment, and deployment services through our global distributors. By integrating Surface, you can offer your users a superior experience, streamline the deployment and management of your solutions, and provide top-tier chip-to-cloud security. To learn more and start purchasing Surface, reach out to your distributor team or contact Microsoft directly at surfacebreadth@microsoft.com. We also encourage you to attend these upcoming webinars: Why Surface for Business – A Technical Perspective on July 12, 2023, at 11:00–11:45 AM PT. Learn more and register here. Surface Reseller Breadth Channel – Profitability 101 on July 11, 2023, at 1:00–1:30 PT. Learn more and register here. If you can’t attend the live sessions, you can register later to watch on demand. Join the conversation Want to hear about what Microsoft and other US partners think about the Surface Reseller Expansion Program? Head over to the Microsoft US Partner Community on LinkedIn. Tags: #Surface, Productivity, Zero Trust Security
Partnership Opportunity with Elate Child Foundation: Tech Innovation for Social Good Program
I’m reaching out on behalf of the Elate Child Initiative (ECI) to propose a partnership for our upcoming Innovation for Social Good Program. Modelled after the engaging format of Big Brother Naija, this program combines competition, mentorship, and real-world tech applications to empower young adults to create impactful solutions to pressing social challenges. Given the Microsoft Community's commitment to social impact, we see an exciting opportunity to collaborate in the following areas: Sponsorship and Resources: Support program operations, including workshops and project resources. Expert Mentorship: Engage your team as mentors, offering guidance and insights to help participants refine their projects. Technology and Tools: Provide access to tools and platforms to enhance participants’ development of tech-based solutions. This partnership will provide valuable visibility and community impact, showcasing Microsoft's commitment to driving positive change through innovation in Africa. We would love to talk more about this opportunity with you. Please let us know a convenient time to connect. Thank you for considering this collaboration. We look forward to the potential to inspire the next generation of innovators in Africa through this collaboration. Sincerely,Next steps in CSP new commerce: Commercial legacy seat-based subscription migration and introduction
In fiscal year 2024, Microsoft is taking two important steps toward the retirement of the CSP legacy commerce platform. Beginning in November 2023, public sector (academic, government community cloud [GCC], not-for-profit [NFP]/charity) offers will be available in new commerce for new and renewing customers. Starting in January 2024, Microsoft will begin automatic migration of all renewing commercial and public sector customers to new commerce. NCE transition for nonprofit offers on July 11,2023
