TSI Partner Community Update | June 2025
Enhance the effectiveness of your nonprofit efforts with the Tech for Social Impact (TSI) June Community Update. In this edition, you will discover: FY26 road to success Intro to TSI FY26 ECIF for SMB TSI partner guide Pricing update reminder Grant retirement reminder Solution landing page update FY25 Thank You Download the TSI June Community UpdateREGISTER: Office Hours for Microsoft nonprofit grant changes | Jun 24
Register now for the upcoming Tech for Social Impact (TSI) Nonprofit Office Hours to ask questions about Microsoft’s nonprofit grant offerings—specifically the retirement of the Microsoft 365 Business Premium Grant and the Microsoft Office 365 E1 Grant. These sessions are designed to support nonprofit partners through this transition, clarify what’s changing, and provide guidance on next steps. Topics Covered What’s changing and when Transition options and timelines Available support resources Live Q&A with the Tech for Social Impact team Upcoming Sessions Date Region Time Registration Link June 24 US / EMEA 8:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EST | 4:00 PM GMT Register June 24 / June 25 US / ANZ 4:00 PM PDT | 9:00 AM AEST RegisterANNOUNCEMENT: Microsoft 365 Business Premium & Office 365 E1 grant discontinuation
Microsoft 365 Business Premium & Office 365 E1 grant discontinuation on CSP and Web Direct channels Microsoft announced on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, that the Microsoft 365 Business Premium grant and Office 365 E1 grant on CSP and Web Direct Channels will be discontinued for nonprofit customers upon their next renewal date on or after July 1, 2025. To support nonprofits during this transition, Microsoft continues to offer: Up to 300 granted licenses of Microsoft 365 Business Basic. Discounts up to 75 percent on many Microsoft 365 nonprofit offers, including Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Office 365 E1. Please refer to the following partner resources: Office Hours Presentation Deck | Recording from May 20, 2025. Partner Step-by-step Business Premium and Office 365 E1 guide Plan comparison of Business Basic, Business Standard, Business Premium, & Office 365 E1 FAQs for Business Premium & Office 365 E1 grant discontinuation Customer email templates | Office 365 E1: Microsoft Office 365 E1-donaties worden stopgezet [Dutch] Partner email template for Office 365 E1 grant discontinuation [English] La subvention Microsoft Office 365 E1 va être supprimée [French] Der Microsoft Office 365 E1-Zuschuss wird eingestellt [German] La subvención de Microsoft Office 365 E1 se dejará de ofrecer [Spanish] Customer email templates | Microsoft 365 Business Premium: Microsoft 365 Business Premium-donaties worden stopgezet [Dutch] Partner email template for Business Premium grant discontinuation [English] La subvention Microsoft 365 Business Premium va être supprimée [French] Der Microsoft 365 Business Premium-Zuschuss wird eingestellt [German] La subvención de Microsoft 365 Empresa Premium se dejará de ofrecer [Spanish] The aforementioned resources can also be found on the Microsoft 365 Business Premium & Office 365 E1 grant discontinuation landing page. Please reach out to the Tech for Social Impact Partner Desk with any questions.ANNOUNCEMENT: Microsoft Announces Pricing Updates for Teams Phone and Power BI for Nonprofits
Effective July 1, 2025 Microsoft is introducing updated pricing for Microsoft Teams Phone and Power BI starting July 1, 2025. Currently, there are no pricing changes for customers who purchase Teams Phone or Power BI through Microsoft 365 E5 or Office 365 E5 annual term subscriptions with annual billing. TEAMS PHONE Teams Phone is enhancing communication experiences for organizations of all sizes. Over 20 million PSTN enabled users have turned to Teams Phone for its AI-powered features that enhance communication and keep organizations connected with improved management, reliability, and survivability. Starting on July 1, 2025, we're making the following changes to our per user pricing: Teams Phone Standard will be $4.00 per user, per month ($48.00 per user/year) Teams Phone with Calling Plan (country zone 1 - US) will be $12.32 per user, per month ($147.85 per user/year) Teams Phone with domestic calling (country zone 1 - UK/Canada) $5.10 per user, per month ($61.20 per user/year) This update marks the first price increase since Teams Phone launched in 2017. It is reflective of the increased value we have delivered to our customers to enable flexible, smart, and reliable calling natively in Teams. For more information on updates for Microsoft Teams Phone, please refer to the Pricing updates for Teams Phone and Power BI for nonprofit for: Microsoft Teams Phone FAQs on pricing updates Microsoft Teams Phone customer email template for pricing updates POWER BI Power BI is transforming how organizations share data-driven insights and enable business users to analyze and visualize their data. Today with over 375,000 customers and 30 million monthly active users, Power BI is recognized as a leader in the business intelligence space. Starting on July 1, 2025, we're making the following changes to our per user pricing: Power BI Pro will be $4.20 per user, per month ($50.40 per user/year) Power BI Premium Per User will be $9.60 per user, per month ($115.20 per user/year) This represents the first price increase since the launch of Power BI in 2015 and is reflective of all the investment in the innovation we have delivered over the years. For more information on updates for Microsoft Power BI, please refer to the Pricing updates for Teams Phone and Power BI for nonprofit for: Microsoft Power BI FAQs on pricing updates Microsoft Power BI customer email template for pricing updates NEXT STEPS These updated prices apply to new and renewing nonprofit customers, offering continued access to powerful tools that support mission-driven initiatives. To learn more about how these updates can impact your nonprofit, visit the Microsoft Tech for Social Impact Partner Desk or contact your Microsoft representative.REMINDER: Explore Microsoft Extensibility at Blackbaud Developer's Days | Jun 3-5
Register Now: Virtual Conference Explore Microsoft Extensibility at Blackbaud Developer's Days Join Blackbaud and Microsoft for bbdevdays, a virtual conference designed for developers of all skill levels. Over the course of three days, participants will explore innovative ways to automate and extend their Blackbaud solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform alongside Blackbaud and Microsoft pros, partners, and peers. Register today to network and learn the best practices powering social good! What: Blackbaud's Virtual Developer Conference When: June 3-5, 2025 Where: Register Now (Online Event)TSI Partner Community Update | May 2025
Enhance the effectiveness of your nonprofit efforts with the Tech for Social Impact (TSI) May Community Update. In this edition, you will discover: Microsoft grant retirements Business Applications funding limits Solution Center Deprecation Fundraising & Engagement final reminder 2025 Microsoft Partner of Year Awards National Foundation For Cancer Research Case Study Download the TSI May Community UpdateANNOUNCEMENT: New solution landing page
Solution Center transition On May 30, 2025, the deployment of several nonprofit industry solutions will move from Solution Center to Microsoft AppSource and Power Platform Admin Center. A new centralized landing page has been created for you to learn more about the solutions including how to deploy, use and extend. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/industry/nonprofit/ What’s new Solution cards – Each solution has a dedicated card with a summary, deployment links, GitHub references, and usage guidance. Centralized content – Content is be hosted on the Microsoft Learn about the various solutions. Deployment change – For solutions that require deployment, this will be provided in AppSource.ANNOUNCEMENT: Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Licensing Update
As part of our continued efforts to support customers in achieving license compliance, please take note of the following key dates and actions related to the Improved User License Validation initiative: 👥 Who should attend Dynamics 365 ERP practice leads Dynamics 365 ERP marketing, sales, and commercial leads Dynamics 365 ERP partner alliance leads 📖 Prep Review Simplifying License Management for Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Review On-demand Landing Call (May 6) Attend the Office Hours on May 13th and 20th for live Q&A session. Note: You must have attended either the live or on-demand session of the Landing Call to receive an invitation to an Office Hours session. For more information or questions, reach out to the Dynamics 365 Community.REGISTER: Navigating Your CRM Future Webinar | June 10
REGISTER NOW: FutureCast: See What's Next for Raiser's Edge NXT® Are you evaluating your current CRM or thinking ahead about your plans with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT? Join us for an insightful session designed to help you explore the future of this leading nonprofit donor management solution. In this session, we’ll take a closer look at what’s ahead for Raiser's Edge NXT and how it can support your fundraising strategy—both now and in the future. Whether you're actively considering your options or just want to stay informed, this is a great opportunity to get clarity and direction. 💡 Why attend? Raiser's Edge NXT is evolving into more than just a tool—it’s becoming a true partner in your fundraising efforts. With enhanced automation and smarter insights, it’s designed to support both your day-to-day tasks and your long-term goals. Take the next step in shaping your CRM strategy! WHEN: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 TIME: 10 AM — 11 AM PST | 1PM – 2 PM EST | 6PM – 7PM GMT WHERE: Register today (Online event)REGISTER: BAFE Claim Limit Office Hours | May 15
REGISTER NOW: Attend Office Hours to get up to speed on Q4 updates and foundational changes for FY26. 🚨 BAFE Claim Limits Approaching – Act Now! Several Business Applications Funded Engagements (BAFE) offers—like Business Central Migration Assessment and D365 Solution Optimization—are nearing their claim caps and will close to new nominations by June 1, 2025. Join the May 15th BAFE Office Hours to get critical updates on: Which engagements are closing What claims are still open How to prepare for FY26 changes Secure funding while it lasts: WHEN: Thursday, May 15, 2025 TIME: 8:00 AM PST | 11:00 AM EST | 4:00 PM GMT REGISTER: To attend the Business Applications Funded Engagements Office Hours
