Welcome to the Partners for Social Impact Community!
Welcome to the Partners for Social Impact Community! Step into a powerful role where your expertise sparks transformative change in the nonprofit sector. Imagine helping organizations amplify their impact—whether it’s protecting rainforests, rescuing animals, or supporting children in need in your own community. With 14 million eligible nonprofits worldwide, you can develop a meaningful revenue stream for your business. By partnering with Microsoft, you become a catalyst for nonprofits to optimize their operations, adopt innovative technologies, and maximize their resources, enabling them to achieve their missions with greater efficiency and reach. people smiling. This is more than just business; it’s an opportunity to make a profound difference in the world. Nonprofits need the same technology solutions and services of a commercial industry and rely on Microsoft and its partner ecosystem to support them in their technology adoption. The work you do today has the potential to transform lives, strengthen communities, and inspire lasting global change. By engaging in this purpose-driven sector, you unlock new opportunities to grow your business while fostering a deeper sense of fulfillment within your team. Together, we have equipped over 400,000 nonprofit organizations with modern, secure, and scalable Microsoft cloud solutions. We can build a connected ecosystem where technology meets heart, and where every innovation drives meaningful impact. Let’s make a difference—together. Resources and Links Opt-in to receive ongoing TSI nonprofit communications here. Access nonprofit specific partner resources here Visit the Tech for Social Impact Partner Desk to help get your partner questions answered Follow Microsoft for nonprofit on LinkedInAnnouncing new AI capabilities in Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7063890855887073281 May 15, 2023 Announcing new AI capabilities in Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit By Justin Spelhaug Vice President, Tech for Social Impact, Microsoft Philanthropies Today we’re excited to announce powerful new AI tools and capabilities in Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit that will help nonprofit organizations accelerate their missions. While AI could be used across many parts of a nonprofit organization, putting AI to work to amplify fundraising and marketing efforts allows nonprofit professionals to spend more time working with the communities they serve. It’s a practical place to start our AI journey together and solves issues common to almost every nonprofit on the planet. For demos and more information, click here: Microsoft Cloud For NonprofitNEWSLETTER: Nonprofit Partner Community Update | September 2025
Welcome to the September Edition of the Microsoft Elevate Nonprofit Partner Community Update! Download the Nonprofit Partner Community Update | September 2025! Here’s what you'll find this month: FY26 Microsoft Elevate Nonprofit Partner Kickoff. Register to join us for the official launch of FY26! This virtual event will equip you with strategic insights, tools, and direction to accelerate nonprofit impact and innovation. New Nonprofit Events Website. Explore the newly launched customer-facing site that aggregates free virtual and in-person events hosted by Microsoft and select partners. Filter by region, topic, audience role, and more. Promote Your Event on Microsoft.com/Nonprofits. Submit your partner-led events for inclusion on Microsoft’s nonprofit event calendar and amplify your reach through our demand generation engine. FY26 End Customer Investment Funds (ECIF) Program. Microsoft’s FY26 ECIF program enables partners to deliver high-impact services that accelerate solution adoption and customer success—at no cost to the customer.EVENT: AI Skills Fest | Apr 8 - May 28
REGISTER NOW | AI Skills Fest! The Microsoft Worldwide Learning (WWL) team is launching a global event called "AI Skills Fest," which will feature 24 hours of learning that aims to set a Guinness World Record for the highest number of participants involved in an online multi-level AI lesson within a single day! As we celebrate Microsoft's 50th anniversary, we reflect on our mission to create technology that empowers individuals to innovate and solve real-world challenges. To mark this significant milestone, we reaffirm our commitment to providing everyone with the skills needed to thrive in the future by uniting customers, partners, technology and business professionals, industry leaders, students, Microsoft team members, and all AI enthusiasts. Our objective is to support changemakers in gaining the essential skills required for success in an AI-oriented economy. The Global 24-Hour Kickoff Celebration begins: WHEN: Monday, April 7, 2025 TIME: 4:00 PM PST / 6:00 PM CST / 7:00 PM EST / 12:00 AM GMT WHERE: Register Now for this online event Additional components of the campaign include: April 8–May 28: A dedicated 50-days of learning May 19–May 28: A closing celebration planned during and after Build 2025 Here are a few quick reminders and tips to help you prepare. Make sure you check out the main stage lineup during the kickoff celebration worldwide Plan which content track you are participating in Check out live sessions happening in your area with our partner offerings Add the event to your calendarGet sales leads to grow your nonprofit business
Get sales leads - create a business profile - Partner Center | Microsoft Learn To create a business profile, you must have a Partner Center account. If you don't, go to Partner Center. For more information, go to Create a Partner Center account. Create profiles for each region you're authorized to do business in. Sign into Partner Center and select Referrals. Select Create a business profile. On the Create a business profile page, select a region, then enter your profile information. To receive Nonprofit referrals, click on: "Partner Expertise", then "Industry Focus Tags." FYI: The Find a Partner search tools look for expertise tags. Optimize these tags to help your profile gain visibility.REGISTER NOW: Microsoft Ignite 2025 – Supporting Nonprofit Innovation
Register today to attend either in-person or online! We’re excited to invite our nonprofit partners to join us at Microsoft Ignite 2025, where innovation meets impact! Ignite is Microsoft’s flagship event for technologists, partners, and decision-makers. This year, it’s bigger than ever—with 17,000 in-person attendees and over 200,000 expected online. For nonprofit partners, Ignite offers: ✅ Skilling & Training: Deep dive into Microsoft technologies tailored to nonprofit needs ✅ Networking: Connect with peers, partners, and Microsoft experts ✅ Partner Growth: Explore new opportunities to build and scale your impact ✅ Recognition: Celebrate Partner of the Year winners and join exclusive receptions Explore session catalog Dates & Locations 📍In-Person: November 18–21, 2025 (optional pre-day Nov. 17) | Location: Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA 💻 Online: November 18–20, 2025 🔗 Register now! Whether you’re attending in person or online, Ignite is your chance to fuel your mission with the latest tools, insights, and community support. Let’s make this year’s Ignite unforgettable for the nonprofit sector. Register today and spread the word!NEWSLETTER: Nonprofit Partner Community Update | October 2025
We’re excited to announce the release of the October 2025 edition of the Nonprofit Partner Community Update! Download the Nonprofit Partner Community Update | October 2025! This month’s publication is packed with new resources, program announcements, and partner enablement opportunities designed to support your success in the nonprofit sector. 🔍 What’s Inside: FY26 Nonprofit Partner Kickoff Resources – including session recordings, decks, and a feedback survey. Partner Readiness & Demand Generation Programs – six Microsoft Elevate initiatives to accelerate awareness and growth. Campaign-in-a-Box – ready-to-use marketing assets for nonprofit outreach. Updated Nonprofit Partner Readiness Site – now featuring simplified navigation and new AI-powered solution plays. Partner Marketing-as-a-Service (PMaaS) and Event Co-Marketing Programs – to help amplify your impact. New Nonprofit Events Site – a centralized hub for discovering free virtual and in-person events. New Nonprofit Validation Partner – Microsoft has partnered with Goodstack to streamline eligibility verification. Featured Customer Success Story & Resource Materials – real-world examples of nonprofit transformation with resources to replicate your own success. 📄 Read more ...ANNOUNCEMENT: Introducing Goodstack, new nonprofit validation partner
Microsoft has partnered with Goodstack, a third-party validation supplier, to verify the eligibility of nonprofit organizations, public libraries, and public museums. Eligibility criteria. The eligibility validation process is based on criteria provided by Microsoft and uses publicly available and locally relevant information, along with the details you submit during registration. Review eligibility criteria. Eligibility validation process. Goodstack will compare this information against Microsoft’s nonprofit eligibility requirements. As needed, Goodstack may reach out directly to agents or organizational contacts to request additional documentation to complete the validation process. Questions? The Microsoft Elevate support team is available to answer any questions about Goodstack and the eligibility validation process. Submit an inquiry.REGISTER: FY26 Microsoft Elevate Nonprofit Partner Kickoff | Sept 10th
REMINDER - Join us for the FY26 Microsoft Elevate Nonprofit Virtual Partner Kickoff taking place on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - This event is your launchpad into a year of opportunity, innovation, and impact! This event is designed to equip you and partner ecosystem, with strategic insights, actionable tools, and direction needed to lead and grow this year: Discover what’s new with Microsoft Elevate Gain clarity on the FY26 priorities Learn how to align your business to drive greater customer value and market momentum. REGISTER for the date that best fits your region and feel free to forward this invite to your teams: AMERICAS/EMEA SESSION 📍 Wednesday, September 10, 2025 🕚 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT 🌐 Register for virtual event ASIA SESSION 📍 Thursday, September 11, 2025 🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM AEST 🌐 Register for virtual event Let's Build Momentum together for a transformative FY26!NEWSLETTER: Nonprofit Partner Community Update | August 2025
Welcome to the August Edition of the Nonprofit Partner Community Update — Now Microsoft Elevate! Download the Nonprofit Partner Community Update for August 2025! Formerly known as the Tech for Social Impact (TSI) Community Update, we’re excited to introduce Microsoft Elevate — a new name and renewed focus to better support and amplify your nonprofit impact. This monthly update is designed to keep you informed, inspired, and equipped with the latest tools and opportunities. Here’s what’s in store this month: Welcome to FY26: Introducing Microsoft Elevate Discover what’s ahead and how Elevate will empower your mission. FY26 H1 Partner Brief Key updates and strategic priorities for the first half of the fiscal year. Microsoft AI Tour Explore how AI is transforming the nonprofit sector and how you can get involved. Nonprofit Partner Success Kit A curated set of resources to help you thrive in FY26. Nonprofit Events Calendar Stay connected with upcoming events, trainings, and networking opportunities. Nonprofit Partner Social Media Amplify your voice and engage with the community online.
