ICYMI: Microsoft 365 Copilot Cowork - Partner Launch Kitđ
Microsoft 365 Copilot Cowork is now generally available, helping organizations move from AI experimentation to real-world impact. It can plan and complete complex, multi-step work across Microsoft 365, helping teams spend less time on administrative tasks and more time advancing their mission. For nonprofit partners, this is an opportunity to help your customers identify high-value use cases, support responsible AI adoption, and accelerate value with Copilot-powered experiences. đ Download the Partner Launch Kit to learn more and access deployment resources. Have you started discussing Copilot Cowork with your nonprofit customers? We'd love to hear what use cases you're seeing. đDon't miss the next Microsoft Elevate Partner Community Call â This Thursday!
â° REMINDER â° The August Microsoft Elevate Partner Community Call is happening this Thursday. Join nonprofit and education partners for the latest Microsoft updates, opportunities, and community discussions designed to help you grow your impact. Bring your questions, connect with peers, and stay informed on programs, investments, and upcoming opportunities across the Microsoft Elevate ecosystem. đ Sign up here for the monthly seriesđ Don't miss: Microsoft Elevate FY27 Partner Kickoff (Virtual Event)
The Microsoft Elevate FY27 Partner Kickoff returns this year as two focused, virtual experiencesâone for Nonprofit and one for Educationâso you can engage more deeply with the insights most relevant to your business. These sessions are designed to help you align early to FY27 priorities and accelerate your go-to-market strategy with clarity and confidence. Join to: Align to Microsoft Elevate FY27 strategy and investments Build and sell AI, Copilot, and cloud solutions Unlock programs, incentives, and co-sell opportunities Choose the experience that matches your business focus and gain actionable guidance to drive pipeline and stay competitive in the year ahead. đ Register here: FY27 Microsoft Elevate Partner Kickoff (Nonprofit) â September 1 FY27 Microsoft Elevate Partner Kickoff (Education) â September 2Microsoft Elevate Partner Community Call â This Thursday!
â° REMINDER â° The July Microsoft Elevate Partner Community Call is happening this Thursday. Join fellow nonprofit and education partners for the latest updates, opportunities, and community discussion designed to help you grow your impact with Microsoft. Bring your questions, connect with peers, and stay informed on programs, investments, and upcoming opportunities across the Elevate ecosystem. đ Sign up here for the monthly seriesICYMI: Microsoft Dragon Copilot for Rural Hospitals
Partners supporting rural healthcare customers should be aware of the Microsoft Dragon Copilot offer available through the Rural Health Resiliency Program. This AI-powered clinical assistant helps reduce documentation burden so clinicians can focus more on patient care. What to know: Available to independent U.S. rural hospitals (CAH, REH, RCH) Includes discounted licensing + free readiness assessments + training Check out the Dragon Copilot offer two-pager What to do: Identify eligible rural hospital customers Introduce the offer and position within modernization efforts Guide customers to register via the Microsoft Rural Health Resiliency Program đ For more information, contact: mailto:RuralHealth@Microsoft.comMicrosoft Elevate Partner Community Call for May 2026 - Don't Miss!
â°REMINDERâ°- The Microsoft Elevate Partner Community call is coming up next week. Connect with fellow partners, ask questions, and stay up to date on programs and investments that support your nonprofit and education impact. Sign up here for the monthly series.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. ââ 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. â Eligibility validation process. Goodstack will compare this information against Microsoftâs nonprofit eligibility requirements. As needed, Goodstack may reach out directly to agents or organizational contacts to request additional documentation to complete the validation process.â Questions? The Microsoft Elevate support team is available to answer any questions about Goodstack and the eligibility validation process. Submit an inquiry.REMINDER: Elevate Innovation Partner Connection Calls - Feb 5 (EMEA)
Register to join the Elevate Innovation Partner Connection Callsâinteractive office hours designed to support partners delivering Nonprofit data solutions in Microsoft Fabric. Running JanuaryâMarch, these sessions help you confidently guide nonprofit customers through the Microsoft Fabric Public Preview with: Practical guidance and readiness updates Real-world partner learnings Direct access to the Elevate Innovation team Register to join the Microsoft Teams experience and select the session that works best for your region. What to Expect Documentation & Readiness Updates (5 min) Key updates, solution artifacts, and lessons learned. Partner Q&A (40 min) Open discussion to ask questions and walk through real scenarios. Partner Insights & Feedback (10 min) Share challenges and observations to help shape future improvements. Upcoming Sessions đ Register January 8, 2026: 8:00AM PST / 5:00PM CET - ENDED January 15, 2026: 7:00AM CST / 5:00PM AUST - ENDED January 22, 2026: 7:00AM PST | 4:00PM CET - ENDED February 5, 2026: 8:00AM PST | 5:00PM CET February 12, 2026: 7:00AM CET | 5:00PM AUST February 19, 2026: 7:00AM PST | 4:00PM CET March 5, 2026: 8:00AM PST | 5:00PM CET March 12, 2026: 7:00AM CET | 5:00PM AUST March 19, 2026: 7:00AM PST | 4:00PM CET We look forward to connecting and learning together.NEWSLETTER: Microsoft Elevate Partner Monthly Newsletter | January 2026
Weâre excited to share the January 2026 edition of the Microsoft Elevate Partner Monthly Newsletter, featuring a refreshed look and feel for H2. The updated format is designed to make it easier to find what matters mostâkey updates, partner opportunities, and resources to help you stay aligned with Elevate priorities and drive greater nonprofit and education impact. ⨠Whatâs new for H2: A cleaner, more streamlined newsletter experience Clearer highlights of whatâs new and whatâs coming Easier access to events, programs, and partner resources đ Download the Microsoft Elevate Partner Monthly Newsletter | January 2026 Take a look and let us know what you thinkâmore updates and partner-focused content coming soon!REGISTER: Microsoft Elevate H2 Partner KickâOff - Feb 3 (EMEA) / Feb 4 (AEDT)
Youâre Invited: Microsoft Elevate H2 Partner Kick-Off Kick off the second half of the year with clarity, confidence, and momentum. Join the Microsoft Elevate H2 Partner Kick-Off, where nonprofit partners take center stage and Microsoft shares the priorities, programs, and investments shaping H2. Get a first look at whatâs new across Elevate, plus practical guidance on skilling investments and go-to-market opportunities to help you grow and drive greater nonprofit impact. ⨠Why attend? Stay ahead of evolving Elevate priorities and expectations Discover where Microsoft is investingâand how to align for growth Accelerate your teamâs skilling with new resources and tools Turn insights into action with clear next steps for H2 đ Register for the session aligned to your region and head into H2 informed, aligned, and ready to win. EMEA/Americas session REGISTER: February 3, 2026 at 8:00AM PST | 4:00PM GMT ANZ/Asia session REGISTER: February 4, 2026 at 10:00AM AEDT | 8:00AM JST / February 3, 2026 at 3:00PM PST
