ANNOUNCEMENT: 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.EVENT: Microsoft Partner FY26 GTM Kickoff Event | Jul 22
REGISTER NOW | Free online event We are excited to announce the Microsoft Partner FY26 GTM Kickoff Event on July 22, 2025. This free digital event is your chance to dive into the go-to-market (GTM) priorities and initiatives for FY26 across Microsoft Business Applications and Modern Work. With AI-powered technologies like Microsoft 365 Copilot revolutionizing the workplace, partners can play a crucial role in boosting productivity, reshaping work, and sparking innovation. Learn about our investments to help you grow your business and deliver impactful customer engagements. At this year's event, you can choose from sessions focused on: Business Applications System Integrator FY26 GTM For partners providing Dynamics 365 and Power Platform services to Enterprise and Corporate customers. Overview of FY26 opportunities and co-sell engagement with Microsoft. Focus on Low Code, Sales, Service, ERP, Role-based Copilot, and Copilot Studio. Leveraging CRM and ERP data for AI insights with Copilot. Modern Work System Integrator FY26 GTM For partners selling Microsoft 365 and Copilot-related solutions with Microsoft sales teams. Top FY26 growth opportunities. Key areas: Microsoft 365 Copilot, E3 and E5 suites, Teams Phone, Teams Rooms, Teams Premium, Windows 365, Frontline Worker, and MicrosoftViva. Partner-Led CSP FY26 GTM For CSP partners to build Modern Work and Business Applications Copilot practice. Use Microsoft GTM programs and cloud portfolio for customer lifecycle support. Accelerate Copilot practice with Microsoft. Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future with Microsoft WHAT: Microsoft Partner FY26 GTM Kickoff Event WHEN: July 22, 2025 WHERE: REGISTER TODAY | Online 
Sept 30 Microsoft Nonprofit Virtual Partner Summit Links and Resources by Cloud
Partners- Thanks to those who registered and/or attended the September 30 Microsoft Nonprofit Virtual Partner Summit focused on FY25 solution plays by cloud and resources. To make these events the best they can be for our partners, we want your input. Click here to participate in the event survey. The recording will be available in the next 5-7 business days. If you registered, but were unable to attend, you will also receive the recording. Below is a list of resources by cloud that were included in the Sept. 30 presentation: TSI Modern Work tools and resources Microsoft 365 Copilot Partner Playbook for Nonprofits Microsoft 365 Copilot Nonprofit Customer Pitch deck Build your Modern Work Practice Corp Link Nonprofit link Microsoft 365 Copilot demos and trainings for Nonprofits Quickstart Copilot trainings for nonprofits Train the trainer sessions for Partners TSI Azure tools and resources Azure Partner Playbook – Updated with Data and AI use cases Azure Partner Pitch Deck – Updated with Data and AI use cases Harnessing your data to drive nonprofit mission success ebook: A roadmap for a robust data strategy Azure Portal Deploy Azure Landing Zone for Nonprofits – Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit | Microsoft Learn Azure Migrate and Modernize – Partner led investment offerings ACO for CSP: TSI Partner Request Form TSI Business Applications tools and resources Power Platform Hub Dynamics 365 Partner Hub Nonprofit GTM campaign content TSI Technical readiness Creating Generative AI Experiences with the Microsoft Cloud - A Guide for ISVs | Microsoft Learn Nonprofit Solutions in Microsoft Cloud Solution Center Thank you for your continued support of Tech for Social Impact and the nonprofit sector.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: Nonprofit & Education Partners Webinar - Jan 26 (EMEA)
Nonprofit & Education Partners — Don’t Miss This Microsoft Elevate Webinar! We’re hosting an upcoming Microsoft Elevate session to help you stay aligned, informed, and ready for Q3. 🔹 JANUARY WEBINAR | Microsoft Elevate (Nonprofit + Education) Partner Community Call Get the latest Microsoft product updates, Elevate Education announcements, and clear guidance to strengthen your Q3 customer conversations. When: January 26, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM CET 👉 Register ✔️ Why join. Get aligned on what matters most for Q3—fast. ✔️ What you’ll gain. Key Microsoft product updates you need to know Clear guidance on how updates map to the Elevate customer segment Latest Elevate Education announcements and positioning tips ✔️ How it helps. Stronger customer conversations, clearer messaging, and better outcomes.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 UpdateREMINDER: Elevate Innovation Partner Connection Calls - Feb 5 (EMEA)
Register to join the Elevate Innovation Partner Connection Calls—interactive office hours designed to support partners delivering Nonprofit data solutions in Microsoft Fabric. Running January–March, 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 👉 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.REGISTER: Partner Webinar - Security conversations with nonprofits | May 13 [CANCELLED]
REGISTER NOW | Open to All Microsoft Partners This event has been cancelled. Please watch this space for a new date. We are excited to invite you to an informative session organized by the Tech for Social Impact team! This event provides a great opportunity to learn from experts and participate in meaningful discussions about the unique security challenges faced by nonprofits. Furthermore, we will offer go-to-market resources tailored specifically for nonprofits that partners can take advantage of. The session will feature our speakers, Jerry Carlson and Aysha Kaushik, who will offer valuable insights and strategies to enhance security within nonprofit organizations. TOPIC: Partner Webinar - Security Conversations with Nonprofits WHEN: Tuesday May 13, 2025 TIME: 8AM–9AM PT / 11AM–12PM ET / 4PM–5PM GMT WHERE: Register Today (online event)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 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!
