ICYMI: 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 PSTREGISTER: Security Updates: Whatâs New for Nonprofit & Education - Feb 24 (EMEA)
đ Nonprofit & Education Partners â Join the Microsoft Elevate Security Webinar FEBRUARY WEBINAR | Microsoft Elevate Security Updates: Whatâs New for Nonprofit & Education Security remains a top priority for nonprofit and education organizations. Join this Microsoft Elevate webinar to get the latest security updates, hear directly from Elevateâs Worldwide Security Lead, and learn practical, real-world guidance from a security-focused Microsoft Partner. đ When: February 24, 2026 â° Time: 4:00 PM CET đ Register What youâll gain: The latest Microsoft security updates, features, and programs Expert insights from Elevateâs Worldwide Security Lead Practical partner perspectives on securing nonprofit and education customers Why it matters: Walk away with greater confidence in positioning security solutions and addressing real customer needs.REGISTER: Nonprofit & Education Partners Webinar - Jan 26 (EMEA)
Nonprofit & Education Partners â Donât Miss This Microsoft Elevate Webinar! Weâre hosting an upcoming Microsoft Elevate session to help you stay aligned, informed, and ready for Q3. đš 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 đ Register âď¸ Why join. Get aligned on what matters most for Q3âfast. âď¸ What youâll 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 âď¸ How it helps. Stronger customer conversations, clearer messaging, and better outcomes.ANNOUNCEMENT: EDU Partners - Submit events to the new EDU Events page
Microsoft Elevate partners supporting Education are invited to submit upcoming events for inclusion via the EDU Events page. Access the EDU Event Page Request Form (internal & external) to request your event publication: http://aka.ms/education_events đ Review cadence: Submissions are reviewed on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. â If approved: Events will be published early the following week. Submit EDU events youâd like highlighted to help increase visibility across the Education partner community: Expand reach and awareness by increasing visibility of partner events to a broader, education-focused audience. Provide a centralized, trusted destination for discovering Microsoft-aligned education events, improving clarity and engagement. Strengthen partner credibility and alignment with Microsoft Elevate, reinforcing thought leadership and supporting deeper customer conversations. We encourage education partners to take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your expertise, contribute to a unified EDU event experience, and connect with the right audiences at the right time.NEW RESOURCE RELEASE: Unified Analytics for Data-Driven Innovation Campaign-in-a-Box resources
The NEW Unified Analytics for Data-Driven Innovation Campaign-in-a-Box assets just dropped and are already gaining traction. Microsoft Elevate just released these ready-to-use assets to help spark smarter conversations, show real-world impact, and move faster with nonprofit customersâno heavy lift required. These assets are: đ Built for storytelling đ Designed for engagement đ Powered by data-driven impact From First Touch to Impact: Using Unified Analytics Campaign Assets The following assets are intentionally designed to work together as a simple, end-to-end engagement flow. By moving from awareness to registration, reinforcing value, and enabling deeper education, partners can confidently guide nonprofit organizations toward meaningful, data-driven outcomes. ⨠Email Template | Unified Analytics for Data-Driven Innovation Purpose: Kick off awareness and outreach. Use this template to introduce the unified analytics story, spark interest, and invite nonprofit customers into the conversation. ⨠Registration Template | Unified Analytics for Data-Driven Innovation Purpose: Drive event or engagement sign-ups. This template supports webinars, workshops, or briefings by capturing interest and converting it into registered participation. ⨠One-Pager Template | Unify Your Data Platform to Accelerate Nonprofit Impact Purpose: Reinforce value and clarity. Use this concise asset during or after engagement to clearly explain the benefits of unifying data platforms and accelerating mission impact. ⨠E-Book Template | Unified Analytics for Data-Driven Innovation Purpose: Deepen understanding and influence decisions. This long-form asset supports follow-up conversations, enabling nonprofits to explore the strategy, use cases, and long-term value of unified analytics. Jump in, activate, and stay ahead of the curve. Remember: These resources and more can be found on the Nonprofit Partner Readiness site under the Solution play readiness materials section. Select the Cloud & AI Platform tab, then select Unify you data platform to explore resources.
