Discontinuation of M365 Business Premium Grant Deeply Disappointing,Harmful to Small Nonprofits
As a Microsoft CSP partner supporting multiple nonprofit organizations, I am extremely disappointed by the decision to discontinue the Microsoft 365 Business Premium grant. This change disproportionately affects small nonprofits that rely on these tools to fulfill their missions with limited resources. The justification that this is about “alignment” or “sustainability” is disingenuous. Let’s be honest—this is a revenue-driven decision that undermines Microsoft’s long-standing commitment to empowering nonprofits. Removing access to essential tools like Office desktop apps and Intune from the grant program forces small organizations into paid plans they cannot afford, jeopardizing their operations and security. Microsoft has built goodwill in the nonprofit sector over the years. This move erodes that trust. I urge you to reconsider this decision or at least provide a longer transition period and more flexible options for small nonprofits. Please do better. The nonprofit sector deserves more than a corporate cost-cutting maneuver disguised as a strategic realignment.Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance re-write: What you need to know
The federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently released a major rewrite to the Uniform Guidance, the common rules governing most federal grantmaking to charitable nonprofits, and others, effective on Oct. 1, 2024: The Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Guidance to Make Grants More Accessible and Transparent for Families, Communities, and Small Businesses | OMB | The White House The rewrite addresses longstanding problems in covering nonprofits' actual costs, advances equity by making grants accessible to more nonprofits, and makes other significant reforms that will reduce bureaucratic barriers and costs of seeking, performing, and reporting on grants using federal funds. The National Council of Nonprofits are hosting a special, nationwide, free webinar, OMB Uniform Guidance: What the Updates Mean for Nonprofits, on Thursday, May 30 th at 3:30 – 4:30pm ET to ensure charitable organizations understand the significant improvements to the Uniform Guidance and what the changes mean for their missions. Register here: https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/form/omb-uniform-guidance-webinar
Recursos post-evento Oportunidades de la IA generativa para el tercer sector en España
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As a Microsoft partner exclusively focused on nonprofits, http://www.idealstate.co sees a lot of our clients struggling with various aspects of M365 adoption (you're not alone!). Join us for a fun and informative 30-minute live session where we share field-proven techniques and tools for getting your adoption back on track. There will be a concurrent live Q&A and links to resources - bring your questions! When: Wednesday, April 17th from 1:00 - 1:30pm EST https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/35aa6cce-5af4-46c6-a67a-0fec19ba6bed@fb198dae-a9f0-466b-89f4-f35586e115feJoin us for a Future of AI for Nonprofits AMA on March 14th!
How will AI change the future for nonprofits? Join us on Thurs, March 14th at 9:00 AM PT for a Future of AI for Nonprofits AMA! Watch a keynote conversation from the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit and join us for a Q&A about how AI will change the future for nonprofits. Head over to the event page and start posting your questions now! RSVP here: Future of AI for Nonprofits AMA with Patrick J. McGovern FoundationJoin the Microsoft 365 Conference April 30-May 2
& Dolphin | April 30 - May 2, 2024 | Register today: aka.ms/M365Conf24 The Microsoft 365 Community Conference is happening in Orlando, Florida April 30-May 2, 2024. This event for Microsoft 365 and Copilot enthusiasts offers over 150 sessions for you to explore AI innovations and elevate your productivity, creativity, and collaboration. At the Microsoft 365 Community Conference, you can: Discover the latest innovations in AI and learn best practices from Microsoft’s product makers to boost your productivity, creativity, and collaboration. Build your Microsoft 365 skills and knowledge through hands-on demos and interactive workshops that will equip you with the tools you need to take your work to the next level. Network with thousands of Microsoft experts, industry leaders, and the community. Register now to advance your expertise and career at this transformative event: aka.ms/m365conf24regWatch the Fireside Chat with Kate Behncken and Vilas Dhar and join us for an AMA
What does the future of AI hold for nonprofits? Find out on Thurs, March 14th at 9:00 AM PT and join us for a Future of AI for Nonprofits AMA! Watch the premiere of the Fireside Chat with Kate Behncken and Vilas Dhar from the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit and participate in a live Q&A with speakers from the Patrick McGovern Foundation and members on the Microsoft Philanthropies team about how AI will change the future for nonprofits. Head over to the event page and start posting your questions now! Future of AI for Nonprofits AMA with Patrick J. McGovern FoundationMicrosoft Copilot webinar
Learn how to get ready to implement Copilot in your nonprofit organization in this webinar happening on February 7th, from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific time. You'll learn: How Copilot works How to prepare your environment and data Planning and deployment Save the date and register here: Microsoft Copilot: are you ready?
