REGISTER: Nonprofit data solutions in Microsoft Fabric event - Dec 9
Important update: Microsoft is transitioning select nonprofit solutions from Microsoft-managed support to an open-source and partner-led foundation. Beginning February 1, 2027, Microsoft will no longer provide product engineering support for the affected solutions or guarantee future maintenance, updates, or compatibility. This post reflects information available at the time of publication and may not reflect these changes. Please refer to the latest solution-specific Microsoft documentation for transition guidance, available options, and recommended next steps. We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Nonprofit data solutions in Microsoft Fabric – a breakthrough in scalable data management and analytics designed specifically for nonprofits! Join us at one of the following Microsoft Elevate nonprofit partner sessions to discover how Microsoft Fabric can help your nonprofit customer: ✅ Accelerate impact with unified, AI-ready data ✅ Unlock insights for stronger fundraising and mission success ✅ Expand opportunities in the $48B+ data & analytics market Register | Session 1: Americas / EMEA regions Date: December 9, 2025 Time: 8:00 AM PST / 4:00 PM GMT Register | Session 2: ANZ / Asia regions Date: December 9, 2025 / December 10, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM PST / 11:00 AM AEDT Why it matters Fabric empowers nonprofits with secure, scalable infrastructure, advanced analytics, and AI-powered capabilities to unify data, automate processes, and drive strategic outcomes. Go-to-market resources We’re excited to provide the following suite of Go-To-Market resources designed to help nonprofit partners accelerate impact and deliver greater value to their nonprofit customers: Core Content Resources E-book | Harnessing Your Data to Drive Nonprofit Mission Success Framework | Microsoft Fabric Unified Analytics for Data-Driven Innovation One Pager | Unify Your Data Platform to Accelerate Nonprofit Impact Pitch Deck | Unify Your Data Platform Nonprofit Data Solutions in Microsoft Fabric Resources Campaign-in-a-Box Resources E-book Template | Fuel Your Nonprofit Acceleration: Unlock Opportunity from Your Data Email Template | Fuel Your Nonprofit Acceleration: Unlock Opportunity from Your Data One Pager Template | Unify Your Data Platform to Accelerate Nonprofit Impact By using these resources, partners can quickly position themselves as trusted advisors, accelerate solution adoption, and help nonprofits overcome data silos, automate processes, and unlock actionable insights. This means stronger donor engagement, smarter fundraising strategies, and measurable mission impact—all powered by Microsoft Fabric.NOW AVAILABLE: Nonprofit data solutions in Microsoft Fabric – Event Recording & Demo
Important update: Microsoft is transitioning select nonprofit solutions from Microsoft-managed support to an open-source and partner-led foundation. Beginning February 1, 2027, Microsoft will no longer provide product engineering support for the affected solutions or guarantee future maintenance, updates, or compatibility. This post reflects information available at the time of publication and may not reflect these changes. Please refer to the latest solution-specific Microsoft documentation for transition guidance, available options, and recommended next steps. Thank you to everyone who joined us on December 9 for our sessions on Nonprofit Data Solutions in Microsoft Fabric. We’re excited to announce that the event recording and presentation are now live—and you can watch them alongside the Microsoft Fabric Demo. 🚀 Watch demo overview on the Nonprofit data solutions in Microsoft Fabric solution. 🎥 Listen to recording and review presentation to learn more how Microsoft Fabric empowers nonprofits to: ✅ Accelerate impact with unified, AI-ready data ✅ Unlock insights for stronger fundraising and mission success ✅ Expand opportunities in the $48B+ data & analytics market 💡 Why It Matters Fabric provides secure, scalable infrastructure, advanced analytics, and AI-driven capabilities to unify data, automate processes, and deliver measurable mission impact. 📚 Go-to-Market Resources for Nonprofit Partners Use the following tools/resources, located on the Nonprofit Partner Readiness site under solution play readiness materials Cloud & AI Platform tab's Unify your data platform section to accelerate adoption and position yourself as a trusted advisor: Core Resources: E-book | Harnessing Your Data to Drive Nonprofit Mission Success E-book | Microsoft Fabric Unified Analytics for Data-Driven Innovation Demo | Nonprofit data solution in Microsoft Fabric One Pager | Unify Your Data Platform to Accelerate Nonprofit Impact Pitch Deck | Nonprofit Data Solutions in Microsoft Fabric Campaign-in-a-Box Resources: E-book Template | Fuel Your Nonprofit Acceleration Unlock Opportunity Email template | Fuel Your Nonprofit Acceleration: Unlock Opportunity from Your Data Guide | Microsoft nonprofit partner campaign setup One pager template | Unify Your Data Platform to Accelerate Nonprofit Impact Registration page template | Fuel Your Nonprofit Acceleration: Unlock Opportunity from Your Data Together, we can help nonprofits overcome data silos, automate processes, and unlock actionable insights—leading to stronger donor engagement, smarter fundraising strategies, and greater mission success.ANNOUNCEMENT: Microsoft for Nonprofits on GitHub
Important update: Microsoft is transitioning select nonprofit solutions from Microsoft-managed support to an open-source and partner-led foundation. Beginning February 1, 2027, Microsoft will no longer provide product engineering support for the affected solutions or guarantee future maintenance, updates, or compatibility. This post reflects information available at the time of publication and may not reflect these changes. Please refer to the latest solution-specific Microsoft documentation for transition guidance, available options, and recommended next steps. Tech for Social Impact (TSI) has refreshed its GitHub site to better align with our solution strategy. All TSI open-source solutions will now be centralized into one repository to provide a more seamless user experience and to support partners in providing customized, purpose-built solutions for nonprofit customers. Purpose TSI wants to ensure our solutions for the nonprofit and development communities remain current, relevant, and aligned with emerging technologies. Enhance solution security and compliance. Benefits for Partners GitHub allows partners to tailor solutions to meet customers’ specific needs. Partners can adapt the source code to fine-tune deployments, adding their own IP for repeatable and tailored solutions. Solutions Now Available The Common Data Model for Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Engagement, Azure Landing Zone for Nonprofits, and the template apps—Fundraising, Grant Management, and Outcome Management—are now available in GitHub as well as Solution Center. Archived Solutions The Nonprofit Accelerator, including sample apps and historical versions of the Common Data Model for Nonprofits, will remain accessible on GitHub until 12/31/25. Find updated content on GitHub and MS Learn.
Don't miss the next Microsoft Elevate Partner Community Call – This Thursday!
⏰ REMINDER ⏰ 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. 👉 Sign up here for the monthly series🚨 Final Call: Help Amplify Microsoft Elevate for Educators Applications Before July 31, 2026
The Tier 2 application window for Microsoft Elevate for Educators closes July 31, and we're asking partners to help spread the word to educators and school leaders in your networks. More than 45,000 educators and nearly 700 schools have already applied for Expert Educator and Showcase School recognition. Let's help ensure strong candidates don't miss this opportunity. How you can help ✅ Share the program with education customers and contacts ✅ Amplify approved campaign content ✅ Direct interested applicants to official resources and training sessions Resources Program overview: Microsoft Elevate for Educators Training sessions: Microsoft Elevate for Educators Training School leaders social post: Amplify Showcase School campaign Educator social post: Amplify Expert Educator campaign Thank you for helping grow and strengthen the global educator community.📅Don't miss: Microsoft Elevate FY27 Partner Kickoff (Virtual Event)
The Microsoft Elevate FY27 Partner Kickoff returns this year as two focused, virtual experiences—one for Nonprofit and one for Education—so 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. 👉 Register here: FY27 Microsoft Elevate Partner Kickoff (Nonprofit) – September 1 FY27 Microsoft Elevate Partner Kickoff (Education) – September 2ANNOUNCEMENT: 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.RECAP: Microsoft Elevate Partner Community Monthly Call - April 2026
It's not too late to catch the replay of this month's Elevate Partner Community call. What we covered: Recap of Partner Day Overview of the latest Partner Demand Generation Programs Overview of Partner Readiness Programs Introducing the Microsoft Dragon Copilot Offer for Rural Hospitals AI Business Solutions Transformation Playbook & Narrative Deck Microsoft AI Tour & AI Tour for Partners Featured Session: Security Programs & Incentives 👉Feel free to review the deck and watch the replay: Link to the deck: FY26 Microsoft Elevate Partner Community Call - April 2026 - PDF Link to the Teams recording: Monthly Microsoft Elevate Partner Community Call - April 2026 👉To get the Elevate Partner Community Monthly Calls on your calendar, sign up here.REMINDER: 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.
Microsoft Elevate Partner Community
Welcome to a community where Microsoft Elevate Partners lead with purpose and drive meaningful impact across the nonprofit sector. Every day, nonprofits work to protect rainforests, rescue animals, support children, and strengthen communities around the world. Through Microsoft Elevate, you are empowered to help these organizations achieve more—by applying your expertise, solutions, and services where they matter most. With more than 14 million eligible nonprofits globally, this purpose-driven sector represents a powerful opportunity to grow your business while advancing social good. As a Microsoft Elevate partner, you play a critical role in helping nonprofits modernize operations, strengthen security, adopt AI and cloud innovation, and make the most of limited resources. Together, we enable organizations to operate more efficiently, scale their impact, and stay secure in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. This is more than a go-to-market motion. Nonprofits rely on the same enterprise-grade technology as commercial organizations—and they depend on Microsoft and the Elevate partner ecosystem to guide their digital transformation. The work you do today helps transform lives, empower communities, and create lasting global impact. By engaging through Microsoft Elevate, you unlock new growth opportunities while fostering pride, purpose, and fulfillment within your team. Together, we’ve supported over 400,000 nonprofit organizations with modern, secure, and scalable Microsoft cloud solutions. Let’s continue building a connected ecosystem—where Microsoft Elevate partners, technology, and purpose come together to drive real-world change. Let’s make an impact. Together. Resources and Links Subscribe to receive Microsoft Elevate Partner Newsletters to stay up to date. Access the Nonprofit Partner Readiness site to review partner only resources. Visit the Microsoft Elevate Nonprofit Partner Desk to grow your nonprofit business. Follow Microsoft for Nonprofit on LinkedIn.
