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.NOW AVAILABLE: Nonprofit data solutions in Microsoft Fabric – Event Recording & Demo
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.NEWSLETTER: Nonprofit Partner Community Update | September 2025
Welcome to the September Edition of the Microsoft Elevate Nonprofit Partner Community Update! Download the Nonprofit Partner Community Update | September 2025! Here’s what you'll find this month: FY26 Microsoft Elevate Nonprofit Partner Kickoff. Register to join us for the official launch of FY26! This virtual event will equip you with strategic insights, tools, and direction to accelerate nonprofit impact and innovation. New Nonprofit Events Website. Explore the newly launched customer-facing site that aggregates free virtual and in-person events hosted by Microsoft and select partners. Filter by region, topic, audience role, and more. Promote Your Event on Microsoft.com/Nonprofits. Submit your partner-led events for inclusion on Microsoft’s nonprofit event calendar and amplify your reach through our demand generation engine. FY26 End Customer Investment Funds (ECIF) Program. Microsoft’s FY26 ECIF program enables partners to deliver high-impact services that accelerate solution adoption and customer success—at no cost to the customer.EVENT: AI Skills Fest | Apr 8 - May 28
REGISTER NOW | AI Skills Fest! The Microsoft Worldwide Learning (WWL) team is launching a global event called "AI Skills Fest," which will feature 24 hours of learning that aims to set a Guinness World Record for the highest number of participants involved in an online multi-level AI lesson within a single day! As we celebrate Microsoft's 50th anniversary, we reflect on our mission to create technology that empowers individuals to innovate and solve real-world challenges. To mark this significant milestone, we reaffirm our commitment to providing everyone with the skills needed to thrive in the future by uniting customers, partners, technology and business professionals, industry leaders, students, Microsoft team members, and all AI enthusiasts. Our objective is to support changemakers in gaining the essential skills required for success in an AI-oriented economy. The Global 24-Hour Kickoff Celebration begins: WHEN: Monday, April 7, 2025 TIME: 4:00 PM PST / 6:00 PM CST / 7:00 PM EST / 12:00 AM GMT WHERE: Register Now for this online event Additional components of the campaign include: April 8–May 28: A dedicated 50-days of learning May 19–May 28: A closing celebration planned during and after Build 2025 Here are a few quick reminders and tips to help you prepare. Make sure you check out the main stage lineup during the kickoff celebration worldwide Plan which content track you are participating in Check out live sessions happening in your area with our partner offerings Add the event to your calendarANNOUNCEMENT: Microsoft for Nonprofits on GitHub
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.REGISTER: Microsoft Elevate H2 Partner Kick‑Off - Feb 3 (EMEA) / Feb 4 (AEDT)
You’re 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 what’s 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 investing—and how to align for growth Accelerate your team’s skilling with new resources and tools Turn insights into action with clear next steps for H2 👉 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 PSTNEW RESOURCE RELEASE: Drive Mission Impact with Secure AI Productivity
Nonprofit Partners — this is a big one! The Secure AI Productivity Solutions Nonprofit Partner pitch deck is now available, and it’s a powerful conversation starter to help your nonprofit customers move from AI curiosity to confident secure adoption! 🔥 Pitch deck | Drive success with secure AI productivity solutions ✨ Why this deck matters Nonprofits are facing rising costs, staffing shortages, burnout, and growing security risks — all while being asked to do more for their communities. This deck equips you with a clear, mission-aligned story showing how Microsoft 365 + Copilot + Security work together to empower staff and volunteers without compromising trust or compliance How to leverage this resource with your nonprofit customers: 👉 Lead with mission impact. Use the opening slides to reframe AI as a mission accelerator — freeing staff from manual work, improving donor engagement, and expanding services to more communities. 👉 Address real nonprofit challenges head-on The deck includes compelling data on staffing gaps, burnout, rising operating costs, and increased security incidents — perfect for opening strategic conversations with nonprofit leaders. 👉 Demonstrate secure, responsible AI adoption Walk customers through how Copilot works inside Microsoft 365, backed by Zero Trust security with Entra, Defender, Intune, and Purview — helping them become AI-ready without risking donor or beneficiary data. 👉 Make it real with personas & use cases Bring the story to life using the Zane (program manager) and Jenna (volunteer) scenarios. These are ideal for workshops, executive briefings, and volunteer enablement discussions — and can be easily customized to your own offerings. 👉 Build confidence with proof points Leverage the nonprofit success stories (Children International, McKnight Foundation, British Heart Foundation, and more) to show measurable productivity gains, time savings, and stronger mission outcomes. 👉 End with clear next steps Use the final slides to guide customers toward AI readiness assessments, nonprofit scenario libraries, and Copilot prompt resources — turning inspiration into action. 🌟 Bottom line: This deck helps you shift conversations from “Should we use AI?” to “How do we securely scale our mission with AI?” — positioning you as a trusted advisor, not just a technology provider. 👇 How are you planning to use it? 1:1 customer conversations? Executive briefings? Volunteer enablement workshops? Webinars or lunch-and-learns? Share your ideas below — let’s learn from each other and help nonprofits unlock the full power of secure AI productivity! 💙 Remember: These resources and more can be found on the Nonprofit Partner Readiness site under the Solution play readiness materials section. Select the AI Business Solutions tab, then select Secure AI Productivity to explore resources.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 customers—no heavy lift required. These assets are: 👉 Built for storytelling 👉 Designed for engagement 👉 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.REGISTER: Elevate Innovation Partner Connection Calls
The Elevate Innovation Partner Connection Calls are designed to support partners working with Nonprofit data solutions in Microsoft Fabric. These office hours will run January through March and are intended to help partners successfully bring the Public Preview to nonprofit customers through shared guidance, real-world learnings, and direct engagement with the Elevate Innovation team. Register to be added to the Microsoft Teams experience and choose the session that works best for your region. We look forward to connecting and learning together. Typical Agenda Documentation & Readiness Updates (5 minutes) Overview of recent updates to documentation, solution artifacts, and key lessons learned to support partner readiness. Partner Q&A (40 minutes) Open forum for nonprofit partners to ask questions, clarify guidance, and discuss real-world scenarios with the team. Partner Observations & Feedback (10 minutes) Time for partners to share insights, challenges, and feedback to help inform ongoing improvements and future updates. Upcoming Elevate Innovation Partner Connection Calls January 8, 2026 U.S.: 8:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM CT / 11:00 AM ET GMT: 4:00 PM January 15, 2026 Asia (SGT / HKT): 2:00 PM Australia (AEDT): 5:00 PM January 22, 2026 U.S.: 7:00 AM PT / 9:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM ET GMT: 3:00 PM All sessions will be held via Microsoft Teams. Please register to receive the calendar invitation and access details.NEWSLETTER: Nonprofit Partner Community Update | December 2025
We’re excited to share the December edition of the Nonprofit Partner Community Update. This month’s release highlights major events, new resources, and actionable opportunities for nonprofit partners. Download the Nonprofit Partner Community Update | December 2025 Discover the latest partner resources, program launches, and inspiring success stories in the November Nonprofit Partner Community Update—designed to help you accelerate impact and growth in the nonprofit sector. Don’t miss new opportunities, practical tools, and highlights from Microsoft Ignite to energize your work! 🔍 What’s Inside: Nonprofit data solutions in Microsoft Fabric Event Nonprofit data solutions in Microsoft Fabric Resources Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Nonprofit Partner of the Year Award Announcement Customer Success | World Vision Germany
