đ Don't miss: Microsoft Elevate FY27 Partner Kickoff (Virtual Event)
The Microsoft Elevate FY27 Partner Kickoff returns this year as two focused, virtual experiencesâone for Nonprofit and one for Educationâso 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. đ Register here: FY27 Microsoft Elevate Partner Kickoff (Nonprofit) â September 1 FY27 Microsoft Elevate Partner Kickoff (Education) â September 2Microsoft Elevate Partner Community Call â This Thursday!
â° REMINDER â° The July Microsoft Elevate Partner Community Call is happening this Thursday. Join fellow nonprofit and education partners for the latest updates, opportunities, and community discussion designed to help you grow your impact with Microsoft. Bring your questions, connect with peers, and stay informed on programs, investments, and upcoming opportunities across the Elevate ecosystem. đ Sign up here for the monthly seriesRECAP: Microsoft Elevate Partner Community Monthly Call - May 2026
Be sure to catch the replay of this month's Microsoft Elevate Partner Community call. Thanks to all of our fantastic speakers as well! What we covered: Videos from Partner Day are now online 2026 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award is coming soon Education Security and Value Optimization Assessment ASPX Updates (AI Business Solutions & Security Partner Experience) Microsoft Elevate for Educators Microsoft Elevate for Changemakers Nonprofit Data Solutions in Microsoft Fabricâ Study & Learn New 3 year SKU for Nonprofits Featured Webinar: Teach & Study New eBook: The Academic Researcher's Guide to Generative AI Feel free to review the deck and watch the replay: Link to the deck: FY26 Microsoft Elevate Partner Community Call - May 2026 - PDF Link to the recording: Monthly Microsoft Elevate Partner Community Call - May 2026 To get the Microsoft Elevate Partner Community Monthly Call on your calendar, sign up here.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.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 đFeel 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 đTo 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 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.
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 moreâby 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 organizationsâand 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, weâve supported over 400,000 nonprofit organizations with modern, secure, and scalable Microsoft cloud solutions. Letâs continue building a connected ecosystemâwhere Microsoft Elevate partners, technology, and purpose come together to drive real-world change. Letâs 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.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.
