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.Announcing new AI capabilities in Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7063890855887073281 May 15, 2023 Announcing new AI capabilities in Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit By Justin Spelhaug Vice President, Tech for Social Impact, Microsoft Philanthropies Today we’re excited to announce powerful new AI tools and capabilities in Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit that will help nonprofit organizations accelerate their missions. While AI could be used across many parts of a nonprofit organization, putting AI to work to amplify fundraising and marketing efforts allows nonprofit professionals to spend more time working with the communities they serve. It’s a practical place to start our AI journey together and solves issues common to almost every nonprofit on the planet. For demos and more information, click here: Microsoft Cloud For Nonprofit
Nonprofit CRM Donorfy builds the future of fundraising with Microsoft
Donorfy’s cloud-based nonprofit CRM platform provides fundraisers with the tools to spend less time on busywork—and focus on generating the revenue that drives impact. With Donorfy, charity startups and established giants alike save time on recurring fundraising tasks, deepen relationships with new and ongoing supporters, and increase revenue to fund their important work. “We deliver simplicity,” explains Ben Brett, CTO and co-founder of Donorfy. “Our platform takes care of the nuts and bolts, and it removes tedious manual steps, so our customers can grow.” To expand its reach and accelerate the development of advanced features, Donorfy joined the Microsoft Tech for Social Impact (TSI) Digital Natives Partner Program. The program brings on cloud-first SaaS companies and independent service vendors (ISVs) to serve nonprofits through innovative technology solutions in line with Microsoft technology offerings. “The Digital Natives partnership helps Donorfy, but ultimately it helps our customers do more,” says Ben Twyman, Chief Commercial Officer at Donorfy. “Working with Microsoft—probably the most advanced company in the world working on AI and related specialties—means we can bring that expertise to our customer base, and Digital Natives helps us shout out how we’re helping customers reach their mission faster.” “We are proud to partner with Donorfy to help charities in the UK and beyond achieve their mission,” says Craig Parker, Global SaaS Partnerships Lead for the Digital Natives Partner Program at Microsoft Tech for Social Impact. “Donorfy, as a leading fundraising CRM platform, embraces innovation and shares our vision of how AI can accelerate social good.” As a cloud-native company, Donorfy has always been built in Microsoft Azure. “By using a single supplier—Microsoft—we have an end-to-end chain that enables us to build a great solution,” Brett explains. “The scalability in Azure saves a massive amount of time and allows us to get on with our jobs of supporting charities.” The ongoing relationship with Microsoft made joining Digital Natives a clear next step. Digital Natives supports nonprofit-focused businesses like Donorfy to reach more customers and develop new solutions that empower mission-driven organizations. “There’s a good synergy between Microsoft and Donorfy, in that we’re both making technology simple, accessible, and smart enough to make the world better and fairer,” Twyman says. “With this partnership, both companies win and achieve.” Read the full case studySubmittable accelerates growth and AI innovation with Microsoft
Submittable’s social impact platform enables foundations to manage the end-to-end process for grants, corporate giving, and awards. With Submittable, customers collect and review applications, award funds, track change, and report on results. “We enable the social impact sector to work more efficiently and more equitably,” says Sam Caplan, Vice President of Social Impact at Submittable. “We focus on creating a trust-based environment and deepening relationships between funders, nonprofit organizations, and the communities they serve.” To multiply its impact, Submittable joined the Digital Natives Partner Program, a select group of innovative ISV partners that Microsoft Tech for Social Impact (TSI) has chosen to invest in and grow with. The Digital Natives program helps cloud-first SaaS companies connect with Microsoft’s vast community of nearly 400,000 nonprofits and continuously innovate their Azure-based solutions. “We’re continually looking for ways to grow and help our customers serve their communities,” Caplan says. “We get a huge jumpstart by working on the Azure platform, taking advantage of the work Microsoft has done around AI, and being closely partnered with TSI.” “The partnership with Submittable is built on shared values and a shared commitment to bring the very best capabilities our two organizations have to offer,” explains Jeremy Pitman, Director of the Digital Natives Partner Program at Microsoft TSI. He adds, “By working together on AI and modern technology solutions, we are able to accelerate the impact mission-driven organizations are having in their communities.” About a year ago, Submittable decided to leave their current cloud platform and move workloads to Microsoft Azure with the support of Redapt, an Azure partner. With this strategic move, Submittable can expand their reach to more mission-driven organizations, develop industry leading AI-powered features, and be leaders in the impact technology landscape alongside Microsoft. “Microsoft's TSI team has some of the world’s deepest knowledge of the nonprofit sector—a level of expertise we couldn’t get anywhere else,” Caplan says. “It made perfect sense for us to be closely connected so we can continue to learn and contribute to this amazing work.” Submittable always seeks to streamline the grantmaking and giving process for its customers and applicants. They recently worked with a Microsoft Partner Technical Strategist to develop and launch a series of AI-enabled tools that reduce busy work. The tools, which run on Azure, help applicants fill out forms quickly, reviewers understand and synthesize the most vital information from applications, and administrators easily build new application forms using natural language prompts—no coding expertise required. “Our AI features are becoming some of our most appreciated benefits on the platform,” Caplan says. “I don’t think we could have introduced them as fast or as well as we did without this partnership.” The AI tools don’t replace but rather complement the people who make decisions and craft creative solutions. By freeing up their time, these features enable Submittable’s customers and grant applicants to focus on work that moves the needle on their most ambitious goals. “As nonprofits harness the potential of artificial intelligence, Submittable is mindful that technology alone is not the destination—it’s the vehicle,” says Justin Spelhaug, Corporate Vice President of Tech for Social Impact at Microsoft Philanthropies. “In the realm of AI in social impact, Submittable is a leading example of the future where nonprofits can achieve more than ever before.” Download the full case study to learn how Submittable is boosting social impact with the Digital Natives Partner Program.Read about changes to the grants provided by Microsoft Philanthropies and Links to FAQs
Dear Valued Partner: Ten years after we launched the first Office 365 Nonprofit cloud grant for the nonprofit sector, Microsoft Philanthropies remains committed to doubling the number of nonprofits that we support with the Microsoft Cloud. To ensure we’re maximizing the number of nonprofits that we can support with granted technology, we’re refreshing our grant strategy and updating our grant portfolio with these changes below. As a nonprofit partner, it is important for you to be aware of these changes as customers may reach out to you. Please find below the customer message, links to FAQs and the Azure nonprofit partner playbook to help you prepare for these potential customer conversations. Thank you. The Tech for Social Impact Team Azure Grant Update Effective October 1, 2023, the Azure grant is now USD2,000. You’ll no longer be able to renew at the previous Azure grant level, and at the next grant renewal on or after October 1, 2023, you’ll be granted USD2,000 of Azure sponsorship credits annually as long as you remain eligible to receive such grants. Provided below is a link to FAQs about the Azure grant changes. Azure Grant FAQ link Provided below is a link to the Azure Nonprofit Partner Playbook. We encourage you to use the Azure playbook as it includes: An overview of the benefits that you can realize from selling Azure solutions to nonprofits. Frameworks, solution plays, and resources to help you sell to and support the unique needs of nonprofits. Azure Nonprofit Partner Playbook Dynamics 365 Enterprise Grant Effective October 1, 2023, the Dynamics 365 Sales Enterprise grant will end. At your next subscription renewal on or after October 1, 2023, the price for the five granted licenses of Dynamics Sales Enterprise will increase from USD0 to the standard nonprofit discounted price. The nonprofit customers have been made aware of these changes. Act now to prepare your nonprofit customers. Please proactively reach out to your nonprofit customers to alert them to the fact that they are moving to a higher paid SKU and to assist them in any technology needs that they may have. D365 FAQ link If you and/or your nonprofit customers have questions about these changes, please contact us.Volunteer Management - Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit
"Are you struggling to effectively manage and engage your volunteers? Look no further! Introducing Volunteer Management, the powerful tool that will revolutionize the way your nonprofit approaches volunteer coordination." Volunteer Management is a powerful tool that helps nonprofits manage and engage volunteers in a more efficient and effective way. The application is designed to streamline coordination, so volunteer managers can easily match the right volunteers with the right opportunities. One of the key features of Volunteer Management is the ability to publish engagement opportunities. Volunteer managers can design the opportunity, define the qualifications, skills, and shifts needed and make it visible to potential volunteers. This allows volunteers to easily find and apply for opportunities that align with their skills and availability. Another important feature is the ability to approve volunteers. Volunteer managers can review volunteer profiles and qualifications, and then approve individuals to participate in engagement opportunities. This ensures that only qualified and suitable volunteers are selected for specific opportunities. The application also helps to manage volunteer onboarding by tracking what stage of the process a volunteer is in. This allows volunteer managers to quickly and easily understand the progress of a volunteer and provide support if needed. Volunteer Management also allows volunteer managers to track attendance and balance shift volumes when an activity is happening. This means they can easily manage day-of activities and ensure that there are enough volunteers to cover all the shifts. The application also enables easy communication with volunteers through automated messaging. Volunteer managers can define automated messages to ensure volunteers receive timely logistics, training, and gratitude for their time. In addition to these features, Volunteer Management also provides volunteer insights, allowing volunteer managers to understand who is registering for, failing to show up to, and repeatedly contributing time to their organization. This helps volunteer managers to identify patterns and improve volunteer engagement. Overall, Volunteer Management is a comprehensive tool that helps nonprofits to effectively manage and engage volunteers, making it easier to scale missions and deliver vital programs and services. With its wide range of features, it is a valuable tool for any nonprofit looking to improve their volunteer management process. Check out the Volunteer Management and Volunteer Engagement (another Nonprofit offering) Guided Tour here!How to activate your non-profit organization’s Azure credits
Congratulations you've received Azure credits from Microsoft NTA for your non-profit organization which gives you access to the complete portfolio of Azure cloud solutions and services. This article walks you through the steps for redeeming the Azure credits and getting started with the Microsoft cloud computing services.
