BOOKMARK NOW: Refreshed Nonprofit Partner Readiness Site
đ Introducing the Refreshed Nonprofit Partner Readiness Site! Weâre thrilled to announce the launch of the refreshed Nonprofit Partner Readiness site đ This redesigned experience is built to empower our nonprofit partners with streamlined navigation, updated solution area content, and a robust set of tools to support your mission-driven work. Whether you're looking for skilling resources, campaign assets, or guidance on Microsoftâs AI-powered solutions, the new site brings it all together in one intuitive hub. đ Whatâs New? Improved Navigation: Tab-based structure across 16 solution areas for easier access to content and return paths to the homepage. Fresh Content: New assets including the Copilot & Agent Playbook, updated Event How-To Guides, and localized partner playbooks for global reach. AI Innovation: Explore how Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot Studio enable nonprofits to build intelligent apps and agents for scalable impact. Campaign-in-a-Box: Ready-to-use templates for events, emails, and registration pages to help you launch with confidence. đŁ Why It Matters This refresh is part of our broader Microsoft Elevate initiative, aligning nonprofit and education partner resources under one unified experience. It reflects our commitment to helping partners navigate the evolving nonprofit landscape with tools that are modern, mission-aligned, and AI-ready. đŹ Join the Conversation We invite you to explore the site, share your feedback through the Partner Desk, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of our partner ecosystem. Let us know whatâs working, whatâs missing, and how we can continue to support your success. đ https://partner.microsoft.com/en-US/solutions/nonprofitWATCH NOW: FY26 H1 Nonprofit Partner Kickoff Recap
đ„ Missed the FY26 H1 Nonprofit Partner Kickoff? No worries! Catch up on all everything you missed! â Playback & View Sessions Access session recordings and presentation decks of the FY26 Microsoft Elevate Nonprofit Partner Kickoffs: Americas/EMEA session recording | deck ANZ / Asia session recording | deck đŁ Reminder You can also find these sessions listed on the Nonprofit Partner Readiness site landing page under the Community updates section.
Presenter Mode: Share Content Like A Pro in Microsoft Teams
Letâs face itâtraditional screen sharing can feel a little...flat. Youâve got great ideas, compelling visuals, and a message that matters. So why settle for a tiny video box in the corner of a static slide? Enter Presenter Mode in Microsoft Teams: the game-changing feature that transforms your presentations from basic to brilliant. Whether you're pitching to clients, leading a workshop, or hosting a team meeting, Presenter Mode gives you the power to control how your video feed and shared content appear togetherâso your audience stays engaged and your message lands with impact. Choose Your Presentation Style Presenter Mode offers three dynamic layouts, each designed to elevate your delivery: Standout Mode: Think virtual weathercaster. Your video feed is layered in front of your shared content, so youâre literally part of the presentation. Itâs perfect for storytelling, product demos, or any moment where your presence adds punch. Side-by-Side Mode: Your video and content appear next to each other, giving your audience a clear view of both. Ideal for walkthroughs, tutorials, or collaborative sessions where you want to maintain eye contact while guiding viewers through your material. Reporter Mode: Channel your inner news anchor. Your content is framed like a broadcast, with your video positioned in a sleek overlay. This mode is great for formal presentations, announcements, or executive briefings. Customize Your Background Want to add a touch of branding or set the tone for your session? Presenter Mode lets you upload a custom background that complements your theme, company identity, or event vibe. Whether itâs a sleek corporate look or a playful design for a creative workshop, your presentation instantly feels more polished and professional. Why It Matters Presenter Mode isnât just about aestheticsâitâs about connection. When your audience can see you clearly and follow your content effortlessly, engagement goes up. You become more than a voice behind the slidesâyou become the storyteller, the guide, the expert. How to Use Presenter Mode Start or join a meeting in Microsoft Teams using the desktop app. Click Share Content in the meeting controls. Select Presenter Mode and pick your preferred layout. 4. Add a custom background if desired. Choose your screen or window to share. And you are ready to go! Pro Tip: Practice switching between modes before your big presentation. Each layout serves a different purpose and knowing when to use which can make your delivery feel seamless and intentional. In conclusion, with Presenter Mode in Microsoft Teams, youâre not just sharing contentâyouâre commanding attention. Try it out in your next meeting and see the difference for yourself.Tag, Youâre It: Wrangling Communication in Microsoft Teams
In the ever-growing jungle of workplace chats, channels, and notifications, itâs easy to feel like youâre shouting into the void. You need to reach the marketing teamâbut not all of them. Or maybe just the shift leads. Or the folks who speak Spanish. Enter: Tags in Microsoft Teams. Tags are the underrated heroes of streamlined communication. They let you group people by role, skill, locationâwhatever makes sense for your teamâand then @mention that group in a flash. No more hunting down names or copy-pasting long lists. Just tag and go. What Are Tags, Really? Tags in Teams are custom labels you assign to users within a team. Think of them like nicknames for groups. Once set up, you can use them to: @mention a group in a channel or chat (e.g., @DesignTeam) Start a group chat with everyone under that tag Organize roles like âShift Supervisorâ or âRemote Workersâ Itâs like having your own mini directoryâtailored to how your team actually works. How to Set Up Tags Setting up tags is easy, but youâll need to be a team owner to do it. Hereâs the quick rundown: Go to your team in Microsoft Teams. Click the three dots next to the teamâs name and select Manage tags. Choose Create tag, give it a name, and add members. 4. Once your Tag is created it will show accordingly. Done! You can now @mention the tag in any channel within that team. Pro tip: You can create multiple tags for the same person. So, someone can be tagged as both marketingâ and Hrâ. Why Tags Matter Tags arenât just a neat trickâthey solve real problems: Faster communication: No more typing out 10 names to notify a group. Better targeting: Reach only the people who need to know. Smarter organization: Customize tags to fit your teamâs structure. Whether you're managing a retail staff, coordinating a global project, or just trying to keep your sanity in a busy channel, tags help cut through the clutter. Conclusion In the fast-paced world of digital collaboration, clarity is kingâand tags in Microsoft Teams are your secret weapon. They cut through the noise, helping you reach the right people at the right time without endless scrolling or message overload. Think of tags like shortcuts to smarter teamwork. Whether you're rallying a crew for a quick update or looping in specialists for a project sprint, tags keep your conversations focused and your team responsive. So go aheadâtag, youâre it. Your future self (and your inbox) will thank you.REGISTER: FY26 Microsoft Elevate Nonprofit Partner Kickoff | Sept 10th
REMINDER - Join us for the FY26 Microsoft Elevate Nonprofit Virtual Partner Kickoff taking place on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - This event is your launchpad into a year of opportunity, innovation, and impact! This event is designed to equip you and partner ecosystem, with strategic insights, actionable tools, and direction needed to lead and grow this year: Discover whatâs new with Microsoft Elevate Gain clarity on the FY26 priorities Learn how to align your business to drive greater customer value and market momentum. REGISTER for the date that best fits your region and feel free to forward this invite to your teams: AMERICAS/EMEA SESSION đ Wednesday, September 10, 2025 đ 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT đ Register for virtual event ASIA SESSION đ Thursday, September 11, 2025 đ 9:00 AM â 12:00 AM AEST đ Register for virtual event Let's Build Momentum together for a transformative FY26!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! Hereâs 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 Microsoftâs nonprofit event calendar and amplify your reach through our demand generation engine. FY26 End Customer Investment Funds (ECIF) Program. Microsoftâs FY26 ECIF program enables partners to deliver high-impact services that accelerate solution adoption and customer successâat no cost to the customer.Creating A Nonprofit Support Ticket
The marvels of innovation have revolutionized the way we work and connect with the world, delivering technological advancements that make life more efficient and communication seamless. However, technology isnât always perfect. What happens when your software throws you a curveball? Picture this: youâre managing your Microsoft Nonprofit account, but an issue arises. Perhaps you are still waiting for your Azure Sponsorship email for next steps. Where do you turn for answers and support when things donât go as planned? Contacting Microsoft Nonprofit Support You may already be familiar with Microsoft's Nonprofit Hub when you initially signed up. If not, you can apply to Microsoft's Nonprofit Philanthropy Program. You can also contact support related to your Microsoft Nonprofit Account no matter if you are a prospective or current customer. You can follow the instructions below to create a support ticket. Instructions Navigate to Microsoft Nonprofit Hub Contact Us Scroll to the "How can we help" section of the page. Write a brief description of the issue within 80 to 100 characters in the search bar, then press the "Get help" button. Depending on your response, you will see a solution. If these do not help, continue to the "Get more help" section. Fill out your contact information and select the most relevant answer under the "I am a" and "What can we help you with" Sections. Lastly, continue filling out the description of the issue under the "How can we help" section minus the character limit. Your support ticket has been created. Please keep the Request Id for future reference. You will receive an email confirmation once your ticket is processed. Additionally, you will be contacted via phone and email when a Nonprofit Support Engineer is assigned to your ticket. Additional Resources: Getting Signed Up with Microsoft Nonprofits Program | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Nonprofit Hub | Contact Us
Exciting New Microsoft 365 Copilot Trainings for Nonprofits! Partners welcome.
We are excited to invite you and your nonprofit organizations to our upcoming virtual, hands-on nonprofit AI training sessions, designed to help harness the power of Microsoft 365 Copilot. This training is part of our ongoing commitment to support nonprofits in driving inclusive economic growth and enhancing their digital capabilities. Event Details: Microsoft 365 Copilot training for Nonprofit Organizations Date:âŻMultiple options from September to December Time:âŻMultiple options across time zones During this session, we will cover: Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot Prompting basics How to leverage Microsoft 365 Copilot for fundraising, program delivery and executive roles Closing notes with tips and tricks We believe this training will be highly beneficial for your staff, providing them with the skills needed to maximize the use of Microsoft 365 Copilot AI tools in your daily operations. Please register at your earliest convenience.Renewing Your Azure Sponsorship Credits
Everything is an experiment until it has a deadline. That gives it a destination, context, and a reason. - Brian Eno British Record Producer, Composer, and Composer Brian Eno is no stranger to a deadline. Whether it is a atmospheric ambient track or theatric thriller. Music means tight deadlines to get streams, concerts, and albums pressed. So, naturally nonprofits also understand the siren song of a deadline vastly approaching. Microsoft prides itself on creating convenience for its customers with auto-renewals, workflows, you name it. However, there are sometimes when you may need to mark a calendar or two for keeping your benefits. This is imperative to avoid fees for anything running in your environment. Nonprofits who have claimed the generous annual $2000 Azure Sponsorship Credits will need to renew their benefits every year. Unfortunately, the credits do not renew on their own. Don't panic we got you covered. In this blog we will cover; how to see if you are up for a renewal, how to renew credits, and checking your balance and usage details. This comprehensive guide will keep you from missing a deadline, well when it comes to your credits that is. So, let's begin. To Renew or Not to Renew I will spare you the cliche of reciting the Sonnet 116 from Shakespeare. However, I will say that it is better to check if you need to renew than to acquire a fee. So, we will cover how you can check on the status of your Azure Sponsorship Subscription with the Nonprofit Hub. Grab a snack and pop by the portal with your Microsoft Nonprofit Account Credentials. Checking Your Status Navigate to Microsoft's Nonprofit Hub: https://nonprofit.microsoft.com. Next, In the top left corner next to the word "Nonprofits" click on the "I am looking for" dropdown menu, then select "Azure." In the new screen at the top, you will see two important dates. The "Grant start date" and "Grant end date" respectfully. Keep a reminder on your calendar for the end date. You must renew your subscription withing the renewal period for your Azure credits. If it is time to new you will see a notification at the top to renew your credits. Renewing Credits If you need to renew your credits simply scroll to the bottom of the page and select the renew button. If should be under the first column under the number one. You will see at the top of the screen that your credits have been renewed. You will receive an email stating that you have renewed your Azure Credits. Things to Consider You may not see the option to renew if you are months away from your renewal date. Once you have renewed your sponsorship you will receive an email sent to your Microsoft Nonprofit Account. Make sure to check your Outlook inbox and spam folder for the notification email. Credits can be renewed by the Organization's Global Administrator that registered. If you have any issues with renewing your benefits create a support ticket with Nonprofit Support at https://nonprofit.microsoft.com/contactus. Checking Your Balance Navigate to Microsoft Azure Sponsorship website: https://www.microsoftazuresponsorships.com. Next, click on the "Check Your Balance" to see your sponsorship balance. Underneath is the view will see. You will see your Azure Sponsorship Subscription ID and the total Azure Sponsorship amount totaling $2000. You can also see the usage details as well for your subscription. This is a good way to check the costs being deducted from your sponsorship. If you need more in depth tools you can use Azure's Cost management tools inside the Azure portal. Conclusion In conclusion, the Azure Sponsorship grant affords organizations to take a chunk out of their operational expenses. Allowing for easier transitions into the cloud while keeping security and scale not too far off the horizon. We learned how to renew the benefit and keep track of your resources cost and not get blindsided by a fee again. You can bookmark the links below for your convenience. I hope you found this blog helpful. See you next time for another deep down into the blue Azure wave. Hyperlinks Microsoft Nonprofit Hub | Microsoft Nonprofit Offers Microsoft Azure Sponsorships | Welcome Renew an Azure nonprofit grant - Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit | Microsoft LearnREGISTER: Updated Office HoursâJoin us for key updates | Jul 31
Weâre excited to invite you to our rescheduled Office Hours! We appreciate your patience as we adjusted the timing to better accommodate everyone and ensure weâre addressing important topics with full transparency and clarity. Topics Covered Clarifying recent system glitch. Weâll share updates on issues that impacted some nonprofit renewals and how weâre honoring all affected licenses. What to expect with grant discontinuation. Weâll walk through the timeline and reinforce our continued commitment to nonprofit partners. Spotlight on the new Microsoft Elevate program. We'll touch on how Microsoft Elevate will be helping nonprofits thrive through new offers and support. Learn more. Live Q&A & discussion. Your feedback matters! Weâll answer your questions and talk through the most common themes weâve heard. Positive momentum moving forward. Weâll focus on the value of current offerings and whatâs coming next to support your mission. Upcoming Office Hours Sessions Register: [EMEA] Thursday, July 31, 2025: 8:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EST | 4:00 PM GMT Register: [AEST] Thursday, July 31, 2025: 4:00 PM PDT | 9:00 AM Please join us! Weâre looking forward to reconnecting and moving ahead together with positivity, partnership, and purpose!
