Discontinuation of M365 Business Premium Grant Deeply Disappointing,Harmful to Small Nonprofits
As a Microsoft CSP partner supporting multiple nonprofit organizations, I am extremely disappointed by the decision to discontinue the Microsoft 365 Business Premium grant. This change disproportionately affects small nonprofits that rely on these tools to fulfill their missions with limited resources. The justification that this is about “alignment” or “sustainability” is disingenuous. Let’s be honest—this is a revenue-driven decision that undermines Microsoft’s long-standing commitment to empowering nonprofits. Removing access to essential tools like Office desktop apps and Intune from the grant program forces small organizations into paid plans they cannot afford, jeopardizing their operations and security. Microsoft has built goodwill in the nonprofit sector over the years. This move erodes that trust. I urge you to reconsider this decision or at least provide a longer transition period and more flexible options for small nonprofits. Please do better. The nonprofit sector deserves more than a corporate cost-cutting maneuver disguised as a strategic realignment.
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How not-for-profits can use Microsoft 365 to support their volunteer management
In the lead up to Australia's National Volunteer Week (20-26 May), Motive Consulting are sharing tips on how not-for-profits can use Microsoft 365 applications to support their volunteer management. From the Shifts app in Microsoft Teams to SharePoint, Power Apps and Power BI, there are many apps that can help make your volunteer programs more effective. You can read the full post here: https://www.motiveconsulting.com.au/post/how-not-for-profits-can-use-microsoft-365-to-support-their-volunteer-management What other tips can you share?
