Welcome to the Partners for Social Impact Community!
Welcome to the Partners for Social Impact Community! Growth opportunities abound in the Nonprofit Sector. Microsoft is investing in this sector and here is why you should too. Microsoft is committed to doubling the number of nonprofits we reach over the next five years (to 600K by 2027), but we need partners to help us hit that goal. In 2017 Microsoft invested in the Nonprofit Sector through the creation of the Microsoft Technology for Social Impact organization to scale our reach and impact in the nonprofit sector. Why is Microsoft engaged in this work? We recognized two things. First, nonprofit is one of the largest industries in the world and represents a massive opportunity to drive meaningful digital transformation that impacts not just these organizations, but the downstream beneficiaries they serve, whether that be a child, a rescue animal, or a rainforest. Second, nonprofits need the same technology solutions and services of a commercial industry and rely on Microsoft and its partner ecosystem to support them in their technology adoption. Resources and Links Opt-in to receive ongoing TSI nonprofit communications here. Learn more about the non-profit sector and how you can play a part here. Learn from partners how they've successfully stretched budgets, improved fundraising, secured and modernized workflows, and more. Read partner stories > Have your own story to tell: Learn how to create and submit your own Partner Spotlight for considerationAnnouncing 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.Announcement: Monday, June 10, 2024: New Microsoft Cybersecurity Program for Rural Hospitals
Following an announcement from the White House regarding new cybersecurity standards for hospitals and with the support of The American Hospital Association and The National Rural Health Association, Microsoft announced via press release, the new Microsoft Cybersecurity Program for Rural Hospitals. The program is designed to support the unique cybersecurity needs of rural hospitals across the US and will deliver free and low-cost technology services, along with free training and support. Live links: Press release: Microsoft to help rural hospitals defend against rising cybersecurity attacks - Stories Program information and registration: https://aka.ms/Microsoft_Security_Rural_Hospitals Social links: Microsoft On the Issues on LinkedIn, X, and InstagramGet sales leads to grow your nonprofit business
Get sales leads - create a business profile - Partner Center | Microsoft Learn To create a business profile, you must have a Partner Center account. If you don't, go to Partner Center. For more information, go to Create a Partner Center account. Create profiles for each region you're authorized to do business in. Sign into Partner Center and select Referrals. Select Create a business profile. On the Create a business profile page, select a region, then enter your profile information. To receive Nonprofit referrals, click on: "Partner Expertise", then "Industry Focus Tags." FYI: The Find a Partner search tools look for expertise tags. Optimize these tags to help your profile gain visibility.
Sign up for the Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit: Likelihood to Donate Model Partner Private Preview
We are currently accepting applications from partners interested in learning more about the potential of AI to optimize fundraising initiatives. Nonprofits, especially those currently using Fundraising and Engagement, are invited to the private preview opportunity. As part of this preview, select partners will work with our engineering team to install and test the new model. The goal of the preview is to provide user and model feedback, occurring during August and September. Interested? To apply for the preview, please fill out this form.Microsoft celebrates Pride by donating to LGBTQIA+ nonprofits and inviting everyone to make Pride
Microsoft celebrates Pride by donating to LGBTQIA+ nonprofits and inviting everyone to make Pride with open-source campaign - The Official Microsoft Blog This year we’re celebrating the 30 th anniversary of the Global LGBTQIA+ Employees and Allies at Microsoft (GLEAM) employee resource group that is a driving force for LGBTQIA+ inclusion and Pride at Microsoft around the world. At a time when LGBTQIA+, transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive communities need support, Microsoft invites everyone to keep and make more Pride by sharing stories, open-sourcing the entire Pride campaign design, contributing to LGBTQIA+ organizations, and creating a wide product release. Our efforts to support and advocate for LGBTQIA+ people do not start or end at Pride. By supporting our employees through global advocacy, charitable giving and better workplace practices, we hope to make a difference for LGBTQIA+ communities and beyond, as our drive for positive global impact continues. Discover everything Pride at unlocked.microsoft.com/pride.Documentation on posting completed Cloud for Nonprofit projects to Partner Center?
Hi everyone! For the past few months, we've been pouring through every link, document, discussion thread, help chat, and email support we could to understand something that seems like it should be very simple: how do we post the completion of a Dynamics implementation project for a nonprofit organization? This is a prerequisite for some partner programs with Microsoft TSI, so it's critical we understand how to do this; however, as of now, we can't find anyone at Microsoft or in the community that can guide us step-by-step to do this. Any recommendations or success stories?
