Did you know Microsoft provides donated and discounted services to eligible nonprofits? One of the more recent offerings is up to 10 Microsoft 365 Business Premium licences for free for eligible non-profits as part of their donation program. If you require more than 10 licences, these are discounted rate for each additional user per month.
The following five-point eligibility criteria applies:
- Organisation eligibility
- Mission eligibility
- User licensing
- License restrictions
- Non-discrimination
The first step to obtain Microsoft 365 Nonprofit is to register with Microsoft. Once you have been approved, you can then acquire licences for products such as Microsoft 365. During registration you will create a Microsoft account. You will also need to provide proof of your organisation’s eligibility such as your ABN or Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) registration.
The application process is performed online and takes approximately ten minutes to complete. Once you have applied and Microsoft or its partners confirm your nonprofit as eligible, you can take advantage of not only Microsoft 365, but Azure credits and discounted offers for various other products including Dynamics 365.
CyberGuru is a Microsoft partner and cloud service provider, specialising in the Microsoft 365 as part of Microsoft’s modern workplace initiatives and supports a number of not-for-profit and charity organisations across Brisbane, Queensland and Australia. CyberGuru was of the first in Australia with certifications in Microsoft 365 (formally Office 365) and has become established as trusted and reliable partner to small businesses and not-for-profit organisations. CyberGuru are often referred to clients by Microsoft as trusted source of knowledge for all things Microsoft 365.
We have extensive experience and qualifications in Microsoft 365 and can provide consulting, support and training to guide and assist non-profits to register implement and take full advantage of Microsoft 365 for their nonprofit for its full potential.
For details of the offerings, please visit our Microsoft 365 Business Plan and pricing (charity/nonprofit/not-for-profit) page. If you are in need of assistance with Microsoft 365, please feel free to contact us.