[NFB-Web] Microsoft Services for Nonprofits

[Joe Orozco]

Steve, thanks so much for forwarding this information. It probably
doesn't make sense to sign up for both Microsoft and Google, but I
think there's value in exploring both options to weigh what one can
offer that the other one may not. I'll check it out and get back to
the list with any insights.--Joe

On 8/25/21, Steve Jacobson via NFB-Web <nfb-web at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Sometime back, questions were raised whether Microsoft has any similar
> services for nonprofits that are similar to the Google offerings.  I
> received a couple of links from a contact at Microsoft that interested
> persons might wish to explore.
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> The definitive answer to whether Microsoft has similar offerings is "yes"
> and "no".  If a nonprofit is eligible, it appears that a nonprofit can
> receive up to ten "seats" or licenses for Microsoft Office Business.  If one
> needs more than that one can get additional licenses for $5 per license per
> month.  There is currently work going on to create various cloud services
> for nonprofit that include Azure and something called Dynamics 365.  Others
> may know more about Dynamics 365 than I, but there are apparently some
> applications particularly designed for the nonprofit world.  There are
> discounts for some of those services and in some cases grants.
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> The Microsoft offerings tend to be tailored very much to one's particular
> organization, and one probably would need to register their organization to
> get a real sense of what is available.  An organization needs to have a
> tax-id or other paperwork to show they are a valid nonprofit.  This is
> probably worth looking at if an organization happens to have a familiarity
> with or an expertise in  Microsoft Office products.  While my background is
> far stronger in Microsoft products than Google products, this information is
> not intended to imply that this is a better option than what Google offers.
> It would be interesting to hear what the experience is if someone pursues
> this.  How about it, Joe!
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> General information about these programs can be found at
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> http://www.microsoft.com/nonprofits
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> To get connected with someone to learn more, go to
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> https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/nonprofits/contact-us
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> To explore eligibility, go to
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> http://www.microsoft.com/nonprofits/eligibility
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> Best regards,
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> Steve Jacobson
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