What is Microsoft 365 Nonprofit Plan?

Microsoft 365 offers a range of plans and services tailored specifically for nonprofits, providing tools to help these organizations achieve their missions efficiently and effectively. Here's an overview of Microsoft 365 for Nonprofits:

Microsoft provides several plans that are either free or heavily discounted for eligible nonprofit organizations. These plans typically include:

Microsoft 365 Business Premium (Nonprofit Staff Pricing):

    • Free for up to 10 users

    • Installable on PCs or Macs

    • Includes web and mobile versions of Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

    • 1 TB of cloud storage per user

    • Email hosting with a 50 GB mailbox

    • Teams for collaboration and communication

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Microsoft 365 Business Standard for Nonprofits:

    • Discounted pricing

    • Includes desktop versions of Office apps (in addition to web and mobile versions)

    • 1 TB of cloud storage per user

    • Email hosting with a 50 GB mailbox

    • Teams for collaboration and communication

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Office 365 E1 for Nonprofits:

    • Free for eligible nonprofits

    • Web-based Office apps

    • Email and calendaring with Exchange

    • 1 TB of OneDrive storage per user

    • Microsoft Teams for meetings, calls, and collaboration

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Office 365 E3 for Nonprofits:

    • Discounted pricing

    • Desktop, web, and mobile versions of Office apps

    • Advanced security features

    • Compliance tools, including eDiscovery

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Office 365 E5 for Nonprofits:

    • Discounted pricing

    • All features of E3, plus advanced analytics (Power BI), voice capabilities, and enhanced security

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Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Microsoft 365 Nonprofit plans, organizations must meet specific eligibility criteria, including:

  • Being a recognized nonprofit or non-governmental organization with a mission to benefit the local community.
  • Holding valid charity status in their respective country.
  • Not being a government organization, educational institution, or healthcare provider (though separate programs exist for these entities).
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Key Features and Benefits

  • Collaboration and Communication: Microsoft Teams facilitates real-time collaboration, meetings, and communication.

  • Productivity Tools: Access to Office apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, both online and offline.

  • Storage and File Sharing: OneDrive provides ample cloud storage for document sharing and collaboration.

  • Security and Compliance: Advanced security features ensure that sensitive data is protected, and compliance tools help meet regulatory requirements.

  • Support and Training: Microsoft offers resources and training to help nonprofits make the most of their tools.

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