Note: This post has been updated to reflect price changes that took effect on January 4, 2023.
While this year feels much different from ones in the past, it is still a great time to plan ahead and get the technology that you'll need for the road ahead.
And if you need Microsoft products, we've got you covered. We have a wide range of Microsoft products and service offerings for nonprofits, all available at special savings to 501(c)(3) organizations and libraries. (Note that libraries are not eligible for discounted and cloud offers.)
Below you'll find a collection of TechSoup's Microsoft offerings, from cloud solutions to traditional desktop apps to services and support.
Microsoft 365
The technology world is shifting toward cloud-based applications and services. With that in mind, we recommend that nonprofits, if possible, begin to shift to cloud solutions. See how TechSoup can make that easier.
We strongly suggest that nonprofits opt for the Microsoft 365 Business Premium cloud solution, which gives you the best of Office applications and Windows 10, plus much more.
You can increase collaboration at your organization with Teams and benefit from online storage and document sharing capabilities provided by tools like OneDrive and SharePoint. Cloud-based email with Outlook is a major plus for a remote workforce, and licenses also include work management tools of Power Apps, Power Automate, Planner, and To Do.
The Microsoft 365 Business Premium plans come with upgrade rights to Windows 10 and the latest Office applications, and you receive updates for as long as you subscribe. Microsoft 365 Business Premium includes both cloud and desktop versions of Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Costs for Microsoft 365 Business Premium are $1 for the first 10 licenses and $5.50 per user per month for additional licenses.
All Microsoft Cloud licenses obtained through TechSoup now include Cloud Support Services delivered by TechSoup. It is an exclusive collection of personalized services designed to help you get the most out of the Microsoft Cloud subscriptions.
Desktop Productivity Applications
Although the world is moving to the cloud overall, we also understand that many organizations still need traditional desktop programs. Below are some of the most popular donated and discounted Microsoft products that we offer.
Microsoft Office 2021 Standard Edition
Microsoft's venerable productivity suite is a popular choice among nonprofits, and it isn't hard to see why. Office Standard includes the core Office apps — Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, and OneNote — and is a good option for most users. We offer the Mac version of Office — which includes the above apps minus Publisher — as well.
Office Standard and Office for Mac are both available at nonprofit discount rates with or without Software Assurance.
Qualified organizations that require software for shared-access devices can access the donated offer of Office Standard 2021. This includes nonprofits that operate training centers, computer labs, or public-access devices.
Windows 10 Upgrade
Microsoft ended support for Windows 7 back in January, which means no more bug fixes or security updates for this venerable if outdated version of Windows. So if you're still running Windows 7, you really should upgrade to Windows 10.
Windows 10 upgrade licenses are available at a discounted rate of $77 each. Additionally, TechSoup also offers the Windows 11 Pro Full Operating System at a $16 per-license admin fee. This can present a great solution if you have a new computer without an operating system.
Microsoft Visio Standard
Are you a visual thinker? Microsoft Visio Standard is for you. Use it to create diagrams, flowcharts, office layouts, org charts, and more.
Microsoft Project
With Microsoft Project, you can get a better sense of the steps needed to complete a project so you can keep your team on track. Use it to schedule tasks, track progress, share project information, and more. Request Microsoft Project at a nonprofit discount rate of $265 per license.
Microsoft Server and Enterprise Products
In addition to productivity software and desktop operating systems, TechSoup also offers discounted on-premises solutions for servers and enterprise-grade applications.
SQL Server Standard Edition
If you host your own SQL-based database apps and need to expand your capacity, we've got you. We offer CAL licensing options for Microsoft SQL Server Standard Edition with admin fees starting from $350 per license.
SQL Server Standard Edition includes core features such as SQL Server Management Studio, online transaction processing, SQL data tools, and more. If you need more than five licenses, TechSoup also offers different licensing options for your products through our discount program.
Windows Server
Of course, if you need additional Windows Server licenses, we can help you with that, too. We offer various Windows Server options, including Windows Server Standard, Windows Server Essentials, and Windows Server Datacenter. If you need additional licenses or software assurance to cover your current license, you can find them in our discount program. You can read this article to learn more about the available editions of Microsoft Windows Server and the licensing requirements.
Windows Remote Desktop Services
Windows Remote Desktop Services is a software package that allows your staff to remotely access computers and applications. It's useful if your staff needs to access an app that lives on a computer in the office, but they're currently working from home.
The User CAL licenses are our most popular options, but we also have device CALs, with or without Microsoft Software Assurance. Visit our Windows Server page and scroll toward the bottom to view all Remote Desktop Services options.
Microsoft Exchange Server
Microsoft Exchange Server has the tools you need to host your own email, calendaring, and contact management setup, using the Microsoft Exchange standard. We offer license options for both the Standard and Enterprise editions.
Microsoft Training and Services for Your Nonprofit
In addition to the products themselves, TechSoup offers an array of related services and training options.
Microsoft Digital Skills Center
Part of TechSoup Courses, the Microsoft Digital Skills Center features an array of courses to help you get the most out of the Microsoft products and services that you use every day.
We have courses to help you understand the basics of popular desktop and cloud-based Microsoft applications, including Excel, Teams, and our popular Office 365 Bootcamp, as well as more advanced training. Create a TechSoup Courses account and get started today.
Microsoft Support Services for Nonprofits
TechSoup offers a number of services to help you set up and implement solutions from Microsoft. For example, we offer Office Installation Support designed for nonprofits. We also provide support services for cloud solutions, including
- Email and data migration services to help you move to the cloud
- Setting up multi-factor authentication
- Office 365 administrator support
You can read this blog post to learn more about all these services and click through to fill out an intake form to get the process started at our Microsoft Support Services for Nonprofits page.
Much More Is Waiting for You
Of course, these are just a few of the Microsoft products that we offer to nonprofits. Browse our full catalog to view additional products and licensing options.
