Not-for-profits are constantly under pressure to do more with less, seek new ways to cut costs, or enhance staff productivity and efficiency. However, without the right tools to help your teams work together, engage with stakeholders and volunteers, and protect sensitive donor and client information, your work becomes even more challenging than it needs to be. Add to that the ever-evolving regulatory compliance changes, and accelerating your social impact has just become even more difficult.
Professional Advantage is here to help. As a long-time Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work, we have helped hundreds of not-for-profits fast-track the fulfilment of their missions and goals by harnessing the power of Microsoft 365 apps and services.
With Microsoft 365, not-for-profits benefit from:
Full mobility so your staff and volunteers can serve your constituents wherever they are.
Minimise delays of service delivery to your beneficiaries with automated business processes.
Robust protection of sensitive donor, volunteer, and beneficiary data.
Ensuring security and compliance with tools you already own.
How Our Microsoft 365 Consultants Empower Not-for-Profits
Whether you’re planning to migrate to Microsoft 365, seeking assistance in maximising your Microsoft 365 usage, or require ongoing support, we can help.
Licensing Plan Selection
As a Microsoft Tier 1 CSP, we can help you determine the best licensing plan based on your current not-for-profit’s needs. Add to that our Microsoft 3-Cloud capability, and we are in a unique position to serve your IT consulting needs end-to-end.
Microsoft 365 Cloud Migration
Move your not-for-profit to the Microsoft 365 cloud with confidence. We will ensure a smooth, secure migration, minimising disruption, protecting your data, and helping your team collaborate and work smarter from anywhere.
Intranet Portal Implementation
Streamline communication, boost collaboration, and connect your teams, volunteers, and stakeholders with secure, easy access to the resources and updates that matter most.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption
Unlock AI-powered productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Adopt Copilot responsibly to boost efficiency, improve decision-making, and empower your staff to achieve more with intelligent tools.
Data, Device, App and User Security
Protect your not-for-profit against evolving and advanced cyber threats. Let our cybersecurity experts help you assess your risks, strengthen your defences, and ensure your Microsoft 365 environment stays secure and compliant.
Data Governance and Compliance
Simplify data governance and compliance with iWorkplace for Microsoft 365. We help not-for-profits manage information securely, meet regulatory requirements, and create a strong foundation for responsible AI and data use.
Business Process Management
Streamline your not-for-profit’s operations. We can help you design and automate business processes in Microsoft 365 to enhance efficiency, minimise manual work, and enable your team to focus on delivering a greater community impact.
Ongoing Support and Maintenance
Keep your not-for-profit’s IT running smoothly. Our Modern Managed Services provide proactive support, maintenance, and optimisation to ensure your Microsoft 365 environment is secure, reliable, and always up to date.
Microsoft 365 Not-For-Profit Plans
We can help you choose the Microsoft 365 subscription plan that best matches your needs. For your quick reference,
the plans below are the ones our not-for-profit clients often use.
| BUSINESS PREMIUM | ENTERPRISE E1 | ENTERPRISE E3 |
|---|---|---|
| Best suited for up to 300 users. | Best suited for 301 users and up. | Best suited for 301 users and up. |
| Microsoft Office desktop apps. | Microsoft Office web apps. | Microsoft Office desktop apps. |
| Business-class email with 50GB inbox. | Business-class email with 50GB inbox. | Business-class email with 50GB inbox. |
| 1 TB of cloud-based file storage and sharing. | 1 TB of cloud-based file storage and sharing. | 1 TB of cloud-based file storage and sharing. |
| 24x7 phone support. | 24x7 phone support. | 24x7 phone support. |
| Corporate social network. | Corporate social network. | Corporate social network. |
| Teamwork hub. | Teamwork hub. | Teamwork hub. |
| Web conferencing. | Web conferencing. | Web conferencing. |
| Chat, voice calls, and HD video. | Chat, voice calls, and HD video. | Chat, voice calls, and HD video. |
| Meeting broadcast to up to 10,000 people. | Meeting broadcast to up to 10,000 people. | Meeting broadcast to up to 10,000 people. |
| Compliance solutions. | Compliance solutions. | Compliance solutions. |
| Device management. | Device management. | Device management. |
| - | Identity and access management. | Identity and access management. |
| - | Partial advanced analytics | Advanced analytics. |
| - | - | Information protection. |
| - | - | Security management. |
We are Australia’s Microsoft 365 Not-for-Profit Partner of Choice
We are proud to have one of the broadest and most profound Microsoft 365 implementation experiences for NFPs in Australia. Ask around the industry, and you will probably encounter some who have worked with us in the past. We have been delivering IT consulting services to not-for-profits since our company's inception, helping your industry achieve its mission outcomes.
With Professional Advantage as your partner, you don’t have to look for separate providers to handle the license, implementation, and support of your Microsoft 365 environment. As a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work and a Tier 1 CSP, we are in a prime position to take care of all of them for you. As a multi-skilled Australian Microsoft partner, we can help you further maximise your software investment by integrating solutions across Microsoft 365, Azure and Dynamics 365, including other third-party solutions.
35+
years in the IT industry
9.7
years average client retention
90+
average Net Promoter Score
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We are proud to help these not-for-profit organisations accelerate their missions with technology. Below are some of the success stories of how we made them possible.
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One of Australia’s largest not-for-profits enabled secure access for 3,000 volunteers and halved the processing of 120,000 documents with Professional Advantage.
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Case Management App on Microsoft Power Platform
A Queensland-based healthcare and not-for-profit organisation maintains service excellence through a low-code Employee Coaching App.
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File Migration to SharePoint Online
A leading not-for-profit and faith-based agency modernised file access and collaboration by migrating from legacy SharePoint to Microsoft 365.
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Top Frequently Asked Questions
Below are the top frequently asked questions about Microsoft 365. You can find the complete list here.
Is there a not-for-profit pricing for Microsoft 365?
Yes, there is.
Not-for-profit organisations can benefit from lower Microsoft 365 subscription fees. Eligible not-for-profits can take advantage of Microsoft 365 Business Premium, which is 75% off for up to 300 users.
If this is your first time taking advantage of Microsoft's not-for-profit offers, we recommend visiting these sites:
- Check your eligibility here.
- Register here to gain access to the benefits.
- Learn how we can help you get more from Microsoft 365 with our not-for-profit consulting services.
Contact us at 1800 126 499 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
How can my organisation qualify for not-for-profit offers?
You need to register your organisation first with Microsoft to get validated for the eligible plans. The process will ask you to create a Microsoft 365 account. Microsoft will then begin the validation process, after which you will receive a confirmation from them.
Your not-for-profit must meet and adhere to the following criteria:
- Your organisation holds a recognised not-for-profit status.
- You operate on a not-for-profit basis.
- You will only use the license for your organisation and staff.
Read Microsoft’s complete eligibility criteria here.
How to apply for Microsoft’s software grants?
Register for Microsoft’s not-for-profit offers in four easy steps:
- Step 1: Register here and provide the required documents.
- Step 2: Microsoft will verify your organisation’s eligibility and may contact you for further information.
- Step 3: You should receive your eligibility notice from Microsoft within ten (10) business days.
- Step 4: You will receive an email with a link to the Microsoft Nonprofit Hub so you can take advantage of its grants and discounts.
How can Microsoft 365 secure our sensitive not-for-profit data with our staff and volunteers working remotely?
All Microsoft 365 plans have built-in baseline security such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), data loss prevention (DLP), conditional access, and anti-malware protection. Depending on the plans you are using, there are certain limitations or additional security benefits you get.
Business Premium for example, has advanced threat protection that guards against threats hidden in email attachments and links, can enable remote data wipe out for stolen or lost devices, and can limit access to sensitive information by applying restrictions. All of these security capabilities are available in Business Premium, without the need for you to purchase other third-party tools.
If you need further guidance on navigating your vulnerabilities and understanding how Microsoft 365 can assist with addressing your risks, please get in touch with us by calling 1800 126 499.
What assistance does Professional Advantage provide to not-for-profits?
Professional Advantage helps not-for-profits in these scenarios:
- Program selection.
- Microsoft 365 tenant setup.
- User and system administration training.
- Company portal or Intranet implementation.
- Change Management assistance.
- Ongoing support and maintenance.
- Integration or extension of Microsoft 365 apps to other systems you have in place.
- Generative AI or Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption.
- Information protection, governance and compliance.
- Cybersecurity risk mitigation.
For a complete list of our not-for-profit consulting services, please visit this page or call 1800 126 499 or email [email protected].
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