Microsoft 365 has recently announced their New Commerce Experience (NCE) is coming to not-for-profit licensing. The New Commerce Experience offers charities a number of benefits including digital development.
Microsoft 365 introduced the New Commerce Experience to businesses first and they’re now rolling it out to not-for-profits and charities! The New Commerce Experience is their newest update to nonprofit and charity licensing.
Continue reading this blog to learn everything you need about New Commerce for not-for-profits.
How will the current Microsoft 365 products be affected?
There will also be a new licensing model called New Commerce Experience (NCE), affecting Office 365, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Windows 365 and Power Platform subscriptions. You will be able to purchase licences monthly or under a committed, fixed-term agreement paid for upfront, annually, or monthly.
Will Microsoft 365 increase prices or change licensing for charities?
There is currently no announcement on pricing from Microsoft. Depending on the licensing model, businesses’ monthly licensing on the NCE increased by 20%. However, this may not be the same for charities.
Benefits of Microsoft’s New Commerce Experience for Charities
The Microsoft 365 New Commerce Experience is a positive development for charities and not-for-profits. It offers them a number of benefits that can help them to manage their IT costs better. Here are some great examples of how Microsoft’s NCE can benefit charities.
A charity with limited IT resources can save money by choosing a monthly subscription to Microsoft 365. This will give them access to the productivity tools they need without having to commit to a long-term contract.
Larger charities with fluctuating user numbers can benefit from the flexibility. With NCE you can choose to commit to a one-year subscription term for their more stable users, or they can decide on a monthly subscription with no commitment for their unpredictable users.
Nonprofits planning to implement a new IT project can benefit from the early access to new features and services that are offered to Microsoft 365 NCE subscribers. This can help them to get the most out of their new project and to provide their beneficiaries with the best experience.
Find Out More New Commerce Experience For Not-For-Profits
In the meantime, stay tuned for more updates from Microsoft. Your IT partner should also be in contact nearer the release date, informing your organisation in more depth about the New Commerce Experience updates and making sure it’s implemented seamlessly.
