Posts Tagged ‘Microsoft 365’
Microsoft Publisher RetirementTransition Plan
For many nonprofits, churches, schools, and ministries, Microsoft Publisher has been a trusted tool for decades. Weekly bulletins, newsletters, donor appeals, event programs, brochures, business cards, and fundraising materials have all been created in Publisher because it offered an easy-to-use middle ground between Microsoft Word and expensive professional design software. Microsoft has announced that Publisher…
Read MoreWindows 10 End of Service – Are you ready?
It seems like just yesterday we were reveling in the announcement from Microsoft that Windows 10 would be the last version of Windows. No more upgrades, no more end-of-service support, no more IT hassle. It seemed utopian. Now here we are. We’re well into Windows 11 — waiting for Windows 12 — and dealing with…
Read MoreMicrosoft Licensing Changes for Nonprofits, Explained
On May 14, 2025, Microsoft sent an email to non-profit grant customers announcing: Your Microsoft365 Business Premium grant is being discontinued. Such words can send shivers up the spines of non-profit staff, as many depend on the Microsoft grants. First, if you’re still shivering, that’s understandable — but please wrap yourself in a warm blanket…
Read MoreMicrosoft 365 vs Google Workspace
One of the most frequent questions we are asked at MBS is Microsoft or Google? This question is often asked as ministries consider Microsoft or Google for services like email, SPAM filtering, productivity apps like word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations and communication services such as video calls, chat and messaging. Both offer charity donations for…
Read MoreMicrosoft Resolves M365 Charity Licensing Issue for Churches!
Many Christian churches and ministries have been uncomfortable with the Microsoft charity licensing section requiring them to certify they don’t discriminate in their employment practices regarding LGBT issues. On 10/8/2015 Microsoft resolved this and posted the changes to their website! That is great news for many! Here are the details.
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