Pricing for nonprofits
Microsoft gives validated nonprofits Power BI Pro at $4.20 per user per month instead of $14 commercial, through Microsoft for Nonprofits with a qualified TechSoup account. Team sharing needs Pro per user with up to 50 grant licenses cited.
Review for nonprofits
Power BI is a business-analytics platform nonprofits use for board and grant dashboards, combined donor and finance reporting, and program KPI tracking.
The nonprofit rate cuts Pro to less than a third of commercial pricing. Teams already on Microsoft 365 connect sources fastest.
Typical nonprofit uses:
- Build board and grant dashboards.
- Combine donor and finance reporting.
- Track program KPIs visually.
Pros:
- Deep nonprofit discount off commercial Pro.
- Connects Excel, CRM, and finance sources natively.
Cons:
- Team sharing needs paid Pro per user.
- Learning curve for advanced data modeling.
FAQ about Power BI for nonprofits
What does Power BI cost nonprofits?
Pro at $4.20 per user per month with Desktop free for individual building.
Which organizations qualify?
Validated nonprofits through Microsoft for Nonprofits with a qualified TechSoup account.
What are the limits?
Pro license per sharing user with grant-license counts cited.
When is Power BI a good fit?
For Microsoft 365 nonprofits centralizing dashboards.
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