Power BI Pro — Charity Pricing, Plans & What's Included
License Power BI Pro for eligible Charity/nonprofit customers using the nonprofit-priced SKU shown in the current catalog.
This is the Power BI Pro offer for eligible Charity customers; use it when you need to assign the Power BI Pro nonprofit-priced SKU to users in a qualifying tenant.
What's included — and what isn't
Included
Not included
Eligibility & fine print
Catalog constraints & variants
- Charity nonprofit eligibility is required for this nonprofit-priced SKU.
- No trial is listed for this SKU in the current catalog.
- Assign Power BI Pro only to users who need this specific Power BI Pro license in the eligible Charity tenant.
Commitment & payment summary
Available for qualifying Charity customers as a monthly commitment paid monthly, or as an annual commitment paid either upfront or monthly. Based on the current catalog entries, annual upfront is the lowest per-seat rate among the listed Charity options; annual paid monthly is slightly higher, and month-to-month gives the most flexibility.
Frequently asked questions
What does Power BI Pro for Charity include for a nonprofit organization?
Power BI Pro for Charity includes per-user Power BI Pro licensing under Microsoft nonprofit pricing, because the SKU is intended for eligible Charity tenants. It can be assigned to licensed users in the qualifying tenant and is available with monthly and annual commitment options in the current catalog.
What is not included with the Power BI Pro Charity SKU?
The Power BI Pro Charity SKU does not include a trial, because no trial is listed for this catalog offer. It also does not include nonprofit pricing for organizations that have not been approved for Microsoft nonprofit or Charity eligibility, and it should not be used as a substitute for validating complex Power BI capacity, sharing, or viewing requirements.
Does every nonprofit staff member need a Power BI Pro license?
No, every staff member does not automatically need Power BI Pro, because the license should be assigned only to users who need Power BI Pro capabilities in the eligible Charity tenant. Before buying seats, confirm who will create, publish, share, collaborate on, or otherwise use Power BI content in a way that requires Pro under current Microsoft licensing rules.
Who is eligible to buy Power BI Pro nonprofit pricing?
Only qualifying Charity or nonprofit customers are eligible, because Microsoft requires nonprofit eligibility approval before nonprofit-priced SKUs can be ordered. IT Partner should confirm the tenant’s Microsoft nonprofit or Charity status before placing the order.
Is Power BI Pro for Charity a free Microsoft nonprofit grant?
No, this catalog entry is a nonprofit-priced Power BI Pro SKU rather than a trial or free grant, because the current offer lists paid monthly and annual commitment options and no trial. Nonprofits should still review their broader Microsoft nonprofit grants and existing entitlements before assigning paid Power BI Pro seats.
Which Power BI Pro Charity commitment should a nonprofit choose: monthly or annual?
Choose monthly commitment when flexibility is the priority, because it is designed for organizations that may need to adjust or end service sooner. Choose an annual commitment when the nonprofit expects stable usage for the term, because the catalog shows annual options and annual upfront is the lowest listed per-seat rate among the current Charity choices.
Can a nonprofit pay monthly for an annual Power BI Pro commitment?
Yes, the current Charity catalog includes an annual commitment paid monthly, because the listed options include both annual upfront and annual paid monthly billing. A buyer should distinguish payment frequency from commitment length, because annual paid monthly still follows annual-term rules rather than month-to-month flexibility.
Can we add or reduce Power BI Pro Charity seats after purchase?
You can generally add seats during the subscription term, because CSP subscriptions allow additional licenses to be added as needs grow. Reductions are more restricted under Microsoft CSP term rules, especially after the cancellation or adjustment window, so confirm the current seat-change rules with IT Partner before ordering an annual commitment.
What happens at renewal for Power BI Pro Charity in CSP?
At renewal, the subscription continues into the next term unless it is changed or cancelled according to CSP renewal rules, because Power BI Pro Charity is sold as a subscription commitment. Nonprofits should review seat counts, term length, and billing preference before renewal so they do not renew unused seats unnecessarily.
Can a nonprofit cancel Power BI Pro Charity mid-term?
Cancellation depends on the selected commitment term, because month-to-month subscriptions provide more flexibility while annual commitments usually limit cancellation or seat reduction after the allowed adjustment window. IT Partner should confirm the applicable CSP cancellation timing before the nonprofit commits to a term.
Do users already licensed with Microsoft 365 or Office 365 need separate Power BI Pro seats?
Not always, because some Microsoft suites may already include Power BI Pro while others do not. Before buying this nonprofit SKU, review each user’s existing Microsoft 365, Office 365, or Power BI entitlement so the nonprofit does not duplicate paid licenses.
Can users with Power BI Free view reports shared by Power BI Pro users?
Sometimes, but not in every scenario, because Power BI viewing and sharing rights depend on the workspace, sharing method, recipient license, and whether eligible capacity is involved. For a Charity purchase, validate the exact viewer and collaboration model against current Microsoft Power BI licensing rules before deciding how many Pro seats are required.
Does Power BI Pro for Charity work with Microsoft Teams?
Yes, Power BI can be used with Microsoft Teams, because Microsoft supports Power BI experiences such as adding reports or using the Power BI app in Teams. Teams licensing is separate, and users still need the appropriate Power BI license for the actions they perform, so confirm both Teams and Power BI licensing before rollout.
Is Copilot in Power BI included with Power BI Pro for Charity?
No, Power BI Pro alone should not be assumed to include Copilot in Power BI, because Copilot availability depends on Microsoft’s current Copilot, Fabric, capacity, tenant, and admin requirements. A nonprofit should confirm eligible capacity, user licensing, and regional availability with IT Partner before planning around Copilot features.
Do we need Power BI Premium, Fabric capacity, or Power BI Premium Per User in addition to Power BI Pro?
Maybe, because Power BI Pro is a per-user license and does not by itself solve every capacity, large-scale distribution, advanced workload, or viewing scenario. If the nonprofit needs broad viewer access, capacity-backed workspaces, Fabric workloads, or Premium-only features, IT Partner should validate the current Microsoft requirements before you buy only Pro seats.
What security controls apply to Power BI Pro for a nonprofit?
Power BI Pro uses the organization’s Microsoft tenant identity and permissions model, because users sign in with Microsoft Entra ID accounts and access content based on workspace roles, sharing permissions, and dataset/report controls. Additional governance features such as sensitivity labeling, audit, data loss prevention, or advanced compliance controls may depend on separate Microsoft Purview, Entra, or security licensing.
Can Power BI Pro support nonprofit compliance needs such as access control and auditability?
Yes, Power BI can support access control and governance, because administrators can manage tenant settings, workspace access, sharing behavior, and user licensing. However, compliance obligations vary by nonprofit, data type, and jurisdiction, so mission-critical requirements such as audit retention, data classification, external sharing, and regulatory controls should be validated against current Microsoft documentation.
Is the Power BI Pro Charity SKU the right choice for GCC, GCC High, or strict U.S. government data residency requirements?
Not automatically, because Charity nonprofit licensing and U.S. government cloud licensing are different purchasing and compliance contexts. If the nonprofit operates under government cloud, GCC, GCC High, or specific residency requirements, confirm the correct Microsoft cloud, tenant type, and SKU with IT Partner before ordering this Charity offer.
How should a nonprofit get started after buying Power BI Pro Charity licenses?
Start by confirming Charity eligibility, purchasing the needed number of user seats, and assigning licenses only to users who require Power BI Pro, because the SKU is licensed per user. Then configure Power BI tenant settings, workspace permissions, data source access, and any gateway requirements before broad deployment.
Can we move Power BI Pro nonprofit licensing to IT Partner without downtime or changing the Microsoft service?
Yes, a well-planned CSP transition can avoid Power BI downtime, because Power BI content remains in the Microsoft tenant and licensing can be transferred or replaced with overlap depending on the current channel and term. IT Partner can quote the current Microsoft nonprofit catalog SKU for eligible Charity customers; final billing may vary by term, payment option, taxes, and account setup, so confirm the plan before switching.
Same Microsoft price — more on your side
IT Partner helps eligible nonprofits buy and manage the Power BI Pro nonprofit-priced SKU with clear monthly and annual commitment options.
- Nonprofit-aware licensing guidance before you purchase
- Help confirming Charity eligibility requirements before ordering
- Help aligning Power BI Pro seat counts to the users who need this SKU
- Clear subscription management for monthly and annual commitment options
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Microsoft SKUs for Power BI Pro
Microsoft's catalog identifies this plan as ProductId CFQ7TTC0H9MP. Every full SKU below — the identifier format from Partner Center, Microsoft invoices, and o365hq.com quote links — resolves to this page, priced from the current US CSP price list. Ask us if your paperwork shows a SKU that isn’t listed.
| Our SKU (order token) | Microsoft SKU | Offer | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
CFQ7TTC0H9MP-0008-P1Y-A | CFQ7TTC0H9MP:0008 | Power BI Pro (Non-Profit Pricing) — Charity · 1-year commitment · annual billing | $50.40/yr · $4.20/user/mo eq. |
CFQ7TTC0H9MP-0008-P1Y-M | CFQ7TTC0H9MP:0008 | Power BI Pro (Non-Profit Pricing) — Charity · 1-year commitment · monthly billing | $4.41/mo · $4.41/user/mo eq. |
CFQ7TTC0H9MP-0008-P1M-M | CFQ7TTC0H9MP:0008 | Power BI Pro (Non-Profit Pricing) — Charity · 1-month commitment · monthly billing | $5.04/mo · $5.04/user/mo eq. |
Format: ProductId-SkuId-Term-Billing(A = annual billing, M = monthly, T = triennial). Prices are Microsoft ERP for the segment shown and change with Microsoft’s monthly price list.
Informational — we’ll confirm exact entitlements with you. Product specifics are governed by the Microsoft Product Terms and the applicable licensing documentation. Prices refresh monthly under Microsoft’s New Commerce Experience; terms may change at renewal.