Mac Admins Foundation Announces New Supporting Sponsors: Nudge Security & Setyl

The Mac Admins Foundation, the leading nonprofit organization supporting people who manage Apple products in the workplace, is proud to announce that Nudge Security and Setyl have joined the supporting sponsors of the Mac Admins Community through sponsorship of the Mac Admins Foundation.

"We are delighted to sponsor the Mac Admins Foundation," said Russell Spitler, CEO and co-founder of Nudge Security. "As a company dedicated to simplifying and securing modern work environments, we deeply value the Mac Admins community's commitment to knowledge sharing and professional growth. The Foundation's mission to foster connections among Mac admins resonates with our own goal of empowering IT professionals. We're particularly impressed with how the Foundation has built such an accessible, welcoming community. Nudge Security is proud to support this vibrant ecosystem as it continues to advance the profession and share critical technical knowledge."

"We’re proud to sponsor the Mac Admins Foundation and to play a small part in supporting its decade-long commitment to advancing the global community of Apple IT professionals,” said Setyl CEO Christopher Batts. “At Setyl, we help IT teams gain complete visibility and control over their Apple devices and other hardware and software assets, so partnering with such a respected and collaborative group feels like a natural fit. We look forward to building on this partnership and supporting the Foundation’s mission in the years ahead.”

The Mac Admins Foundation plays a critical role in fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development within the Mac Admins Community, by running the popular Mac Admins Slack workspace, which provides more than 80,000 Apple-focused IT professionals a space to collaborate and share best practices. The Foundation also offers mentorship resources and provides Community & Conference Grants to support the entire Mac Admin community – from those just entering the workforce to seasoned professionals looking to advance their careers.

“The Mac Admins Foundation is delighted that Nudge Security and Setyl have joined the supporting sponsors of the Mac Admins community. We couldn’t be more excited to expand our sponsor roles with new vendors, who are driving the growth and depth of our industry. There is a constant expansion of people within the Apple admins community each and every day, and it’s important to have the support of industry-leading ecosystem partners for Apple so that our community can continue to advance” Co-Chair Chris Dawe said, “Having new friends at Nudge Security and Setyl will make the world better for Mac Admins, and make Apple platforms a leading option for IT departments everywhere.”

Mac Admins Foundation Welcomes Fleet Device Management as Major Sponsor

DENVER, COLORADO – OCTOBER 7, 2025

The Mac Admins Foundation (MAF), a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to the global community of Apple administrators, is proud to announce Fleet Device Management as its newest major sponsor. This expanded partnership represents a significant milestone in supporting the Foundation's mission to educate, connect, and empower Mac Admins worldwide.

Fleet Device Management has demonstrated exceptional commitment to the Mac Admins community through meaningful engagement and support. The company has been an active participant in the Mac Admins Slack workspace, organized community meetups, and supported speakers at conferences—building authentic relationships with IT professionals managing Apple devices at scale.

"We're thrilled to welcome Fleet as our newest and largest sponsor," said Erin Merchant, Co-Chair of the Mac Admins Foundation. "Fleet has been an exceptional partner to the Mac Admins community—from fostering vibrant discussions in their Slack channel to organizing community meetups and supporting speakers. This sponsorship formalizes a relationship built on genuine engagement and shared values. We're grateful for Fleet's behind-the-scenes contributions and excited to expand our collaboration through new programs and initiatives."

This major sponsorship will enable the Mac Admins Foundation to expand its core programs, including the Mac Admins Slack workspace serving over 80,000 Apple-focused IT professionals, training scholarships, and Community & Conference Grants that support career development from entry-level professionals to seasoned experts.

Fleet's open device management platform aligns with the Mac Admin Foundation's values of transparency, community collaboration, and open-source innovation. As enterprises increasingly seek agile solutions for managing their Apple device fleets, Fleet's commitment to openness and simplicity resonates with the Mac Admins community's approach to solving complex IT challenges.

The Mac Admins Foundation remains committed to fostering community development, preserving collected knowledge, and developing a skilled workforce—ultimately creating a kinder, more humane world for IT professionals managing Apple devices in enterprises, schools, and organizations of all sizes.

For more information about the Mac Admins Foundation, visit macadmins.org.

About Fleet Device Management

Fleet is the open device management platform for IT and security teams with thousands of computers. With support for Macs, iPhones, iPads, Linux computers, and other devices, organizations like MrBeast, Stripe, Uber, and hundreds more use Fleet to improve and simplify how they manage and secure devices. Fleet's mission is to bring transparency and control to the world of computing devices through its open and extensible platform. Learn more at fleetdm.com/handbook.

About the Mac Admins Foundation

The Mac Admins Foundation is a US-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving the global community of people who manage Apple devices at large and small scales. Originally founded to take over fiscal responsibility for the Mac Admins Slack, the Foundation now focuses on fostering community, preserving collected knowledge, and developing a skilled workforce with the ultimate goal of creating a kinder, more humane world for IT professionals. For more information, visit macadmins.org.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Erin Merchant, Co-Chair
Mac Admins Foundation
Email: info@macadmins.org
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/erinmerchant

Mike McNeil, CEO
Fleet Device Management
Email: fleetdm.com/contact
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mikermcneil

MAF Announces Phobio Device Drive at JNUC 2025

In a continued effort to promote sustainability and responsible technology recycling, the Mac Admins Foundation is proud to announce a device donation drive at JNUC 2025, in partnership with Phobio, a trusted leader in secure electronics recycling.

Mac Admins attending the Jamf Nation User Conference (JNUC) 2025 are invited to bring their gently used Macs, iPhones, and iPads to the Mac Admins Foundation booth on the expo floor, where devices will be safely and securely recycled. Whether it's an aging MacBook that’s no longer in use or an iPad that’s been sitting in a drawer, this is a chance to give old tech a new purpose—or at least a responsible end-of-life.

“Our community of admins is passionate about both technology and doing the right thing,” said Chris Dawe, Co-Chair of the Mac Admins Foundation “This initiative lets attendees clear out their old devices and know they’ll be handled securely and sustainably, while donations will benefit the foundation.”

How it works:

• Bring your Macs, iPhones, and iPads ready for recycling to the Mac Admins Foundation booth during expo hours.

• Make sure the devices are not subject to Activation Lock or enrolled in Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager

• Devices will be collected by Phobio and processed according to industry-leading standards for data security and environmental safety.

• All data is wiped securely, and hardware is either responsibly recycled or given a second life through Phobio

• Mac Admins Foundation receives the fair value of the device as part of the recycling.

Whether you’re lightening your tech load or helping to reduce e-waste, this is a great way to be part of a cleaner, more sustainable future—right from the heart of the Mac admin community.

Join us in making JNUC 2025 not just a celebration of innovation, but a commitment to sustainability.

The Mac Admins Foundation announces departure of Becky Scott

Becky Scott joined the board as part of its second cohort of appointees, bringing extensive knowledge of community management and engagement to her role.

During her tenure, Becky led the board's efforts to structure the working relationship between community admins and the board, maintaining an unwavering commitment to a community-first approach. She worked diligently to ensure that community values and voices were heard and represented in all board decisions.

Becky also spearheaded our community communications initiatives, building out our newsletter and developing other community outreach materials that continue to serve our members today.

The board thanks Becky for her service to the board and for her contributions to the community.

For more information about the Mac Admins Foundation and its board of directors, contact Erin Merchant.

Mac Admins Foundation Awards Final 2025 Conference Grants for MacSysAdmin

The Mac Admins Foundation is thrilled to announce the award of our final 2025 Community and Conference Grants for MacSysAdmin. After careful review of all applications, the Foundation has selected two outstanding recipients to attend the MacSysAdmin 2025 Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Congratulations to our 2025 Grant Recipients:

• Alan West

• Deelan Sabido

All awardees have been notified via email and will receive registration for the MacSysAdmin 2025 Conference in Gothenburg (30 September - 3 October, 2025) plus $2,500 USD towards travel and accommodation expenses.

We are incredibly excited to welcome these talented individuals to Gothenburg and look forward to the fresh perspectives and enthusiasm they will bring to our community. The Foundation remains committed to fostering the development of new technical professionals and creating opportunities for those who might otherwise be unable to attend such events.

Thank you to everyone who applied for our grant programmes throughout 2025. We were impressed by the quality and passion demonstrated in all applications across our various initiatives this year. As we close out our 2025 grant cycle, we're already looking forward to expanding our support for the Mac Admins community in 2026 with new opportunities and programmes.

For questions about the Community and Conference Grant programme, please contact us at scholarships@macadmins.org or reach out via #macadminsfoundation