Rippling IT and Mac Admin Foundation Announce New Partnership

The Mac Admins Foundation, the leading nonprofit organization supporting people who manage Apple products in the workplace, is proud to announce that Rippling IT, an end-to-end IT management platform powered by native user and device data, has joined the sponsors of the Mac Admins Community through a major sponsorship of the Mac Admins Foundation beginning today.

Rippling IT takes a place among industry luminaries in their support of the community of people who manage Apple devices at scales large and small. While many may know of Rippling as an HRIS leader, its robust IT solutions are a natural fit for Mac Admins running lean IT teams. Rippling IT is dedicated to serving Apple admins at small and medium-sized companies with combined identity, device, and inventory management.

“Rippling is thrilled to support the Mac Admins Foundation,” said Anique Drumright, VP of Product for Rippling IT. “We feel this new partnership will help our customers succeed with our IT solutions, as well as spotlight the crucial role IT plays in today’s complex organizations. We've built our products to make securing and managing macOS environments efficient and reliable. And we are here to celebrate and empower IT pros everywhere.”

The Mac Admins Foundation plays an important and critical role in fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development within the Mac Admins Community, through running the popular Mac Admins Slack workspace, which provides more than 70,000 Apple-focused IT professionals a space to collaborate and share best practices. The Foundation also offers training scholarships 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 excited that Rippling IT is supporting the Mac Admins community. It’s critical to have the support of industry-leading solutions providers, so that our community can grow and prosper” Co-Chair Tom Bridge said, “Rippling IT has been an incredible partner for the Mac Admins community, and we’re excited to see them invest in the community in new ways.”

Nexthink joins Major Sponsors of the Mac Admins Foundation

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The Mac Admins Foundation is proud to announce a significant new sponsorship from Nexthink. As the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting professionals who manage Apple products in the workplace, the Mac Admins Foundation is happy to be working with a global leader in digital employee experience (DEX) management.

Nexthink joins industry leaders in supporting the community of professionals who manage Apple devices at all scales. With a strong emphasis on enhancing digital employee experience, Nexthink’s innovative solutions provide comprehensive insights and proactive management tools that significantly improve the macOS end user experience.

The Mac Admins Foundation plays a pivotal role in promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development within the Mac Admins community. It manages the popular Mac Admins Slack workspace, which serves over 68,000 Apple-focused IT professionals (by) offering a platform to collaborate and exchange best practices. Additionally, the Foundation provides training scholarships and Community & Conference Grants, supporting everyone from new workforce entrants to seasoned professionals aiming to advance their careers.

"We are delighted that Nexthink has chosen to support the Mac Admins community," said Tom Bridge, Co-Chair of the Mac Admins Foundation. "This generous sponsorship will enable us to further our mission of fostering community development, providing grants, and supporting the training of new Mac Admins. We are committed to being responsible stewards of Nexthink's trust and contribution."

“Nexthink is thrilled to support the Mac Admins Foundation,” said Yassine Zaied, Chief Marketing and Strategy Office at Nexthink. “We believe this partnership will continue to strengthen our customers’ ability to use our software to uplevel the conversation around IT from operational to a strategic. With our advanced analytics, real-time monitoring, and automation, Nexthink empowers macOS admins to optimize performance, proactively resolve issues, and ensure a secure and efficient macOS environment.” 

For more information, visit www.nexthink.com.

Apply Now: 2024 Community and Conference Grant for MacAdmins at Penn State

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In response to the success and popularity of 2023’s Community and Conference Grant program, The Mac Admins Foundation is pleased to continue the program with our second grant of 2024, supporting attendance of the MacAdmins Conference at Penn State University.

The Community and Conference Grant intends to broaden the experience of deserving individuals with the intent to foster their development as a new generation of technical professionals. 

The 2024 MacAdmins Conference grant will provide recipients with:

  • Registration for the MacAdmins Conference at the Penn Stater Conference Center and Hotel in State College, PA, scheduled for July 9-12th, 2024

  • $2500 (USD) to cover applicable expenses

The Mac Admins Foundation desires that the grant be awarded to those individuals who have financial need, or may otherwise lack the means or opportunity to attend an event of this type. Therefore, grant program applicants should self identify with one or more of the following criteria:

  • You are early in, or starting, your career in technology

  • You have not previously been able to attend an event or conference of this type

  • You are currently unable to self-fund, or secure institutional funding for event attendance

The Community and Conference Grant does not require formal submission of work or financial credentials. As with our previous 2024 grant, the Foundation designed the program to support individuals who are passionate about advancing their technical skills and knowledge, and who would benefit from the opportunity to connect with experts and leaders in the field. 

To apply, interested candidates must submit an application that includes responses to several questions related to their experience and goals in the technical field.

Applications will be reviewed by the grant committee, who will evaluate each response based on factors such as relevance, depth, clarity, specificity, and originality.

We encourage all interested individuals to apply for this scholarship and to share this opportunity with others who may be interested. The deadline for applications is 5pm PST on Friday, May 10th 2024, and successful applicants will be notified on or about Monday, May 13th, 2024.

Please contact the Mac Admins Foundation at scholarships@macadmins.org or #macadminsfoundation with any questions.