Save The Date: 30 December for MAF Holiday Party

Hello, Friends!

The holiday season is upon us, and we hope you're finding time to recharge, and enjoy some well-deserved R&R. We have some exciting news to share: the Mac Admins Foundation is hosting a virtual holiday party, and you're all invited!This is a chance to connect with the community, share some holiday cheer, and indulge in some good old-fashioned nerdery. Members of the Mac Admins Foundation board will also be joining to chat, celebrate, and maybe even share a song or two depending on how much holiday spirit(s) we have*.

Event Details:

  • Event Name: MAF Non-Denominational Festive Holiday Adventure Party

  • Date: December 30th

  • Time: 9 AM PT | 12 PM ET | 5 PM GMT | 4 AM AEDT

  • Location: Zoom (link to be provided on the day of the event)

But that's not all!

We’re also going to be reopening our Membership Drive, running from December 26th to January 5th. This drive builds on the amazing success of our first campaign and is a fantastic opportunity to continue supporting the mission of the Mac Admins Foundation.

Mark your calendars and plan to join us for a fun and festive end to the year. We're looking forward to celebrating with you all and making this holiday season truly special.

Cheers to a wonderful holiday season and an even brighter year ahead!

Warm regards,

The Mac Admins Foundation Team

* No actual music will be harmed by Mac Admins Foundation Board Members or Invitees. This offer void in Puerto Rico, Guam, and wherever prohibited by law, good taste, or cultural tradition.

Mac Admins Foundation Exceeds Fundraising Goal For Initial Membership Drive

in

The Mac Admins Foundation is proud to announce the resounding success of its inaugural membership drive, exceeding its original target by an astounding 75%. The campaign–which ran over the past two weeks–not only brought in a record number of new members but also demonstrated the growing strength and importance of the global community of Mac administrators and IT professionals.

The Foundation set an initial goal to recruit 100 new recurring donors, and thanks to the enthusiastic support from professionals across the globe, over 175 individuals joined the organization’s sponsorship rolls, reflecting a massive surge in interest and commitment to the values of knowledge-sharing, innovation, and collaboration within the Mac administration field.

“We are absolutely thrilled by the overwhelming response to this membership drive,” said Campaign Chair and Board Member John Mahlman. “To exceed our goal speaks to the energy and passion within the Mac administration community. This growth will help us expand our educational resources, enable more scholarships, and provide greater support for those working with Apple technologies in enterprise and educational environments.”

The Mac Admins Foundation’s mission is to foster a collaborative, inclusive environment for IT professionals working with Apple products, with a focus on supporting career growth, developing best practices, and fostering community. The successful membership drive will help the Foundation continue to provide essential resources such as its renowned training programs, community-driven events, and advocacy for the Mac administration profession.

The Foundation has been at the forefront of connecting IT professionals by providing scholarships to annual conferences, promoting user groups, and fundingthe Mac Admins Slack, thereby providing a space for members to exchange ideas, troubleshoot problems, and learn from one another. With this increase in membership, the Foundation is now poised to expand its impact, offering even more opportunities for networking, professional development, and collective problem-solving.

"We are excited about the future of the Mac Admins Foundation and the role our new members will play in shaping it," said Foundation Co-Chair Tom Bridge. "This is just the beginning of what promises to be an even more vibrant and dynamic community in the years to come."

SHI International 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 SHI International Corp, a trusted partner for IT purchasing, deployment, and management, has joined the sponsors of the Mac Admins Community through a major sponsorship of the Mac Admins Foundation beginning today.

SHI International Corp. is a global leader in technology solutions, serving a diverse set of customers with software, hardware, and services that tackle their IT challenges. Based in Somerset, New Jersey, SHI provides tailored IT solutions to corporate, enterprise, public sector, and education clients. With a workforce exceeding 6,000 employees worldwide, SHI is dedicated to fostering long-term success for its customers.

“SHI International, Corp. is delighted to be a Major Sponsor of the Mac Admins Foundation," said Tom Rice, Manager of Apple Solutions Engineering for SHI. “We are excited to be a part of this community and to support the foundation’s mission of advancing the global community of people who manage Apple devices. As an Apple Authorized Corporate Reseller, and the largest woman- and minority-owned company in the US, SHI is committed to making sure we’re your trusted IT partner. This means ensuring our customers have the products, solutions, and services needed to break down barriers to deploying and supporting Macs in their respective environments.”

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 so pleased that SHI is supporting the Mac Admins community. It’s critical to have the support of industry-leading ecosystem partners for Apple, so that our community can grow and prosper” Co-Chair Tom Bridge said, “SHI has been an incredible resource for the Mac Admins community, and we’re excited to see them invest in the community in new ways.”

Mac Admins Foundation Announces First Membership Drive

The Mac Admins Foundation is proud to announce the very first membership drive, beginning November 25th 2024 and running through December 6th 2024. 

"The Mac Admins community is an incredible resource," Co-Chair Tom Bridge said. "We're working hard to ensure this resource remains available to everyone for years to come. While we're proud to work with our major sponsors, we also want to create opportunities for individuals who wish to contribute to our mission."

Beginning today, individuals can express their support for the Mac Admins Foundation by donating monthly (or annually) with different benefits levels:

Beginning in 2025, members will have access to unique Mac Admins Foundation logo shirts and merchandise and digital membership cards. 

To start your membership, head over to macadmins.org/join now!

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.”