Mac Admins Foundation Exceeds Fundraising Goal For Initial Membership Drive

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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."

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.