From a TechSoup.org email announcement today. Microsoft software donations have become more flexible. TechSoup.org is the program whereby we get our Microsoft software, such as Windows for a token administrative fee, such as $8. For more information please refer to http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoftupblog/archive/2011/07/26/help-us-give-your-favorite-nonprofit-a-software-donation.aspx
Today we’re announcing updates to our nonprofit software donations program to enable more nonprofits around the world to get easier access to the technology they need, when they need it.
While we currently provide software donations to over 40,000 nonprofits each year, we’re just getting started and we need your help.
Many nonprofit organizations, including some in your local community, are not aware that they can request a donation of Microsoft software. Help us spread the word. Together, we can ensure nonprofits have access to affordable technology to help them do more with their limited resources.
There are two ways you can help:
1) Share the video (below) with your colleagues, friends and family to raise awareness of a great resource available to nonprofits.
2) Make your cause our cause: Reach out to your favorite nonprofit and make sure they’re aware of the Microsoft donations program. To make it as easy as possible, we’ve drafted a note below that you can use.
To those who have already helped, a big thank you from everyone at Microsoft!