Mac Admins Foundation Announces End of Year Drive

Following the rousing success of our first membership drive earlier this month, the Mac Admins Foundation is running a short end-of-year drive for those who missed the initial opportunity!

Beginning today, December 26th, and running through Saturday, January 4th, you have one short chance to catch up and support the Mac Admins Foundation through monthly or annual donations at various benefit levels:

Like our previous drive, members will have access to unique Mac Admins Foundation logo shirts and merchandise and digital membership cards (arriving in 2025).

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

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!

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.

CrowdStrike joins Major Sponsors of the Mac Admins Foundation

The Mac Admins Foundation, the leading nonprofit organization supporting people who manage Apple products in the workplace, is proud to announce that CrowdStrike, a leading security software company, is supporting the Mac Admins Community through a major sponsorship of the Mac Admins Foundation beginning today.

CrowdStrike joins industry luminaries in their support of the community of people who manage Apple devices at scales large and small. Their focus on business security is a natural fit for Mac Admins. CrowdStrike is dedicated to protecting the macOS community and devices through research and technology, and their researchers continue to track a growing number of attacks targeting macOS devices, including working with the Mac Admins Community.

The Mac Admins Foundation plays a crucial 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 57,000 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 grateful that CrowdStrike has chosen to donate to supporting the Mac admins community. The Foundation will work hard to be responsible stewards of this donation and of the trust CrowdStrike is showing in us.” Co-Chair Tom Bridge said, “CrowdStrike’s been an incredible partner for the Mac Admins community, and we’re excited to see them invest in the community in new ways.”

Mac Admins Foundation Open Letter on Conference Inclusivity

The following letter was sent directly to conference organizers within the Mac Admins Community on December 11th, 2023. It is posted here for awareness and to foster conversations and inclusivity.

The Mac Admins Foundation (MAF) has observed that at least two conferences in 2024 are scheduled at the same time as a religious holiday celebrated by a considerable portion of the Mac Admins community.

We strongly believe that inclusive and diverse events should be part of the consideration of conference organizers due to the depth and breadth of perspectives in these important community events. Inclusive and diverse events require that organizers respect the calendars of diverse groups.

Mac Admins should not have to choose between their beliefs and their professional development.

The Mac Admins Foundation is calling on all conference organizers to carefully study when they’re planning conferences and avoid scheduling them at the same time as major religious and secular holidays.

While we acknowledge the inherent challenges in accommodating diverse needs within conference scheduling, the Mac Admins Foundation firmly believes that prioritizing inclusivity is not just a commendable choice, but a business imperative for the benefit of their customers, attendees, and the wider community.

As staunch advocates for the community, the MAF extends a heartfelt offer of our dedicated services to collaboratively address these challenges with you. We are driven by the shared vision of success and inclusiveness, and we are ready to support your efforts to ensure no one is left behind in the pursuit of knowledge and community.

With Respect,
The Board of the Mac Admins Foundation