Tech For Good Making the Most of Your Microsoft Software Donation

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Tech For Good: Making the Most of Your Microsoft Software Donation

Presenters James Rooney Program Manager Microsoft Tech for Good Assisting with chat & questions: Shala Harris, Stephanie Gerding & Gretchen Deo Cameron Jones Program Director TechSoup Global Facilitator: Dawn Krause

What is Tech for Good? Microsoft Software Donation Program Overview Resources, Tools & Support Q&A from Participants Agenda

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Technology for Good Citizenship & Public Affairs

Technology for Good Mission Use Microsoft technology to help solve complex social problems.

Technology for Good Areas of Focus

Software DonationsCloud New ProductsWebsite On-premise software donations. Last year more than 62,000 organizations requested software donations Raising awareness, supporting projects, and increasing adoption of cloud technology Windows Server, Visual Studio, Windows, Office, SharePoint, and more Updating Citizenship Nonprofit website & increase connections with product websites

Homegrown SolutionsOther Solutions Org Showcases Develop & launch solutions for social good Partner & support the creation of technology solutions for social good Support the innovative use of Microsoft technology

ConferencesEducation AdvocacyServices & Support Sponsor, attend & present at nonprofit tech conferences Partner to provide educational opportunities on key technology Facilitate knowledge sharing, increase visibility & information Promote tech capacity building & effective use for delivery of programs & services

Response CapacityGlobal Partnerships Community Donate on-premise & cloud- based solutions to improve response Partner with global NGOs, governments, and companies to provide ICT assets and support for lead responders Raise awareness of volunteer and donation opportunities through our online properties

MICROSOFT SOFTWARE DONATION PROGRAM Citizenship & Public Affairs

Software Delivery: What to Expect Donations via TechSoup: + Retail purchase: Unique license & media for a single install vs. Accessed in the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) to ‘unlock’ your software Same product key may be used for up to the number of licenses granted Download from the VLSC website or Optional (upon request): One set of media is mailed for each title, to be used for multiple installations

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An organization’s allotment of Microsoft donated software is reset every two years An organization’s two-year cycle begins with its first donation request After two years, a new cycle begins, and a new allotment becomes available Microsoft Program Rules

Over the 2 year period: You may make unlimited requests There is no minimum quantity requirement per request Request products from up to 10 title groups Request up to 50 licenses per title groups (except for servers) For servers, you may request up to 5 products, regardless of title group Microsoft Program Rules

Snapshot view of your org’s Microsoft donation history Microsoft Donation Center

501(c)3 Nonprofits and Public Libraries (public access computing only) Not generally eligible: schools, government agencies, healthcare orgs, religious orgs (without secular program), political orgs Check your eligibility with our Eligibility Quiz!Eligibility Quiz Microsoft Donation Program Eligibility

The Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) is your portal for accessing… Software licenses Product downloads & keys Version upgrades Software Assurance benefits Log-in permissions … and much more!

How to Access VLSC You will receive 2 s from TechSoup about your donation The 2 nd provides instructions on how to log-in to VLSC.

VLSC: Sign-In

VLSC: Access Products, Benefits, and Training

VLSC: Retrieve Volume License Keys

Software Assurance: Benefits For You! If a new version of a software title comes out within 2 years, you can upgrade (may not apply to every title) Download (free) or request upgraded media (+ shipping) online. Instructions online. Instructions online NEW VERSION RIGHTS Access to self-paced, interactive training for you & staff (limited to product families you’ve received: Office applications, operating systems, or servers) Learn more about activating eLearning benefits.activating eLearning benefits E-LEARNING Your employees can obtain a licensed copy of most Microsoft Office desktop programs, which they can install and use on their home computer. HOME USE PROGRAM

Resources, Tools, & Support Citizenship & Public Affairs

Microsoft Citizenship Website

Microsoft Product Help, Tips, Tricks office.com windows.com crm.dynamics.com windowsazure.com visualstudio.com

Local Impact Map: Nonprofit Stories

Microsoft Software Support Call the MS Help Line at for volume licensing support

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MICROSOFT SOFTWARE DONATION PROGRAM Citizenship & Public Affairs

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