1. Tech For Good Making the Most of Your Microsoft Software Donation

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4. Who is TechSoup? TechSoup is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. As of June 2010, TechSoup served more than 127,000 organizations, distributed more than 6.3 million technology donations, and enabled nonprofit recipients to save more than $1.8 billion in IT expenses in 33 countries around the world.

5. We are working toward a time when every nonprofit and social benefit organization on the planet has the technology resources and knowledge they need to operate at their full potential.

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

7. 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

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

9. What Microsoft technology are you currently most interested in? What Microsoft technology do you find most useful? Chat With Us

10. Technology for Good Citizenship & Public Affairs

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

12. Technology for Good Areas of Focus

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. MICROSOFT SOFTWARE DONATION PROGRAM Citizenship & Public Affairs

18. 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

19. Microsoft Donates its Most Popular Software to Nonprofits & Libraries 19

20. 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

21. 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

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

23. 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

24. 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!

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

26. VLSC: Sign-In www.microsoft.com/licensing/servicecenter www.microsoft.com/licensing/servicecenter

27. VLSC: Access Products, Benefits, and Training

28. VLSC: Retrieve Volume License Keys

29. 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

30. Resources, Tools, & Support Citizenship & Public Affairs

31. Microsoft Citizenship Website http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/en-us/nonprofits/ http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/en-us/nonprofits/

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

33. Local Impact Map: Nonprofit Stories http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/en-us/map.aspx

34. Microsoft Software Support Call the MS Help Line at 1-800-426-9400 for volume licensing support

35. Join Our Community! Facebook www.facebook.com/microsoftcitizenship www.facebook.com/microsoftcitizenship Twitter www.twitter.com/msftcitizenship www.twitter.com/jamesroo Microsoft Citizenship Blog www.microsoftupblog.com

36. MICROSOFT SOFTWARE DONATION PROGRAM Citizenship & Public Affairs

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