Announcing MacPaw as New Major Sponsor 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 MacPaw, a leading software development company focused on development of programs for users and businesses, is supporting the Mac Admins Community through a major sponsorship of the Mac Admins Foundation beginning today.

MacPaw is a software development company founded in 2008 in Kyiv, Ukraine. MacPaw’s primary focus is maintenance and security solutions. The company’s innovation culture allowed to create popular and helpful apps for Mac and iOS users: CleanMyMac X, Setapp, ClearVPN, SpyBuster, and other products. In 2017, MacPaw acquired The Unarchiver and has been actively supporting the product. Today, every fifth Mac in the world has at least one app by MacPaw.

MacPaw creates cybersecurity products and enhances its active software with features that ensure a safe online experience. In July 2023, MacPaw has launched Moonlock, a new cybersecurity division, which focuses exclusively on Mac users’ security. For 15 years and counting, MacPaw team has been on a mission to help machines help people. The company aims to empower and address the challenges of professional communities, including the Mac Admins community’s support.

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.

“We are so thankful for the support and partnership that MacPaw is providing, just like the great products that they make for businesses that use the Mac at any scale,” Co-Chair Tom Bridge said, “MacPaw’s support will make it possible to further the reach of the Mac Admins Foundation, support the development of community members through grants, and support the training of new Mac Admins through our sponsorship program.”

“At MacPaw, we envision a world where technology empowers human life. For 15 years, we have been crafting maintenance and security solutions to ensure every Mac user has a productive and safe online experience,” said Oleksandr Kosovan, Founder and CEO of MacPaw. “We always center our focus and actions on humans. The Mac Admins community shares our passion for empowering users. By supporting community development, we aim to help protect Mac users from cyber threats and transform their online experience into an effortless and exciting journey — whether they are tackling tasks at work or home.”


Resources from Mac Admins Foundation sessions at the 2023 MacAdmins Conference

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It was wonderful to see everyone at this year’s MacAdmins Conference at Penn State University. Our sincerest thank you to the conference organizers for including the Mac Admins Foundation as a sponsor and inviting us to present.

Attending members of the Board of Directors participated in two panels this year. One was an update from the Mac Admins Foundation and its first year. The second was a panel conversation with the board of the Mac Admins Open Source project. Slides from both sessions are available online now at the links below.

The Mac Admins Foundation – Rich Trouton; Chris Dawe; Jennifer Unger; Tom Bridge; Dr. Emily Kausalik (Slides | Video)

Mac Admins Open Source Panel – Rich Trouton; Nate Walck; Greg Neagle; Elliot Jordan; Dr. Emily Kausalik (+ guest Chris Dawe) (Slides | Video)

This page will be updated with links to the recordings of each session as they are made available by the conference organizers.

As a reminder, we had a giveaway for custom camp flags at the Mac Admins Foundation table this year at the MacAdmins Conference. (To review our drawing winners, please see this post on the Mac Admins Slack.) If your name was selected in the drawing but you didn’t pick up your flag at the MAF table in the vendor hall please Contact Us so we can get that to you.

Mac Admins Foundation Announces Addigy as a Major Sponsor

Washington, D.C. and Miami, Florida – July 19, 2023 – Addigy, a leading provider of Apple device management solutions, today became a major sponsor of the Mac Admins Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on advancing the global community of IT professionals who specialize in managing Apple devices. The sponsorship supports the Mac Admins Foundation’s efforts to provide educational resources, community support, and professional development opportunities for Mac administrators worldwide.

The Mac Admins Foundation runs 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.

“Sponsors make it possible for us to provide meaningful educational opportunities and resources to individuals seeking growth within the IT field,” said Tom Bridge, Co-Chair of the Mac Admins Foundation. “Our online community is free and openly accessible, and companies like Addigy allow us to keep it that way. The partnership between Addigy and the Mac Admins Foundation will no doubt provide greater opportunities for our community, as well as support innovation within the broader industry.”

"We are thrilled to support the Mac Admins Foundation," said Jason Dettbarn, CEO of Addigy. "As a company deeply committed to supporting IT professionals, this partnership aligns perfectly with our mission. We look forward to working closely with the Mac Admins Foundation to advance the Mac administration community and help organizations fully leverage the power of Apple devices.”

To connect with other Mac admins, join the Mac Admins Slack workspace. For more information about Addigy and its cloud-based Apple device management platform, please visit www.addigy.com.

Mac Admins Foundation Announces Recipients of Community and Conference Grant

The Mac Admins Foundation, a leading organization dedicated to advancing the global community of Apple device managers, is delighted to congratulate the recipients and applaud all of the applicants of the inaugural Community and Conference Grant. This grant program aims to empower individuals who face financial barriers or lack the means to participate in transformative events in the technical field.

The Community and Conference Grant generated an enthusiastic response, attracting a diverse pool of passionate and motivated individuals with a strong desire to enhance their technical skills. The Grant committee reviewed each application, assessing factors such as relevance, depth, clarity, specificity, and originality of the responses.

After an extensive selection process, the Mac Admins Foundation proudly announces that five outstanding recipients have been chosen for the inaugural Community and Conference Grant.

These individuals will receive financial and logistical support to attend the prestigious 2023 MacAdmins Conference at Penn State University (PSU), an industry renowned conference that provides access to a wide range of enlightening sessions, workshops, and networking events. In addition to conference registration, each recipient will be awarded a grant of $2,500 (USD) to cover associated expenses including travel, accommodations, and expenses.

"We are thrilled to support these exceptional individuals in their pursuit of professional growth and advancement," said Tom Bridge, Co-Chair of the Mac Admins Foundation. "Through the Community and Conference Grant, we aim to foster the development of a new generation of technical professionals who will shape the future of the industry. We hope this is the first of many grants to come."

The Mac Admins Foundation also wishes to recognize and commend all the applicants who shared their passion. The board and grant committee recognize the efforts, enthusiasm, and aspirations of these individuals.

The Mac Admins Foundation is committed to supporting individuals seeking to excel in the technical field and invites all interested individuals to apply for future grant opportunities. The Mac Admins Foundation urges everyone to share future programs with others who may benefit from the support and resources it provides.

About the Mac Admins Foundation

The Mac Admins Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that exists in order to advance the global community of people who manage Apple devices at large and small scales. Launched in May of 2022, based on a community begun in 2015, the Mac Admins Foundation runs conference and training scholarships for Mac Admins all over the world, in addition to running the Mac Admins Slack, a free collaboration platform of more than 50,000 Mac Admins.

Apply now for the 2023 Community and Conference Grant

The Mac Admins Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the Community and Conference Grant. 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.

This inaugural grant will provide recipients

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.

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. This grant is designed 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 for the grant, 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 May 28th, 2023, and successful applicants will be notified on or about June 6th, 2023.

You can contact the Mac Admins Foundation at scholarships@macadmins.org or #macadminsfoundation with any questions.