Mac Admins Foundation Welcomes Fleet Device Management as Major Sponsor

DENVER, COLORADO – OCTOBER 7, 2025

The Mac Admins Foundation (MAF), a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to the global community of Apple administrators, is proud to announce Fleet Device Management as its newest major sponsor. This expanded partnership represents a significant milestone in supporting the Foundation's mission to educate, connect, and empower Mac Admins worldwide.

Fleet Device Management has demonstrated exceptional commitment to the Mac Admins community through meaningful engagement and support. The company has been an active participant in the Mac Admins Slack workspace, organized community meetups, and supported speakers at conferences—building authentic relationships with IT professionals managing Apple devices at scale.

"We're thrilled to welcome Fleet as our newest and largest sponsor," said Erin Merchant, Co-Chair of the Mac Admins Foundation. "Fleet has been an exceptional partner to the Mac Admins community—from fostering vibrant discussions in their Slack channel to organizing community meetups and supporting speakers. This sponsorship formalizes a relationship built on genuine engagement and shared values. We're grateful for Fleet's behind-the-scenes contributions and excited to expand our collaboration through new programs and initiatives."

This major sponsorship will enable the Mac Admins Foundation to expand its core programs, including the Mac Admins Slack workspace serving over 80,000 Apple-focused IT professionals, training scholarships, and Community & Conference Grants that support career development from entry-level professionals to seasoned experts.

Fleet's open device management platform aligns with the Mac Admin Foundation's values of transparency, community collaboration, and open-source innovation. As enterprises increasingly seek agile solutions for managing their Apple device fleets, Fleet's commitment to openness and simplicity resonates with the Mac Admins community's approach to solving complex IT challenges.

The Mac Admins Foundation remains committed to fostering community development, preserving collected knowledge, and developing a skilled workforce—ultimately creating a kinder, more humane world for IT professionals managing Apple devices in enterprises, schools, and organizations of all sizes.

For more information about the Mac Admins Foundation, visit macadmins.org.

About Fleet Device Management

Fleet is the open device management platform for IT and security teams with thousands of computers. With support for Macs, iPhones, iPads, Linux computers, and other devices, organizations like MrBeast, Stripe, Uber, and hundreds more use Fleet to improve and simplify how they manage and secure devices. Fleet's mission is to bring transparency and control to the world of computing devices through its open and extensible platform. Learn more at fleetdm.com/handbook.

About the Mac Admins Foundation

The Mac Admins Foundation is a US-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving the global community of people who manage Apple devices at large and small scales. Originally founded to take over fiscal responsibility for the Mac Admins Slack, the Foundation now focuses on fostering community, preserving collected knowledge, and developing a skilled workforce with the ultimate goal of creating a kinder, more humane world for IT professionals. For more information, visit macadmins.org.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Erin Merchant, Co-Chair
Mac Admins Foundation
Email: info@macadmins.org
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/erinmerchant

Mike McNeil, CEO
Fleet Device Management
Email: fleetdm.com/contact
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mikermcneil

MAF Announces Phobio Device Drive at JNUC 2025

In a continued effort to promote sustainability and responsible technology recycling, the Mac Admins Foundation is proud to announce a device donation drive at JNUC 2025, in partnership with Phobio, a trusted leader in secure electronics recycling.

Mac Admins attending the Jamf Nation User Conference (JNUC) 2025 are invited to bring their gently used Macs, iPhones, and iPads to the Mac Admins Foundation booth on the expo floor, where devices will be safely and securely recycled. Whether it's an aging MacBook that’s no longer in use or an iPad that’s been sitting in a drawer, this is a chance to give old tech a new purpose—or at least a responsible end-of-life.

“Our community of admins is passionate about both technology and doing the right thing,” said Chris Dawe, Co-Chair of the Mac Admins Foundation “This initiative lets attendees clear out their old devices and know they’ll be handled securely and sustainably, while donations will benefit the foundation.”

How it works:

• Bring your Macs, iPhones, and iPads ready for recycling to the Mac Admins Foundation booth during expo hours.

• Make sure the devices are not subject to Activation Lock or enrolled in Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager

• Devices will be collected by Phobio and processed according to industry-leading standards for data security and environmental safety.

• All data is wiped securely, and hardware is either responsibly recycled or given a second life through Phobio

• Mac Admins Foundation receives the fair value of the device as part of the recycling.

Whether you’re lightening your tech load or helping to reduce e-waste, this is a great way to be part of a cleaner, more sustainable future—right from the heart of the Mac admin community.

Join us in making JNUC 2025 not just a celebration of innovation, but a commitment to sustainability.

The Mac Admins Foundation announces departure of Becky Scott

Becky Scott joined the board as part of its second cohort of appointees, bringing extensive knowledge of community management and engagement to her role.

During her tenure, Becky led the board's efforts to structure the working relationship between community admins and the board, maintaining an unwavering commitment to a community-first approach. She worked diligently to ensure that community values and voices were heard and represented in all board decisions.

Becky also spearheaded our community communications initiatives, building out our newsletter and developing other community outreach materials that continue to serve our members today.

The board thanks Becky for her service to the board and for her contributions to the community.

For more information about the Mac Admins Foundation and its board of directors, contact Erin Merchant.

Mac Admins Foundation Awards Final 2025 Conference Grants for MacSysAdmin

The Mac Admins Foundation is thrilled to announce the award of our final 2025 Community and Conference Grants for MacSysAdmin. After careful review of all applications, the Foundation has selected two outstanding recipients to attend the MacSysAdmin 2025 Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Congratulations to our 2025 Grant Recipients:

• Alan West

• Deelan Sabido

All awardees have been notified via email and will receive registration for the MacSysAdmin 2025 Conference in Gothenburg (30 September - 3 October, 2025) plus $2,500 USD towards travel and accommodation expenses.

We are incredibly excited to welcome these talented individuals to Gothenburg and look forward to the fresh perspectives and enthusiasm they will bring to our community. The Foundation remains committed to fostering the development of new technical professionals and creating opportunities for those who might otherwise be unable to attend such events.

Thank you to everyone who applied for our grant programmes throughout 2025. We were impressed by the quality and passion demonstrated in all applications across our various initiatives this year. As we close out our 2025 grant cycle, we're already looking forward to expanding our support for the Mac Admins community in 2026 with new opportunities and programmes.

For questions about the Community and Conference Grant programme, please contact us at scholarships@macadmins.org or reach out via #macadminsfoundation

Mac Admins Foundation Partners with Phobio for Device Recycling Program

Mac Admins can now donate their old devices to support the Foundation and save the planet at the same time

The Mac Admins Foundation, the nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and connecting the global community of Apple IT professionals, is proud to announce the launch of its new Device Recycling Program through a unique partnership with Phobio. This initiative allows members to donate their used cellphones, tablets, and laptops, turning yesterday’s tech into financial support for the Foundation’s programs — while keeping electronics out of landfills.

Through the program, donated devices will be responsibly refurbished or recycled in partnership with Phobio. The proceeds generated from the resale or recycling of these devices will go directly toward funding the Foundation’s educational resources, community events, and grants for professional development.

“We know our members care about both the community and the planet,” said Chris Dawe, Co-Chair of the Mac Admins Foundation. “This program offers a way to clear out unused devices in a way that’s environmentally responsible — and directly supports the work we do for Mac Admins everywhere.”

The Mac Admins Foundation encourages individuals, organizations, and schools to participate. Whether it’s a well-loved MacBook, an outdated iPad, or a drawer full of old iPhones, every donation makes a difference. All personal data will be securely erased before resale or recycling.

How to Donate:

• Visit our recycling site to request a free shipping label for your device.

• Package your devices securely and send them to Phobio, knowing they’ll either get a second life, or recycled responsibly.

• Feel good knowing you’ve supported the Mac Admins community and the environment.

For more information about the Device Recycling Program or to make a donation, please visit our recycling site or contact giving@macadmins.org for more information..

About Phobio

Phobio unlocks value from used technology for businesses and consumers extending the usable life of consumer electronics. Since 2010, their simple and secure device buyback solutions have powered trade-in programs for the world's largest retailers, and consistently earned the highest customer satisfaction scores in the industry. And now Phobio for Good is empowering nonprofits to connect with a new generation of supporters through used tech donation. Learn more at phobio.com

“We’ve spent over a decade building world-class trade-in systems.  Now we’re giving that technology to nonprofit organizations for free.”

Stephen Wakeling, Phobio Founder and CEO

About Mac Admins Foundation

The Mac Admins Foundation is a US-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving the global community of people who manage Apple devices at large and small scales. Originally founded to take over fiscal responsibility for the Mac Admins Slack, the Foundation now focuses on fostering community, preserving collected knowledge, and developing a skilled workforce with the ultimate goal of creating a kinder, more humane world for IT professionals. For more information, visit macadmins.org.