# Are you paying too much for your software?

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2008/07/29/are-you-paying-too-much-your-software/
- Published: 2008-07-29T09:42:08+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Did you know that as part of its CSR programme Microsoft provides NGOs around the
world with free software?

A range of products can be accessed online and there is also a process through which
NGOs can apply for technology grants. Microsoft operates a global partnership with
TechSoup through which NGOs can purchase software for the cost of just the handling
fee. The agent for TechSoup in the UK is Charity Technology Trust.

Microsoft’s website provides full details plus a forum for discussing technology
issues and other resources – including a list of approved capacity building organisations.
As a major grant maker Microsoft is keen to support grantees and other NGOs with
information and advice. Resource Alliance has recently been added to the list of‘
NGO partners’ after we carried out research for Microsoft into the sustainability
of their Unlimited Potential programme in Asia.

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For more details see:

http://www.microsoft.com/About/CorporateCitizenship/CommunityInvestment/NGO/en/us/
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