TechFoundation - Benefits and Eligibility

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Eligibility

To participate in TechFoundation’s TechMarketplace program, you must agree to the following terms:

Your organization must meet the requirements laid out in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and be designated as exempt from federal income tax under section 501(a).
Your organization must provide services without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, or physical disability.

Some of TechFoundation's for-profit partners have also defined special criteria for participation in their programs. Please visit the TechMarketplace partner pages for additional information about each of TechFoundation's partners.

There is no fee to purchase through TechMarketplace, nor is there any limit on the amount of product that your organization may buy.

You are required to be a member of TechFoundation to use this program. If you have not done so yet, please fill out this short form to complete the registration process.

Benefits to Nonprofits

Affordability

TechMarketplace serves as an effective channel to save up to 50% on hardware, software and services.

Convenience

Virtual marketplace provides a one-stop shop for all IT purchasing needs.

Quality

Only select, high tech products and services from established brands are included in the TechMarketplace portfolio.

Benefits to Corporations

Enhanced media and marketing

Achieve cause-based marketing at no cost. Nonprofits make for interesting case studies, website stories, and news articles.

Expanded distribution

TechMarketplace can provide a least-cost approach to distributing donated or discounted products to the nonprofit market.

Philanthropy

TechFoundation's business model creates social profit without reducing corporate revenue and earnings.

Improved employee recruiting, satisfaction, and retention

Social and community involvement helps create an attractive work environment.