One of the biggest challenges for a church IT department is controlling costs. Everything from computers, monitors and printers costs money putting a strain on an already tight budget. However, there is one area where a church can save money fairly easily and that is in the area of Microsoft software. Microsoft has the Open License Charity program that allows eligible nonprofit organizations to acquire multiple software licenses – rather than multiple software packages at reduced prices. You only need to purchase one complete software package and enough licenses to cover the remaining amount of computers.
There is a process involved to confirm that you are a nonprofit before being able to purchase Microsoft software through the Open License Charity program. Your software reseller can help you fill out the necessary paperwork so that you will qualify for the Open License Charity program. If you do not have a software vendor, there are many out there including CDW and Tiger Direct.