Charity Software Licensing
No matter what size charity or non-profit organisation you are, squeezing the maximum benefits from donations or fundraising is crucial. Access to the best available technology not only helps non-profit organisations fulfill their missions, but it also enables them to reach more people and even drive transformational change. Whether you are a small or large organisation, SAMI can help you gain access to professional discount software.
Buy discounted software for your Charitable or non-profitable organisation
SAMI has a proven track record of tailoring unique solutions for our clients, especially for Charitable organisations to purchase and licence software solutions.
So whether you’re looking for Microsoft Operating Systems like Windows 10, Office software like Microsoft Office 2016, or software from other leading suppliers like Adobe – we’ve got a package to suit your budget!
Contact Sales Contact us today to get the best deals on discount charity software or to discuss your options with one of our experienced advisors.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is there a minimum order quantity?
No, SAMI does not impose a minimum order quantity on its customers. The only exception to this is a minimum of 5 licences must be ordered under Microsoft EES.
2. Is my charitable organisation eligible for discounted Microsoft licenses?
Microsoft considers a charitable organisation to be a not-for-profit charitable organisation whose aim is:
(a) the relief of poverty
(b) the advancement of education
(c) the advancement of social and community welfare
(d) the advancement of culture or
(e) the protection of the natural environment
Programs Available
Microsoft Open Licence Charity (Perpetual)
Office 365 Non-Profit (Subscription)
Microsoft reserves the right to review the status of any customer or proposed customer as a qualified charity user.
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If a non-profit organisation doesn’t meet the above criteria and is not a registered charity, they should purchase the Commercial product Office 2019 Home and Business or Commercial licenses.
3. Is my charitable organisation eligible for discounted Adobe licenses?
Adobe considers a charitable organisation to be an organisation that operates on a not-for-profit basis and whose aim is:
(a) the relief of poverty
(b) the advancement of education
(c) the advancement of social and community welfare
(d) the advancement of culture or
(e) the protection of the natural environment
Charitable organisations that meet the above criteria are eligible to purchase Education licences.
If a non-profit organisation doesn’t meet these criteria, but they are a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England & Wales or equivalent in Scotland, Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland and they have a Charity Commission registration number they can purchase Education licences.
If a non-profit organisation doesn’t meet the above criteria and are not a registered charity, they should purchase Commercial box product or Commercial licenses. If they qualify for Government pricing, they may purchase Government licenses.
Adobe reserves the right to review the status of any customer or proposed customer as a qualified charity user.
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4. Is my charitable organisation eligible for discounted Symantec licenses?
The following organisations are classified as Charities and are eligible to purchase under the Symantec Charity program:
I) Registered charities
A charity that is registered with the Charity Commission for England & Wales or equivalent in Scotland, Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland and has a Charity Commission registration number.
II) Housing associations
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Licences of the Software to be used for purposes other than participating in the Licensee’s curriculum or for use on equipment other than Licensee’s equipment on Licensee’s premises must be purchased separately.
Symantec reserves the right to review the status of any customer or proposed customer as a qualified charity user.
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5. Is my charitable organisation eligible for discounted Nuance licenses?
Charities can purchase Nuance boxed products with academic pricing.
Customers seeking further clarification should contact Nuance directly before purchasing. Please email: education@nuance.com.
6. Why is the quotation I received different from the website pricing?
Most of the vendors we deal with provide their largest discounts for students and we pass those discounts on to our student customers. The software and pricing on our Software4Students site are only available to students and teachers for installation on their home computers. However, we also provide software to schools, colleges, charities and universities under the appropriate licensing programs.
7. Why does my MOLP agreement show an end date?
The end date shown is the date up to which you can re-order on the same 2-year agreement. The date relates to the date after which a new agreement must be set up in order to purchase additional licenses or avail of software assurance. The licences you have bought do not expire and will not need to be renewed at any time.
8. Do I have to purchase a media kit (installation disk) to go with my Microsoft Licensing?
Charities purchasing under MOLP – NO, media kits are optional.
Schools, Colleges purchasing under EES – NO, media kits are optional. All products are available for download.
Schools, Colleges purchasing under Select – YES, unless you already have a volume licensing media kit.
9. Do I have to purchase a media kit (installation disk) to go with my Adobe Licensing?
NO, media kits are optional. All products are available for download.
10. I work for an IT Company, can I purchase the Microsoft software on your Software4Students site and sell or make it available to my student customers?
No, the Microsoft software on our Software4Students site is not available for resale. We cannot invoice a commercial organisation for these academic licenses.
11. I’m a reseller / IT Support Company working with charities, can I purchase your Microsoft software for resale to charities?
Yes, we can invoice you or your customer for the software. In all cases, we will need the end-user details in order to process the licences.
12. I’m a reseller / IT Support Company working with schools and colleges, can I purchase your Microsoft software for resale to schools and colleges?
Yes and no. Under Select licensing we must invoice the end-users directly. We cannot invoice a commercial organisation for these academic licences. Under EES we can invoice you or your customer for the software. In all cases, we will need the end-user details in order to process the licences.