13th Annual IT Makeover Campaign
Microsoft and BluePeak Technology Solutions have teamed up to provide select nonprofit organizations with a combined $20,000 in IT Makeover Campaign funds.
In its 13th year, the IT Makeover campaign is a joint project between Microsoft and BluePeak Technology Solutions in which each provide $10,000 ($20,000 all up) worth of technology enhancements and upgrades to deserving, local nonprofit recipients.
Recipients are selected from an application pool throughout northern Nevada and based on an application they are required to submit describing their needs, mission, and objectives in addition to how their organization would use the IT Makeover contribution to better serve the northern Nevada region. The final selections are made by a panel made up of Microsoft and BluePeak volunteer team members.
Over the past 12 years, a total of $270,000 has been awarded to more than 30 local nonprofit recipients.
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View the 13th Annual IT Makeover Campaign Promo video:​
IT Makeover Campaign Requirements, Application and Deadline
Qualification Requirements:
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The following prerequisites shall apply to all organizations wishing to be considered for the IT Makeover Campaign:
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The organization must be a 501(c)3 registered nonprofit
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The organization shall be based in the region (Washoe, Storey, Lyon and Douglas counties or Carson City/Lake Tahoe/Truckee).
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The organization’s operations impact clients or resources in the region
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The organization has charitable goals that directly impact the community through efforts to assist individuals and groups, or positively impact cultural or natural resources.
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The organization has a demonstrated need or vision for how the IT Makeover Campaign can positively impact its charitable goals.
*Recipients will be required to sign Project Delivery, Liability, and Marketing Releases.
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If you are interested in applying for the IT Makeover Campaign, please follow the instructions to complete your application:
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Complete the Microsoft Forms application via this link:
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Please complete all sections of the application before submitting.
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Print/Save a copy of the completed application for your records.
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You will receive an email confirmation that your application has been received from Microsoft.
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Online application deadline is Friday, April 16, 2021 (no exceptions)!
For any application questions please reach out to Peter Pensotti or David Taylor at Microsoft Reno. For any IT technical questions or concerns please reach out to Brian Gifford at BluePeak Technology Services.
Q&A Session
Microsoft and BluePeak Technology Solutions will be hosting a Nonprofit Tech Q&A on Friday, April 2, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams (link to join meeting).
This session is held to provide tips on completing the IT Makeover Campaign application and answer any questions that applicants may have pertaining to their IT requests. There will also be an opportunity to hear from previous winners on their experience with the application process and the final outcomes of their IT makeovers.