Need Help Optaining Microsoft MapPoint Software

I work for the National Alzheimer's Association.  Because we are considered other in health-care organizations we are not eligible by Microsoft rules to receive software through Tech Soup.

We are a 501c3 organization committed to ending the Alzheimer's disease.   In addition to funding research and educating and mobilizing the public, our local chapters provide direct services to those who have the Alzheimer's Disease, their family and their caretakers.  We also provide a 24-hour-assistance and -information line.

I would like to have 5 copies of Microsoft MapPoint.  If anyone knows how I can get our classification changed so we are eligible to receive software or how I can receive this software for no cost, I would appreciate your assistance.

Thank you for your time. 

Susan Goldman

Susan,

Your organization is being restricted from placing an order due to the "Organization Type" selected during registration.  To view your current "Organization Type," log on to your TechSoup account at http://www.techsoup.org/stock, then click on "Edit Organization Profile" on the left-hand purple bar.

Eligibility for donations from each of our partners is based on the type/subtype that you choose during the registration process. If you feel that the organization type/subtype that you are currently registered with is inaccurate, you may change it to a more appropriate one. The type/subtype code that you choose should best describe the work of your organization. In some cases if we are uncertain of the accuracy of your choice, we will do our own research to determine the appropriateness of your choice. But we can not tell you what type to choose, nor can we tell you what types will or will not be eligible for donations.

Please review the different organization types listed in this link: https://www.techsoup.org/stock/registration_types_and_subtypes.asp.

Microsoft's eligibility requirements are outlined here:  http://www.techsoup.org/stock/restrictions.asp#ms

Although we have no doubt that your work is very important and a great service to the community, each of our donating partners has specified nonprofit organization types which they are most interested in supporting through donations of their products.

If you find that you are not eligible for the Microsoft Product Donation Program through TechSoup Stock, please check out this list of Charity Resellers who provide software to non-profits at significantly discounted rates: http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/downloads/charity.doc

You can also review our Quick Guide to Discounted Software Programs: http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/software/page5055.cfm

Autumn

Five licenses should let you meet the minimum open order quantity for a charity reseller.  I'd try zones CDW PCmall or Consistent Computer Bargins and ask to speak with some one about Microsoft Charity pricing.  The last price list I have had mappoint 2009 at a list price of $38.00 per copy.

Dave