Pricing for nonprofits
Cisco runs two TechSoup tracks for 501(c)(3) organizations: donated Meraki hardware for the admin fee only, up to $8,000 per fiscal year, or Meraki at 60% off list price up to $110,000 per year. Schools and government are excluded from the discount track.
Review for nonprofits
Cisco Meraki through TechSoup modernizes nonprofit networks with cloud-managed gateways, switches, Wi-Fi, cameras, and security appliances.
The donation track covers qualifying missions at admin-fee cost; the discount track halves list pricing for the rest. Devices tie to the approved organization dashboard.
Typical nonprofit uses:
- Build a new office network on Meraki.
- Extend Wi-Fi to program and volunteer spaces.
- Secure and monitor locations centrally.
Pros:
- Donation covers the full Meraki stack for admin fee only.
- Sixty percent discount when donation-ineligible.
Cons:
- Donation needs mission, budget, and non-customer tests.
- Custom requests and reviews take business days.
FAQ about Cisco for nonprofits
What does Cisco offer nonprofits?
Donated Meraki gear for the admin fee only, or Meraki at 60% off list price.
Which organizations qualify?
501(c)(3) organizations meeting mission, budget, and policy tests per track.
What are the limits?
Admin-fee caps per fiscal year with dashboard-tied devices.
When is Cisco a good fit?
For Meraki-based network modernization across sites.
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