Tech Tools for Campus Ministry Follow

RUF ministry staff collectively spend over a hundred thousand dollars annually on computer hardware and software.   With this in mind, we have created this new Tech Support service center to bring together RUF's nonprofit resources and collective purchasing power to encourage and support ministry staff in their work.   

We have been hard at work behind the scenes, building relationships with major brands like Apple, Dell, and Microsoft (to name a few) to bring together special nonprofit or discounted pricing for you, our ministry staff.   We have hired a Tech Service Assistant (Collin Smith) to operate as a "guide" to provide a concierge-style shopping experience for you and to help you access as many of these discounts and cost-saving opportunities as possible.

Most of you use Apple products, so we have worked with Apple to establish a new business relationship.  Apple has provided RUF with a unique business portal that looks a lot like its retail website.   The primary difference, however, is that Apple will increase our collective discount level as we make purchases over time.   It is important to note that the discounts may vary throughout the year, and some products may not be eligible for discounts.   We are continuing to build similar relationships with other national brands, including PC vendors like Dell Computer (and others soon), so we are setting up great options for users of Windows-based computers as well.

Regardless of the vendor, RUF Tech can dropship discounted hardware directly to you, and our goal is to provide as much tech help and services as you may need along the way.    

The process is simple when you are ready to purchase your next computer (or device) for ministry.   At the top of the RUF TECH portal (http://support.ruf.org), you can tap "Submit a Request."   This will "open a ticket" and put you in the queue.   A support assistant will respond as soon as possible and work to prepare a custom proposal with as much coaching or help as you may need or desire.  We will even work to help you get any required budget approvals, place the order, fill out the expense report, and drop ship the new device to your address.    If you need setup assistance, RUF Tech wants to be here for you every step of the way.  Please open a ticket, and let us get started for your today.