Case Study: American Cancer Society boosts efficiency and saves $1.5 million with Microsoft Office 365

American Cancer Society uses Office 365 to facilitate efficiency and boost the impact of lifesaving programs

The American Cancer Society, a large nonprofit organization, faced operational inefficiencies due to its fragmented structure across 11 divisions. Each division used different processes and technology, which created a significant financial burden and hindered staff collaboration. To refocus resources on its mission, the society partnered with Microsoft to implement a unified communication and collaboration solution using Office 365.

Microsoft's Office 365 solution replaced outdated systems, providing a cloud-based platform that standardized tools and improved collaboration across the entire organization. This shift resulted in annual cost savings of approximately $1.5 million, which were redirected to lifesaving programs. Microsoft also enhanced data security and enabled future global partnership opportunities through the platform.

American Cancer Society

Jay Ferro

Chief Information Officer