Case Study: American Cancer Society saves millions and boosts collaboration with Microsoft Office 365

Cancer Research Nonprofit Uses Technology to Raise More Funds and Save More Lives

The American Cancer Society (ACS), a large nonprofit, faced a fragmented IT structure that hampered its fundraising, service delivery, and research efforts. This division-centric model created operational inefficiencies that prevented the organization from scaling its lifesaving mission, such as its Road To Recovery program. To overcome this challenge, ACS partnered with Microsoft Corporation to standardize its technology.

By implementing Microsoft Office 365 and Yammer, ACS consolidated its disparate systems into a unified, cloud-based platform. This Microsoft solution improved collaboration across its divisions and for its mobile workforce, enabling real-time communication and increased productivity. The results were significant, with ACS achieving annual cost savings of $1.5 million, which was redirected into mission-critical projects, ultimately helping the organization save more lives.

American Cancer Society

John Hoctor

Vice President, Government Relations