{"id":3099,"date":"2023-06-30T10:00:55","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T10:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pax8.com\/blog\/?p=3099"},"modified":"2023-07-13T20:05:25","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T20:05:25","slug":"microsoft-tsi-azure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pax8.com\/blog\/microsoft-tsi-azure\/","title":{"rendered":"Unlocking the power of Azure: growing your MSP business in the nonprofit sector"},"content":{"rendered":"

In today’s world, businesses that make a positive social impact are highly valued by their customers and employees alike. That’s why many managed service providers (MSPs) are looking to expand their businesses into the nonprofit sector.<\/p>\n

According to Zippia\u2019s nonprofit statistics, the nonprofit sector is the fastest-growing sector globally and has the third-largest workforce in the US<\/a>. Moreover, there are more than 10 million nonprofits globally with an estimated annual technology spend of over $150 billion. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the benefits of selling Microsoft Azure to nonprofits and how Pax8 and Microsoft can help MSPs grow their business in this sector.<\/p>\n

How can I benefit from selling Azure to nonprofits?<\/h2>\n

Partnering with nonprofits opens a new revenue stream in a fast-growing sector. While Azure can benefit nonprofit customers, it is also likely to be something they have little expertise and experience in. This is where your business can support them and by doing so, increase service revenue.<\/p>\n

Uplift your brand image<\/h3>\n

Customers want to engage and do more business with brands associated with creating positive social impact. Your work in the nonprofit sector can help you win more business with other nonprofits as well as commercial customers.<\/p>\n

Improve employee satisfaction<\/h3>\n

Partnering with nonprofits can also improve employee satisfaction within your organization by creating mission-driven work that aligns with their values. This will help you retain your best talent and attract new talent as well. By supporting nonprofits with Azure solutions, you will not only make a positive social impact but also cut costs and build a stronger brand image.<\/p>\n

How can my nonprofit customer benefit from Azure?<\/h2>\n

By leveraging Microsoft Azure, nonprofits can benefit from a wide range of capabilities like modern workflows, cost-effective budgets, personalized fundraising, and value-centered organizational efforts that can help them achieve their mission more effectively. Here are some of the key benefits:<\/p>\n

Secure and modernize workflows<\/h3>\n

With Azure, nonprofits can reduce security risks, improve communication with staff, constituents, and donors, and increase storage and scalability. These features enable nonprofits to manage their workflows more efficiently and effectively, reducing the risk of data breaches or system downtime.<\/p>\n

Stretch budgets<\/h3>\n

By migrating from on-premises to modern systems, nonprofits can lower maintenance costs for outdated infrastructure or hardware, pay only for what they use, automate time-intensive processes for greater efficiency, and save time and money with data-driven cost management tools. This allows nonprofits to stretch their budgets further and focus on achieving their mission.<\/p>\n

Improve fundraising<\/h3>\n

Azure enables nonprofits to earn more donations by fostering personalized donor outreach<\/a>, and to earn more funding from donor institutions by providing better data security, management, and reporting. This feature is especially valuable for nonprofits that rely on fundraising to sustain their operations.<\/p>\n

Support organizational values and missions<\/h3>\n

By providing digital tools and related training to be more effective in their day-to-day work, nonprofits can lift employee satisfaction and become more environmentally sustainable while aligning their technology investments with their organizational values and mission.<\/p>\n

Leverage expertise and resources from Pax8 and Microsoft to win and grow in the nonprofit sector<\/h2>\n

While selling Azure to nonprofits may seem like a daunting task, you can leverage the expertise and resources of both Pax8 and Microsoft to make the process smoother and more efficient.<\/p>\n

Microsoft has created a variety of resources to help you market Azure to nonprofits. These resources include brochures, use cases, pitch decks, marketing content, and demos. You can find them all at the Microsoft Nonprofit Partner Hub<\/a>. Here are a few top resources:<\/p>\n