Become a Business Partner

Looking for a new business opportunity? Become a Sage Software nonprofit business partner and get referrals from a widespread customer network. Take advantage of our extensive partner sales and marketing programs designed to make new partners effective and successful, including software discounts and free technical support.

Sage Software Nonprofit Partner Program Application Requirements

Benefits of the Sage Software Nonprofit Partner Program

Expert Technical Help
Experienced professional accountants and fundraisers help Authorized Business Partners with questions about the Sage MIP Fund Accounting and Sage Fundraising products at no charge.

Comprehensive, 24-hour Inside Access
Partners can access an extensive Support Knowledgebase, a database of product support articles and tips. Business Partners can contact Client Services by calling 800-945-3278.

Lead Generation
At Sage Software's nonprofit and government solutions, we understand the importance of keeping your pipeline full of new prospects and helping you to expand your business. That is why we send out hundreds of thousands of marketing pieces each year on behalf of our selling partners.

Extensive turnkey marketing and co-op programs
Partners can leverage a variety of marketing and sales tools and programs available though the Sage Software Channel marketing program. These include templates and sales letters, sales scripts, presentations, recommended tactics and marketplace strategies, and much, much more. We offer extensive turnkey marketing opportunities and an extensive cooperative marketing program.

Generous referral fees
Pick up extra revenue beyond your product lines. The Sage Software family pays you every time a prospect you register a referral for purchases one of over two dozen other Sage Software products.

Assigned Regional Sales Manager
Each Business Partner is assigned a Regional Sales Manager to assist with any issue concerning the selling of Sage MIP Fund Accounting and Sage Fundraising software and services-from understanding the nonprofit marketplace and pre-sales through final approval and delivery.

Updates, Tips and Market News
Partners stay on top of new promotions, programs, and opportunities through a Sage Software newsletter with highlights especially for Sage Software Authorized Business Partners. Partners can use valuable marketing and sales insights and information to help expand their business.

Annual partners conference
All Sage Software Partners are invited to an annual Partners meeting that includes on a variety of topics to help partners succeed and grow. Presentations and discussions include trends in the software industry and the nonprofit and government markets, effective marketing and sales tactics, and training on the latest software releases from the Sage MIP Fund Accounting and Sage Fundraising products lines. CPE credit is granted for all accounting technical sessions.

Sage Software Nonprofit Partner Program Application Requirements
To become a Sage Software Business Partner, authorized to offer training, implementation and support for Sage MIP Fund Accounting or Sage Fundraising 50 you must complete the requirements below.

• Review the Application Requirements thoroughly.
• Request an application by filling out an information request form or call our Sales department at 800-647-3863.
• Complete all areas of the application and marketing plan, and return the application with payment of the Authorization fee.
• Authorization is a one-time fee of $5000 per firm. Annual Care fees apply per product.
• Sage MIP Fund Accounting Certified Consultant Training is $3,000. Sage Fundraising 50 Certified Consultant Training is $2,000. Training fees are billed at the time of training.
• Sage Software will review your application, references, personal and company credit history, and set up an interview for preliminary approval within 30 days.
• Final approval requires completion of certified consultant training for Sage MIP Fund Accounting and/or Sage Fundraising 50.

Requirements

• Complete partner Basic Training for final Partner Approval.
• Once you become authorized, it is your responsibility to register your qualified leads with a Sage Software representative, communicate regularly with your Regional Manager on lead status, and pay Sage Software invoices by the due date.
• During your first year as an Authorized Business Partner, you will be required to attend the Sage Software Sales/ Demo Boot Camp, Customer Boot Camp, and Marketing Boot camp or a prior-approved solutions-selling training course. There may be additional training costs for these required classes.
• During your second year as a Business Partner you will be required to attend Sage Software's Beyond the Basic training class for additional hands-on product and installation training.
• Sage Software expects its Partners to provide the highest level of service. We may survey clients you work with in order to determine the quality of service.
• Sage Software expects you to commit a reasonable amount of resources to selling the Sage MIP Fund Accounting and Sage Fundraising product lines. Less than satisfactory performance may cause termination of Business Partner status for the product line, at the discretion of the Nonprofit division representative.
• Program availability is subject to the rules and regulations established within your state. Please check with your State Board of Accountancy to determine local availability.

Partner Opportunities Outside the US
Opportunities are available outside the United States, with some modifications. For details on programs outside the United States, please contact Maria Caputo at 727-579-1111 ext. 3552 or email maria.caputo@sage.com.

Submit a request form to receive more information on our Sage Software Partner Advantage Program. 

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