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Before Your AI Investment Pays Off,

Before Your AI Investment Pays Off, Your Data Has to Be Ready. 

Every credit union leader I work with right now is navigating the same tension: the board wants an AI strategy, the technology budget isn't unlimited, and
Your CRM Should Grow With You. BBCRM Cannot

Your CRM Should Grow With You. BBCRM cannot.

For nonprofits still running on Blackbaud CRM, the question is no longer whether to move. It is how soon, and how well.
Stratus for Blackbaud Migration

Stratus for Blackbaud Migration: A Smarter Path to Salesforce 

Nonprofits and higher education institutions are outgrowing legacy Blackbaud systems. Explore why organizations are moving to Salesforce and how Cloud for Good supports a structured, strategic
Agentforce Education Migration

Agentforce Education Migration: Helping Your Student Data Work Smarter

Academic records. Advising notes. Financial aid flags. Engagement history. Years of it, carefully built across your Salesforce environment by the people who show up every day
From Go-Live to Real Value What Credit Unions Actually Need From an FSC Implementation

From Go-Live to Real Value: What Credit Unions Actually Need From an FSC Implementation

See how the right FSC implementation strategy helps credit unions unify member data, support AI initiatives, improve adoption, and deliver consistent service experiences.
Time to leave Blackbaud & Move Salesforce

Why Now Is the Time to Leave Blackbaud and Build a Smarter Salesforce Foundation

Nonprofits and higher education advancement teams are outgrowing legacy fundraising systems. Learn why now is the right time to move from Blackbaud to Salesforce and build
SALESFORCE HEADLESS 360

SALESFORCE HEADLESS 360: Busting the Myths Around Headless 360 

The concerns are understandable. The answers are more reassuring than most organizations expect.
Salesforce for Healthcare

Salesforce for Healthcare: Improving Patient Engagement and Care Coordination

Healthcare organizations today operate in a highly digital environment. From electronic health records to scheduling systems and billing platforms
What Is Salesforce Headless 360 and Why Does It Matter 

What Is Salesforce Headless 360 and Why Does It Matter 

A new capability is available to Salesforce organizations, and it is generating a lot of conversation.
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The Digital Government Imperative: Why Salesforce is Transforming State and Local Services

State and local agencies are at an inflection point. Citizens expect Amazon-grade experiences. Budgets are shrinking. Legacy systems are holding progress hostage.

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All Treats, No Tricks: 5 Cloud for Good Partners Sweetening the Nonprofit and Education Spaces

These five Cloud for Good partners offer solutions as sweet as candy for your nonprofit and education needs.
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Salesforce Data Cloud for Higher Education Advancement

Data Cloud for higher education advancement unlocks invaluable insights and analytics that can help drive data-driven decisions.
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End-Of-Year Strategies: Keeping Donors Engaged & Giving Featuring CARE

We all know end-of-year giving reigns supreme, so let’s dive into the key strategies you need to maximize fundraising this time of the year.
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Cloud for Good Response to the Israel – Hamas War

Cloud for Good has and will always stand for the human rights of the innocent. As such, we wanted to provide resources on how you can
Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud: What You Need to Know About Fundraising & Outcome Management

Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud: What You Need to Know About Fundraising & Outcome Management

The Winter '24 Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud release features highly anticipated updates to Fundraising and Outcome Management apps. Learn more here.
Salesforce Winter ’24 Release: What You Need to Know

Salesforce Winter ’24 Release: What You Need to Know

Cloud for Good breaks down the exciting new features, key highlights, and most impactful enhancements of Salesforce’s Winter ‘24 release!
Cultivating Care with CK Family Services Through Salesforce Program and Case Management

Cultivating Care with CK Family Services Through Salesforce Program and Case Management

Cloud for Good has helped CK Family Services leverage Salesforce to create a reliable system that can scale alongside the organization's mounting needs.
Dreamforce 2023: Public Sector Keynote Instant Reaction

Dreamforce 2023: Public Sector Keynote Instant Reaction

Cloud for Good brings you instant reactions from the Dreamforce 2023 public sector keynote address from industry expert Kristin Kiester.
Dreamforce 2023: Nonprofit Keynote Instant Reactions

Dreamforce 2023: Nonprofit Keynote Instant Reactions

Cloud for Good and four nonprofit Salesforce representatives bring you instant reactions from the Dreamforce 2023 nonprofit keynote address.
Seven Complaints From Accountants That Salesforce Can Solve

Seven Complaints From Accountants That Salesforce Can Solve

Fundraisers and accountants have different views at times. Salesforce can help solve the seven most common complaints from accountants and we explain how in this post.
Engagement Plans and Levels Make Moves Management Work for You

Engagement Plans and Levels Make Moves Management Work for You

Engagement Plans have been added to the Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) and will provide an even more seamless experience in managing your moves to cultivate donors
Choosing the Best MailChimp to Salesforce Connector

Choosing the Best MailChimp to Salesforce Connector

Choosing the best MailChimp to Salesforce Connector will ensure that you deliver the right message at the right time to your constituents. Cloud for Good has
Lightning Experience: Winter 17 and Beyond

Lightning Experience: Winter 17 and Beyond

The Salesforce Winter '17 release brought many changes to the Lightning Experience. We cover some of those changes and what's to come in this post.
Destination Adoption: Get Your Users Using Salesforce

Destination Adoption: Get Your Users Using Salesforce

Adoption can be a challenge for some organizations. Here are some tips to help you increase it!
Connected Nonprofits Use Technology to Manage Volunteers

Connected Nonprofits Use Technology to Manage Volunteers

Volunteers are often key to nonprofits' work but managing them with limited staff and budget can be a challenge. Utilizing technology effectively in volunteer management can