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3 Reasons to Start Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Now

There are a lot of factors that go into running a great peer-to-peer fundraising campaign. But before you delve into the planning phase, realizing its full

Developing a High-Quality Salesforce Solution

Salesforce makes it simple to quickly create useful solutions for your business. “Modify your database schema - no DBA required!” “Clicks - not code!” “Become an

Wrapping Up NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference with Radian6

NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) took place March 13 through the 15th. Using Salesforce Radian6 we took a look at the conversations happening around the 2014

User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Isn’t Scary!

User Acceptance Testing (UAT) is process of verifying that a solution works for the user. The solution, in this case, is Salesforce and the processes we've

5 Ways to Make it Easy for People to Fill Out Your Form (And Decrease the Dropout Rate)

Your forms should be easy to understand. A cluttered layout and vague language are just some of the hurdles that could trip up your respondents. Here's

Life After Raiser’s Edge

While Raiser’s Edge is still one of the most common fundraising solutions for nonprofit organizations, it is about time to say out loud what our clients

Preparing for Your Data Import: Some Useful Excel Tips and Tricks

Data migration is often referred as the most painful part of the implementation process. This blog post includes many tips and tricks for cleaning your data

Using Salesforce for Performance Monitoring and Program Evaluation

Salesforce can be a powerful tool that can enable an effectively implemented evaluation. However, there are ways to use Salesforce for program evaluation successfully, and some

Idealware Report: The Landscape of Salesforce for Nonprofits

When our friends at Idealware approached us with their plans to research and write a new report, The Landscape of Salesforce for Nonprofits: A Report on

Salesforce Peer to Peer Fundraising: Click and Pledge

Click & Pledge has pioneered the trend toward individual “peer-to-peer” fundraising. Watch this webinar to learn about their Salesforce integration.

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Dreamforce 2023: Education Keynote Instant Reactions

Cloud for Good brings you instant reactions from the Dreamforce 2023 education keynote address from three of our education experts.

Why Cloud for Good Clients Are Choosing the New Education Cloud

Hear from Cloud for Good clients on why the new Education Cloud is creating innovations leading to quantifiable progress.

Cloud for Good Introduces New Fundraising Accelerators for Nonprofit Cloud and Education Cloud

Cloud for Good introduces new fundraising accelerators for organizations migrating to the new Nonprofit and Education Clouds.

Where to Find Cloud for Good at Dreamforce 2023

Cloud for Good is gearing up for our biggest Dreamforce presence yet, and we’d love to connect with as many of you as possible.

Talent for Good: Workforce Development for the Next Generation of Salesforce Admins

Whether you’re an employer looking to strategically build the future of your workforce, or an apprentice seeking a long-term career in tech, Talent for Good is

Driving More Impact with Salesforce Data Cloud for Nonprofits

Learn how Salesforce Data Cloud can create quantifiable change for nonprofit organizations in this deep-dive blog.

Cloud for Good Celebrates 10 Years on the Inc. 5000 List

Cloud for Good has placed on the 2023 Inc. 5000, an annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America, for the 10th consecutive year.

Understanding the Importance of Change Management with Cloud for Good

Cloud for Good believes passionately in the power of effective change management to create long-term success with technology.

Using Salesforce Experience, Marketing, and Commerce Clouds to Increase Constituent Engagement

Experience Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Commerce Cloud are the three primary Salesforce solutions suited to create constituent engagement today.

Data Drives Success: Tools to Empower Your Organization

Cloud for Good, UC Innovation, and iWave explore the nearly-endless ways Salesforce technology can help organizations raise more funds.

Salesforce Trailhead Guides You to Success

Are you looking for training resources for your users? Check out Salesforce's free, fun interactive learning path, Trailhead.

How to Convince Your Management to Implement Salesforce

Tips to help you convince your organization's management that implementing Salesforce is the right move for your nonprofit. Be prepared by doing your research, citing use

A New Shift in Fundraising Strategy Could Actually Make Us Happier

There is a provocative change happening right before our eyes in the world of fundraising. Nonprofits are raising more money than ever before, and today’s nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech Strategies for the Season of Giving

Written by Cloud for Good Team Guest post By Sean Alpert, Senior Director of Product Marketing, Salesforce It’s hard to wrap your head around how large

Igniting Education Reform Through Salesforce

The Salesforce platform is great for organizations who are working to reform education. Implementing Salesforce allows your organization to develop a strategic plan to manage your

Advocacy Tools for Salesforce

Written by Cloud for Good Team Advocacy organizations and organizations that are working to influence policy can choose from a number of cloud-based technology options to

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Explore by Topic:

Industry

Topic / Function

Product / Service

3 Reasons to Start Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Now

Developing a High-Quality Salesforce Solution

Wrapping Up NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference with Radian6

User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Isn’t Scary!

5 Ways to Make it Easy for People to Fill Out Your Form (And Decrease the Dropout Rate)

Life After Raiser’s Edge

Preparing for Your Data Import: Some Useful Excel Tips and Tricks

Using Salesforce for Performance Monitoring and Program Evaluation

Idealware Report: The Landscape of Salesforce for Nonprofits

Salesforce Peer to Peer Fundraising: Click and Pledge

Latest Posts

Dreamforce 2023: Education Keynote Instant Reactions

Why Cloud for Good Clients Are Choosing the New Education Cloud

Cloud for Good Introduces New Fundraising Accelerators for Nonprofit Cloud and Education Cloud

Where to Find Cloud for Good at Dreamforce 2023

Talent for Good: Workforce Development for the Next Generation of Salesforce Admins

Driving More Impact with Salesforce Data Cloud for Nonprofits

Cloud for Good Celebrates 10 Years on the Inc. 5000 List

Understanding the Importance of Change Management with Cloud for Good

Using Salesforce Experience, Marketing, and Commerce Clouds to Increase Constituent Engagement

Data Drives Success: Tools to Empower Your Organization

Salesforce Trailhead Guides You to Success

How to Convince Your Management to Implement Salesforce

A New Shift in Fundraising Strategy Could Actually Make Us Happier

Nonprofit Tech Strategies for the Season of Giving

Igniting Education Reform Through Salesforce

Advocacy Tools for Salesforce