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5 Thoughts about Salesforce Lightning Experience

The Salesforce universe was introduced to the Salesforce Lightning Experience, a gigantic change encompassing the framework, design, administration and use of Salesforce. Here are five key
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Meet Us at Dreamforce

Meet with us at Dreamforce. We will have Cloud for Good team members presenting at multiple sessions discussing great Salesforce topics. We can't wait to see
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Raiser’s Edge to Salesforce: 10 Reasons to Make the Switch

The ongoing development of the Salesforce Foundation’s tools for nonprofits has encouraged more and more nonprofits to consider a switch from their legacy system to Salesforce.
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Force Off- Online Donation Tools for Salesforce Recap

To help you evaluate the various online donation tools available on the Salesforce platform, we hosted a Force Off featuring iATS Payments/ Brickwork, Click&Pledge and Network
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Merchant Accounts, Payment Gateways, Virtual Terminals, Oh My!

It’s a digital age and you’re behind the times if you’re not accepting online donations from your donors. So you start to weigh the options, researching
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Tal Frankfurt Nominated to the Nonprofit Starter Pack Advisory Board

Cloud for Good has nominated its founder and CEO, Tal Frankfurt, to the Salesforce Foundation Nonprofit Starter Pack Advisory Board. Please vote for him today.
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Recipes for Success: Salesforce and IFTTT

Automate Salesforce and Social Media with IFTTT. Work smarter, not harder by automating common tasks.
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What Nonprofits Don’t Know About Salesforce Data Loss Can Hurt Them (And Their Mission)

What would happen to a nonprofit that uses Salesforce and loses donor information or program evaluation data? At best, it would mean a loss of team
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We Are A Great Place to Work ®

Cloud for Good today was Reviewed by its employees and Great Place to Work®. The Review highlights what makes its workplace culture great in areas like
Just Do It! : Tips for Passing a Salesforce Certification Exam

Just Do It! : Tips for Passing a Salesforce Certification Exam

I encourage everyone to take a certification exam. They are not only a stamp in your Salesforce passport, but they expose you to parts of Salesforce

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Meet the New Nonprofit Cloud: Session Overviews From the New York World Tour

Meet the New Nonprofit Cloud: Session Overviews From the New York World Tour

Salesforce held the first official session on the new vision for Nonprofit Cloud during the New York World Tour. Here are our takeaways.
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How Einstein GPT Creates Impact for Nonprofits and Higher Education

Salesforce recently announced the launch of Einstein GPT, the world's first generative AI designed specifically for CRMs.
Using Salesforce to Create Exceptional User Experiences

Using Salesforce to Create Exceptional User Experiences

Technology that focuses on user experience is a way of creating efficiency, productivity, and cost savings through automation.
Lifelong Learning, Epic Journeys, Education to Employment, and More from Salesforce Education Summit 2023

Lifelong Learning, Epic Journeys, Education to Employment, and More from Salesforce Education Summit 2023

Salesforce’s annual Education Summit is the sector’s premier event. Here are Cloud for Good’s highlights from the momentous occasion.
Exploring Approaches to Technology Transformation: Data-First Versus Customer-First

Exploring Approaches to Technology Transformation: Data-First Versus Customer-First

Exploring data-first versus customer-first approaches to creating transformation through technology.
Join Cloud for Good at AFP ICON 2023

Join Cloud for Good at AFP ICON 2023

Regarded as the largest gathering of fundraising professionals in the world, AFP ICON 2023 takes place April 16-18 in New Orleans, LA.
Your Guide to Navigating Salesforce Education Summit 2023

Your Guide to Navigating Salesforce Education Summit 2023

Hosted at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, Texas, April 10-12, the Salesforce Education Summit is the premier event to network with institutions.
Taking a Deep Dive Into Salesforce’s New Education Cloud Announcement

Taking a Deep Dive Into Salesforce’s New Education Cloud Announcement

Cloud for Good takes a deep dive into Salesforce's new Education Cloud announcement and the evolution of Salesforce in the education industry.
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Salesforce Has a New Vision for Nonprofit Cloud, What Does This Mean for Your Organization?

Salesforce has announced a new vision for Nonprofit Cloud that creates innovation through consolidation with the core Salesforce platform.
Cloud for Good Joins UC Innovation’s ascend Certified Partner Program

Cloud for Good Joins UC Innovation’s ascend Certified Partner Program

Cloud for Good has announced a new partnership with UC Innovation as part of its ascend Certified Partner Program.
Cloud for Good Gives Thanks

Cloud for Good Gives Thanks

Hear from Cloud for Good’s Executive Team as they reflect on what they are most thankful for this holiday season.
Simplify Salesforce Requirements Gathering With Discovery

Simplify Salesforce Requirements Gathering With Discovery

A comprehensive Discovery phase including mindful gathering and documenting requirements is the key to a successful Build and implementation.
Changemakers: Leveraging Technology to Respond to Global Crises

Changemakers: Leveraging Technology to Respond to Global Crises

Salesforce.org recently highlighted Cloud for Good and CARE as part of the Changemakers video series discussing technology in times of crisis.
How Talent for Good Can Help You Hire Your Next Salesforce Role

How Talent for Good Can Help You Hire Your Next Salesforce Role

Cloud for Good has developed Talent for Good to truly transform the way organizations find, hire, and retain Salesforce staff. Learn how Talent for Good can
What Dreamforce 2022 Means for the Future of Education- Cloud for Good

What Dreamforce 2022 Means for the Future of Education

Here are a few of the key takeaways I walked away from Dreamforce 2022 with and what I think they will mean for the future of