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The Role of Data Warehouses in Higher Education Technology Strategies

A data warehouse supports a lean, performant CRM to help propel staff forward without stashing legacy data in an inaccessible local archive.

Calbright College: Prioritizing Diversity & Inclusion in Recruitment & Admissions

Calbright College has leveraged Salesforce to prioritize diversity and inclusion in its recruitment and admissions efforts.

Revolutionizing Salesforce Staffing with Talent for Good

If your organization is currently experiencing difficulty with Salesforce staffing, contact us today to learn more about Talent for Good.

Reflections on TrailblazerDX 2022

Cloud for Good attended TrailblazerDX to learn what’s next for Salesforce. Here are our key takeaways and highlights from the event.

Crafting Clear Marketing Communication with Pardot Email Preference Centers

An Email Preference Center (EPC) can contribute greatly to ensuring your prospects continue to receive the content they want from you, without bombarding them with unwanted

Multi-Country Rollout of Salesforce to Support Workforce Development in the Middle East and North Africa

Education For Employment helps create economic opportunities for unemployed youth in the Middle East and North Africa through Salesforce.

Looking Ahead to Talent for Good Cohort 2

Talent for Good has officially opened applications for Cohort 2 with a projected start date in summer of 2022.

The Salesforce Nonprofit Summit: What to Know Before You Go

The second annual Salesforce Nonprofit Summit begins Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Here's what you need to know before you go.

Building Strong Families + Powerful Communities with Illinois Action for Children + Salesforce

Over the course of three phases, Cloud for Good has partnered with Illinois Action for Children to help transform operations with Salesforce.

3 Key Takeaways from Gearset’s DevOps Dreamin’

Gearset’s DevOps Dreamin’ Chicago 2022 was a brand-new opportunity for the Salesforce DevOps community to connect and share expertise at a designated conference.

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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

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

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

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

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

Required Opted Out Field Sync Changes Coming to Pardot

Pardot (Marketing Cloud Account Engagement) has announced the Opted Out field syncing will require a change to all accounts before 02/26/2023.

Maximizing Your Student Success on Salesforce

Shifts within the education sector continually change how we define student success. Here's how to stay ahead of the curve.

Highlights + Takeaways from the Dreamforce ‘22 Nonprofit Keynote

I had the pleasure of sitting in on the Dreamforce '22 Nonprofit Keynote and was so inspired. Here are some of my favorite highlights.

How to Keep Donors Engaged Using Emerging Technologies

Keeping donors engaged during uncertain times can feel like a challenge, but new technologies are available to keep us centered.

Salesforce Winter ’23 Release: What You Need to Know

The Salesforce Winter '23 Release is loaded with features sure to make your user experience easier and enhance your Salesforce instance.

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

See how the right FSC implementation strategy helps credit unions unify member data, support AI initiatives, improve adoption, and deliver consistent service experiences.

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: Busting the Myths Around Headless 360

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

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

A new capability is available to Salesforce organizations, and it is generating a lot of conversation.

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Latest Posts

Explore by Topic:

Industry

Topic / Function

Product / Service

The Role of Data Warehouses in Higher Education Technology Strategies

Calbright College: Prioritizing Diversity & Inclusion in Recruitment & Admissions

Revolutionizing Salesforce Staffing with Talent for Good

Reflections on TrailblazerDX 2022

Crafting Clear Marketing Communication with Pardot Email Preference Centers

Multi-Country Rollout of Salesforce to Support Workforce Development in the Middle East and North Africa

Looking Ahead to Talent for Good Cohort 2

The Salesforce Nonprofit Summit: What to Know Before You Go

Building Strong Families + Powerful Communities with Illinois Action for Children + Salesforce

3 Key Takeaways from Gearset’s DevOps Dreamin’

Latest Posts

Cloud for Good Gives Thanks

Simplify Salesforce Requirements Gathering With Discovery

Changemakers: Leveraging Technology to Respond to Global Crises

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

What Dreamforce 2022 Means for the Future of Education

Required Opted Out Field Sync Changes Coming to Pardot

Maximizing Your Student Success on Salesforce

Highlights + Takeaways from the Dreamforce ‘22 Nonprofit Keynote

How to Keep Donors Engaged Using Emerging Technologies

Salesforce Winter ’23 Release: What You Need to Know

Agentforce Education Migration: Helping Your Student Data Work Smarter

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

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

SALESFORCE HEADLESS 360: Busting the Myths Around Headless 360

Salesforce for Healthcare: Improving Patient Engagement and Care Coordination

What Is Salesforce Headless 360 and Why Does It Matter

What Is Salesforce Headless 360 and Why Does It Matter