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Meet Us at Dreamforce 2016

Join the Cloud for Good team at Dreamforce! Fill out our form to schedule a meeting and pick up your copy of the State of Nonprofit

FREEZE!!! What’s a Data Freeze and How to Come Out of It in One Piece

You're ready for the data migration, but now it's time to manage the data freeze. Here are some tips to work through shutting down your old

Salesforce Communities: Getting Started

At Cloud for Good it has been exciting to work with clients to help them envision what they can do with communities, make those visions a

Don’t Drive a Rocketship to 7-11 – Implementing Salesforce for Small-to-Midsize Nonprofits

Whether you’re a tiny 2-person shop that provides lunch for the homeless, or a 30-staffed water safety watchdog growing from local to statewide in scope, Salesforce

Who is the Site Guest User?

The Site Guest User is a special type of user that you use in conjunction with a Force.com site or any application that utilizes a Force.com

Your Nonprofit Needs a Technology Vision

Written by Cloud for Good Team Nonprofits are great at vision. It’s a strength of mission-driven organizations: picturing a better future comes naturally to the people

Common Pitfalls When Implementing Salesforce for Nonprofits: Custom Record Types

Creating a new, custom record type for everything is a mistake. Learn more about how to maximize your Salesforce investment while customizing only what you need.

Is the Fear of Failure Hurting Your Fundraising?

Fear is a powerful thing. The fear of failure is something that most people struggle with because nobody wants to fail. Learn how the fear of

PCI Compliance: Why You Should Know What This Means

The Payment Card Data Industry Security Standard - PCI Standard for short - is a baseline of technical and operational requirements to help you protect your

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Salesforce Spring ’22 Release: What You Need To Know

The Spring ’22 Release has arrived! Key updates in this release are focused on security and updates to the Flow Builder.

Recapping the 1st Annual Higher Education Dreamin’

On January 27, the Salesforce.org Higher Education Advisory Council put on the first-ever Higher Education Dreamin’ virtual conference.

Graham Nelson, Director of Managed Services

Written by Cloud for Good Team The Cloud Team SEE HOW CLOUD FOR GOOD CAN HELP YOU CREATE MORE VALUE WITH SALESFORCE. Graham nelson, director, managed

Nick LaGarde, Director, Professional Services

Written by Cloud for Good Team The Cloud Team SEE HOW CLOUD FOR GOOD CAN HELP YOU CREATE MORE VALUE WITH SALESFORCE. Nick Lagarde, director, professional

What is Salesforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?

The new multi-factor authentication requirement for internal Salesforce users goes into effect on 2/1/22. Here's all you need to know...

Meet The First Talent For Good Cohort

We are thrilled to formally introduce the first Talent for Good cohort on January 31, 2022. The first cohort consists of fifteen individuals who will spearhead

Why Salesforce Outpaces the Marketing Automation Competition

There is a multitude of marketing automation tools on the market today, but none come more highly recommended from Cloud for Good than Salesforce Marketing Cloud.

Cloud for Good at Higher Education Dreamin’

Cloud for Good is excited to announce our sponsorship of the first annual Higher Education Dreamin’ conference.

Shining a Spotlight on the Cloud for Good Staff

The results of our 2021 staff engagement survey were our best yet, with most levels seeing positive increases over our 2020 and 2019 surveys.

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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Explore by Topic:

Industry

Topic / Function

Product / Service

Meet Us at Dreamforce 2016

FREEZE!!! What’s a Data Freeze and How to Come Out of It in One Piece

Salesforce Communities: Getting Started

Don’t Drive a Rocketship to 7-11 – Implementing Salesforce for Small-to-Midsize Nonprofits

Who is the Site Guest User?

Top 11 Salesforce Blog Posts You Should Read Again

Your Nonprofit Needs a Technology Vision

Common Pitfalls When Implementing Salesforce for Nonprofits: Custom Record Types

Is the Fear of Failure Hurting Your Fundraising?

PCI Compliance: Why You Should Know What This Means

Latest Posts

Salesforce Spring ’22 Release: What You Need To Know

Recapping the 1st Annual Higher Education Dreamin’

Graham Nelson, Director of Managed Services

Nick LaGarde, Director, Professional Services

What is Salesforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?

Meet The First Talent For Good Cohort

Why Salesforce Outpaces the Marketing Automation Competition

Cloud for Good at Higher Education Dreamin’

Shining a Spotlight on the Cloud for Good Staff

Cloud for Good Year in Review: 2021

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’