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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.
CFG2026_Blog - 1

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.
Software Fragmentation - 1

Why Long-Term Salesforce Partnerships Matter More Than Fragmented Integrations 

Digital transformation has led many organizations to adopt a growing number of tools to support their operations.

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The Future of Student Information Systems

Salesforce SIS: The Future of Student Information Systems Prioritizes User Experience and AI, No Record Keeping

Salesforce SIS connects admissions, advising, financial aid, and student success in one platform, helping institutions deliver better outcomes and experiences.
Salesforce Winter ‘26 Release_ What You Need to Know

Salesforce Winter ‘26 Release: What You Need to Know

Salesforce’s Winter ‘26 release is here, and it brings enhancements to reporting, simplifies org management, and helps you and your team get even more out of
Education Leadership Summit 2026_ Advancing the Future-Ready Institution with Data and AI

Education Leadership Summit 2026: Advancing the Future-Ready Institution with Data and AI

Higher education continues to evolve under increasing pressure to deliver better outcomes with greater efficiency. From enrollment challenges to rising expectations around the student experience, institutions

Salesforce Spring ’26 Release_ Key Updates for Admins

Salesforce Spring ’26 Release: Key Updates for Admins

It’s that time of year, the Salesforce Spring ’26 Release. In this release, there are a number of updates to support Admins to enhance user experience, update

7 Reasons We Love Salesforce Security (And You Should Too!)

7 Reasons We Love Salesforce Security (And You Should Too!)

Show your org some love: Strengthen your Salesforce security strategy.
Evolving the Power of Us_ From NPSP to Agentforce Nonprofit

Evolving the Power of Us: From NPSP to Agentforce Nonprofit

Salesforce is evolving the Power of Us program, guiding nonprofits from NPSP to Agentforce Nonprofit. Cloud for Good CEO Tal Frankfurt shares the history, strategy, and
How AI Is Transforming Salesforce Migrations_ What’s Next in the Stratus Roadmap

How AI Is Transforming Salesforce Migrations: What’s Next in the Stratus Roadmap

AI-powered Salesforce migration is redefining modernization. Explore how Stratus automates configuration, code, and UI migration to reduce risk and technical debt.
Technology Alone Won’t Transform Your Fundraising – People Will

Technology Alone Won’t Transform Your Fundraising – People Will

Technology doesn’t transform fundraising—people do. During CRM implementations and data migrations, trust, confidence, and readiness determine whether Salesforce delivers real impact or becomes just another system.
Modernize with Confidence_ Moving from NPSP to Nonprofit Cloud with Stratus

Modernize with Confidence: Moving from NPSP to Nonprofit Cloud with Stratus

Migrating from NPSP to Nonprofit Cloud is no longer just a technical upgrade—it’s an operational shift. This blog explores how Stratus, Cloud for Good’s AI-powered migration
Post-Implementation Success_ A Guide to Strategic Support for Salesforce with Managed Services

Salesforce Managed Services: Cloud for Good’s Reimagined Model for a New Year of Scalable Salesforce Success

Salesforce Managed Services have become essential for organizations that rely on Salesforce as a mission-critical platform. But as environments grow more complex, traditional managed services models
Cloud for Good Announces Talent for Good Dallas Hub

Cloud for Good Announces Talent for Good Dallas Hub

Cloud for Good, alongside the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) and Dallas College, today announced a partnership to provide an apprenticeship pathway to
Building a Better Recruitment and Admissions Funnel with UMBC- Customer Success Story- Cloud for Good

Building a Better Recruitment and Admissions Funnel with UMBC

Cloud for Good has helped UMBC implement a technology foundation that has changed the way they think about their systems.
Event Recap: Apps to Amp Up Your Recruitment and Admissions- Cloud for Good

Event Recap: Apps to Amp Up Your Recruitment and Admissions

Learn how Blackthorn Events and Mogli third-party apps work with Salesforce to innovate recruitment and admissions in this event recap.
An Interview with BWF on the Value of the RFP Process- Cloud for Good

An Interview with BWF on the Value of the RFP Process

Cloud for Good recently sat down with BWF's Jason Boley to discuss the value and best processes of the RFP process.
Exploring the Role of Apprenticeship in Today’s Economy with Tal Frankfurt + Robert Lerman- Cloud for Good

Exploring the Role of Apprenticeship in Today’s Economy with Tal Frankfurt + Robert Lerman

Cloud for Good Founder and CEO Tal Frankfurt sits down with Robert Lerman to discuss the role of apprenticeship in the digital economy.
Cloud for Good at EDUCAUSE Annual Conference 2021- Cloud for Good

Cloud for Good at EDUCAUSE Annual Conference 2021

The EDUCAUSE Annual Conference brings together professionals and technology providers to explore solutions to continuing challenges. Learn how to find Cloud for Good will be at