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The Power of US Hub - Cloud for Good

The Power of US Hub

Are you sometimes confused about where to go to get the answers you need in using Salesforce at your nonprofit? As you may have discovered there
Cloud for Good Goes to Washington for NTC14 - Cloud for Good

Cloud for Good Goes to Washington for NTC14

It’s that time of year everyone - the Nonprofit Technology Network has opened up voting for proposed sessions at the 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference. We at
Email to Case - An Overview - Cloud for Good

Email to Case – An Overview

In Salesforce, the Case Object is often used to track a constituent issue or problem that needs resolution. Just like anything else in Salesforce, it can
Why Cloud for Good is Excited About Dreamforce

Why Cloud for Good is Excited About Dreamforce

I have been inspired by Dreamforce every year since 2005, so I decided to take the majority of the Cloud for Good team to Dreamforce this
Choosing the Right Email Provider for Your Salesforce - Cloud for Good

Choosing the Right Email Provider for Your Salesforce

We reviewed the common email service providers who offer Salesforce integration including MyEmma, VerticalReponse, iContact, ExactTarget, and MailChimp.
Choosing Between the NPSP and Standard EE - Cloud for Good

Choosing Between the NPSP and Standard EE

When you apply for the Power of Us grant you need to select between two trial configurations the EE + NPSP (β€œPre-configured for Donor Management”) or
Data Migration: Apsona for Salesforce- Cloud for Good

Data Migration: Apsona for Salesforce

Apsona for Salesforce is another exceptionally useful ETL (Export Transform Load) app, with some unique advantages that make it an essential tool to keep in your

Reporting Calculus with Analytic Snapshots

One of my esteemed clients recently asked me whether they could track attendance in their Saturday classes over a semester or a school year. They wanted

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Winter 13 Release for Nonprofits – Sales Cloud

Winter ’13 has more surprises for us in the nonprofit community, the Sales Cloud are the ones aimed specifically at the development directors who help keep

Consultant vs. Volunteer Help with Salesforce?

Salesforce.com generously donates their top gradeβ€”Enterpriseβ€”version of the application to nonprofits. Nonprofits get ten licenses and for many organizations, that is more than enough to make

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Voices at the Table: Who are the Internal Stakeholders for Your Salesforce Implementation Project?

You just signed off on a Salesforce implementation project, and you’re about to schedule your kick-off call with your consultant. When you sit down to look

Is it Time to Spring Clean Your Fundraising Database?

Is it Time to Spring Clean Your Fundraising Database?

Written by Cloud for Good Team Data Cleanliness Since many nonprofits rely on fundraising to support their cause, the accuracy and cleanliness of all donor and

Relieving the Pain of a Data Migration to Salesforce

Relieving the Pain of a Data Migration to Salesforce

Making the move from a legacy system, like Raiser's Edge? We have shared tips and tools to help you relieve the pain that many face during

Navigating Change Management From a Non-Leadership Role

Let’s face it, change is hard. Sometimes it can be fun and exciting, but changes that involve a person’s day-to-day routine are typically very challenging. When

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Top Ten Chrome Extensions for Salesforce Consultants and Administrators

We've shared our list of the top 10 Chrome extensions for Salesforce Administrators. These extensions can help save you time and energy.
Engaging Staff to Use Salesforce

Engaging Staff to Use Salesforce

You're organization has chosen Salesforce as your Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) platform. Engage your users to be active with the platform by following these tips.
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7 Ways Salesforce Einstein Makes Your Nonprofit or University Smarter

Einstein Analytics provides additional insights into the data you are storing in Salesforce. We've presented seven ways that Einstein can make your organization smarter!
Streamline Your Merge Documents with Conditional Logic

Streamline Your Merge Documents with Conditional Logic

Acknowledgment letters and other documents are key to making sure your donors and other supporters feel recognized. Streamline your merge documents with conditional logic in Salesforce.
Your Board of Directors and Salesforce

Your Board of Directors and Salesforce

Your Board of Directors (BoD) is made up of key constituents and stakeholders. We share ideas so you can to track their activities and interactions in
International Women's Day: Recognizing Members of the #BestTeamEver

International Women’s Day: Recognizing Members of the #BestTeamEver

On International Women's Day 2018, Cloud for Good recognizes eight women who make up the #BestTeamEver. We celebrate your successes and are glad to have you
Revolutionizing Salesforce Staffing with Talent for Good- Cloud for Good

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

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- Cloud for Good

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 - Cloud for Good

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 - Cloud for Good

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 - Cloud for Good

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.