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Change Doesn’t Always Have To Be Scary

Change Doesn’t Always Have To Be Scary

Change is all about how you manage the process. Implementing a new CRM like Salesforce can certainly lead to unintended consequences if you don’t manage the...
Meet Us at Dreamforce 2016

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

FREEZE!!!Β  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

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

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?

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...
Top 11 Salesforce Blog Posts You Should Read Again

Top 11 Salesforce Blog Posts You Should Read Again

The #BestTeamEver has been busy this year writing blog posts to share information with nonprofits and within the Salesforce ecosystem. Today, we want to share 11...
Your Nonprofit Needs a Technology Vision

Your Nonprofit Needs a Technology Vision

Nonprofits are great at vision. It’s a strength of mission-driven organizations: picturing a better future comes naturally to the people who work there. These visions get...

Common Pitfalls When Implementing Salesforce for Nonprofits: Custom Record Types

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?

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...
Calbright College: Prioritizing Diversity & Inclusion in Recruitment & Admissions

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

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....
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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....
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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...
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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....
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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....