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

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

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...
Building a Better Recruitment and Admissions Funnel with UMBC

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

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

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

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 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...
What Can Apsona Do for Nonprofits?

What Can Apsona Do for Nonprofits?

Apsona for Salesforce is a vital tool for any nonprofit organization and is particularly valuable for those operating within NPSP....