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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.

Cloud for Good Certified as Great Place to Work for the 8th Year in A Row

For the 8th straight year in the United States, and the very first time in Canada, Cloud for Good has been certified by Great Place to

10th Annual Salesforce Education Summit: What You Need to Know

Join Cloud for Good at the 10th Annual Salesforce Education Summit. This completely virtual summit is free to attend and packed with 40+ sessions to inspire

Taking Your Marketing Automation To New Heights: Marketing Cloud vs. HubSpot

Marketing Cloud and HubSpot are both great tools, but Marketing Cloud stands out as the more powerful, dynamic, and all-encompassing tool.

Cloud for Good Recognized as a Nationally Registered Apprenticeship Program by the U.S. Department of Labor

Talent for Good has been recognized as a Registered Apprenticeship Program by the U.S. Department of Labor, the first in the Salesforce ecosystem.

Why Cloud for Good Is Excited About Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC22)

The Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network (NTEN) will be holding its annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) on March 23-25, 2022.

Introducing Cloud for Good Campaign Services

Introducing Campaign Services allows Cloud for Good to become an even greater full-service provider for our valued nonprofit clients.

Exploring the Reporting Advantages of Salesforce Over Blackbaud CRM (BBCRM)

If you’ve just migrated from Blackbaud CRM onto Salesforce, you’ve made the right choice, and we’re here to help ease your transition.

What Can Marketing Cloud Do For Nonprofits?

Cloud for Good helps nonprofits leverage Marketing Cloud to bring constituent data together and automate cross-channel communications.

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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

Cloud for Good Honored as #2 on the 2021 list of 100 Best Small and Medium Places to Work in IT by IDG Insider Pro and Computerworld

Written by Cloud for Good Team July 12, 2021 [Asheville, NC] – IDG’s Insider Pro and Computerworld announce Cloud for Good as #2 on the 2021

Support and Maintenance of Your University’s Salesforce Org: Staffing Recommendations

Written by Cloud for Good Team You’ve implemented Salesforce – Congratulations! This tool is a game-changer in elevating the advancement, recruitment and admissions, student success, communication,

State of Salesforce Findings: Online Giving in the Nonprofit Sector

Written by Cloud for Good Team In the 2020 – 2021 State of Salesforce in the Nonprofit Sector Report, Cloud for Good outlined how nonprofit organizations

Dreamforce 2021 and the Future of Events

Written by Cloud for Good Team Have you heard the news? Dreamforce 2021 is going to be a (partially) in-person event this year! But before you

Recapping the 8th Annual Education Summit

Written by Cloud for Good Team On June 16, 2021, Salesforce and their co-sponsoring school, The University of Colorado, brought together an international Education Community for

Blackbaud Announces End of Life For Luminate CRM: What’s Next For Nonprofits?

Written by Cloud for Good Team It’s official: Blackbaud will shut down and cease all support for Luminate CRM (LCRM) on June 30, 2022. While this

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Latest Posts

Explore by Topic:

Industry

Topic / Function

Product / Service

Building Strong Families + Powerful Communities with Illinois Action for Children + Salesforce

3 Key Takeaways from Gearset’s DevOps Dreamin’

Cloud for Good Certified as Great Place to Work for the 8th Year in A Row

10th Annual Salesforce Education Summit: What You Need to Know

Taking Your Marketing Automation To New Heights: Marketing Cloud vs. HubSpot

Cloud for Good Recognized as a Nationally Registered Apprenticeship Program by the U.S. Department of Labor

Why Cloud for Good Is Excited About Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC22)

Introducing Cloud for Good Campaign Services

Exploring the Reporting Advantages of Salesforce Over Blackbaud CRM (BBCRM)

What Can Marketing Cloud Do For Nonprofits?

Latest Posts

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

Cloud for Good Honored as #2 on the 2021 list of 100 Best Small and Medium Places to Work in IT by IDG Insider Pro and Computerworld

Support and Maintenance of Your University’s Salesforce Org: Staffing Recommendations

State of Salesforce Findings: Online Giving in the Nonprofit Sector

Dreamforce 2021 and the Future of Events

Recapping the 8th Annual Education Summit

Blackbaud Announces End of Life For Luminate CRM: What’s Next For Nonprofits?