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User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Isn’t Scary!

User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Isn’t Scary!

User Acceptance Testing (UAT) is process of verifying that a solution works for the user. The solution, in this case, is Salesforce and the processes we've
5 Ways to Make it Easy for People to Fill Out Your Form (And Decrease the Dropout Rate)

5 Ways to Make it Easy for People to Fill Out Your Form (And Decrease the Dropout Rate)

Your forms should be easy to understand. A cluttered layout and vague language are just some of the hurdles that could trip up your respondents. Here's
Life After Raiser’s Edge

Life After Raiser’s Edge

While Raiser’s Edge is still one of the most common fundraising solutions for nonprofit organizations, it is about time to say out loud what our clients
Preparing for Your Data Import: Some Useful Excel Tips and Tricks

Preparing for Your Data Import: Some Useful Excel Tips and Tricks

Data migration is often referred as the most painful part of the implementation process. This blog post includes many tips and tricks for cleaning your data
Using Salesforce for Performance Monitoring and Program Evaluation-blog-Cloud for Good

Using Salesforce for Performance Monitoring and Program Evaluation

Salesforce can be a powerful tool that can enable an effectively implemented evaluation. However, there are ways to use Salesforce for program evaluation successfully, and some
Idealware Report: The Landscape of Salesforce for Nonprofits- Cloud for Good

Idealware Report: The Landscape of Salesforce for Nonprofits

When our friends at Idealware approached us with their plans to research and write a new report, The Landscape of Salesforce for Nonprofits: A Report on
Salesforce Peer to Peer Fundraising: Click and Pledge- Cloud for Good

Salesforce Peer to Peer Fundraising: Click and Pledge

Click & Pledge has pioneered the trend toward individual “peer-to-peer” fundraising. Watch this webinar to learn about their Salesforce integration.
Where Is My Salesforce Data?- Cloud for Good

Where Is My Salesforce Data?!

One of the most common complaints on the various forums that serve the nonprofit community is that data has somehow either mysteriously disappeared, or that it
You CAN Do It: Moving Metadata Between Production Instances- Cloud for Good

You CAN Do It: Moving Metadata Between Production Instances

When implementing a new Salesforce instance from an existing one, sometimes it’s not just the data you need to move. It’s the heavy stuff: Metadata. Without
Why a System Administrator Profile Is Not For Everyone- Cloud for Good

Why a System Administrator Profile Is Not For Everyone

Before assigning the System Administrator profile to a user, think carefully about the power and responsibility you are conveying on that user and try to right-size

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The Strategic Value of a Technology Roadmap for Higher Education Technology Transformations

The Strategic Value of a Technology Roadmap for Higher Education Technology Transformations

A technology roadmap provides higher education leaders with a clear, intentional path forward.
Cloud for Good’s Can’t-Miss Experiences at Dreamforce 2025_ Impact Sector Summit

Cloud for Good’s Can’t-Miss Experiences at Dreamforce 2025: Impact Sector Summit

Dreamforce offers thousands of sessions and experiences, but the Impact Sector Summit creates a unique space for our community to come together with a shared purpose.
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What Marketing Cloud Advanced Can Do For Higher Education

Marketing Cloud Advanced gives institutions advanced tools to understand constituents, personalize engagement, optimize campaigns, strengthen relationships, and act on unified data insights. It’s a powerful way
Education Cloud’s New Data Models_ Ushering in a New Era of Philanthropic Giving in the Education Sector

Education Cloud’s New Data Models: Ushering in a New Era of Philanthropic Giving in the Education Sector

With a new generation of philanthropy tools for Education Cloud, Salesforce is addressing a critical need: helping advancement teams optimize and scale the work of fundraisers,
Volunteer Management Reimagined_ Salesforce’s Native Solution for Nonprofits Has Arrived

Volunteer Management Reimagined: Salesforce’s Native Solution for Nonprofits Has Arrived

Volunteer Management for Nonprofit Cloud is finally here - and it’s a big deal.
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Using Salesforce Education Cloud as a Modern Student Information System

Salesforce Education Cloud offers a new path forward, not by replacing everything overnight, but by reimagining what the modern student information system (SIS) can be: modular,
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The Top Ways Technology Expands Access To Donor-Advised Funds

Thanks to technology and digital platforms, access to donor-advised funds (DAFs) has expanded for a wider spectrum of donors.
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Agentic Marketing with Salesforce: Exciting Marketing Announcements at Connections 2025

The Cloud for Good team had an opportunity to learn about Salesforce’s bold vision of agentic marketing with Agentforce and some exciting marketing announcements at Salesforce's
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Doing More With Less: A Conversation With Salesforce On How Technology Can Power Your Organization Through Uncertainty

A conversation between Salesforce and Cloud for Good on how mission-driven organizations can leverage smart, scalable technology to deepen impact, drive efficiency, and future-proof their missions.
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Reimagining the Student Experience: A Conversation with Salesforce on Building the Next-Gen Student Information System

A conversation between Salesforce and Cloud for Good on the future of student information systems (SIS), why legacy tools are no longer enough, and how AI
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Where Purpose Meets Excellence: A Certified Great Place to Work

By continuing to elevate our people, listening and adapting, collaborating, and creating experiences that resonate, we remain dedicated to not only being a great place to
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Five Ways Managed Services Can Improve User Engagement

By enhancing user experiences, providing tailored support, and driving continuous improvements, Managed Services fosters a culture of adoption within your organization that maximizes the value of
Data Models and DeLorean's_ How Salesforce Beats Microsoft in the Nonprofit Space

Data Models and DeLoreans: How Salesforce Beats Microsoft in the Nonprofit Space

Microsoft can learn from the success of fellow technology giant Salesforce in creating a bold, powerful data model that has lived up to its name. Here’s
The Future of Student Information Systems with Salesforce Education Cloud

The Future of Student Information Systems with Salesforce Education Cloud

Cloud for Good CEO and Founder Tal Frankfurt shares his thought leadership and expert insights on the future of Student Information Systems (SIS) with Salesforce Education
What to Know About Data Segmentation and Activation in Salesforce Data Cloud for Direct Response

What to Know About Data Segmentation and Activation in Salesforce Data Cloud for Direct Response

Here's what direct response customers should know about data segmentation, analytics, and activation within Salesforce Data Cloud for Direct Response and how to leverage them to
Why Organizations Must Continue AI Investment Despite Budget Pressures

Why Organizations Must Continue AI Investment Despite Budget Pressures

This guest blog by Applied AI expert James Villarrublia examines a fundamental shift happening in our workforce that encourages organizations to continue investing in AI amid