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Pleasant Valley Land Trust (PVLT), a fictional nonprofit dedicated to preserving the natural beauty and biodiversity of the Pleasant Valley region, faced a challenge familiar to many organizations in their sector: how to effectively communicate the impact of their conservation efforts. They knew they were making a difference, but translating ... Read More

Nonprofit organizations are increasingly recognizing the power of data to tell compelling stories and engage website visitors. While many organizations rely on text-based narratives, data can strengthen your message and allow you to more effectively communicate your mission and achievements. Does your nonprofit website engagement strategy include data in stories? ... Read More

Have you prepared for Drupal 7 EOL? Security updates for Drupal 7 are no longer being released due to end-of-life after January 5th, 2025. It's crucial to understand your options and take action to ensure your CiviCRM on Drupal 7 has updated security and functionality. Your site could soon become ... Read More

As of December 2025, Salesforce will officially sunset its Workflow and Process Builder tools in favor of the newer automation tool, Flow. Nonprofits will need a plan to migrate or rebuild their older automations in the new tool. This post guides you through the process, ensuring a smooth transition and ... Read More

What are your options for Drupal 7 EOL? On January 5, 2025, Drupal 7 reached its official "End of Life." This means the Drupal Association no longer provides official support, including security updates. Even with an ominous sounding announcement like "End of Life" nonprofit organizations still have very solid short ... Read More

Are robots coming for your job? Hopefully not, because most of the folks we know who work at nonprofit organizations are smart, thoughtful, non-robotic people who shouldn’t be replaced by machines. But at any nonprofit, there’s always more work to be done than there is time to do it, right? ... Read More

Is Salesforce consuming your time or freeing it up? If you feel like it’s weighing you down, perhaps I can convince you that spending a little time up front with Salesforce will help you gain a lot more time later. Used proactively, Salesforce can be a powerful tool to automate ... Read More

Nonprofit organizations are the backbone of our communities, working tirelessly to make a positive impact. But let’s face it, the relentless pace of technological change can often leave you feeling overwhelmed and behind. There were quite a few important measures our clients (and similar organizations) needed to take to avoid ... Read More

As Bob Dylan said, "The times they are a-changin.” Are you still relying on Workflow Rules and Process Builder to automate tasks in your nonprofit's Salesforce org? (Hint: if you're reading this you almost certainly are!) It’s time for a transition. Salesforce is retiring these trusty tools, but don't worry ... Read More

Technology is essential for nonprofits to operate efficiently and effectively. However, it can be challenging to get leadership on board with the need for updated or new nonprofit software. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips for working with leadership or your board to get the technology your ... Read More

Nonprofits using Salesforce’s NPSP as their primary CRM have a valuable tool at their disposal – sometimes more valuable than they even realize! We’ve found many organizations keep using spreadsheets for managing work when they could be using Salesforce instead. Here’s one example: Nonprofit Salesforce campaigns can act as a ... Read More

As your nonprofit prepares for its year end giving campaign, it's essential to assess your technology infrastructure in advance. The right tools can streamline your fundraising efforts, enhance donor engagement, and ultimately help reach your goals. Running successful year-end giving campaigns, learning from past experience. Take a look at what ... Read More