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It’s essential for nonprofits to regularly report on data and to routinely identify and track important metrics. If you struggle to make sense of your reports, and you’re looking for a new way to visually tell the story of your nonprofit, then I recommend digging into the Salesforce’s built-in Dashboard ... Read More

There are plenty of resources out there on the topic of how to write and share your nonprofit’s story effectively. It’s a crucial skill for anyone looking to increase donations, volunteers, and program services. What’s often overlooked is nonprofit technology’s role in this storytelling. The technology systems you choose can ... Read More

Are you a new Salesforce Administrator? Or are you about to embark on your first implementation adventure? Either way it can feel overwhelming. You might be wondering where exactly to start, or how to account for the plethora of moving pieces. Recently, I was preparing for my first section hike ... Read More

A well-designed nonprofit website will get some attention, putting forth a strong brand image and prompting engagement from your audience. But the work doesn’t end with the initial launch of your site – if you want to increase donations and/or sign-ups over time, you need to measure, optimize, and refactor ... Read More

If you’re reading this post, you probably play at least some part in managing your organization’s technology systems. No one can do this alone. You’ll need support and buy-in across the organization which requires a good amount of trust building. Here are 5 tips to help you get started building ... Read More

When we strategize about nonprofit websites for our clients, often the organization's biggest goal is to get more donors, volunteers, and/or visitors in their doors. Most of the time, there’s a clear "Call to Action" button -- a “Join” or "Donate” link that points to a relevant form. But is ... Read More

Many of us wander through our day not thinking too much about why we do routine tasks, whether they still work or if we might be able to save time with an adjustment or two. Life is busy, so we just do it. Then down the line we find out ... Read More

"Whack-a-Mole" by Travis S. is marked with CC BY-NC 2.0. Have you ever played this game where plastic moles jump out of a box and you have to whack as many as possible with a hammer? It can be fun and challenging. It can also take a whole lot of ... Read More

Are you still recycling passwords you’ve used before, sharing the same password for multiple accounts, or writing passwords on post-it notes? If so, you’re not alone… but it’s time to break the habit! All of these behaviors can make your Salesforce environment vulnerable, so there’s no time like the present ... Read More

Anyone who owns a home finds themselves doing some kind of maintenance. Tuning up the heating & air conditioning, cleaning off the siding, replacing roof tiles that come off in storms, and more. We all know that keeping up with these ongoing tasks helps prevent bigger problems later. It’s exactly ... Read More

As technology experts, we cringe every time we hear a story about ransomware and data breaches. We regularly advise our clients on best practices, and provide services to help minimize cybersecurity risk. However, we are not cybersecurity experts, lawyers, or insurance agents. In fact, if your organization experiences a cybersecurity ... Read More

WordPress is a platform with an open source ecosystem full of options and flexibility. Did you know nearly a third of all websites are built on WordPress? This is one of the many reasons it is a great nonprofit website builder…. and this also makes it a prime target for ... Read More