Kaia Swift, Author at Heller Consulting

CRM

Donor Prospect Research Just Got Easier in Microsoft Fundraising and Engagement

2024 NOTE: Microsoft is moving toward the retirement of the Fundraising and Engagement solution for nonprofits. After December 31, 2026, Microsoft will no longer implement security updates for Fundraising and Engagement, and there will be no further technical support for the solution. Heller Consulting can help you assess other options for fundraising on the Microsoft

Kaia Swift January 9, 2024

CRM

Salesforce Marketing Cloud for Nonprofits: Which Product is Right for Your Nonprofit?

Marketing automation tools offer big potential for nonprofits that want to take their marketing communications and campaigns to the next level. If your organization uses (or plans to use) products on the Salesforce platform and you’d like to use a marketing automation tool in conjunction with those Salesforce products, then you have two main options:

Kaia Swift December 15, 2023

Salesforce

Heller Consulting Client Starts an Implementation of the New Nonprofit Cloud from Salesforce

When your nonprofit is considering a move to new technology, it can help to hear stories of other organizations that have gone before you. That’s why we at Heller Consulting are excited to share this example of how our client, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), chose the new Nonprofit Cloud to support their top goals.

Kaia Swift December 5, 2023

Technology Strategy

Heller Consulting and NTEN Launch New Nonprofit Research Project

At Heller Consulting, we understand the importance of making informed decisions when it comes to technology investments in the nonprofit sector. That’s why we are thrilled to announce our collaboration with NTEN on a new research initiative – the Nonprofit Digital Investments Survey. This new survey is open through the end of 2023 and is

Kaia Swift November 30, 2023

Marketing Automation

Don’t Let Gmail and Yahoo Mail Changes Impact Your Email Deliverability

Gmail and Yahoo Mail have announced that they are making changes to their email authentication requirements early in 2024. Is your nonprofit ready for the changes? Let’s look at some key points about the changes and how they might impact email deliverability for your organization’s mass marketing emails. What are the changes to Gmail and

Kaia Swift November 29, 2023

Technology Strategy

Fundraising with the New Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud: An Overview for Nonprofits

If your nonprofit is interested in moving to Salesforce for your fundraising needs, your range of options just got wider. Salesforce recently rolled out the much-anticipated Nonprofit Cloud for Fundraising in the Winter ’24 Release. Here is an overview of the new Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud for Fundraising offering: What is the Nonprofit Cloud for Fundraising?

Kaia Swift November 16, 2023

Microsoft

How to Make Confident Nonprofit Technology Choices in 2024

The rapid pace of change in nonprofit technology has been on my mind a lot this year. This summer, I wrote an article about the shifts in nonprofit technology that are bringing exciting new products and capabilities to the sector. Meanwhile, as the pace of nonprofit technology innovation accelerates, technology decisions are becoming more complicated.

Kaia Swift November 9, 2023

Uncategorized

Putting the Joy Back into Fundraising for Your Nonprofit

Fundraising might begin with the word “fun,” but not all fundraisers are having a good time – or more importantly, getting satisfaction from their jobs. In the report, A National Study of Staffing Challenges in Nonprofit Fundraising by DickersonBakker: Sixty-three percent of nonprofit leaders surveyed said they experience some level of staff turnover in their

Kaia Swift October 18, 2023

CRM

3 Steps to Develop a High-Performing Team for Your Nonprofit

Your nonprofit might have a lot of talented staff members. But are they performing at their best within your team? Building a high-performing team takes time. It requires nurturing, developing individuals’ capabilities, and improving how those individuals work together. And it’s worth the time and effort. Developing a high-performing team leads to greater efficiency. Your

Kaia Swift October 11, 2023

Education

Takeaways for Advancement Services Professionals from AASP Summit 2023

Here at Heller Consulting, we always look forward to attending the annual AASP Summit. It’s a great opportunity to hear more about what’s on the minds of advancement services professionals from higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations. Last month’s AASP Summit 2023 didn’t disappoint. What advancement services professionals are talking about We had multiple conversations

Kaia Swift October 9, 2023