Lyndal Cairns, Author at Heller Consulting

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Fundraising

How to Stop the California ‘Good Standing’ Requirement from Blocking Your Donations

Here at Heller Consulting, we know that donations are vital to your nonprofit’s ongoing work. That’s why we want to make sure you are aware of a State of California “good standing” requirement that could impact your organization’s ability to receive online donations from your California constituents. It applies to organizations soliciting or receiving donations

Lyndal Cairns September 12, 2024

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Case Studies

The Hamlin School case study

We led a comprehensive project to optimize The Hamlin School’s core technology, which included a thorough evaluation of systems and processes, priority setting, Raiser’s Edge streamlining, and training.

Lyndal Cairns August 19, 2024

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Case Studies

Society for Science Case Study

Society for Science, an innovative nonprofit, partnered with Heller Consulting to implement Microsoft Dynamics Customer Insights.

Lyndal Cairns June 14, 2024

Case Studies

HealthPartners case study

CRM roadmap and technology strategy case study of a nonprofit and healthcare foundation, HealthPartners. Read the nonprofit technology story.

Lyndal Cairns December 5, 2023

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Video Landing Page

Costs and Benefits of a New Nonprofit CRM

Thinking about a new CRM for your nonprofit? This 20-minute video walks you through how to evaluate options and costs.

Lyndal Cairns November 15, 2021

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Video Landing Page

Marketing Automation Strategies for Nonprofit Success

Heller Consulting experts explain how to evaluate marketing automation tools and the strategies nonprofits use to be successful with them.

Lyndal Cairns September 22, 2020

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Case Studies

Make-A-Wish Case Study

Founded in 1980, Make-A-Wish works tirelessly to grant the wish of every child diagnosed with a critical illness. This one belief guides the organization and with the support of tens of thousands of volunteers, donors and supporters, a wish is granted every 34 minutes. The Challenge One of the challenges Make-A-Wish faced was a basic

Lyndal Cairns January 29, 2020

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Case Studies

Guide Dogs for the Blind CRM Roadmap and Implementation Case Study

Guide Dogs for the Blind CRM Roadmap and Implementation Case Study Since 1942, Guide Dogs for the Blind has been creating partnerships among people, dogs, and communities. With exceptional client services and a robust network of instructors, puppy foster families, donors, and volunteers, the nonprofit prepares highly qualified guide dogs to serve and empower individuals

Lyndal Cairns November 4, 2019