Technology Strategy

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Data & AI

How to Get Started with AI for Your Nonprofit

As a nonprofit professional, you might be excited about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for nonprofits. You might also feel uncertain about, and even overwhelmed by, the possibilities: What could AI help your nonprofit do? Should you start using AI now? How do you get started? What AI tools should you adopt? It’s a

Kaia Swift February 16, 2024

Technology Strategy

AI for Nonprofits: Early Investment is Critical

I left the recent Microsoft Nonprofit Leaders Summit energized by the potential of AI as well as a clearer understanding of things we should be considering as this new technology becomes available. Here are my key takeaways from the amazing keynotes, panel discussions, breakouts, and thoughtful conversations with attendees: The Coming AI Capability Gap AI

Kaia Swift February 6, 2024

CRM

Moving from Raiser’s Edge to the New Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud: What Nonprofits Need to Know

If your nonprofit has been using Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, then you might have reached the point that you need a more sophisticated and modern solution. If so, you might be considering a move to the new Nonprofit Cloud from Salesforce. Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud for Fundraising is built on the Salesforce platform to support a fundraising

Kaia Swift January 10, 2024

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

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

CRM

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

Change Leadership

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

Change Leadership

Brainstorming Tools for Your Nonprofit’s Technology Projects

When your nonprofit organization is embarking on a new technology project, you might not think of brainstorming as something you need to do. But, in fact, it’s an important step in building a strong technology strategy and a culture of continuous innovation and improvement. Why? Because technology strategy is about more than just implementing new

Kaia Swift October 5, 2023

CRM

An Overview of the New Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud for Grantmaking

If your nonprofit organization or foundation disburses funds through grants, then there’s a new offering in the new Nonprofit Cloud from Salesforce that you should know about. The Nonprofit Cloud for Grantmaking product is built to help organizations like yours simplify and accelerate the grantmaking process. Here is an overview of the new Salesforce Nonprofit

Kaia Swift September 29, 2023

Change Leadership

The Art of Proactive Risk Management in Nonprofit Tech Projects

In the realm of project management, risks are an inherent part of the journey, especially when it comes to software implementations. Every project, no matter how meticulously planned, carries a certain level of uncertainty. This is precisely why regular risk review meetings are a crucial aspect of successful project management. These sessions provide a platform

Kaia Swift September 26, 2023