Technology Strategy Archives

Salesforce

What’s happening at Salesforce? Here’s what Nonprofits Should Know

If you follow nonprofit technology news, you might have heard about lots of changes at Salesforce this year – from workforce layoffs to new artificial intelligence (AI) offerings to new product releases. One of the biggest announcements directly impacting nonprofits was the Spring 2023 rollout of the new Nonprofit Cloud. If your nonprofit uses (or

Kaia Swift August 17, 2023

Technology Strategy

Nonprofit Project Management: Building Bridges in Technology Projects

When it comes to new technology initiatives for nonprofits, project management is critically important. However, nonprofits sometimes underestimate the value of project management. While it might seem like a nice-to-have, strong project management helps to ensure that large and complex technology projects stay on track and result in fully meeting the nonprofit organization’s goals. Let’s

Okiemute Numa, PMP, CBAP July 13, 2023

CRM

Choosing the Perfect IT Consulting Partner and Navigating the Nonprofit Tech Landscape

With multiple shifts taking place in the nonprofit technology market, you might find it challenging to make decisions for your organization. How do you sort through all of the recent nonprofit technology vendor news and make successful purchasing decisions? And how do you select the right nonprofit technology implementation partner to help you get up

Kaia Swift July 5, 2023

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Guide Content

How to Prepare Your Nonprofit for a CRM Implementation

How to Prepare Your Nonprofit for a CRM Implementation Table of Contents Introduction: Building Bigger and Better Forward-thinking nonprofits are building nimble CRM ecosystems that support organizational growth and adaptability. Preparing for a CRM implementation is an opportunity to drive transformative change and propel your organization forward. Drawing from our extensive experience advising and managing

Kaia Swift June 21, 2023

CRM

Exploring the Shifts in Nonprofit Technology: Vendor News and Decision-Making Insights

Have you noticed the rapid changes in the world of nonprofit technology lately? In my extensive 20-plus years of working with nonprofits, I can honestly say that the amount of technology vendor news hasn’t been this buzzworthy since Salesforce made its entrance into the nonprofit sector with the Nonprofit Starter Pack (now known as the

Kaia Swift June 20, 2023

Technology Strategy

The ‘Aha’ Moment that Showed Me the Power of AI for Nonprofits

A few times in my 30-year career I’ve had “aha” moments that have dramatically impacted my work. I just had one last month. I attended NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference and recognized the possible – even likely – impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the nonprofit sector. I found myself feeling like factory workers must have

Kaia Swift May 4, 2023

CRM

Making Sense of Nonprofit Accounting Software: Tips for Choosing the Right Solution

When it’s time for new accounting software for your nonprofit, the choice isn’t always easy. There are multiple solutions on the market. Finding the right software requires your IT and finance organizations, as well as others at your organization, to analyze: How the new accounting software will integrate with your existing technology What functionality is

Kaia Swift April 11, 2023

Microsoft

Managing Nonprofit Programs with Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit

For many nonprofits, having the right technology to support their programs and partners is crucial to achieving their mission. Nonprofits need to be able to efficiently manage their programs and partnerships, from food banks collaborating with local businesses and community organizations to provide essential services, to educational nonprofits partnering with schools to provide students with

Kaia Swift March 16, 2023

CRM

Marketing with Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit

Nonprofits today face unique challenges when it comes to attracting and retaining donors and supporters. To address these challenges, nonprofit marketers are increasingly turning to marketing technology as a key component of their overall tech strategy. With the rise of personalized and dynamic donor experiences, it’s more important than ever to have the right tools

Kaia Swift March 16, 2023

CRM

2023 Nonprofit Technology Trends to Help You Stay Ahead of the Curve

Today, nonprofits are looking forward and thinking strategically about how to best put technology to work to achieve their goals. That’s why we published our 2023 nonprofit technology trends report – to help nonprofit leaders like you understand the key trends that are shaping the sector. Here are some highlights from the report, Staying Ahead

Kaia Swift March 13, 2023

CRM

Supporting Volunteers with Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit

Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges. These organizations rely on the selfless efforts of volunteers who offer their time, skills, and expertise to help fulfill the organization’s mission. However, managing and engaging volunteers can be a complex and time-consuming task. But there is technology that can

Kaia Swift February 27, 2023

Technology Strategy

What to Look for When Choosing a Nonprofit CRM Consultant

Choosing the right customer relationship management (CRM) software for your nonprofit is an important decision. But just as important is partnering with the right nonprofit CRM consultant to help you select and implement your software. Selecting the right software for your nonprofit’s needs (and implementing it optimally) enables your organization to successfully maintain strong relationships

Kaia Swift February 2, 2023