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Video: Stop Winging It and Plan Your CRM Wisely

Stop Winging It and Plan Your CRM Wisely In this 1-hour on-demand video, nonprofit technology experts from Heller Consulting and Mass Audubon deliver practical, insight-rich advice on how to make smarter CRM decisions. Presenters Mike Kirkpatrick, Natalie Harvey, and Greg Berry share their guidance on how to approach CRM selection strategically—ensuring your system supports fundraising,

Lyndal Cairns September 25, 2025

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What’s new in Salesforce and ascend: Summer 2025

I wanted to share some highlights from the latest Salesforce and Ascend updates that I think nonprofit fundraising teams will really appreciate. Whether you’re deep in gift processing or just trying to make your dashboards behave, there’s a lot to like in the Spring and Summer ’25 releases. 🔍 Salesforce core updates: cleaner, faster, smarter

Joshua Bennett July 28, 2025

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3 Things to Focus on This Giving Season

Giving season is upon us. It’s an exciting time, with 26% percent of all online revenue coming in December. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed but focusing on a few key areas can help you work more efficiently and improve your end-of-year fundraising results –while avoiding burnout. Here’s what our experts recommend: 1. Focus

Lyndal Cairns October 24, 2024

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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