Amp Impact ‘Cassiopeia’ Release Introduces Multi-language Capability
Amp Impact Cassiopeia, the product’s 11th release, is now available with a revolutionary update for multilingual organizations: the ability to view and export data in multiple languages. In collating feedback from our customers over the years – most of whom are implementers and grant-makers working across multiple geographies and in multiple languages – it became […]
10 Organizations Tackling COVID-19 in Innovative Ways
Across the globe, businesses, nonprofits, and philanthropic organizations are taking swift action to counter the potentially devastating social and economic effects of COVID-19. In the spirit of sharing #SomeGoodNews, we wanted to shine a spotlight on the incredible work of ten impact-driven partners who are finding innovative ways to fight the spread of the virus, strengthen […]
New 2020 Consumers Guide to Grants Management Systems eases technology decisions for grantmakers
Tech Impact’s Idealware recently published a comprehensive guide reviewing 14 of the most widely used grants management systems (GMS), including Amp Impact. Here’s why it’s looked to as a critical resource for grantmakers globally. In these times of growing uncertainty, the sector’s need for responsive, collaborative, and streamlined philanthropy is more important than ever before. […]
Amp Impact Introduces Click-based IATI Publishing to Salesforce
International development and humanitarian organisations using Amp Impact can now publish their data to IATI with a few clicks. Here’s why this feature is a game-changer. With Amp Impact’s Bellatrix release last November, users can export XML files from the app using the IATI Organisation and Activity standards. While we anticipate further refining this feature in […]
Vera joins 500+ B Corps committed to Net Zero by 2030
Two years ago, Vera Solutions made an environmental commitment to offset all calculable carbon emissions that result from business practices – including travel and energy use across our global offices. Now we’re proud to join more than 500 B Corps committed to accelerating the reduction of their greenhouse gas emissions to reach a 1.5 degree […]
Amp Impact ‘Bellatrix’ Release: IATI Data Publishing, Risk Management, and Improved Grantee Reporting
Amp Impact Bellatrix, the third release of 2019, is now available with trailblazing new features and enhancements for streamlined data sharing and risk management. We’re especially proud of the collaboration efforts that went into this release, including guidance and support from existing Amp customers and the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) for data publishing and […]
Webinar Recording: Tools and Best Practices to Identify, Manage, and Mitigate Risk
Introducing Amp Impact’s new Risk Module The world is unpredictable. However, the philanthropic market is not structured to deal with the unexpected. No industry standards currently exist for discussing, assessing, or planning for risk in philanthropic investments – specifically obstacles that could prevent a project or organization from achieving the desired social impact. Few funders […]
10 Criteria to Evaluate When Choosing a New Technology
Organizations often choose technologies for short-sighted reasons. Here’s a better way with 3 questions to ask and 10 criteria to evaluate. When I look back at our last decade and more than 500 social sector technology projects (and the systems we’ve replaced), it strikes me that organizations often choose technologies for silly and short-sighted reasons. […]
Analytics at your fingertips: How nonprofits can get the most out of Salesforce Reports and Dashboards
Effective data management has become an increasingly significant determiner of organizational success. While many nonprofits are now collecting data regularly –90% according to a report by NonprofitHub and EveryAction – many remain unsure of what to do with it after it’s been recorded. Salesforce.org’s recent Nonprofit Trends report shows that fewer than half of nonprofits […]
Workshop Recap: Using Technology to Monitor Programs and Amplify Impact
Last month, Vera Solutions co-led ANDE East & Southeast Asia Metrics Learning Lab Series #3: From Inputs to Insights – Using Technology to Monitor Programs and Amplify Impact. Read a recap of the workshop, including an overview of the 4 pillars of impact measurement, a look into AVPN’s journey implementing Salesforce for impact management, takeaways […]