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Unlocking AI for Social Impact: From AI-Curious to AI-Leading – A recap of Webinar 3

In the third installment of our Unlocking AI for Social Impact webinar series, we went deeper into what it takes to move from AI curiosity to organizational confidence. Our first session introduced Claude for Nonprofits and the landscape of AI tools available to mission-driven organizations (catch up on the recording

8th June 2026

Unlocking AI for Social Impact: Introducing Claude for Nonprofits – A Recap of Webinar 1

On 17 March, Vera Solutions hosted the first session in its Unlocking AI for Nonprofits webinar series. The question we kept returning to was not what AI can do, but what it should do, and for whom. That orientation is inseparable from why Vera is one of four inaugural Strategic

30th March 2026

How Multilateral Agencies Are Using Amp Impact to Connect Data to Results?

Together with Salesforce, we co-hosted an Amp Impact Summit for multilateral organizations on 11 February 2026. As with other Amp Impact Summits, the event served as a collaborative forum where agency representatives shared how they’re using Salesforce and Amp Impact in practice. The session brought together colleagues from headquarters, joint

1st March 2026

What’s New in Quasar (v1.47)? Enhancing Collaboration and Insight in Amp Impact

Quasar (v1.47) advances program and partner management by introducing offline Excel form capabilities, real-time collaboration tools, and automated indicator result reporting hierarchies. The Quasar release (v1.47) marks a significant milestone in Amp Impact’s journey. As our 24th major release, it continues our commitment to supporting organizations managing complex programs, partnerships,

6th February 2026

Zak Kaufman Named a MO 100 Top Impact CEO

Vera Solutions is proud to share that Zak Kaufman, Co-Founder and CEO, has been named to the 2026 MO 100 Top Impact CEO Ranking. Presented by Big Path Capital, the MO 100 recognizes CEOs who are “redefining capitalism by using business as a force for shared prosperity.” Summary: Recognition: Vera

16th January 2026

Reflecting on Vera’s First System Administrator Enablement Cohort

The first cohort of Vera Solutions’ System Administrator Enablement Program: Salesforce Foundations recently concluded, marking an important step toward supporting social-sector organizations in building sustainable internal system administration capacity. The nine-week program brought together 12 professionals working across global development, humanitarian aid, health, and philanthropy, each with unique roles, responsibilities,

10th December 2025

Rising Leaders Summit 2025: Growing the Future of Leadership

Vera’s Rising Leaders Summit brought together 16 emerging leaders for four days of immersive learning, reflection, and growth. The latest Rising Leaders cohort includes senior staff from across all Vera hubs and departments. Summary: Vera hosted 16 Rising Leaders in Langebaan, South Africa, for a four-day immersive leadership development summit

5th December 2025

Vera Solutions Partners with Anthropic, as AI provider launches Claude for Nonprofits

Anthropic increases access to frontier AI with a new nonprofit-specific product; Global nonprofit technology leader Vera Solutions joins a select group of initial implementation partners to expand AI capabilities across the social sector. Summary: Anthropic launches Claude for Nonprofits, a dedicated AI product expanding access to frontier AI for mission-driven

4th December 2025

Vera Solutions and Teampact Partner to Expand Offline Data Collection for Nonprofits Globally

Vera Solutions and Teampact are excited to announce a new strategic partnership that will bring robust offline mobile data collection capabilities to nonprofits worldwide. This collaboration will position Vera Solutions as a global implementer of Teampact’s powerful mobile application and data management solution, enabling organizations to track attendance and other

23rd September 2025

Implementing Agentforce: Insights From Our First Salesforce Agentforce Implementation

Salesforce officially launched Agentforce in 2024, and a growing number of organizations are exploring Agentforce as an AI tool to save time on repeated tasks. In this blog, we share our experiences and insights from our first Agentforce Implementation with Justice Rapid Response (JRR), an international organization dedicated to advancing

23rd September 2025

Introducing Phoenix: Amp Impact’s Most Anticipated Release Yet

We’re thrilled to announce that Phoenix v1.45, our most ambitious Amp Impact release to date, is live! This isn’t just another update—it’s a major milestone in Amp Impact’s evolution. Phoenix brings together long-standing feature requests from over 30 clients. Rather than phasing these enhancements across multiple releases, we made a

31st July 2025

Our Top 5 for Admins and Nonprofit Cloud Users from the Salesforce Summer ‘25 Release

The Salesforce Summer ’25 Release has arrived, with the rollout for all organizations completed as of June 16th, 2025. This update brings enhancements and new features designed to significantly improve the experience for both system administrators and business users. The Salesforce platform continuously evolves, presenting new opportunities to optimize operations.

20th June 2025

Hybrid-Agile Strategies for Implementing a Grant and Partner Management System with Tearfund

Imagine building your dream home. You could follow a detailed blueprint, carefully planning every detail to ensure you get exactly what you want, all within budget and on time. Or, you could take a more relaxed approach, adjusting as you go and embracing the surprises along the way. The strict

16th April 2025

Nine principles of responsible AI for nonprofits

Recently, generative AI products have captured significant attention, including in the nonprofit and social impact sectors. These technologies offer the potential to streamline operations, reduce administrative tasks, and amplify impact for the communities served. However, their long-term effects remain uncertain. As technology providers supporting mission-driven organizations, we believe it is

10th April 2025