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Amp Impact Nashira: Numerator/Denominator Indicators Compatible with Excel Templates for Target Setting and Reporting

Introducing Amp Impact Nashira, named after the bright star in the Capricornus constellation. The name Nashira, meaning “bearer of good news” in Arabic reflects the valuable updates this release offers for Amp Impact users. Building on the Numerator/Denominator data type introduced in the previous release Mira, this update brings compatibility

30th November 2024

Digitizing Management of Indicators and Results Frameworks – Lessons Learned

As the nonprofit sector encounters growing complexities, the demand for transparency has become increasingly important. Technology solutions provide organizations with effective tools to streamline operations, measure their impact accurately, and optimize resource management. Transitioning from traditional spreadsheets to advanced online platforms enables organizations to centralize and standardize program data, streamlining

30th October 2024

Investing in a New Data System? The 3 Big Budget Questions to Consider

Imagine you are working for a growing nonprofit organization and have identified a new technology solution that can streamline operations, enhance workflows, and amplify your organization’s overall impact. According to Salesforce’s Global Nonprofit Trends report, only 12% of nonprofits are considered ‘digitally mature,’ yet these organizations are four-times more likely

18th October 2024

‘Fit For Purpose’ Fun Run/Walk at NetHope 2024

Powered by Vera Solutions and Box Time: 7 – 7:30 am Date: Thursday, 24th October 2024 Location: MGM National Harbor, 101 MGM National Avenue, National Harbor, MD, 20745 Join fellow NetHope Members and Partners for a morning fun sunrise run or walk from National Harbor to Rosilie Island to get

10th October 2024

Salesforce Winter ’25 Release: Our Top 4 Feature Highlights

The latest Salesforce Winter ’25 Release is now available, with rollout planned for all organizations by October 12, 2024. This update brings enhancements and new features related to user access management, streamlined customization, flow management, and updated Nonprofit Cloud tools, all aimed at boosting efficiency and user experience for system

3rd October 2024

5 Reasons Why Salesforce is a Great Platform for Grants Management

Over the last decade, grants management systems (GMS) have evolved from basic spreadsheets and databases to advanced cloud platforms. For grantmakers looking to advance their systems and processes, Grantbook, Peak Grantmaking, Technology Associations and Tech Impact’s 2024 Consumer’s Guide to Grant Management Systems provides a helpful overview of the top

11th September 2024

5 Organizations Leveraging Amp Impact and Salesforce to Drive More Effective Program Delivery

Whether nonprofits are working to advance global health, improve livelihoods, or protect the climate, effective program delivery is essential for achieving impactful results. For many international non-governmental organizations (iNGOs) managing millions of dollars in inbound grants and reporting to dozens of funders, accurate data management is crucial. Amp Impact, an

5th September 2024

Implementing NPC: Insights from our First Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud for Fundraising Implementation

The California Volunteers Fund (CV Fund) made a strategic choice to adopt Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud (NPC) for Fundraising to enhance their donation and inbound funding management. As a younger nonprofit dedicated to addressing community challenges through partnerships and service, they recognized the need for a more efficient CRM system. In

23rd August 2024

Target Everest and Vera Solutions join forces to provide Salesforce Solutions

LISBON, PORTUGAL | LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 25th, 2024 — Vera Solutions is pleased to announce a new partnership with Target Everest, a Salesforce Consulting Partner. As an Amp Impact Implementation partner, Target Everest aims to empower nonprofit organizations to advance their missions by strategically deploying solutions to enhance operational

25th July 2024

Amp Impact Mira: Numerator / Denominator Indicators, Record Locking, and Improved Data Loading for Targets and Results

Introducing Amp Impact Mira – named after a deep red star in the Cetus constellation. This latest release brings powerful improvements for Indicators, introducing the Numerator / Denominator data type that allows users to better track and manage percent and rate indicators. Mira also enhances data upload capacity on the

24th July 2024

Data visualization is reshaping how nonprofits analyze their data and communicate their stories effectively. In today’s data-rich environment, it offers organizations a valuable way to turn complex information into actionable insights. In this article, we explore the practical benefits for nonprofits, important considerations for data visualization projects, and how organizations

11th July 2024

In a recent blog post, we introduced QuickStarts for Nonprofits and discussed common operational and data management hurdles faced by nonprofit organizations. As organizations grow, managing data across various files and formats, such as spreadsheets and documents, becomes increasingly inefficient, demanding substantial staff hours for data restructuring and formatting. To

2nd July 2024

Salesforce Summer ’24 Release: Our Top 4 Feature Highlights

The latest Salesforce Summer ’24 Release is now available, with rollout planned for all organizations by June 14th 2024. This release brings a mix of updated and new features sourced from the Salesforce Idea Exchange, alongside expanded functionalities for the Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud (NPC) suite, covering Fundraising, Programs, Case Management,

24th June 2024

How To Enhance Program Delivery With QuickStarts For Nonprofits

In our previous blog, we introduced QuickStarts for Nonprofits and explored the operational and data management challenges that nonprofit organizations frequently encounter. As organizations grow, tools like Excel and Google Forms can become unwieldy, requiring substantial staff time for data reorganization and reformatting. To improve efficiency and accountability, nonprofits are

13th June 2024