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Salesforce NPC and Amp Impact

16 Common Questions we get asked about Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud and Amp Impact

Coming out of Dreamforce ‘23, there’s been buzz, curiosity, and confusion about the new Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud. Salesforce announced the suite of new industry products earlier this year and, this month, will release the final two modules. With many questions coming from the 50,000 nonprofits already using Salesforce and thousands

17th October 2023

Winter 24 blog

Exploring our Top 3 Latest Platform Features from Salesforce Winter ’24 Release

In the Salesforce Winter ’24 Release, a range of valuable new features have been introduced to enhance usability and streamline processes. This blog post explores our favorite new platform features from the Winter ’24 Release and how they can benefit your organization. These focus on declarative updates rather than programmatic

10th October 2023

Sabbaticals blog

Spotlighting Sabbaticals

Vera Solutions takes pride in its commitment to fostering a supportive work environment. Among the many advantages of working with us, one standout perk is the opportunity to embark on a paid sabbatical after completing three consecutive years of dedicated service. This sabbatical program is a testament to our commitment

9th October 2023

Vera and AWS

Vera Solutions works with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help advance nonprofit impact and innovation

Seattle, USA | London, United Kingdom, October 9th, 2023 – Vera Solutions is pleased to announce that it has worked with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build the Amp Impact AWS Data Lake Connector, which will allow Vera customers to stream their data from Amp Impact seamlessly into their AWS

9th October 2023

Kalausi

Amp Impact Kalausi: Upgraded Aggregated and Calculated Indicators for a Faster, Friendlier Experience

Amp Impact Kalausi is here – named after a star nestled within the Vela constellation’s realm known as The Sails. Introducing powerful improvements for Aggregated and Calculated Indicators in the Manage Indicators LWC, it features enhanced speed, consistency, and improved user experience. With Kalausi, users can also use a friendly

5th October 2023

Prioritizing requirements in the NGO space

Prioritizing requirements in the NGO Space – Know what you need before you start building a system

Nonprofit organizations are increasingly turning to technology to streamline and automate everyday processes – from strategic planning and fundraising to program management and impact measurement to project and service delivery. Yet resource constraints often mean that organizations can’t implement everything they want at once. Prioritizing requirements is crucial for ensuring

29th September 2023

Fit for purpose Nethope Walk/Run

‘Fit For Purpose’ Sunrise Fun Run or Walk + Group Meditation – NetHope 2023

Powered by Vera Solutions and Resco 7 – 8:15 am 18 October 2023 Join fellow NetHope Members and Partners for a sunrise fun run / walk around the English Garden (Munich’s largest park, just steps from the NetHope conference venue) followed by a short group meditation session to get us

19th September 2023

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Equal work for equal pay: the Vera Solutions Compensation Model

As Vera Solutions has grown, we have tailored our compensation model to align to our strategic priorities and values. When we reformed our compensation model in 2020, we committed to the concept of equal pay for equal work. We designed our compensation model to reflect and reinforce the following values:

15th September 2023

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Amp Impact: Driving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Digital Insights

In the pursuit of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), innovative approaches leveraging digital solutions and collaboration are essential. Amp Impact, a powerful platform built on Salesforce, plays a crucial role in providing organizations time-saving features and actionable insights to advance progress on the SDGs. This blog explores how

14th August 2023

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Change Management: assessing your readiness for technological change

A technology implementation can be a complex process, and ensuring readiness is crucial for its success. The first step is to understand your organization’s readiness for change by considering the following questions below. 1. Objectives Clearly define the objectives and expected outcomes of your technology implementation. This will help guide

2nd August 2023

Amp Impact and NPC for Grantmaking

4 ways Amp Impact Extends Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud for Grantmaking

Have you had a chance to read the recent announcement from Salesforce on the new Nonprofit Cloud for Grantmaking? As we’ve gotten hands-on with this new Salesforce.org offering, we have identified four ways in which Amp Impact can bolster Nonprofit Cloud for Grantmaking and provide organizations with opportunities to improve

28th July 2023

Vera Solutions at the ABCR Festival in Sao Paulo

Vera Solutions at the ABCR Festival 2023: Connecting, Sharing and Learning

We’re thrilled to have co-sponsored Festival ABCR 2023, an important event organized by the Brazilian Association of Fundraisers in São Paulo, Brazil. This event provides an opportunity for professionals and organizations to exchange experience, knowledge, and best practices about fundraising for civil society organizations. As a Philanthropy Sponsor, we played

19th July 2023

Fellowship 23-24

Meet our latest Fellowship Cohort: 15 brilliant Fellows join Vera Solutions

The Vera Fellowship offers impact-driven individuals the opportunity to build their professional skills, plug into digital transformation projects and initiatives, and join a global team dedicated to transforming the social sector. Our Fellowship program requires a full-time one year commitment and is open to professionals at any stage in their

14th July 2023

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Takeaways from the Amp Impact EMEA Summit 2023

What a day last Friday’s Amp Impact EMEA Summit was. Picture this: dozens of attendees from 20 organizations gathered 26 floors up at Salesforce Tower, enjoying an inspiring view across London, as they dove into an agenda that promised inspiration and innovation. As a marketer, it’s always a pleasure to

5th July 2023