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‘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

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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

Salesforce Summer Release Blog

3 Key Takeaways from the Salesforce Summer ’23 Release

The Salesforce Summer ’23 Release is now available, introducing a range of valuable new features designed to enhance usability and streamline processes. This update offers significant improvements, such as AI-powered search functions and seamless data integration. In this blog post, we will explore the key takeaways from the Summer ’23

14th June 2023

How Amp Impact Aligns To The NGO Reference Model

How Amp Impact aligns with the NGO Reference Model

NGOs typically adopt an organizational structure and operational model based on their mission, size, funding sources, and specific focus areas. The particular model or approach must align to their mission as well as provide a clear outline of available resources, beneficiaries, regulatory reporting, and donor expectations. Emerging from the NetHope

6th June 2023

Amp Impact Jarvis Release

Amp Impact Jarvis: Intuitive New Project Setup Wizard, Excel Templates for Budget / Financial Download and Upload, and more exciting enhancements

Our latest Amp Impact Release – Jarvis – named after a captivating Hungaria asteroid, introduces an intuitive new Project Setup Wizard, allowing for quicker and easier project setup, significantly saving users time. Users can also make use of new Budget / Financial Reporting Excel templates, and several other enhanced features.

18th May 2023

7 Criteria to Consider when Selecting a Salesforce Consulting Partner

7 Criteria to consider when selecting a Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud Consulting Partner

The recent announcement of Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud for Programs is creating a buzz across the ecosystem. Navigating Salesforce Solutions for nonprofit and social sector organizations can be both exciting and daunting. Choosing the right Salesforce Implementation Consulting Partner is essential to ensure the solution is set up to meet your

5th May 2023

Managed Services for Nonprofit Organisations

Managed Services for Nonprofit Organizations

As more nonprofit organizations move their processes and data to the cloud, many find themselves asking how best to manage newly launched systems over time. Managing both user and technical needs today, as well as preparing for the future, inherently means having a Managed Services strategy in place. An effective

25th April 2023

Idealist Consulting and Vera Solutions Announce Partnership

Idealist Consulting and Vera Solutions join forces to empower the world’s most vulnerable through technology

Portland, Oregon, US | London, United Kingdom – April 17, 2023 — Vera Solutions is pleased to announce a new partnership with Idealist Consulting, long time Salesforce for Nonprofits Experts. As an Amp Impact Implementation Partner, Idealist Consulting will further their commitment to empower the world’s most vulnerable through technology

17th April 2023