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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

3 Ways Amp Impact can extend Salesforce® Nonprofit Cloud for Programs

3 Ways Amp Impact can extend Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud for Programs

Have you heard the latest announcement from Salesforce? We’re excited to share three powerful ways Amp Impact can extend capabilities of the new Nonprofit Cloud product. Having taken an advisory role in the product suite development, we have some key takeaways on how organizations can continue to drive efficiencies using

16th March 2023

Vera Solutions recognized as a Salesforce Summit Partner

Vera Solutions recognized as a Salesforce Summit Consulting Partner

We are delighted to announce that Vera Solutions has been recognized as a Salesforce Summit Consulting Partner, the highest partnership level in Salesforce’s partner program.   Every Salesforce partner is measured annually against a set of performance indicators across Customer Success, Innovation, Growth, and Impact (including working practices towards Equality

9th March 2023

Top Impact CEO Award 2023

Vera Solutions’ Co-Founder and CEO, Zak Kaufman recognized in Big Path Capital’s 2023 MO100 Top Impact CEO Ranking

March 9, 2023 – This month, Big Path Capital announced its 2023 MO 100 Top Impact CEO Ranking, and Vera Solutions’ Co-Founder and CEO, Zak Kaufman has been recognized for the second consecutive year. The list identifies the 100 most impactful leaders catalyzing positive social and environmental change through the dynamic

9th March 2023

Fionta and Vera Solutions Announce Joint Partnership

Fíonta and Vera Solutions Announce Joint Partnership: Delivering Portfolio and Impact Data for Grantmaking Organizations

WASHINGTON, DC, February 1st, 2023—Fíonta, a Salesforce.org Premium Partner focused on Salesforce solutions for nonprofits, and Vera Solutions, a Salesforce ISV Partner, have announced a partnership to help grantmaking organizations centralize, manage, and measure grants using Amp Impact, built on the Salesforce platform. The partnership will enable Fíonta to provide

1st February 2023

Amp Impact Indus

Amp Impact Indus: Powerful New Features for Indicators, Targets, Results, and more

Our latest Amp Impact Release – Indus – contains powerful new features for indicators, targets, and results, allowing for quicker performance, greater data volumes, and a cleaner and more consistent user interface. Users can now set targets across multiple periods in one table, compare results against baselines, capture disaggregated targets

18th January 2023

Vera Solutions recognized in 2023 Real Leaders Impact Awards

Vera Solutions recognized in 2023 Real Leaders Impact Awards

January 17, 2023 – We are delighted to announce Vera Solutions has been awarded a 2023 Real Leaders Impact Award, our third year making Real Leaders’ list of top impact companies. This annual award recognizes top companies who are at the forefront of solving existential problems through innovative and sustainable

17th January 2023

Amp Impact Fall '22 Summit

Gathering a global community of data-minded changemakers: Highlights from the Amp Impact Fall ’22 Summit

Vera Solutions hosted our fifth (and largest) virtual Amp Impact Summit in December. Clients, partners, and Verites from across the global Amp Impact community gathered to exchange best practices, collaborate on the Amp Impact roadmap, and continue to lead the way in advancing accountability and data management in the social

15th December 2022

Amp Impact Partner Program Celebrates One Year with Continued Growth and New Milestones

Over the last year, the Amp Impact partnership program has continued to grow through the partnership with Atwood Ventures and Vera Solutions. The initiative was formed to streamline the onboarding process, build momentum, and set the program up for growth. Over the summer we’ve seen massive progress through projects with

17th October 2022