Connect, Share, Collaborate: Key Takeaways from the Amp Impact Spring ‘21 Summit
Earlier this month, Vera Solutions hosted our third annual (and second virtual) global Amp Impact summit! The four-hour virtual event brought together Amp Impact clients, partners, and staff from around the world to connect, collaborate on the Amp Impact roadmap, and share best practices for strengthening accountability and data-driven program delivery in the social sector. […]
5 Sustainability Organizations Using Salesforce to Power Environmental Action
As climate change continues to become an increasingly pressing issue, many of us wonder, “What can I do to make a difference? Will my individual actions even help?” The concept of fighting climate change on an individual level seems daunting – and for a reason. According to recent reports, only 100 companies are responsible for […]
6 Benefits of Salesforce Experiences – with Powerful Real-world Examples
At Vera Solutions, we believe that collaboration is a cornerstone to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) . Over the last decade, we’ve been fortunate to work with hundreds of organizations to deliver data solutions that unlock a culture of transparency, collaboration, and data-informed decision-making. Through our work, we’ve been inspired to see a rise […]
Accelerate Your Impact with End-to-end Program Insights
Over the last decade, Salesforce – the world’s leading cloud computing platform – has steadily become a go-to platform for nonprofit program management. As COVID-19 has disrupted many aspects of nonprofit programming – from fundraising to delivery – the need for a centralized, end-to-end program management system is more important than ever before. Leveraging powerful […]
6 Capacity Building Tips to Scale Your Digital Transformation Strategy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlo1mAVClWI&feature=youtu.beAround the globe, nonprofits are taking an impact-first approach to digital transformation and using technology to work cross-functionally, communicate effectively, and enhance program effectiveness. This webinar, hosted by Salesforce.org, brings together a well-rounded group of panelists – Zak Kaufman of Vera Solutions, Tim Fives of Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Elena Bonometti of Tostan, and Nick […]
6 Organizations Using Digital Tools for Program Delivery in the COVID-19 Era
Over the past few months, we’ve witnessed how the COVID-19 pandemic is fast-tracking digital transformation around the world. Public health services, such as the UK’s National Health Service, are turning to more telemedicine resources to cope with the new demand. In the private sector, cloud meeting and team collaboration providers have increased capacity and availability […]
10 Organizations Tackling COVID-19 in Innovative Ways
Across the globe, businesses, nonprofits, and philanthropic organizations are taking swift action to counter the potentially devastating social and economic effects of COVID-19. In the spirit of sharing #SomeGoodNews, we wanted to shine a spotlight on the incredible work of ten impact-driven partners who are finding innovative ways to fight the spread of the virus, strengthen […]
The Inaugural Amp Impact Summit: Creating a Common Ground for Impact Measurement
On April 15, Vera Solutions and Salesforce.org hosted the inaugural Amp Impact Summit in Amsterdam to bring together a passionate group of professionals for an afternoon focused on strengthening accountability and data management in the social sector. We were inspired to see organizations of different shapes and sizes (from iNGOs to impact investors to grant-makers) […]
The Data Dilemma: Making Measurement Matter
Perspective from a Gender-Focused Poverty Intervention Program – By The BOMA Project and Vera Solutions This post originally appeared on The BOMA Project’s blog and is republished with permission. Accountability for nonprofits means many things: financial transparency and disclosure, to show that they are good stewards of the funding they rely on to execute their […]
Tackling the Healthcare Crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa One Nurse at a Time: How GAIA Uses Salesforce as a Capacity Building Tool
Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance (GAIA) implements a grassroot strategy to help those affected by HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria in the most remote and underserved areas of Africa. The organization was founded in 2000 in response to the devastating HIV/AIDS epidemic in Sub-Saharan Africa. Taking a bottom-up approach to disease control and prevention, GAIA works closely […]