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In 2023, charitable giving surged to more than $557 billion in the U.S. However, when adjusted for inflation, this figure illustrates a 2.1% decline in giving.  Other key charitable giving metrics declined. In 2024, the total number of donors and average donor retention rate fell by 5.3% and 4.6%, respectively. These statistics underscore the need […]

Can you believe how many articles, presentations, blog posts, and podcasts on artificial intelligence (AI) are out there? It’s been a few years since ChatGPT burst onto the scene, and while it feels like AI has been everywhere ever since, we’re still just scratching the surface, especially when it comes to fundraising in the nonprofit […]

Lisa has over 23 years of experience supporting system implementations for nonprofit and educational institution sectors. She became involved in the Salesforce ecosystem in 2016 when her department got involved with a legacy system transition to Salesforce. She has been a massive fan of Salesforce ever since and is excited to continue her journey with […]

A Peek Behind the Scenes Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud is reshaping how nonprofits manage fundraising, grantmaking, and program operations. With a comprehensive set of tools built on the Industry Cloud model, Nonprofit Cloud provides powerful solutions tailored specifically for nonprofits and foundations. But with any new technology, expertise is critical—both for the organizations using it and […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 3, 2025 Washington, D.C.—Fíonta, a mission-driven Salesforce consulting firm serving nonprofits, foundations, and associations, is pleased to announce Meg Hutson’s promotion from Vice President of Delivery to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Since joining Fíonta in 2023, Meg has been instrumental in scaling the company’s delivery operations, strengthening client relationships, and […]

Packing for a move into a new home always takes more effort than expected. Decluttering and downsizing are time-consuming, emotional processes. Everything slows down as you decide whether you can bear to part with old clothes and tchotchkes. Similar emotions arise when preparing to move data into a new system. You must make hard but […]

If you wait until the last minute to prepare to move into your new home, there’s no time to organize and declutter. You box everything up, knowing you’ll have a lot to deal with later.   Unpacking this mess is no joy. As you open boxes full of items you should’ve donated or thrown out, you […]

Museums today face a challenge: how do they engage wider, more dispersed audiences while preserving the integrity of their collections? The Norman Rockwell Museum (NRM) houses the largest collection of Norman Rockwell’s artwork and illustrations. This premier visual arts institution is located in a part of New England that is somewhat off the beaten path. […]