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Volunteerism supports nonprofits
As a Salesforce Nonprofit Partner, we are committed to working closely with various organizations to help them achieve their goals and positively impact society. One of the most critical components of this work is supporting nonprofits that rely heavily on volunteer support to carry out their programs and initiatives. Volunteering is an enriching experience for […]

How Salesforce for Nonprofits can increase donor retention
Recurring monthly donations are an invaluable resource for nonprofits – especially as they weather economic downturns. Unlike one-time donations, monthly contributions tend to be smaller and more stable, making them a reliable source of income that can help sustain organizations in times of financial difficulty. This blog will explore the importance of prioritizing donor retention […]

Salesforce Donor Management System: What You Need to Know
Individual donors are one of your nonprofit organization’s most valuable assets. According to the Giving USA 2025 report, contributions from individuals comprised two-thirds of all giving, the largest share of all donations made in 2024. However, donor management can be challenging and complicated, particularly for larger organizations with multiple outreach platforms or donors living in […]

A little spring cleaning of your data goes a long way
For most nonprofits and associations, January is a slower(ish) month filled with strategic planning for the upcoming year, allocating grant monies, and regrouping from the end of Q4. It is a month perfectly positioned for a bit of spring cleaning of the dirty, inaccurate, unused, and duplicate data cluttering up your databases and CRM. It […]

All About...Salesforce: January 2023
Happy New Year! The weather has been, well, seasonably cold, but at least the sun is out. In this month’s email, I’m sharing helpful documentation on Flow best practices and standards from Salesforce, updated Grants Management Module Content on Trailhead, an excellent primer on Technical Debt and some ways to avoid it, our friend “Dolores”, […]

How to Ensure a Successful Data Migration
Moving data from one system to another can sometimes feel like getting a very wiggly, recalcitrant child ready for bed. You may need to figure out where they’re hiding, chase them around the house, brush their teeth, get them out of their dirty clothes, bathe them, pick out acceptable pajamas, hold them down while you […]

Honoring Black pioneers in STEM
During Black History Month 2023, we are sharing information about Black innovators who influenced STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and without whom many ubiquitous technologies would not exist. Roy L Clay: 1929 – Present It’s the first week of Black History Month, and we would like to introduce you to the “godfather of Black […]

Fíonta and Vera Solutions announce joint partnership
Delivering portfolio and impact data for grantmaking organizations WASHINGTON, DC, December 13, 2022—Fíonta, a Salesforce 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 […]

Featured Fíontan: Meet Dan Carlomany
You’re a senior data architect here at Fíonta – what does a day in the life look like for you? Breaking down client legacy data piece by piece to understand what data is there and how they use it to develop a strategy for migrating that data into a new instance of Salesforce in a […]

Supporting women in STEM
Getting started in STEM or even the Salesforce ecosystem can feel daunting. There is so much to learn; where do you even begin? Back in 2001, Lisa Rau founded what was then called Confluence with a former coworker, Jeff Sullivan. Lisa started her STEM education at the University of California, Berkeley, with a BS in […]