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Sharing stories throughout Pride month
Every day this month, Fíontan Cody Hamilton is sharing biographies, articles, and history in Slack to honor and celebrate the achievements and stories of the LGBTQI+ community. Follow along each day and explore the external links for more information. Please share and amplify these resources with your network! June 30 Lana and Lilly Wachowski, also […]
AI applications for nonprofits presentation
Fíonta co-founder, Dr. Lisa Rau, spoke at the first annual Nonprofit Dreamin’ conference on 1/29/21 about AI applications for nonprofits. Session description Ever wonder what Artificial Intelligence applications might be of interest and use to nonprofits? This fast-paced, comprehensive yet accessible presentation will cover all the areas of Salesforce Einstein of interest to nonprofits. Attendees […]
Jenifer Alonzo
With over twenty years of experience working in nonprofits and higher education, Jenifer is keen to use her skills to increase her clients’ efficiency. She enjoys helping associations and nonprofits leverage Salesforce and Fonteva to boost impact and stimulate growth. Jenifer earned an MFA in Theatre from Towson University. In her former career as a […]
Fíonta Focus - March 2024
This month, we are overjoyed to announce that Senior Salesforce Consultant Christine Priester has been recognized as a Salesforce MVP, a testament to her impactful work and dedication. Christine’s journey is marked by breaking barriers in technology and her commitment to empowering women of color in the tech industry. Her story is a powerful reminder of the importance […]
Relevant and timely member engagement
Utilizing Marketing Cloud Account Engagement (formerly Pardot) for associations can revolutionize member engagement and benefit your organization and its members. Marketing Cloud Account Engagement (MCAE), as a powerful marketing automation platform, offers a suite of tools designed to enhance communication, personalization, and engagement within associations. One significant benefit is the ability to create tailored and […]
Prepare for the unexpected: A contingency plan for nonprofits
When technology fails us, we’re at a loss. Just think about the last time your phone died—didn’t it seem like the longest day in your life? Maybe that’s an exaggeration, maybe, but many organizations are completely reliant on technology to run smoothly. If you’ve ever been in a restaurant when their point-of-sales system goes down, […]
Reevaluate your association’s membership best practices
Looking around the association community, we’ve noticed that many of you have let go of the desire to ‘return to normal.’ There isn’t a normal to return to. We can’t erase the last two years’ experiences and know that the pandemic has changed every person and organization. Sometimes, these changes are subtle and hard to […]
Personal pronouns
We, Fíontans, work hard year-round to build a culture of inclusivity and acceptance. With Pride in full swing there is no question in our minds that we wanted to share ways we can continue fostering inclusivity internally and externally. Human Rights Campaign released a statistic that “46% of LGBTQ+ workers say they are closeted at work.” […]
Melissa Williams
Melissa is a senior project manager with Fíonta and has over 15+ years of project management leadership and expertise. She brings a wealth of experience and passion for supporting the success of nonprofits by helping clients maximize their efficiency and impact. Melissa has developed the ability to build and nurture long-term relationships while creating strategic […]
11 effective marketing strategies for boosting event attendance
Event planning is a nail-biting business these days. In an analysis of over 360,000 event registration records, Maritz learned that 45% of attendees in 2023 delayed registration until less than four weeks before the event, and 29% waited until the final two weeks. When you’re up against indecisiveness and vying for a share of someone’s […]