Nonprofit
Raiser’s Edge vs Salesforce: 7 Reasons Nonprofits Switch
Deciding between Raiser’s Edge vs Salesforce for your nonprofit is a big decision. Learn the key differences and why thousands of nonprofits choose Salesforce.
Dec 18, 20238 min read
Redpath Insights
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Practical, honest writing on Salesforce strategy, implementation, and the change management that makes it stick — for higher education and mission-driven teams.
Higher Education
Driving Higher Ed Donor Engagement: 3 Creative Strategies
Need to engage your university’s donor base? These four creative strategies will help you boost donor engagement to increase fundraising revenue and retention.
Oct 16, 20235 min read
Higher Education
What to know about Salesforce Education Cloud: Guide & FAQ
Salesforce Education Cloud is a unified system that takes schools’ and universities’ technological capabilities to the next level. Learn what it can do for you.
Aug 25, 20239 min read
Higher Education
5 Higher Education Fundraising Trends to Be Aware of in 2023
Keeping up with higher education fundraising trends can help you raise more for your university or school. Here are five trends to be aware of in 2023.
Jun 2, 20237 min read
Nonprofit
Your complete Salesforce for Nonprofits implementation guide
Getting started with Salesforce can feel overwhelming. Learn everything you need to know about Salesforce for Nonprofits implementation in this complete guide.
May 30, 202313 min read
Nonprofit
15 Critical things to consider when migrating data from Raiser’s Edge to Salesforce for Nonprofits.
We have yet to meet a Nonprofit that does not believe their data is extremely important to them. So the thought of migrating that data from their current databases and spreadsheets can cause some anxiety. But rest assured, even though the Salesforce database structure is different from the legacy data systems, such as Raiser’s Edge
Feb 7, 20233 min read
Nonprofit
Why do you need a Salesforce partner to help you with your Raiser's Edge migration?
Raiser's Edge is a powerful fundraising and donor management system that has been a staple of the nonprofit industry for many years. However, as technology evolves, so do the needs of nonprofit organizations. Salesforce for Nonprofits has become a popular choice for those looking to streamline their fundraising efforts, automate key processes, and gain greater insights
Feb 7, 20234 min read
Salesforce
What is Salesforce Governance and Why do I need it?
Before I try and convince you that Salesforce governance is a good idea, let’s explore what governance is. Simply put, the idea of governance within technology is a set of best technology management practices that are followed by all.
Aug 10, 20224 min read
Insights
Improve your admissions process with Admissions Connect — Part 1
Your applicants deserve a better experience Now more than ever, it’s imperative for your college or university to eliminate barriers to the application process and foster a positive applicant experience. This means ensuring that your application requirements are clear, your application tool is accessible, and applicants get their questions answered quickly. Your solution? Salesforce’s newest
Oct 7, 20213 min read
Higher Education
Driving Research & Innovation with Salesforce
The University at Buffalo Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships (BEP) office connects academia, industry, and entrepreneurs to collaborate on R&D, commercialize new technology and provide access to talent pipelines. The team ...
Apr 1, 20215 min read
Insights
How to make the switch to Salesforce’s Education Data Architecture
You’ve learned about the benefits of using Salesforce’s Education Data Architecture (EDA) at your university (Part One here), and you’ve decided to make the switch. Now what? Here are four steps you should take at the beginning of the EDA implementation process:
Mar 11, 20213 min read
Higher Education
Your University’s CRM Needs Salesforce’s Education Data Architecture
Salesforce’s Education Data Architecture (EDA) is the foundation of Education Cloud. Rather than pairing your Salesforce org with a managed package or creating your own custom object framework, EDA provides an out-of-the-box data model that can be tailored to your university’s specific needs. In addition to preconfigured objects, EDA also
Mar 1, 20212 min read