Benefits of Sustaining Donation Options for Nonprofits
Anybody who’s ever caught part of a public media pledge drive certainly knows about sustaining donations. But did you know that just about any nonprofit organization can set up a sustaining donation option for their members? Also called sustaining memberships, recurring donations, monthly donations, etc, the concept is simple: rather than an individual or organization giving a single, one-time donation, they give repeatedly over an extended (or perpetually ongoing) time period. Many organizations see a sustaining vs one-time donation as a “six of one, half-dozen of the other”-type situation where neither is more beneficial, so they don’t take the ...
Part 3 – Why do 47,000 Nonprofits use Salesforce’s Nonprofit Success Pack?
Salesforce’s Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) helps nonprofits of any size utilize all of the power of the world’s #1 CRM to manage constituents, programs, and fundraising with ease. In case you missed it, check out Part 1 and Part 2! 9. Campaigns and appeal management To generate the donations your nonprofit needs to thrive, you’re working hard to keep your organization front of mind with your donors. It’s important to know which appeals are working well so you can be more effective in the future. Salesforce campaigns allow you to see, at a glance, the effectiveness of each appeal or event, ...
Part 2 – Why do 47,000 Nonprofits use Salesforce’s Nonprofit Success Pack?
Salesforce’s Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) helps nonprofits of any size utilize all of the power of the world’s #1 CRM to manage constituents, programs, and fundraising with ease. In case you missed it, check out Part 1! 5. Reduce time and money spent on administrative tasks Receiving a stack of donation checks in the mail or after a big event is exciting but comes with some administrative tasks that can be daunting. We understand, and fortunately, Salesforce has a variety of tools to minimize administrative time spent on data entry. From NPSP’s quick and customizable Gift Entry to a ...
Part 1 – Why do 47,000 Nonprofits use Salesforce’s Nonprofit Success Pack?
Salesforce’s Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) helps nonprofits of any size utilize all of the power of the world’s #1 CRM to manage constituents, programs, and fundraising with ease. 1. 10 free licenses! What’s the catch? There isn’t one. Through the Salesforce Power of Us program, take advantage of 10 free Salesforce Enterprise Edition licenses, plus deep discounts on additional licenses, available to every nonprofit, charitable, educational, and social change institution. Because the NPSP package is also free, all of the power of Salesforce can be leveraged at a price even the smallest nonprofits can often afford. 2. Expand your ...
7 Reasons (Awesome!) Salesforce Consultants don’t need a “Techie” Degree
That’s right, I said it. You don’t need a techie degree to become an awesome Salesforce consultant. As a Salesforce consultant with at least one engineering degree, I do not say that lightly. In fact, when I started Redpath Consulting Group in 2008, I firmly believed that to be a Salesforce consultant you needed a computer science/IT degree. And, I’m sure you’re wondering why! Well, it is obvious, isn’t it? Salesforce is a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) computer software system. So to become a Salesforce implementation consultant, clearly you need to be a software and computer engineer. Don’t you?... ...
What is Salesforce Governance and Why do I need it?
The word governance sounds formal and may bring up thoughts of “red tape,” “bureaucracy,” and “inflexibility.” So the mere suggestion of applying a governance framework to your Salesforce org might sound complicated, scary or not a good idea! 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. Now that we have a clear understanding of what governance is, would you agree it’s important? Do you also agree that your ...
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal selects Redpath for 2022 Best Places to Work
A strong and diverse culture where team members feel valued and are happy with the company they work for has a direct correlation to their clients experience. The Tampa Bay Business Journal found that, “Companies with happy employees outperform the competition by 20%.” As a testament to the culture and our people, Redpath Consulting Group is honored to be recognized by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal as one of their 2022 Best Places to Work! "Here at Redpath we really focus on valuing the differences between our team members and clients and how each of us brings ...
Building Community & Connection
People Serving People is one of Minnesota’s leading resources for families and individuals experiencing homelessness. In addition to providing a safe place for those in need, People Serving People also offers programs that aid in homelessness prevention. For years, the staff at People Serving People did this vital work using an outdated CRM that did not meet their needs. Andrea Nordick-Stone, who leads Development for People Serving People shared the following about the former system’s performance, “The database we had before was bare-bones at best. All it really allowed us to do was see people’s names, addresses, and when ...
Redpath Consulting Group — Our Small Business Story
Established in 2008 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Redpath Consulting Group was created with the desire to create a Silicon Valley like company in the midwest with the energy and culture for attracting an innovative and diverse team of people that are interested in a unique approach to delivering professional services. Co-founders, Paul Selway and James Smale, wanted to create a company with a people-first approach that would drive an unstoppable force in providing extraordinary services within the communities we serve. We like to refer to this as our WOW factor. In the years since Redpath ...
7 Reasons to Work With a Small Business
There’s a saying you’ve likely heard many times: bigger is better. But is it really true? If you get an ice cream cone that is four times what you actually want or need, is that truly better? Regardless of the item, if you’re getting more and possibly spending more on anything, is bigger really better? Perhaps quality is better than quantity? The same holds true when you’re selecting a business partner. As we celebrate #SmallBusinessWeek this week, here are seven reasons to consider working with a small business, like Redpath Consulting Group: # 1 — Emphasis on Transformative Innovation ...
