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Breaking Down Salesforce Stereotypes
At Cloud 9 Strategies, we’ve implemented Salesforce for many, many businesses and nonprofits. Without fail, the product has proven transformative for these organizations by changing the way they learn about and interact with their customers, donors, and other...
Don’t Be Caught Off Guard When It Comes To Accepting Online Donations
Nonprofits have a variety of options when it comes to accepting online donations. As you evaluate the options, there's one key piece that many people overlook. The cost of the transaction. The credit card processing industry consists of many rates and a very...
Three Ways to Create a Successful Board
One of the most frustrating parts of working at a nonprofit can be having a bored board (pardon the pun). When your board members aren’t engaged with your organization, communicating with them can feel like a conversation between two people speaking different...
Understanding the Magnetism of Social Media
Social media has become the primary method of both disseminating information as well as building community around your brand. A great website is one building block, but if no one knows it’s there, it won’t be of much help. Yes, good website SEO can improve your...
Major Gifts Versus Individual Gifts From Donors
What fundraiser doesn’t love opening that envelope to find a $10,000+ check, especially when it’s unexpected? The next thought you should have is whether it’s sustainable. Your mission now is to find the answer to that question. While some funders will continue to...
Embracing the Power of a New Website
If your organization has had basically the same website online for more than a year -- and especially if you’ve had it for several years -- it is high time for a new look, and some new functionality. Unless you have an in-house IT staff that is constantly tweaking and...
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