How PCI Compliance Boosts Donor Trust and Fundraising Success
This article was written by Raisa Rashid, Director at Pllenty, and Prabhjot Gadri, a Salesforce Consultant here at Belmar. In today’s digital world, nonprofits face two big challenges: raising money and keeping donor information safe. One security breach could destroy years of trust, and damage relationships. That’s why a PCI-compliant service provider, like Pllenty, is […]
Salesforce Summer ‘24 Release: What’s New and Exciting
This article was written by Jo Ly, Salesforce Consultant. The Salesforce Summer ’24 Release is here, bringing a blend of exciting upgrades and new features. Many of the highlights in this release are features that have been long-awaited in the Salesforce Idea Exchange. In the nonprofit sector, Salesforce has also listened closely, expanding functionalities within […]
Unlocking the Power of DevOps in Salesforce: A Comprehensive Guide
This article was written by Nate Nirubatharan, Technical Architect. What is DevOps? DevOps is a methodology or set of practices that combines software development (Dev) with IT operations (Ops). The goal of DevOps is to shorten the system development life cycle and provide continuous delivery of high-quality software. It prioritizes collaboration, automation, monitoring, and feedback […]
Key Benefits of Salesforce AI to Nonprofits
This article was written by Tony Aromolaran, Salesforce Consultant. AI in Salesforce is an emerging technology, with numerous new functionalities continually being released. Recently, much of the excitement has centered around Predictive and Generative AI. Predictive AI involves utilizing relevant data to train a model, which is then used to generate predictive insights and metrics. […]
Data Cloud: The Importance of Having a Unified Profile for Effective Customer Engagement
This article was written by Sean Byrne, Data Specialist The Challenge of Disparate Data Nonprofits today have access to a vast array of data, from email engagement metrics and online/offline donor information to operational data from various CRMs. However, this data is often scattered across different systems, making it challenging to gain a unified view […]
5 Key Project Phases of Your Digital Transformation Journey
This article was written by Parul Kansal, Salesforce Consultant Have you started preparing for a digital transformation project, but still feel overwhelmed by what’s ahead? Here are some questions we hear often from our clients before we start a project: All these questions can feel overwhelming, but by preparing your organization for change and understanding the […]
Key Differences between Salesforce NPC and NPSP: OmniStudio
This article was written by Matthio Lim, Salesforce Consultant In the realm of Salesforce solutions tailored for nonprofits, the release of Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud (NPC) has introduced a plethora of new solutions and processes designed to revolutionize how nonprofits use Salesforce. In this blog post, we’ll dive deeper into one of the most powerful solutions […]
Top 5 Things to Prepare Your Organization for Digital Transformation
Digital transformation has become a key driver for organizational growth and adaptability. As businesses dive head-first into technological advancements, it is important to not only remain focused on current projects but also be ready for upcoming ones. Tom Kadota, Solutions Engineer at Belmar, shares invaluable insights into the top five aspects that organizations should consider […]
Salesforce Spring ‘24 Release Top Highlights
This article was written by Allison Danderfer, Salesforce Consultant As we prepare for the incoming Spring ‘24 Salesforce Release, I wanted to consolidate some key changes relevant to the Nonprofit space and highlight what these changes mean for your Salesforce configuration. Depending on your Salesforce instance, updates will be completed on Jan 12, 2024, Feb […]
Strategies for Achieving Buy-In and Executive Alignment in Your Organization
In today’s changing world, regardless of organization size or industry type, the need to digitally transform has become more and more apparent. Whether this be to keep up with evolving market conditions, reduce risk, or to create a strategic advantage for your organization. However, embarking on a digital transformation can seem daunting for anyone, especially […]