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Why This Nonprofit Partnered with DB Services to Scale Programs

When one nonprofit organization found its legacy systems were holding them back from serving their growing community, they knew it was time for a change. Discover how partnering with DB Services and implementing a custom solution helped them scale their programs, reduce administrative strain, and stay true to their mission of accessibility and inclusion.

Sean Dwyer  /  Web  /  June 12th, 2025

Claris FileMaker Twilio Integration for MMS

Upgrade your FileMaker solution with a Twilio integration to send out text messages directly from FileMaker! Implementing Twilio with your solution makes for a seamless experience for both your business and your customers. Twilio can be used to send out messages for anything your business needs: order confirmation, shipping notifications, and more. Includes video and demo file.

Austin Carie  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  May 29th, 2025

AI in Professional Services: Finding the Perfect Balance

As AI technology continues to advance rapidly and affect nearly every industry worldwide, you may be wondering: What is the optimal balance between AI and human expertise? Many professional services firms are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) as a strategic tool to enhance service delivery, streamline operations, and stay competitive while maintaining the human expertise that defines their value. We explore how firms can implement AI technologies effectively while still preserving professional judgment, personal relationships, and client trust.

Jacqueline Doe  /  May 14th, 2025

Testing Your Work in Claris FileMaker

Testing is a crucial part of building reliable FileMaker solutions, whether you're a freelancer or a citizen developer. This guide explores smart testing strategies, from applying the "Zero, One, Many" rule to leveraging FileMaker’s Script Debugger for efficient troubleshooting. Learn how to think like a user, anticipate errors, and implement best practices that will make your applications more robust, user-friendly, and scalable.

Katherine Knauss  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  May 7th, 2025

Outcome Management in Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud

With a good grasp of your organization’s outcomes, you will have an easier time gauging the impact your organization has on the world. This is where Salesforce's Outcome Management comes in. Outcome Management is an impact measurement tool that allows you to define, measure, and evaluate your organization's outcome strategy in one place.

Jason Swan  /  Salesforce  /  May 1st, 2025

Salesforce Education Cloud Summer ‘25 Highlights

School’s (almost) out, innovation is in! Salesforce’s Summer ‘25 release is bringing improvements to Education Cloud, like new use cases for Agentforce for Education and enhancements to Campus and Program finder. Get ready to kick back and relax for the summer with these new features that will help you get more done in less time.

Maria Thompson  /  Salesforce  /  April 25th, 2025

Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud Summer '25 Highlights

The Salesforce Summer ‘25 release is bringing the heat with new features for Nonprofit Cloud! With improvements like volunteer management, Philanthropic Research Topic summaries with Agentforce, new internal referral reporting, and simplified disbursement schedules, these cool new features will help you beat the summer heat.

Maria Thompson  /  Salesforce  /  April 25th, 2025

Salesforce Summer '25 Highlights

Summer is nearly here, and Salesforce's Summer '25 release means there's more to look forward to than the sun and the beach. Whether you've been looking for super-powered flows, new ways to leverage Agentforce, or a powerful new analytics tool, this release has something for you. The future is bright, so put on your shades and sunscreen as we dive into some highlights of this exciting release!

Mark Lurton  /  Salesforce  /  April 24th, 2025

Configuring Microsoft Azure SSO for Claris FileMaker

Setting up Single Sign-On (SSO) with Microsoft Azure for Claris FileMaker enhances security and simplifies user authentication. This guide will walk you through the entire configuration process. Follow these steps to streamline login management and improve access control in your FileMaker application.

Rudy Beer  /  Claris FileMaker  /  April 18th, 2025

Surveys for Success: Coburn Place Safe Haven

DB Services' Surveys for Success program will donate to Coburn Place Safe Haven for every survey received in Q2 of 2025. Coburn Place Safe Haven provides safe housing and support to survivors of domestic violence and their children. The Surveys for Success program is our way of saying thank you for our customers' valuable feedback by paying it forward to those in need.

Leah Bass  /  News  /  April 15th, 2025

Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP): Get Started with a Free Trial

Salesforce’s Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) is a powerful CRM solution designed specifically for nonprofits, providing tools to track fundraising, manage volunteers, and streamline operations. If you’re considering Salesforce for your organization, the best way to explore its features is through a free trial. Here's how you can set up an NPSP trial org.

Maria Thompson  /  Salesforce  /  April 8th, 2025

Dynamic Saved Searching in Claris FileMaker

Expedite your FileMaker finds with saved searches. This article showcases a dynamic search builder that allows a user to construct Find Mode queries and save them for later use. Follow along with the free demo file and video.

Rudy Beer  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  March 31st, 2025

Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud: Get Started with a Free Trial

Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud offers a comprehensive suite of tools tailored to help nonprofits manage their operations, from fundraising and program management to donor engagement. If you're looking to explore these features, obtaining access to a trial org is a great way to start. Here's how you can set up a Nonprofit Cloud trial org.

Maria Thompson  /  Salesforce  /  March 25th, 2025

Integrating Claris FileMaker With a SQL Database via ESS

We demonstrate how ESS (External SQL Data Source) allows users to connect an existing SQL database to a Claris FileMaker file as an external data source. This grants the user access to many of the functionalities of a standard FileMaker table while also allowing them to continue using the SQL database as they were. Includes sample file and video.

Logan Douglass  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  February 27th, 2025

How to Auto-Install Claris FileMaker Pro

Learn how to create an executable that can be run on Mac and Windows to set up automatic downloads of Claris FileMaker Pro with specific settings. Includes a video.

Austin Wilson  /  Claris FileMaker  /  February 21st, 2025

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