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Nonprofit 2.0: Episode 4 artwork: Airtable consulting for nonprofit efficiency.

Harnessing Airtable to Transform Nonprofit Operations

Nonprofit leaders often grapple with overwhelming manual processes that hinder their ability to focus on mission-critical tasks. This episode dives into how the right systems, like Airtable, can transform these

How Do Airtable Experts Ensure Systems are Scalable?

Building a scalable Airtable system requires more than just creating tables. It’s about strategic planning, thoughtful design, and expert guidance. By addressing architecture, automations, growth planning, documentation, and testing, consultants

How much do Airtable consultants cost?

Airtable consultants range in cost based primarily on their level of experience and expertise. Whether you would like to build a simple proof of concept or something more robust and

Places to Find Qualified Airtable Consultants

As more companies rely on Airtable for operations, the need for qualified Airtable consultants has increased. However, knowing which type of consultant to choose and where to find them can

What to do when Airtable is down?

Periodically, Airtable experiences service disruptions. The outages can be partial or full disruptions due a variety of reasons from a widespread AWS outage to internal updates Airtable could be making.

What skills to look for in an Airtable Consultant

Choosing the right Airtable consultant can make or break your project. Based on our experience delivering over 200 Airtable implementations, we’ve learned that the success of your build hinges on
Claribase | Nonprofit 2.0: Episode 3 artwork: Strategies for nonprofit planned giving and fundraising

How Nonprofits Can Harness Data for Strategic Fundraising

Nonprofit leaders often struggle with sustainable fundraising and long-term planning. This challenge is critical as organizations face increasing demands and limited resources. In this conversation, Ed Sluga shares insights on
Nonprofit 2.0 Episode 2 artwork: Financial operations and accounting modernization strategies for nonprofit organizations.

Strategies for Nonprofit Financial Management Success

Nonprofit leaders often struggle with outdated financial systems that hinder informed decision-making and mission delivery. In this episode, Cherry and Omar Visram explore practical strategies for modernizing financial operations through
Nonprofit grant manager using AI chatbot and Airtable database to track grant applications and reporting deadlines

Harnessing Al for Nonprofit Grant Success: Insights from Adam Hertzman

Nonprofit leaders today face a critical challenge: staying competitive in an increasingly data-driven world while managing limited resources. Many organizations still rely on outdated methods like spreadsheets for donor tracking,

6 Things to Know When Comparing Claribase to Other Airtable Consultancies

It’s hard to know if you’re making the right decision when choosing your Airtable Consultant. Often you meet with an Airtable agency/consultant one, or two, or maybe three times before

Curious About Working with Claribase? Here’s How the Process Works

All of our client relationships start with a foundation of transparency and care beginning with booking an introductory call (https://calendly.com/cherryyang/initial-consultation). We want to give you an inside look at what

Tool Comparison: Fillout Forms vs. Airtable Forms

Forms can be a crucial part of streamlining your data intake process. It is important to assess which form tools are available and whether they would be beneficial to your

Airtable Formula: DatetimeDiff

The DATETIME_DIFF function calculates the difference between two points in time, returning the result in a unit of your choosing—be it days, hours, minutes, or seconds. This versatility makes it

Airtable IF Statements

Airtable Formula: DateAdd

The DATEADD function provides the ability to precisely calculate future or past dates by adding or subtracting a specified time period to a given date. This functionality is essential for

Marketing for Success: Airtable for Marketing Teams

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, marketing teams need to be agile, creative, and data-driven. That's where Airtable comes in. This powerful tool is not just a database; it's a flexible

10 Great Tips for Keeping Your Airtable Base Clean and Organized

Unveiling the Gems: Key Takeaways from Daretable 2023 Part 1

Because NoCode without a story is a spreadsheet, DareTable 2023

Unveiling the Gems: Key Takeaways from Daretable 2023 Part 2

Because NoCode without a story is a spreadsheet, DareTable 2023

Using Airtable to Simplify Non-Profit Grant Management

“Whenever I had a question or felt like I was unclear about something, I just really appreciated the time that [Claribase] took to help to answer a question and offer

Should You Use Airtable or Spreadsheets? Part 1

If you are considering using Airtable databases over your typical spreadsheets application then you have found the right place! This article and associated YouTube video will help guide you into

Should You Use Airtable or Spreadsheets? Part 2

If you are a new user on Airtable, you must have wondered at some point if Airtable is the right place for me to store my data, or should I

Airtable Sales CRM Fundamentals – Creating a Contacts Table

This eight-part Airtable tutorial series on building a custom Airtable CRM from scratch provides a starting point to building a custom CRM built specifically for your company’s needs. Keep in

Airtable Sales CRM Fundamentals – Creating a Company Table

It all begins with an effective CRM system that enables the sales team to be more productive and improves your productivity as a manager. Airtable brings automation and organization to

Airtable Sales CRM Fundamentals – Developing Improved Collaboration through Interactions Tables

Improving sales data greatly benefits both the sales team and the management team. It helps your sales team focus on the most promising sales activities that yield results, without duplicating

Airtable Sales CRM Fundamentals: Log Sales Interactions with Prefilled Airtable Forms and Buttons

Your sales team can use an effective CRM in Airtable to keep track of customer data and record notes from meetings and phone calls. If one of your sales team

How Do Airtable Experts Ensure Systems are Scalable?

Building a scalable Airtable system requires more than just creating tables. It’s about strategic planning, thoughtful design, and expert guidance. By addressing architecture, automations, growth planning, documentation, and testing, consultants help businesses create systems that can evolve with their needs. … Read More

How much do Airtable consultants cost?

Airtable consultants range in cost based primarily on their level of experience and expertise. Whether you would like to build a simple proof of concept or something more robust and scalable, it is important to know what value this system brings to your organization and find a consultant that aligns with your long-term goals. … Read More

Places to Find Qualified Airtable Consultants

As more companies rely on Airtable for operations, the need for qualified Airtable consultants has increased. However, knowing which type of consultant to choose and where to find them can be overwhelming. Before deciding where to look, it’s important to understand the two primary consulting models available: agency-led consulting and independent freelancers. Each approach serves different needs, budgets, and levels of complexity.
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What to do when Airtable is down?

Periodically, Airtable experiences service disruptions. The outages can be partial or full disruptions due a variety of reasons from a widespread AWS outage to internal updates Airtable could be making. In some cases, it can take a day for Airtable systems to be fully restored, but during that time, many teams’ workflows and data tracking processes are halted. We’ve compiled some helpful information for Airtable users and admins on how to continue business as usual when Airtable is down.
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What skills to look for in an Airtable Consultant

Choosing the right Airtable consultant can make or break your project. Based on our experience delivering over 200 Airtable implementations, we’ve learned that the success of your build hinges on four essential skills. Choosing a consultant who excels at them can be the difference between a tool you tolerate and a system that drives your business forward. … Read More

6 Things to Know When Comparing Claribase to Other Airtable Consultancies

It’s hard to know if you’re making the right decision when choosing your Airtable Consultant. Often you meet with an Airtable agency/consultant one, or two, or maybe three times before making a decision but that can still feel like a leap of faith. You want to make sure you’re choosing the right partner and getting the most value for your money. But how do you go beyond the basics to truly understand if a consultancy is the right fit for your business?

At Claribase, we’ve built a company and team aligned with our core values in order to deliver great quality for our clients. In this article, we share how we partner with our clients and what sets us apart. We’ve listed 6 qualities based on feedback from our clients. … Read More

Curious About Working with Claribase? Here’s How the Process Works

All of our client relationships start with a foundation of transparency and care beginning with booking an introductory call (https://calendly.com/cherryyang/initial-consultation). We want to give you an inside look at what to expect as you begin to explore a new partnership with our team at Claribase. … Read More

Tool Comparison: Fillout Forms vs. Airtable Forms

Forms can be a crucial part of streamlining your data intake process. It is important to assess which form tools are available and whether they would be beneficial to your team’s workflow. In this article we will discuss the native form tool in Airtable and Fillout, an external form tool. … Read More

Airtable Formula: DatetimeDiff

The DATETIME_DIFF function calculates the difference between two points in time, returning the result in a unit of your choosing—be it days, hours, minutes, or seconds. This versatility makes it an essential tool for a wide range of applications within Airtable. … Read More

Airtable IF Statements

Using IF Statements in Airtable The IF statement is one of the fundamental formulas that all Airtable builders should be comfortable using. IF statements are used within many Airtable applications, from simple conditional logic, to building very advanced and nuanced … Read More

Airtable Formula: DateAdd

The DATEADD function provides the ability to precisely calculate future or past dates by adding or subtracting a specified time period to a given date. This functionality is essential for a variety of tasks, from planning future project milestones to backdating posts for content calendars. … Read More

Marketing for Success: Airtable for Marketing Teams

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, marketing teams need to be agile, creative, and data-driven. That’s where Airtable comes in. This powerful tool is not just a database; it’s a flexible platform that adapts to your team’s unique workflows. In this video, we explore the myriad ways in which Airtable can enhance your marketing team’s efforts, from centralized calendars to effective reporting. … Read More

10 Great Tips for Keeping Your Airtable Base Clean and Organized

10 Great Tips for Keeping Your Airtable Base Clean and Organized Airtable is a fantastic tool for organizing virtually anything—from project plans to inventories. But as your projects grow, so does the complexity of your bases. Here are ten expert … Read More

Unveiling the Gems: Key Takeaways from Daretable 2023 Part 1

Because NoCode without a story is a spreadsheet, DareTable 2023 … Read More

Unveiling the Gems: Key Takeaways from Daretable 2023 Part 2

Because NoCode without a story is a spreadsheet, DareTable 2023 … Read More

Using Airtable to Simplify Non-Profit Grant Management

“Whenever I had a question or felt like I was unclear about something, I just really appreciated the time that [Claribase] took to help to answer a question and offer a thorough response.”

Gen Carmel, Program Director, LEF Foundation
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Should You Use Airtable or Spreadsheets? Part 1

If you are considering using Airtable databases over your typical spreadsheets application then you have found the right place! This article and associated YouTube video will help guide you into making the best decision for your organization’s unique data and automation needs. … Read More

Should You Use Airtable or Spreadsheets? Part 2

If you are a new user on Airtable, you must have wondered at some point if Airtable is the right place for me to store my data, or should I go back to using my trusted spreadsheet tool that I’ve already got set up on my computer? … Read More

Airtable Sales CRM Fundamentals – Creating a Contacts Table

This eight-part Airtable tutorial series on building a custom Airtable CRM from scratch provides a starting point to building a custom CRM built specifically for your company’s needs. Keep in mind that you can adjust your Airtable to make it suit you. No two sales teams are identical, and thus each will have unique needs. … Read More

Airtable Sales CRM Fundamentals – Creating a Company Table

It all begins with an effective CRM system that enables the sales team to be more productive and improves your productivity as a manager.

Airtable brings automation and organization to managing contacts, deals, and sales data that keeps the entire sales team in the know. In short, it provides you with a scalable CRM solution. … Read More

Airtable Sales CRM Fundamentals – Developing Improved Collaboration through Interactions Tables

Improving sales data greatly benefits both the sales team and the management team. It helps your sales team focus on the most promising sales activities that yield results, without duplicating tasks or losing track of important information. As a sales manager, it provides day-to-day visibility on your team allowing you to easily support your team as they identify areas for improvement in your sales workflow. … Read More

Airtable Sales CRM Fundamentals: Log Sales Interactions with Prefilled Airtable Forms and Buttons

Your sales team can use an effective CRM in Airtable to keep track of customer data and record notes from meetings and phone calls. If one of your sales team members leaves the company, an Airtable CRM will protect you from being left with a set of ambiguous leads and missing information. … Read More

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