Soapbox Engage Blog

Happy Monday Trailblazers! Whew, things really seem to be picking up this summer! It’s getting harder to fit all the upcoming events into this newsletter, but I will continue to do my very best. :)

Speaking of upcoming events! Next month Soapbox Engage will be at the Bridge Conference, and we cannot wait to dig into all sorts of exciting conversations around integrated marketing, fundraising, and nonprofit tech. Perhaps we will see you there?

Scroll on down for the latest solutions, questions, and ideas from the Trailblazer community!

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Great Posts from the Salesforce Power of Us Hub

1. Reminder - The New Trailblazer Account Coming Soon
   Anne Young (Salesforce)

   Trailblazer.me is being updated and replaced with the new Trailblazer account. This account will unite your Salesforce experience and give you single sign-on across Salesforce digital properties, including Trailhead, Events, Salesforce Help, Trailblazer Community, and more. Learn more about this update here!

2. Setup for New NPSP Salesforce Orgs
   Zack Urevig (Bearing Tree Inc)

   It's no longer news that we have entered in to a new Salesforce era for nonprofits and educational institutions. With all attention and resources going to the new Nonprofit Cloud, Trailblazers are starting to notice some changes and frustrations when it comes to the NPSP— in particular, setup of new orgs.

3. Welcome to the Salesforce.org Hub Group!
   Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

   The Salesforce.org Hub Group is the main landing page or “Hub” for all Salesforce for Nonprofits and Education updates within the Trailblazer Community. This pinned post has some excellent links to other relevant groups, knowledge articles, trailheads, events and more.

4. Prepare for Dreamforce!
   Ian Gotts (Elements.cloud)

   Dreamforce is just around the corner! Ian Gotts shares three helpful resources to help you prepare for the big event. Check out a list of scheduled DF23 events or brush up on your networking skills.

Great Events

1. Tahoe Dreamin' - July 20-23
   Bill Greenhaw (Tahoe Dreamin' Salesforce Community Conference)

   It's almost Tahoe Dreamin' time! Join other Salesforce enthusiasts this week in the beautiful surroundings of South Lake Tahoe to share knowledge and dream up future solutions. Head here for last minute registration!

2. Nonprofit Ask Me Anything Sessions - July 19
   Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

   Nonprofit Ask Me Anything Sessions are 45-minute sessions, with no presentation but instead, live Q&A with amazing hosts from the Salesforce community. These are aimed at beginner and intermediate-level Salesforce admins, although all levels of Salesforce users are welcome. And now they are offered in multiple timezones!

3. Next Community Sprint - Oct 30 & 31
   Kristiane Kindle (Salesforce)

   The next Community Sprint will be at the brand new Chicago Salesforce Tower on October 30th and 31st, and you’re invited! No tricks, just plenty of impactful treats. Get ready to build solutions to address common Salesforce nonprofit and education technology challenges.

4. Save the Date: Nonprofit User Group Event - Nov 2
   Mike Page (Nonprofit User Group)

   The next in person user group event for the EMEA Education Community is already in progress! This all-day event will be packed with customer stories, product news and views, and sessions galore. Save the date and look out for the registration page coming soon.

Great Ideas for Nonprofits Using Salesforce

1. Make Ad Hoc Action Plan Items Visible to Community
   John Radcliffe (University of Colorado)

   Don't forget to peruse the IdeaExchange for great suggestions like this one— and vote for the ones you want to see implemented or addressed. Many a wonderful product update has sprung from this community space!