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Happy Monday, Trailblazers!

Way back in October 2015, we shipped the first edition of the PUB Crawl to maybe 20 inboxes (if we’re generous in counting). We figured every minute you didn’t need to try keeping up with all the changes and ideas in the Salesforce world was another minute focusing on your organization (or eating a burrito…or sipping coffee).

That seems to have resonated! Thousands of curated contributions later, this little newsletter is read around the world, and our motto is the same: share the knowledge.

As we gear up for another wave of change in the Salesforce nonprofit community, we’re dedicated to making sure you’ve got an extra set of eyes reading the entire Power of Us Hub (fine…Trailblazer community…old habits die hard).

400 Mondays in a row…the knowledge is always delivered. Welcome to your latest edition of the PUB Crawl!

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Great Posts from the Salesforce Power of Us Hub

1. New Report Tool for Community Cloud Guest Permission
   Terry Cole (Street Youth Ministry of Austin)

   Salesforce launched a new tool to analyze guest user access, free to Power of Ten license holders. In this blog post, Terry Cole provides a quick overview of the tool and how to get started!

2. Announcing Watt's List: Searchable Online Directory of Salesforce-related Services
   Watt Hamlett (Watt Hamlett Consulting)

   Watt’s List is a brand-new searchable online directory of consulting firms and independent consultants that specialize in Salesforce-related services for nonprofits, presented by Watt Hamlett Consulting (WHC).

   This resource has over 120 consultant listings, including nearly 100 consulting firms and 25 independent consultants, representing over 2,000 individual consultants who provide Salesforce-related services for nonprofits. Listings range from one person shops to publicly traded corporations.

   This is a FREE resource for all users, and anyone can request an access code for unlimited access to the directory. Head to this post to learn more!

3. Articles to Help Boost Your Salesforce Career
   David Giller (Brainiate)

   For the Salesforce admins out there! The learning never stops. Here's a list of some articles that might be useful to you, including Designing Training Materials for Salesforce Adoption, What is UAT? A Comprehensive Guide for Salesforce Admins, and 7 Hidden Perks of Digital Signatures.

4. Salesforce Summer '23: What You Need to Know
   Blake Becker (Cloud for Good)

   The Salesforce Summer '23 release is packed with exciting features designed to enhance user experiences and optimize instances. Learn more in the latest Cloud for Good blog recapping the release's new features and capabilities.

5. Release Readiness Summer '23 Playlist
   Daniela Galmes (Salesforce)

   Head to this post to catch all the Summer '23 release readiness recordings including highlights for Admins and Devs as well as the top features across Clouds.

Great Events

1. GPT Dreamin' - August 7-11
   Ian Gotts (Elements.cloud)

   Have you wondered about all the ways GPT can benefit the Salesforce ecosystem? This free 5-day virtual event is packed with sessions like Introducing Salesforce GPT, Building Native Salesforce GPT apps, Transforming Org Management with GPT, Careers and Skills: Ride the Wave of GPT Without Drowning, and so much more!

2. Donation Platform Demo Jam - June 14
   Katie Ciszek (Soapbox Engage)

   There are many donation platforms that can work with Salesforce, making it hard to decide which one is the best one for you. This event will feature a handful donation platforms demoing their app and answering questions from the audience. It's a demo jam with a twist!

3. Nonprofit Marketing Trends - In Person London Event 6/7
   Katie Martin (Salesforce)

   A last minute reminder that Salesforce and Pracedo will be hosting a 'Marketing for Nonprofits Event' THIS Wednesday in the Century Club Soho in London. This event is suited to nonprofits who want to learn more about the latest trends in the marketing space. FREE to attend on a first come first serve basis.

4. Snapshot of What’s Coming Soon
   Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

   June is going to be a packed month! Looking to add some Salesforce events to your calendar? Head to this post for details on upcoming events like Higher Ed Office Hours, Actionable Insights Webinar trainings, and in-person community conferences.

Great Ideas for Nonprofits Using Salesforce

1. Allow Pledges to Be Paid Through Different Donor Accounts
   Emily Crouch-Ponder (CLF)

   Nonprofits regularly see constituents commit funds as an individual and then send the funds via a DAF or foundation. Here's an idea to add a way to connect the pledge opportunity with the payment made by the foundation/DAF. (Soft credits won't work in these cases when an opportunity has already been made to record the initial pledge.)