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Happy Monday, Trailblazers!

Any of you planning to attend the 2023 Bridge Conference this week? If so, stop by Booth #332 to chat with Soapbox Engage about the future of fundraising and marketing for nonprofits! I hope to see some of you there!

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

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Great Posts from the Salesforce Power of Us Hub

1. Plan Your Dreamforce Experience
   Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

   Get ready for the ultimate Dreamforce adventure with the Nonprofit Trail Map! Browse sessions and experiences crafted exclusively for the nonprofit community, and use this map to start planning your Dreamforce experience. Learn more about sessions and registration here.

2. Donation Dates: Which to Document?
   Mahogany Lore, MLIS (Krishnamurti Center)

   This org is seeking insights from fellow non-profits about donation documentation in Salesforce! Specifically, please share best practices around EFT/direct credit donations, check donations, and any other donations involving multiple dates. For example, should an org track the date a check is received or the date it is deposited? Which dates make for the most accurate reporting?

3. New Blog Series: Resources for the Nonprofit
   Hayley Tuller (Navigators)

   This new blog series will explore resources that can help every Salesforce Admin thrive. The first post is all about the Trailblazer Community; it may be a nice refresher for some of you or offer tidbits of new wisdom to others! Keep an eye out for future posts in this series from Hayley Tuller!

4. Playground vs Dev Org: Creation, Cost, and Usage
   Agustina Bosio (Trailhead)

   Hands-on learning is the best way for new Salesforce users to get their bearings. What's the difference between learning in a Playground vs. a Dev Org? What are the limitations and possibilities for each? Share your thoughts!

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 more.

2. FIRST In-Person Commons Community Sprint in Sydney, Australia - Nov 15-16
   Kristiane Kindle (Salesforce)

   Sprints are Salesforce-hosted community innovation events designed to bring partners, customers, and employee volunteers together to identify, prioritize and build solutions that make using Salesforce more impactful for nonprofit & education organizations. And for the first time, there will be a Community Spring in Sydney, Australia! Head here to complete the interest form.

3. Nonprofit Ask Me Anything Sessions - Aug 16
   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!

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

   It's getting hard to track all the Salesforce community conferences coming up! Luckily, there's a list in this post. Head here for details on upcoming events like Ask A Nonprofit/Education Expert, Higher Ed Office Hours, and community conferences galore!

Great Ideas for Nonprofits Using Salesforce

1. Reporting Enhancements for Student Success Hub Availability
   Sandy Allen (San Mateo Community College District)

   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!