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Happy Monday, Trailblazers!

Hard to believe it’s already time to start thinking about Winter ’24 release readiness! Part of me feels like the summer is still just getting started! Wishing you all a wonderful week with a balance of productivity and ease.

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Great Posts from the Salesforce Power of Us Hub

1. Resources for the Nonprofit: How-To Videos Like No Other
   Hayley Tuller (Navigators)

   How often do you think of storytelling and relatability when you think of how-to videos? The article from Hayley Tuller discusses unique how-to video resources for nonprofits, and the importance of tailoring instructional videos to the nonprofit sector's needs and preferences. The focus is on enhancing engagement, learning, and overall impact!

2. Registration Open for Commons Lunch & Show-n-Tell
   Kristiane Kindle (Salesforce)

   Planning on attending #DF23 next month? Add the Commons solution show-n-tell lunch into your schedule! Instead of hosting a Sprint, the Commons team is hosting this special event at Salesforce West to create space for the Nonprofit and Education community to come together, fuel up, network, and learn a bit more about Commons solutions. More details here!

3. Recordings and Notes from GPTDreamin+ Available
   Ian Gotts (Elements.cloud)

   GPT Dreamin' consisted of five days of virtual learning and sharing focused on how Salesforce professionals can use GPT for org management. Head to this post to access the link to the recordings, decks, and speaker contact details for each of the sessions.

4. Trailblazer Tribune: Winter '24, Dreamforce & More
   Daniela Galmes (Salesforce)

   The latest Trailblazer Tribune features upcoming webinars, Winter '24 release readiness, and details on how to attend Dreamforce virtually!

5. Blog: Why a "little i" integration might be right for you
   Brad Struss (Bigger Boat Consulting)

   Organizations frequently want to "integrate" Salesforce with other systems. Often the needs of an organization are not big enough to justify an automated or API-level integration (a "big I" integration). That’s when you might consider something simpler: a “little i” integration. In this type of integration, you have a documented process to export well-designed reports from one system, minimally modify them, then import them into another system. Learn more in this post from Bigger Boat Consulting!

6. Overview of the New Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud for Grantmaking
   Katie Ciszek (Soapbox Engage)

   The latest from the Soapbox Engage blog brings you an overview of the new Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud for Grantmaking. Head here for top features and FAQ.

Great Events

1. 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.

2. Snapshot of What's Coming Soon
   Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

   Looking to add some Salesforce events to your calendar? Head to this post for details on upcoming events like LATAM Office Hours, webinar series, and in-person community conferences.

Great Ideas for Nonprofits Using Salesforce

1. Filtering Campaign Members
   Pippa Comfort (EDM)

   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!