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It's Labor Day here in the US, and despite the DC humidity and heat, we know that autumn is on the way! As I'm spending a little extra time with family for the long weekend, I'll keep this short!

Remember to gear up your knowledge for Dreamforce later this month! And 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. Winter ’24 Release in a Box is Now Live
   Daniela Galmes (Salesforce)

   Time to make sure you are up-to-date with the latest release features & and offerings of Winter '24! Head to this post for quick links to the release site, Release In a Box (summary deck on key new features), and demos for admin, developers, and IT users.

2. Blog: Free Things I Always Install - UnofficialSF
   Michael Kolodner (Kolodner.com LLC)

   UnofficialSF is a virtual group of bloggers, Salesforce MVP's, and the occasional Salesforce employee that supplies various resources to the community, including hundreds of guides, components, utilities, and tools. It's truly a treasure trove of goodness! Head to this post to learn more and to browse the incredible solutions this online community has built!

3. Salesforce Research Team to Speak to Nonprofits about AI
   Tori Klein (Salesforce)

   If you work at a nonprofit and are interested in Artificial Intelligence, the Salesforce Research & Insights team wants to hear from you! Their aim is to understand how nonprofits are preparing to leverage AI to further their missions. If interested, head to this post to complete a 10-minute survey (and receive a $15 e-gift card!).

4. NPC Party Relationship Groups and Related Objects
   Heath Parks (Cincinnati Works)

   Here's a great discussion on Party Relationship Groups in NPC (similar to Relationships and Affiliations in NPSP), Account Account Relationships, and how to best go about tracking and organizing relationships, partners, and donors in Nonprofit Cloud.

5. New Home for Salesforce.org Blog
   Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

   On Friday, September 8, the Salesforce.org blog will officially be sunset as part of the recent/ongoing company-wide restructuring. A small selection of the top-performing posts on the .org blog will be migrated to a new home on the Salesforce.com 360 blog. For links to dedicated nonprofit, education, and philanthropy content on the 360 blog, head to this post.

Great Events

1. Table Talk with Higher Ed & Nonprofit Trailblazers - Sept 13
   Rachel Park Brayboy (Slalom)

   Let's here it for more opportunities to connect with folks in the Higher Education and Nonprofit communities at Dreamforce! Add this casual conversation to your calendar to learn more about the new Education and Nonprofit Clouds and connect with folks in these industries.

2. 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.

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

   Here's a helpful list of all the community conferences coming up— plus great opportunities to connect and learn this week in Salesforce land.

Great Ideas for Nonprofits Using Salesforce

1. Support Dynamic Write Off Accounts (Accounting Subledger)
   Samuel De Rycke (PwC)

   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!