Soapbox Engage Blog

Happy Monday, Trailblazers!

I’ll keep this intro short and just say that I could not be more excited to see many of you tomorrow, Wednesday, and Thursday at Dreamforce! Feel free to reply to this email if you’ll be there— I don’t want to miss you!

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. Watch and Chat - Virtual Dreamforce Participation
   Mark Jones (Time Technology Ltd)

   Can't make it to Dreamforce this year? Join this virtual watch and chat on Zoom to experience Dreamforce in community from afar! The watch and chats will focus on the Main Keynote, the Admin Keynote and the Admin Release Readiness Live session. Learn more here!

2. Insiders Guide to AI and DF + DF23events
   Ian Gotts (Elements.cloud)

   Whether you're attending Dreamforce virtually or in person, these two resources are not to be overlooked! The Insiders Guide to AI and Dreamforce will help demystify AI jargon and highlight the transformative power of new AI tools. And the DF23events webpage can help you find and register for all the Dreamforce parties and events your heart could desire!

3. Top Soapbox Engage Releases for Dreamforce 2023
   Katie Ciszek (Soapbox Engage)

   We can barely contain our personal excitement for Dreamforce this week! Here are some of the top Soapbox Engage product releases we've worked hard on since the big event this time last year. Looking forward to many fruitful and inspiring conversations with you all!

4. New Open Source Project Based on CumulusCI
   Jason Lantz (MuseLab)

   Yesterday, MuseLab released D2X, an open-source framework for running Salesforce development projects that are deeply integrated with the full capabilities of GitHub. Learn more!

5. Wishing Lizzy Roberts a Smooth Move!
   Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

   Lizzy Roberts is a true lighthouse in the Trailblazer community! Whether she's sharing the Happy Friday .org updates, posting about important announcements and upcoming events, or sharing questions and conversations to relevant groups, the Trailblazer community always benefits from her contributions! As she moves from London to San Francisco, we are wishing Lizzy a pleasant and smooth time away from this online community. We will miss you and we can't wait to welcome you back!

6. Data Retention for Nonprofits Working with Youth
   Lisa Giefer (Native Governance Center)

   Best practices for data security, specifically when it comes to the personal information for youths? Make sure you are following state, local, and federal laws/guidelines.

Great Events

1. Service Cloud for Nonprofits: Back to Basics - Oct 4
   Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

   This hour-long webinar provides an overview of Service Cloud features that your organization has access to as well as additional features that enhance the operational and stakeholder experience. Register here.

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

   There's more beyond Dreamforce! 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. Dashboard on Grantmaking App
   Sonali Kankar (Accenture)

   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!