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Great Posts from the Salesforce Power of Us Hub

1. Commons, Community, and Connection at Dreamforce
   Cori O'Brien (Salesforce.org)

   It was a Dreamforce to remember! And the SFDO Commons team was onsite engaging in four incredible community focused events and hands-on activations. Read their DF23 highlights and recap of the week!

2. Explore Experience Cloud for Nonprofits
   Anna Babur (Advanced Communities)

   Explore the advantages of Experience Cloud for nonprofits. This article delves into its robust features and shows how it streamlines donation management, event coordination, membership administration, and more.

3. Resources From Latest Ask Me Anything Session
   Emma Keeling (Hazledene Solutions Limited)

   Here are some of the resources shared as part of the EMEA Ask Me Anything Session on September 20th! Topics covered include integrations, protecting sensitive data, Marketing Cloud, and AI for nonprofits. What a mix!

4. The Trailblazer Tribune - September 22, 2023
   Mahogany Lore, MLIS (Krishnamurti Center)

   Time to gather those Winter '24 release resources— New Feature for CRM Analytics, Release in a Box, Release Feature Matrix, Sandbox Preview Instructions, and more! All of these are linked in the latest Trailblazer Tribune.

5. Prepare for the Salesforce Certification Exams
   Rakesh Gupta (Salesforce MVP)

   Want to know how to lock in your next Salesforce certification? These articles are a good place to start— whether you are looking to pass the Business Analyst Exam, Strategy Designer Exam, JavaScript Developer I Exam, or another certification!

6. AI and Donor Management
   Sara Pincus (OpenDor Media)

   People are sharing ideas on this thread about how to utilize AI in a nonprofit donor management system. Come see what folks have to say and share your own thoughts!

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. 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.

Great Ideas for Nonprofits Using Salesforce

1. Increase the Record Limit for Topics in Student Success Hub
   Zac Miller (Texas Tech University)

   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!