Soapbox Engage Blog

Happy Monday, Trailblazers! Who will be at Nonprofit Dreamin later this week? Soapbox Engage would love to meet up with you— nonprofits, consulting firms, and Salesforce experts alike. Feel free to connect with Tim here ahead of the conference!

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Great Posts from the Salesforce Power of Us Hub

1. Winter 24 Release for Small but Mighty P10 Organizations
   Terry Cole (Street Youth Ministry of Austin)

   The Winter 24 upgrade has arrived, and Terry Cole has compiled the most important details an article to help small organizations with Power of Ten license grants navigate this latest release. Check out the post for documentation, must-reads, new configurations and setups, screenshots and more! Thank you, Terry!

2. Platform Events — Check Out This Tool
   Michael Kolodner (Kolodner.com LLC)

   Another great article from the community— this one written by Michael Kolodner! This blog takes a look at the Salesforce Platform Events tool, specifically the benefits of Platform Events in enhancing real-time data integration and event-driven architecture within the Salesforce ecosystem. Head here to read about this tool's versatility and potential impact on nonprofit operations!

3. Introducing Salesforce Indicators!
   Cori O'Brien (Salesforce.org)

   The latest community built app from the Salesforce Commons is here! Salesforce Indicators helps users improve productivity and efficiency by ensuring that critical information does not go unnoticed, buried between other less important data on the Salesforce record. Quick! Head to this post to learn more!

4. Introducing Build Data Architect Expertise
   Nicholas Hojnacki (Salesforce)

   Trailhead Academy has announced a new 3-day instructor-led class, designed to teach aspiring architects how to implement high-performing enterprise data management solutions on the Salesforce Platform. Register now and learn how to reduce costs, drive revenue, and champion operational efficiency.

5. Well Architected Framework
   Tom Bassett (Trigg Digital)

   Speaking of Salesforce architecture! The Well Architected Framework is designed to help ensure your solutions are robust, scalable, and sustainable. Watch or listen to this conversation to learn what this framework means for you and what it takes to Be More Well Architected.

6. Multiple Campaigns on a Donation?
   Justine Rosenthal ("I Have A Dream" Foundation)

   This organization sometimes receives donations from donors who want their gift recognized as part of multiple campaigns. For example, a donor gives a singular check for $100,000 and says that $75k is for gala fundraising and $25k is for Giving Tuesday. What is the best way to represent this in Salesforce? There are some great ideas already being shared!

7. Trailblazer Tribune: Marketing Cloud Winter '24 Release Highlights
   Henry Knox (Salesforce)

   Want an exclusive look at the new features coming to Marketing Cloud as part of the Winter ’24 Release? Check out the latest Trailblazer Tribune for helpful resources, upcoming webinars, and events.

Great Events

1. Upcoming Nonprofit Ask Me Anything - Nov 15
   Emma Keeling (Hazledene Solutions Limited)

   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.

Great Ideas for Nonprofits Using Salesforce

1. Checklist Tasks in NPC Case Management
   Alex Lapegna (-)

   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!