PUB Crawl - Dec 25, 2023

PUB Crawl Newsletter

Happy Monday, Trailblazers! I’m guessing most of you are offline today enjoying some time with loved ones, so I’ll keep it short! The next time the PUB Crawl shows up in your inbox, it will be 2024! It’s been another remarkable year for the Salesforce nonprofit and education communities. Thank you for being here!

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Great Posts from the Salesforce Power of Us Hub

  1. Spring '24 Preview Release Notes
    Jacinta Burke (Salesforce)

    The Spring '24 Release Notes preview is now available! Make sure to join the Nonprofit Release Readiness and Education Release Readiness for Nonprofit and Education-specific updates, notes, and resources.

  2. Introducing "The January Project"
    Jodie Miners (The Detail Department)

    January can feel a bit slower compared to the year-end rush. With a little extra downtime, it might be a great opportunity for you as a Salesforce Admin to make some improvements to your Salesforce Org— like installing Salesforce Indicators or setting up some Lightning Record pages to help your users see mission critical information at a glance. Learn more about The January Project here!

  3. Trailblazer Tribune: Generative AI & Spring '24
    Henry Knox (Salesforce)

    This weeks Trailblazer Tribune has some tips to take full advantage of the Spring '24 Preview, plus all the dates you need to know! And don't forget to take a look at the other resources, blogs, podcasts, and events for the community.

  4. Calculate Percentage of Opportunities Closed Won
    Bhavin Patel (Salesforce)

    Shout out to Mohit Kumar Agarwal for this great write-up for Answers Connect. Head here for step-by-step instructions on how to calculate the percentage of Opportunities that have been Closed Won out of the total number of Cases opened in a month.

  5. Use Cases for AI and Salesforce
    Rohit Kamble (Cloud Compliance)

    2023 has been the year of AI and Salesforce. There were 1000s of webinars presented by Salesforce and its partners on these topics. What are some top use cases and ideas that have drawn your attention? Add them to the comments section on this post!

Great Events

  1. Next EMEA Ask Me Anything - Jan 17
    Emma Keeling (Hazledene Solutions Limited)

    Add the next AMA session to your calendar now! 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.

  2. Soapbox User Summit - Mar 26-27
    Katie Ciszek (Soapbox Engage)

    The Soapbox User Summit is making a return in 2024! This is a two-day event designed to increase your knowledge of Soapbox Engage tools and nonprofit management, while deepening your connections with other nonprofits and tech experts. Join the Training Day to deepen your understanding of fundraising and engagement tools, connect with peers, and leave inspired to take your nonprofit to new heights. Join the Community Day for an un-conference style event specially curated for change-makers in the nonprofit world. Register now for early bird prices!

  3. Education Summit - May 13-15
    Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

    Let's here it for 2024 events! Last Tuesday, Salesforce announced that Education Summit is returning May 13 - 15 in San Diego for two days of inspirational sessions, trailblazing customer stories, and innovative demos. Sign up today to be among the first to receive updates, early access to registration, speaker announcements, and more.

Great Ideas for Nonprofits Using Salesforce

  1. Add Related Lists on Campaigns for Nonprofit Cloud Gift Objects
    Michael Kolodner (Kolodner.com LLC)

    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!