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Happy Monday, PUB Crawlers!

Can you believe we’re already wrapping up the first quarter of the year? You know what they say…time flies when you're innovating, collaborating, and making an impact! :)

It’s always an inspiration to see how conversations happening in the Trailblazer Community can spark new ideas and inspire creative solutions. Let’s keep that energy going into the next quarter!

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Great Posts from the Salesforce Power of Us Hub

1. Prepare for the Summer '25 Release
   Tom Bassett (Vera Solutions)

   The Summer '25 Release is coming and it's time to start preparing your orgs! Check out this article to review a list of updates and steps to enable them. Anticipating these changes now will help ensure your system continues to run smoothly!

2. Highlights From the DC Community Sprint
   Cori O'Brien (Salesforce)

   Last week was Agentforce World Tour in Washington, DC! As part of the event, the Nonprofit and Education community gathered for two days of collaboration, problem-solving, and networking (65 attendees from over 20 US states and one Canadian province!). Check out this recap of the Sprint to learn some takeaways on six key topics, including AI prompts for nonprofits and best practices for Nonprofit Cloud!

3. Resources From March AMER AMA Session
   Natalie Larino (Salesforce)

   Check out some of the resources shared as part of last week's live AMER Ask Me Anything Session. Topics covered include custom objects in NPC, automated data entry, and AI adoption amongst nonprofits.

4. How to Save Money on E-Signatures
   Michael Kolodner (Kolodner.com LLC)

   Turns out, most nonprofits don’t actually need paid e-signature solutions like Docusign or Adobe Sign. Simple web forms, such as Google Forms with legal wording, or built-in e-signature features in tools like FormAssembly, can often fulfill signature requirements without extra costs. Check out this article from Michael Kolodner to learn more!

5. Taking Single Line Addresses Into Multiple Line Fields
   Brandon Boyd (MANNA)

   This Trailblazer is seeking best practices for aligning Contact and Account address formats, as Account records store addresses in multiple lines while Contact records use a single field. They are considering adding additional address fields to Contact records and gradually updating them but are looking for insights from others who have tackled this issue. Share your thoughts!

Great Events

1. Effective Online Advocacy with Soapbox Engage - Mar 27
   Katie Ciszek (Soapbox Engage)

   Tune in this Thursday to learn how the Salesforce-integrated Soapbox Engage Actions app and Petitions app can support your advocacy efforts and amplify the voices of your organization and constituents.

2. NPSP Day Chicago - May 14
   Katie Ciszek (Soapbox Engage)

   NPSP Day is heading back to Chicago in 2025! Hosted by Soapbox Engage and Idlewild Partners, this day-long event is designed specifically for the Salesforce nonprofit community. It’s a unique opportunity to:

   • Get hands-on training and experience with the Nonprofit Success Pack
   • Connect with fellow nonprofit professionals
   • Share and gain insights to elevate your use of Salesforce

   Head to this post for more details and registration!

3. Upcoming Salesforce Events for March and April
   Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

   Community Sprints, Dreamin events, AMAs, webinars, workshops, and more— here's what's coming up for this month and beyond with Salesforce!

Great Ideas for Nonprofits Using Salesforce

1. NPC: Customizable Data Processing for Constituents and Related Records
   Rosalind Lopez (The Fresh Perspective Group)

   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!