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Happy Monday, PUB Crawlers!

Spring was a whirlwind of travel, packed with meetups, conferences, and community events—and I’m excited to share a recap from NPSP Day Seattle in this week’s newsletter. We hosted this inspiring event at the start of June with the invaluable support of Idlewild Partners and 501 Commons. Be sure to scroll down to check out some of the key takeaways from the day. And keep scrolling for the latest and greatest from the Trailblazer Community!

Now that the solstice has passed and summer is officially here, I’m looking forward to a brief slowdown before we dive into a busy fall season. Onward!

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Great Posts from the Salesforce Power of Us Hub

1. NPSP Day Seattle 2025 Recap!
   Katie Ciszek (Soapbox Engage)

   Earlier this month, NPSP Day returned to Seattle for a lively day of collaboration, learning, and community-building at the historic Pacific Tower. This year’s event welcomed more than 40 nonprofit professionals and Salesforce experts for a day of "unconference" hands-on learning. We covered everything from new developments in Nonprofit Cloud to smart ways to make the most of the tried-and-true Nonprofit Success Pack.

   Head to this post to see a recap of some key takeaways from the event!

2. Blog: Flow Entry Formulas on Outdated API Versions
   Michael Kolodner (Kolodner.com LLC)

   In this post, Michael Kolodner warns that using fields in flow entry formulas on outdated API versions (like v57 and below) can bypass Salesforce’s “Where is this used?” tool—and even allow deletion of fields still referenced in flows. The issue has been fixed in more recent API versions, but existing flows must be manually updated by saving a new version with the current API version. Read his post for more details and recommended actions.

3. Resources from June 18 Ask Me Anything Session
   Natalie Larino (Salesforce)

   Here are some of the resources shared as part of last week's live AMER Ask Me Anything Session. Topics include adding new values to global picklists, third party apps for grant management, and Gift Commitments vs. Gift Transactions in NPC.

4. How to Capture In-Kind Gifts in Nonprofit Cloud Fundraising
   Manjula Rajaram (Manjula Rajaram)

   This Trailblazer is seeking best practices for recording In-Kind Gifts in NPC Fundraising. One recommended process involves a multi-step flow with Gift Commitments, Schedules, and Transactions. They specifically want to know if it's necessary to create all three components or if they can simplify the process by using just a Gift Transaction or a standalone Gift Commitment. See the great advice folks have shared in the comments and add your own thoughts!

5. Volunteer Management in NPC
   Lori Freeman (Salesforce)

   Salesforce has officially launched Volunteer Management in Nonprofit Cloud—a no-cost feature that gives nonprofits tools to recruit, engage, and track volunteers with a full 360° view. Alongside this launch, the Winter '25 release includes other key innovations like the Gift Entry Grid for streamlined donations and a Disbursement Scheduler for grantmaking automation. Head to this post to learn more!

6. How to Compare Fields Across a Collection of Records in Flow
   Bhavin Patel (Salesforce)

   Here's an article that can show you how to use Flow to compare custom or standard fields across a collection of records to determine whether specific fields or multiple fields contain the same value in all records. This can help ensure data consistency and maintain the integrity of your records.

Great Events

1. Free Data Cloud Workshop - June 24
   Carolyn Hanuschek (Salesforce)

   Tomorrow! Whether you're new to Data Cloud or looking to expand your expertise, this hands-on session will help you learn how to configure data streams, resolve customer identities, build real-time unified profiles, and deliver personalized engagement across the Salesforce Platform. You'll gain practical experience with each of these key capabilities to elevate your data-driven strategies.

2. Boston World Tour - June 25
   Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

   Boston World Tour is this week! Join the Salesforce nonprofit community on Wednesday morning at The Nonprofit Center for an energizing morning of connection, innovation, and impact. Explore emerging technologies, learn from experts, and hear real-world success stories. Head to this post for details!

Great Ideas for Nonprofits Using Salesforce

1. Education Cloud: Ability for Applicants to Edit Individual Application Tasks
   Josh Klabunde (Accenture)

   Be sure to check out the IdeaExchange for thoughtful suggestions like this one— and cast your vote for the ideas you'd like to see prioritized. Many valuable product updates have originated from this community-driven space!