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Happy Monday, Trailblazers!

This week’s PUB Crawl is full of gems from the community— upcoming NPSP Days, the Canadian Community Sprint, and some great takeaways from last week’s AMA. Be sure to check out the Winter ’26 pre-release links and the big news about the brand-new open-source Grants Content Kit!

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Great Posts from the Salesforce Power of Us Hub

1. Winter '26 Pre-Release Links
   Joey Ulep (Salesforce.com)

   The Winter '26 Pre-Release is here! Head to this post and register for early access to brand-new features in your Winter '26 trial account.

2. Resources from August 20 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 covered include use cases for Agentforce at small nonprofits, usage risks with Accounting Subledger, and reporting on Payments in NPSP. Check it out!

3. New Open-Source Grants Content Kit
   Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

   The Commons Project team announced the launch of the free, open-source Grants Content Kit on the Salesforce AppExchange, a tool designed to streamline and improve grant writing for nonprofits. Thanks to the many volunteers, fellows, and community members who co-created and refined this solution to help organizations secure funding more effectively!

4. Nonprofit Trends 2025: Building Momentum for a Changing World
   Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

   Salesforce is hosting a brand new webinar next week about nonprofit trends in 2025, featuring nonprofit leaders and advisors. The session will highlight key research findings, shifting sector challenges, the growing role of digital engagement, and the increasing usage of AI. Tune in!

Great Events

1. Canadian Community Sprint - September 10-11
   Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

   The first-ever Canadian Community Sprint is just around the corner! Join nonprofit, education, and impact sector Trailblazers for two hands-on days of collaboration, innovation, and fun as you co-create Salesforce solutions and connect with the community. Whether you're technical or not, there’s a meaningful way for everyone to contribute.

2. NPSP Day Minneapolis - September 11
   Katie Ciszek (Soapbox Engage)

   We are less than a month out from NPSP Day Minneapolis! Join us for this day of unconference connection, exploration, and strategizing around the NPSP, NPC, and all things Salesforce for nonprofits!

3. NPSP Day San Francisco - September 18
   Katie Ciszek (Soapbox Engage)

   Next month, NPSP Day will be heading to San Francisco! Join us for a full day centered on peer learning, real-life use cases, and open conversations around the NPSP, NPC, and how nonprofits can make the most of Salesforce. Hope to see you there!

4. NPSP Day New York - October 9
   Katie Ciszek (Soapbox Engage)

   If you didn't have a chance to join us for NPSP Fundraising Day back in June, we'll be heading back to New York in October for another day-long gathering of nonprofit professionals and Salesforce experts. While this won't be a topic-specific training day (like Fundraising Day), there will still be the opportunity to build the day's agenda around your interests. That's the beauty of an unconference!

Great Ideas for Nonprofits Using Salesforce

1. Allow Entry of Recurring Donations After Date of Receipt
   Kathy Dunne (Idealist Consulting)

   Currently, when monthly recurring donations are entered in Gift Entry with a past start date, the system incorrectly sets installment due dates, causing the second payment to be skipped. This results in inaccurate reporting and creates significant workflow challenges. Here's a post that highlights this issue and shares why the possible workarounds are not ideal.