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Happy Monday, Trailblazers!

And happy Thanksgiving week! I hope this short week brings you a chance to pause, recharge, and reflect on all the amazing work happening in your organizations. As we head into one of the busiest times of the year for nonprofits (and the tech teams that support them), take a moment to celebrate the progress you’ve made so far in 2025. I’m cheering you on!

Scroll down to catch the latest ideas, questions, and wins from the Trailblazer Community. Whether it’s a clever tip or a shared resource, there’s always something here to spark inspiration for your own work!

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Great Posts from the Salesforce Power of Us Hub

1. NPSP Day Washington DC Recap and Resources
   Katie Ciszek (Soapbox Engage)

   NPSP Day Washington DC was a hit! The Salesforce nonprofit community came together to share insights across data management, fundraising, Experience Cloud, Flows, and integrations. Highlights, resources, and actionable tips from the day are available in the full recap. Be sure to stay tuned for upcoming 2026 NPSP Days.

2. Blog: A Bridge to the Future
   Michael Kolodner (Kolodner.com LLC)

   This post from Michael Kolodner introduces Nonprofit Bridge, a new Open Source Commons project designed to give small nonprofits a flexible way to use the Salesforce platform. It’s designed as a lightweight alternative data model, giving organizations a clearer bridge into the future of nonprofit technology in Salesforce.

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

   The final AMER Nonprofit Community Ask Me Anything of 2025 covered practical tips for managing Person Account merges, lightweight giving platforms, simplifying NPSP Affiliations, troubleshooting Flow email alerts, and highlighted useful Winter ’26 Release features for fundraising, volunteer, and program management. Panelists also shared workarounds, best practices, and community resources to help admins and nonprofit teams stay efficient and avoid common pitfalls. Check out the takeaways here!

4. Salesforce.org Community Weekly Recap
   Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

   This week’s Nonprofit Community roundup highlights the Nonprofit and Education MindShare group as your go-to spot for sharing resources, plus a reminder to complete the Trailblazer Community survey by November 30. Don’t miss upcoming events like World Tour NYC, Dreamforce 2 U in-person gatherings, and various virtual events and webinars!

Great Events

1. NPSP Day Philadelphia - December 4
   Katie Ciszek (Soapbox Engage)

   The final stop of the 2025 NPSP Day tour will be Philadelphia! Get ready for hands-on training, peer-driven discussions, a chance to show off your Salesforce skills and gain a deeper understanding of both the NPSP and Nonprofit Cloud.

2. World Tour NYC - December 9-10
   Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

   Heading to World Tour NYC in December? Don’t miss the Nonprofit Community gatherings! From a festive networking reception on December 9 to a breakfast and casual meetup on December 10, these events are perfect for connecting with fellow nonprofit Trailblazers, sharing best practices, and celebrating the impact of Salesforce in the sector.

3. Agentforce Nonprofit Community Sprint - December 11-12
   Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

   The next Salesforce Community Sprint will be happening this December in San Francisco, and this time, it's all about AI. Join fellow Trailblazers for two days of building, brainstorming, and co-creating with Agentforce. Registration is now live!

4. Webinar: NPSP to Nonprofit Cloud - December 16
   Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

   Curious about Nonprofit Cloud (NPC)? Get clarity on whether your organization is ready to move from NPSP to Nonprofit Cloud in this upcoming webinar that will include NPC insights, a live demo, and practical guidance for your next steps.

Great Ideas for Nonprofits Using Salesforce

1. Accessing Gift Commitment Schedules in Fundraising for Experience Cloud
   Jeff Clark (Prolocity)

   Here's an idea to grant Experience Cloud external users access to Gift Commitment Schedules so donors can view and manage their recurring giving directly in a portal. This is an essential capability currently missing from the Fundraising for Experience Cloud license. Vote if you agree!