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Happy Monday, Trailblazers!

June is here, and this week’s newsletter features a mix of community conversations, release resources, and upcoming opportunities to connect with fellow nonprofit Salesforce users. We’re sharing the NPSP Day Seattle recap, a few fresh resources from around the ecosystem, and an interesting discussion on volunteer self-service in Nonprofit Cloud.

We’re also looking forward to NPSP Day Chicago this Thursday. Hope to see some of you there!

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Great Posts from the Salesforce Power of Us Hub

1. The NPSP Day Seattle 2026 Recap is Here!
   Kaden Chmara (Soapbox Engage)

   Earlier this month, the Seattle Salesforce nonprofit community came together at the Panoramic Center for a day of collaboration, learning, and peer-driven problem solving around all things Salesforce for nonprofits! There were so many thoughtful discussions around building sustainable processes, improving data visibility, and finding practical ways to make Salesforce work better for real-world nonprofit operations. Head to this post for a full recap!

2. New Content on Salesforce Break
   Andy Engin Utkan (BRDPro Consulting)

   Check out these great new articles on Salesforce break:

   • What Is Phishing-Resistant MFA?
   • What Is Agentforce Coworker?
   • Choices, Choices: What Are Radio Button Groups Best Used For
   • UniFi Travel Router Setup for VPN Connections (great short YouTube video for SMB customers and partners)

3. Weekly Roundup: Dreamforce, World Tour London, and More
   Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

   The most recent community roundup from Lizzy is packed with updates, upcoming events, and important deadlines across the nonprofit Salesforce ecosystem. Highlights include Dreamforce registration, London World Tour announcements, upcoming Nonprofit AMA sessions across all regions, and a growing list of webinars and in-person community gatherings heading into summer. Check it out!

4. Volunteer Portal for Nonprofit Cloud
   James Lungi (Get Your Brand Up)

   This discussion is a candid look at the realities of building a volunteer self-service portal on top of Nonprofit Cloud Volunteer Management. James shares some challenges of creating volunteer registration, orientation, and shift sign-up experiences with Experience Cloud and Flows, including the limitations of guest users and the workarounds required to make everything function smoothly. Check out the comments if you're exploring volunteer portals in Nonprofit Cloud or wondering how others are approaching volunteer self-service!

5. Blog Post: The MFA Scramble
   Michael Kolodner (Kolodner.com LLC)

   We're resharing this because a lot of folks found it helpful last week!

   With Salesforce’s new security requirements approaching, this step-by-step guide from Michael Kolodner walks through how to set up phishing-resistant MFA for Salesforce admins. It’s a practical resource for teams trying to understand what’s changing, what options are available, and how to get ahead of the rollout before enforcement deadlines arrive.

Great Events

1. NPSP Day Chicago - June 4
   Kaden Chmara (Soapbox Engage)

   There's still time to grab a ticket to NPSP Day Chicago! Join fellow nonprofit Salesforce professionals for a community-driven day of connection, collaboration, and real-world learning.

2. NPSP Day Portland - June 11
   Kaden Chmara (Soapbox Engage)

   Next week, we're excited to bring NPSP Day back to Portland for the first time since 2020. We'll be leaning into the same community-driven focus: learning from peers, sharing real-world solutions, and connecting with nonprofit Salesforce professionals across roles and skill levels. If you're in the area, head to this post for registration details!

3. London Community Sprint & World Tour - June 15-18
   Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

   The Nonprofit Team is heading to London in a couple of weeks! Get plugged in to the upcoming London Community Sprint (ahead of World Tour), and mark your calendars for the Nonprofit Welcome Breakfast and Nonprofit Meetup!

Great Ideas for Nonprofits Using Salesforce

1. NPC: Display Custom Account Data During Gift Entry
   Shreyas Vijayasarathy (Shreyas Vijayasarathy)

   Here's an idea to give gift processors more visibility into donor context by displaying custom Account and Person Account fields directly within Nonprofit Cloud Gift Entry. Examples include identifying Donor Advised Funds, viewing important donor flags, or surfacing other key information that helps staff make informed decisions while entering gifts. Remember to vote!