Between calisthenics in preparation for tomorrow's NPSP Community Sprint and the Nonprofit Technology Conference next week (look for our penguins and say hi!), I may have glanced at the gym's TV tuned to CNN. It looks like there's likely to be some strong headwinds coming towards many of our community's US-based organizations that receive federal funding. Ah, the joy of politics.

It's time to tighten those running shoelaces, amigos.

As gears in the nonprofit machine, we all need to bring our A-game, especially as we venture into uncertain times. So keep up the stretching routine, and substitute that workout drink with a glass of knowledge from the PUB Crawl to keep sharp. Let's dive in!

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I'm coming back down to earth after our Soapbox Engage annual retreat in Lake Tahoe. You can't help but leave an event like this without a sense of eternal optimism, and a feeling that all is right in the world, especially after days of brainstorming a better online world with a group of awesome folks. Letting off some steam by building a cave into a 15' wall of snow was pretty fun, too.

But then your flight back to DC gets canceled.

Just when I thought reality was hitting me over the head with a post-retreat wakeup call, I've been able to take the extra time to meet with fantastic Salesforce non-profiteers in San Francisco, spent time seeing a new puppy, and enjoy what those in SF are currently calling a "oh my goodness, it's actually sunny!!!" day. Not bad, not bad at all.

From our team of eternal optimists to yours, go get 'em. Here's your weekly dose of Salesforce knowledge!

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March is shaping up to be an exciting month in our non-profit Salesforce community. A huge addition of new reports added to the NPSP, the NPSP Community Sprint in Baltimore, the Nonprofit Technology Conference in DC...and who knows what we might hear on the Twitters!

To keep you pointed in the right direction, grab your explorer hat, pick up this compass, and follow me through the Salesforce world in this week's PUB Crawl!

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With the temperature hitting 70F this week in DC, I'm starting to question the wisdom of ol' Punxsutawney Phil, who I spoke so glowingly about a few weeks ago. Come on Phil! Nonetheless, I will find a way to persevere and prepare for the early overtaking of DC by cheery blossom tourists. Also, if I must, I have a feeling this means nice lunchtime walks through Dupont Circle...burrito in tow.

My advice to you: if you're finding the weather to be unusually warm this season, make whatever you're drinking this morning on the rocks (a simple airport iced coffee for me today), and dive deep into this week’s Salesforce knowledge!

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As many of us celebrate Valentine's Day, I can't think of a better way to show that special someone just how much you care about them...than by sharing the warmth of Salesforce knowledge. So push that bouquet of flowers aside, put down that box of chocolates, and enjoy some community goodness.

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