Nonprofit and Education MindShare

Hi Nonprofit Community! Weekly Roundup - Sept 4

Hi crew! I've been on out the last few weeks but I'm back so, HI AGAIN!!! There's been a lot going on - webinars, events, release updates, the road to Dreamforce... and of course, so much more! 

Now, let's take a look at what's going on in the Nonprofit Salesforce world this week. Chime in on the comments if there are other hot topics you'd like to share too :)

⭐ What's new

• NEW! Dreamforce 2 U! The Nonprofit Team is coming to a city near you AFTER Dreamforce! If you’re not attending Dreamforce this year, we'd love to invite you to "Dreamforce 2 U", a free local event to share Dreamforce highlights, coming to TEN CITIES: Denver, Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, McLean/DC, New York, Seattle, Austin, Toronto, Indianapolis! See links to register below! 
• New Winter '27 Release Info Available: Check out the Winter '27 Release resources.
• REMINDER: The Amsterdam Community Sprint still has lots of space - October 19-20 at the Salesforce Amsterdam office - please share with your networks as it is not often our Community Team comes to the Netherlands so please help us spread the word! :) 

💻 Upcoming Events 

AMAs

• September 9 - Virtual Q&A: Nonprofit AMA (AMER)
• September 16 - Virtual Q&A: Nonprofit AMA (EMEA)
• September 24 - Virtual Q&A: Nonprofit AMA (ANZ) 

Webinars

• September 29 - Grateful Patients in 2030
• October 1 - A Reality Check on Agentforce Nonprofit: What It Is, What It's Not, and How It Actually Works 

In-person Events - Sprints! 

• October 19-20 - In-person Event: Amsterdam Community Sprint (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
• November 9-10 - In-person Event: San Francisco Community Sprint (SF, CA, USA)

In-person Events - Dreamforce! 

• September 15-17 - In-person Event: Dreamforce! (SF, CA)
• September 15 - Nonprofit Breakfast at Dreamforce
• September 15 - Nonprofit Reception at Dreamforce
• September 15 - Bobablazers Meetup at Dreamforce
• September 16 - Nonprofit Meetup at Dreamforce (you can bookmark for now!)

In-person Events - "Dreamforce 2 U" (After Dreamforce)

1. September 29 - Denver
2. October 13 - Chicago
3. October 15 - Atlanta
4. October 20 - Boston
5. October 22 - McLean/DC
6. October 27 - New York
7. October 29 - Seattle
8. November 5 - Austin
9. November 10 - Toronto
10. November 12 - Indianapolis

Upcoming deadline

• September 18 - Deadline: Agents of Impact Accelerator deadline to apply

💬 Recurring Gatherings

• Weekly: Coffee Chat (Fri), Nonprofit LATAM Office Hours in Spanish (Weds), Nonprofit Office Hours in Spain in Spanish (Thurs)
• Monthly: MVP Office Hours (1st & 3rd Fri), Salesforce Saturday - Nonprofit (Sat)

🎥 On-Demand Highlights

• Check out the Release Readiness Summer ’26 Highlights: Nonprofit
• Overcoming Fundraising Challenges with Nonprofit Cloud

📚 Always On Resources & Connections

• Work at a Nonprofit and want to get certified? Email nonprofitcertification@salesforce.com to request a 50% off voucher code. You'll receive an automated reply with next steps to confirm your eligibility and learn more (some limitations apply). 
• Salesforce Hosted: Nonprofit Webinar Series • Salesforce-wide Events 
• Community Hosted: Trailblazer Community Groups • "Dreamin" Conferences
• LinkedIn: Follow & tag the Salesforce Nonprofit LinkedIn page to share your work with us!
• Ongoing World Tour Participation: Want to speak at World Tour? Call for Participation
• Ohana Slack: Want to connect with our Nonprofit Community in Slack? Join the community-led Slack Workspace called "Ohana Slack" - there's a Nonprofit channel, a Coffee Chat channel (among others!), all are welcome :) 

Thank you for being part of this community, appreciate you all!

💙 Lizzy & the Nonprofit Community Team

p.s. I know there's been a LOT going on the last few weeks - chime in the comments if there's anything else that's top of mind or that I missed, thanks!

Just starting out with Agentforce Nonprofit (AFNP)? Getting stakeholder management right — individuals, households, relationships, affiliations — is one of the hardest parts of a new implementation. There are a lot of objects, a lot of settings, and a lot of choices to make at once. 

The Stakeholder Management Quick Start is a free, open-source Global Public Sector Accelerator built specifically for new AFNP customers. It installs an unmanaged package with best-practice configuration already in place — so admins can focus on their organization's needs instead of figuring out the plumbing. 

Who is this for?

 Admins and implementation teams starting a new Agentforce Nonprofit implementation who need the stakeholder data model set up correctly from day one. 

Why was this built?

The AFNP stakeholder model — households, relationships, affiliations, contact points — requires dozens of interconnected decisions before staff can use it effectively. Without a clear starting point, implementations often end up with duplicate records, broken address syncs, and cleanup debt that builds silently for months. This accelerator provides the starting line. 

How can it help me?

Install the package and get the following out of the box:

• Households — automated household naming, Party Relationship Group creation, and a guided screen flow for adding/removing members and managing per-member address and phone sync
• Relationships & Affiliations — guided flows for individual-to-individual, person-to-org, and org-to-org relationships with automatic reciprocal creation, customizable roles, and support for preserving history
• Contact Info — Contact Point Address, Phone, and Email as the system of record, with per-member household sync that respects individual preferences
• Setup — custom app, Dynamic Lightning Pages, permission sets, quick actions, and field help text ready to go

What does it cost?

Nothing. It's free and open source. 

Check out the accelerator here: https://sfdc.co/smqs

Read more here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/getting-stakeholder-management-right-from-vm2lc/

Community Sprint in AMSTERDAM on 19-20 October! Still space left! FREE & open to all!

Hi crew! 

We're so excited to share that we have two in-person Community Sprints coming up before the end of 2026, and wherever you are in the world, there's one for you.  

Up Next: Amsterdam Community Sprint, October 19–20 - We're heading to the Netherlands! This Sprint is back-to-back with IFC 2026 (if anyone is already in town or attending that!). If you're heading to IFC, extend your trip by two days and come build with us. OR you just want an excuse to meet us in Amsterdam, come join! Register here: https://invite.salesforce.com/amsterdamcommunitysprint

Then: San Francisco Community Sprint, November 9–10 - Back at Salesforce Tower for two full days of open-source building and collaboration with the global nonprofit Salesforce community. Register here: https://invite.salesforce.com/sanfranciscocommunitysprint

What's a Sprint?  

Community Sprints are free, Salesforce-hosted events where nonprofit and education customers, consulting partners, and employee volunteers come together to build open-source Salesforce tools that help organizations do more with less. You don't need to be a developer or an expert to participate. Everyone who shows up makes a difference. 

@Cori O'Brien & I will be in person both in Amsterdam and San Francisco, we hope to see you all there! WOO!  

@Nonprofit and Education MindShare

Join the Nonprofit Dreamforce Prep: Tips, Tricks & Meetups on Sept 1!

Heading to Dreamforce this year? Join fellow nonprofit Salesforce folks for a virtual prep session before we all descend on San Francisco. 

@Suzie Campbell and @Pete Schweiss

will kick things off with a podcast style conversation, swapping their favorite Dreamforce tips and tricks: how to plan your schedule, which sessions and expo booths are worth the walk, and their best stories from past interactions and connections made in SF. 

After the interview, we'll break into small groups so you can actually meet other nonprofit attendees before Dreamforce starts. Whether you're looking for a coffee buddy, a session partner, or just a familiar face in the crowd, this is your chance to build those connections early. 

This session is for nonprofit professionals who are attending Dreamforce in person this year. Come ready to chat, take notes, and maybe find your new favorite Dreamforce companion.

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Register: https://trailblazercommunitygroups.com/events/details/salesforce-salesforce-nonprofit-user-group-chicago-united-states-presents-nonprofit-dreamforce-prep-tips-tricks-amp-meetups/

Wrapping Up the Virtual Community Sprint! 

We were thrilled to gather online on August 11-12, 2026 for two days of collaboration, innovation, and community!  

122 attendees joined us, representing an incredible array of folks working within the Nonprofit and Salesforce ecosystems, End Users, Administrators, Developers, Architects, and Industry Partners from around the world. 

To everyone who joined and gave your time...thank you. Your commitment to building together is what makes this community so powerful. 

Ready to dive into the full recap? 

https://sfdo-community-sprints.github.io/docs/sprints/2026/2026-08-1112-Sprint/

Couldn't attend the Virtual Sprint? Join a future event! See what's next up for the Nonprofit Community Team:

• September 15-17, 2026 - Dreamforce! Including a Nonprofit Breakfast + Reception + Meetup
• October 19-20, 2026 - Amsterdam Community Sprint
• October 22, 2026 - Affordable Housing Commons Workshop
• November 9-10, 2026 - San Francisco Community Sprint

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@Commons Project: NP SF How-to Series

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@Commons Project: Summit Events App

NPSP Day Minneapolis - October 22

After an awesome turnout last year, we're thrilled to be taking NPSP Day back to Minnepolis! Join us on Thursday, October 22!

Built around connection and shared experience, NPSP Day is a space for nonprofit Salesforce users to come together, tackle real challenges, and exchange practical, real-world insights. 

This event is designed for all nonprofit Salesforce users. Whether you’re deep in NPSP, exploring Nonprofit Cloud (NPC)/Agentforce for Nonprofit, or just starting to think about what’s next, you’re in the right place. 

Join us to:

• Get hands-on with the Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP)
• Explore the evolving Salesforce landscape for nonprofits, including AI enhancements and NPC 
• Collaborate with peers to shape the day’s agenda around what matters most
• Share knowledge, ask questions, and learn from others doing the work

We can’t wait to reconnect with the Minneapolis community—register today and be part of a collaborative, community-driven experience!