Hi Salesforce.org Community! 👋 

Feeling like there's a ton going on in the nonprofit world? You're right! To help you cut through the noise, we compile this list of highlights and upcoming events for you each Friday.   

Think of this as your weekly roundup! Be sure to follow and join the groups most relevant to you.

Pro-Tip: Bookmark the full list of Nonprofit Groups in the Trailblazer Community to connect with peers on specific topics. You'll find groups for products, release readiness, Dreamforce, and so much more! 

Top of Mind This Week

1. NEW: The Winter '26 Deck Overiew is now available. See it HERE.
2. NEW: Introducing Idea Insights on the IdeaExchange. Learn more HERE.
3. REMINDER: Our Salesforce Nonprofit Community LinkedIn page is LIVE! Go follow!
4. 🎥 NOW AVAILABLE: The full Nonprofit Trends Report is live and the Webinar Recording is available to watch on-demand.
5. DREAMFORCE 2025! It's almost here! See how our Nonprofit Community Team is showing up HERE. And don't forget to join the official groups for real-time updates: @Nonprofits at Dreamforce and: @Education at Dreamforce. 

⭐ Resource Spotlight: Winter '26 Release Overview Deck 

We always get questions about what's coming in the latest release and how it impacts you. Well, here it is! The official Winter '26 Release Overview Deck outlines all the key updates in an easy-to-digest slide format. Be sure to check out the slides specifically for Nonprofit to see exactly how these changes can help you prepare and advance your mission. Find the full slide deck HERE.

🗓️ Upcoming Events & Gatherings

Here’s a look at the fantastic events coming your way. 

💬 Recurring Gatherings:

• Every Friday - Nonprofit Coffee Chat
• Every Wednesday - Nonprofit LATAM Office Hours - en español!
• Every Saturday - Salesforce Saturday - Nonprofit Cloud
• First Friday of the Month - The Higher Ed Office Hours - join the Sector: Higher Ed group.
• Monthly - True to the Core Monthly sessions! 
• Monthly - Nonprofit Ask Me Antyhing Monthly sessions (in multiple Timezones!)

💻 Virtual Webinars & Q&As 

• Oct 8 - Webinar: Maximiza tu impacto con Non-Profit Cloud
• Oct 8 - Webinar: Unlock the Future of Analytics: Agentic AI in Tableau Next
• Oct 8 - Virtual Q&A: Nonprofit Ask Me Anything (AMER) 
• Oct 8 - Webinar: Feature Adoption Series: Communicating with Stakeholders in Nonprofit Cloud
• Oct 15 - Virtual: Salesforce for Nonprofits: Tableau Campfire
• Oct 15 - Virtual Q&A: Nonprofit Ask Me Anything (EMEA) 
• Oct 29 - Webinar: Tableau+: The Future of AI Analytics
• Nov 5 - Webinar: Building Integrated Multi-Channel Campaigns for Nonprofits with Salesforce
• Nov 12 - Webinar: Unlock the Future of Analytics: Agentic AI in Tableau Next
• Nov 19 - Virtual Q&A: Nonprofit Ask Me Anything (AMER)
• Nov 19 - Virtual Q&A: Nonprofit Ask Me Anything (EMEA)

🤝 In-Person Events:

• Oct 13 - Salesforce Grantmaking Summit (SF)
• Oct 14-16 - Dreamforce 
• Oct 14 - Nonprofit Welcome Breakfast @ Dreamforce 
• Oct 14 - Nonprofit Reception @ Dreamforce
• Oct 15 - Commons Community Breakfast @ Dreamforce
• Oct 15 - Bobablazers Meetup @ Dreamforce
• Oct 15 - Education Community Meetup @ Dreamfore
• Oct 16 - Nonprofit Community Meetup @ Dreamforce
• Nov 12 - Slacktivate Your Nonprofit: Way More than Chats with Teams (NYC)
• Nov 13-14 - Denver Community Sprint (Denver)
• Dec 11-12 - Agentforce Nonprofit Community Sprint (save the date, in SF)

📚 More Resources & Connections

Looking for even more? These are always available:

• Nonprofit Webinar Series & Resources - hosted by Salesforce
• Salesforce-wide Events - hosted by Salesforce
• Trailblazer Community Groups - aka "User Groups" hosted by Community 
• "Dreamin" Community Conferences - hosted by Community Members
• Sign up for an Expert Coaching Session! - For Nonprofit Cloud Premier Customers

Phew, that was a packed update! Thanks for all you do to make this community so amazing. Wishing you a wonderful weekend! 

💙 Lizzy & the Nonprofit Community Team