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After months of planning and anticipation, Dreamforce ’14 has come and gone. We were inspired by keynotes, learned new things at hands-on training sessions, danced to Bruno Mars, and met people from hundreds of nonprofits in the Foundation Zone. Dreamforce is always a whirlwind, and when it’s over, it’s good to step back and let it all sink in. Lots of great new features and improvements to the platform were announced this year. Here are 5 of my favorite new Salesforce features—plus a bonus!

October 23, 2014

As with all good things, Dreamforce inevitably comes to an end, we all find our way back home, and for the briefest of moments, we have that small pause that comes when the music ends, and the realities of our day to day jobs return. But how do we continue to dance through the year with the same zeal and fervor that comes from Dreamforce? Here are five tips that I have used over the years to ensure that the love of Dreamforce does not come before the next year’s event!

October 21, 2014

Salesforce.com and Microsoft are strengthening their partnership to create new features and functionalities that connect between Salesforce and Microsoft.

October 20, 2014

This new Salesforce Analytics Cloud helps “everyday users” (not trained analysts) make informed decisions. However, implementing this technology would require a significant commitment from your organization. Here are a few tips to make your implementation of the Analytics Cloud easier.

October 17, 2014

There are some calls that go sour, some meetings where obstreperousness is abundant, and some that happen to fall on everyone’s bad day. These are key learning experiences and surely opportunities to strengthen your client relationship.

October 7, 2014

For me, 2013 was the first year I was able to attend Dreamforce and I must say I had no clue what to expect. Sure I asked veteran team members, “Where should I go? What should I see? How do I maximize my experience?” More often than not I heard the same answer: See as much as you can and enjoy the experience because it will be over before you know it.

October 1, 2014

Wondering about the Nonprofit Starter Pack or NGO Connect? We have done all the leg work for you! Download this free white paper to navigate the Salesforce nonprofit landscape and become a connected nonprofit.

September 28, 2014

You may be asking yourself, “But why should my nonprofit attend? Isn’t it just another tech conference?” To answer this question I’ve put together the following 10 reasons your nonprofit should attend Dreamforce ’14.

September 23, 2014

If you are a major gift manager, super fundraiser, or a volunteer mobilizer, you have a great reason to get excited. The Salesforce Foundation has recently announced a new product developed in partnership with roundCorner, NGO Connect.

September 17, 2014

All companies, whether for or nonprofit, need to hire and onboard new employees. In many cases, the hiring process may be run through a job board system that handles the posting of job applications, interview scheduling, ratings, etc. Here’s an example of a common back-office process that can be made more efficient with some very simple automation in Salesforce.

September 16, 2014

At many nonprofits, and in particular at smaller organizations, staff members tend to wear many hats. There may not be someone who has “administer Salesforce” written into their job description, just as there may not be someone on staff who is responsible for maintaining the website, putting antivirus software on the computers, or fixing the printer when it jams. Nonetheless, those are all important tasks, and when it comes to Salesforce, it’s crucial to have a designated administrator.

September 9, 2014

Do you want to attend Dreamforce but your organization cannot afford the registration fee? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. We are giving a free pass!

September 4, 2014

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