Are you driving change in the impact sector? Whether you’re in nonprofit, higher education, philanthropy, or social enterprise—The Impact Sector Hub is your home base at Dreamforce. Right across the street from the campground, we are located at 201 3rd Street, San Francisco.
Join us for a dynamic, immersive experience designed to connect, educate, and inspire. This is your chance to explore the latest innovations in Salesforce technology, share your success stories, and collaborate with peers who are just as passionate about making a difference.
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Tues Oct 14 | 1:30 - 2:00 PM PT
Altrata
In this 30-minute session, you’ll hear how leading nonprofits are using relationship intelligence to:
Tue Oct 14 | 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM PT
GoMeddo
Join GoMeddo for a inspiring session on how institutions can transform the student or client journey through smart, connected technology and even unlock new revenue streams. From onboarding and accommodation to tutoring and alumni engagement, we’ll explore practical use cases that improve experience, boost efficiency, and drive institute success. This session is also recommended for organizations in Education and Nonprofit who want to have a fresh perspective on experience, efficiency and new options for growth.
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Tues Oct 14 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM PT
Louisiana State University, Tom Bueno
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Wed Oct 15 | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM PT
Bring your laptops as we help you build your first agents - customized experience for the impact sector.
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Wed Oct 15 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
Aspen Institute
In this session, the Aspen Institute will share how they approached change management to ensure lasting adoption of Salesforce, including:
Wed Oct 15 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Blood Cancer United (formerly LLS), Andrei Lopukhin
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Transforming engagement at scale
Strengthening organizational alignment
Maximizing mission impact through technology stakeholders
Wed Oct 15 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM PT
Jessup University, Ben Huffman
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Wed Oct 15 | 1:30 - 2:30 PM PT
A fireside chat with Cloud for Good and Salesforce GM for the Nonprofit Industry, Lori Freeman
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Wed Oct 15 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM PT
A fireside chat with Cloud for Good and Salesforce VP + GM for the Education Industry, Margo Martinez
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Thurs Oct 16 | 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM PT
Blackthorn
Events are one of the most powerful ways colleges, universities, and nonprofits engage with their communities but too often, the data that proves their impact gets trapped in spreadsheets or disconnected platforms.
Join us for a 30-minute roundtable to explore how a Salesforce-native event management approach can unify registrations, attendance, and post-event insights in one place.
Thurs Oct 16 | 8:30 - 9:30 AM PT
ECU Health, Parkinson's Foundation, Zero to Three
Launching Salesforce is only the first step — sustaining and expanding its value takes the right support. For organizations like ECU Health, Parkinson’s Foundation, and Zero to Three, managed services became the bridge between go-live and lasting success. When budget constraints or lean teams made it difficult to hire dedicated admins, managed services provided mentorship, strategic guidance, and ongoing expertise to keep innovation on track and aligned with mission impact.
Thurs Oct 16 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM PT
Net Zero Cloud
Get ready for an interactive, instructor-led virtual session with our Net Zero Cloud solution engineering team!
You’ll get hands-on with the platform as we guide you through managing scope 1 and 2 emissions, tackling scope 3 calculations, and driving program and outcome success. We’ll also dive into advanced features like setting science-based targets and showcase how AI is enhancing sustainability insights.
Don’t miss this chance to explore the full power of NZC in action!
Designed for nonprofit and higher education leaders, our intimate, expert-led roundtables dive deep into the pressing challenges your institution faces—from data strategy and change management to advancing alumni engagement and migration best practices. These focused sessions offer practical insights, peer connections, and real-world solutions to elevate your Salesforce journey. Let us know the topics you’re interested in and we’ll include you in the invites.
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Discover how Salesforce tools can help arts & culture organizations deepen audience engagement and personalize patron experiences.
Explore innovative strategies for using data and automation to streamline operations, fundraising, and event management.
Share success stories and best practices for leveraging technology to expand reach and amplify mission impact in the arts sector.
In this 30-minute session, you’ll hear how leading nonprofits are using relationship intelligence to:
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Understand the key differences between NPSP and NPC, and how NPC’s modern architecture supports more scalable and flexible nonprofit operations.
Learn best practices and challenges for planning and executing a smooth migration from NPSP to NPC, including data migration and user adoption strategies.
Explore how NPC’s enhanced features and integrations can unlock new impact opportunities beyond what’s possible with NPSP.
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Discover how Salesforce enables seamless case management and coordination across human services programs for better client outcomes.
Explore ways to integrate data and automate workflows to increase efficiency and reduce administrative burdens.
Share strategies for using data-driven insights to improve service delivery, track impact, and inform decision-making.
In this session, Aspen Institute will share how it approached change management to ensure lasting adoption of Salesforce, including:
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Transforming engagement at scale
Strengthening organizational alignment
Maximizing mission impact through technology stakeholders
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Explore how Salesforce empowers faith-based organizations to strengthen community engagement and deepen member relationships.
Discuss strategies for streamlining ministry operations and volunteer management through automation and integrated data.
Share best practices for leveraging Salesforce to enhance fundraising, outreach, and mission-driven impact.
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Discuss how Salesforce Marketing Cloud can drive personalized, data-driven campaigns that boost engagement and donor/student recruitment.
Explore best practices for integrating marketing automation with CRM data to create seamless multi-channel journeys.
Share strategies for measuring marketing ROI and using analytics to optimize outreach efforts and deepen mission impact.
Launching Salesforce is only the first step — sustaining and expanding its value takes the right support. For ECU Health, managed services became the bridge between go-live and lasting success. When budget constraints made it difficult to hire a dedicated admin, a managed services partnership provided both mentorship and strategic guidance to keep innovation on track.
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Explore how Salesforce streamlines the end-to-end grantmaking lifecycle—from application intake to reporting and impact tracking.
Discuss best practices for managing grantee relationships, tracking outcomes, and improving transparency with centralized data.
Share strategies for customizing Salesforce to align with your foundation’s mission, workflows, and compliance needs.
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Explore how foundations are using Salesforce to streamline grantmaking, donor management, and impact reporting.
Discuss strategies for building a connected data ecosystem to support transparency, collaboration, and mission alignment.
Learn best practices for customizing Salesforce to meet the unique operational and philanthropic needs of foundations.
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Discover how Salesforce Data Cloud enables real-time segmentation and personalization to drive higher donor engagement.
Explore strategies for activating unified donor profiles across channels to deliver timely, relevant appeals.
Learn how nonprofits are using Data Cloud to optimize campaign performance and increase return on fundraising efforts.
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Explore how Salesforce supports a unified advancement strategy across fundraising, alumni relations, and donor stewardship.
Discuss how data-driven insights can drive personalized engagement and cultivate long-term donor relationships.
Learn best practices for optimizing campaigns, managing major gifts, and measuring advancement impact through Salesforce tools.
Join us for SideQuest, an exclusive higher education program at Dreamforce designed to spark fresh conversations outside the main agenda. This engaging session will feature a speaker, a panel discussion, and interactive roundtables—all focused on architecture-agnostic strategies shaping the future of higher ed. Whether you’re leading innovation or looking for inspiration, you’ll walk away with new ideas and connections to bring back to your institution.
Brought to you by Cloud for Good, Blackthorn, and HEAC.
Join GoMeddo for a inspiring session on how educational institutions can transform the student journey through smart, connected technology. From onboarding and accommodation to tutoring and alumni engagement, we’ll explore practical use cases that improve experience, boost efficiency, and drive academic success.
Save your seat and start building a smarter campus experience.
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Explore how higher education institutions are transforming Student Information Systems (SIS) on Salesforce to improve student outcomes, streamline operations, and adapt to today’s challenges.
Overcoming Legacy System Limitations – Understand the pain points of traditional SIS platforms and the opportunities unlocked by Salesforce.
Unifying the Student Journey – Learn how institutions can connect recruitment, enrollment, advising, and alumni engagement in one system.
Driving Innovation and Efficiency – Discover how Salesforce enables agility, scalability, and long-term cost savings in student management.
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Discuss how Salesforce Marketing Cloud can drive personalized, data-driven campaigns that boost engagement and donor/student recruitment.
Explore best practices for integrating marketing automation with CRM data to create seamless multi-channel journeys.
Share strategies for measuring marketing ROI and using analytics to optimize outreach efforts and deepen mission impact.
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Events are one of the most powerful ways colleges, universities, and nonprofits engage with their communities but too often, the data that proves their impact gets trapped in spreadsheets or disconnected platforms.
Join us for a 30-minute roundtable to explore how a Salesforce-native event management approach can unify registrations, attendance, and post-event insights in one place.
Register below to attend this curated conversation:
Discover how Salesforce Data Cloud enables real-time segmentation and personalization to drive higher donor engagement.
Explore strategies for activating unified donor profiles across channels to deliver timely, relevant appeals.
Learn how nonprofits are using Data Cloud to optimize campaign performance and increase return on fundraising efforts.
Join us for an exclusive, invite-only roundtable designed for local government leaders and changemakers during Dreamforce 2025.
This intimate session brings together trailblazers from cities and counties across the country to discuss what’s next in digital transformation, AI adoption, and citizen-centered services. You’ll hear real-world success stories, exchange bold ideas, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how Salesforce is helping public sector agencies modernize, streamline operations, and deliver better outcomes for residents.
Register below to attend this curated workshop. You’ll learn:
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Discuss how Salesforce Marketing Cloud can drive personalized, data-driven campaigns that boost engagement and donor/student recruitment.
Explore best practices for integrating marketing automation with CRM data to create seamless multi-channel journeys.
Share strategies for measuring marketing ROI and using analytics to optimize outreach efforts and deepen mission impact.
Get ready for an interactive, instructor-led virtual session with our Net Zero Cloud solution engineering team!
You’ll get hands-on with the platform as we guide you through managing scope 1 and 2 emissions, tackling scope 3 calculations, and driving program and outcome success. We’ll also dive into advanced features like setting science-based targets and showcase how AI is enhancing sustainability insights.
Don’t miss this chance to explore the full power of NZC in action!
Register below to attend this curated conversation:
Discover how Salesforce Data Cloud enables real-time segmentation and personalization to drive higher donor engagement.
Explore strategies for activating unified donor profiles across channels to deliver timely, relevant appeals.
Learn how nonprofits are using Data Cloud to optimize campaign performance and increase return on fundraising efforts.
The Impact Sector Hub is Cloud for Good’s dedicated space just steps from the Dreamforce campus. It’s designed for nonprofits, higher education, and public sector leaders to connect, recharge, and explore how Salesforce can power their mission.
Our events are designed for nonprofit, higher education, and public sector leaders and Salesforce users who want to learn, network, and discover strategies to scale their mission impact.
No. A Dreamforce conference pass is not required for the Impact Sector Hub, the Summit, or Reception. Please register in advance.
You can register through the Cloud for Good Dreamforce landing page. Space is limited, and invitations are reserved for nonprofit, higher education, and public sector leaders. Register here.
On October 15, Cloud for Good will host the Impact Sector Reception — an evening networking event where leaders across the nonprofit and higher education space come together to build meaningful connections. Register here.
Meetings can be scheduled directly through the Dreamforce landing page. We recommend booking early to secure a time with our nonprofit experts. Book a Meeting here.
The Hub is located at 201 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA, directly across from the main Dreamforce campus making it easy to drop in between sessions and events. Access the elevators and join us on the 11th floor.
