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Let's be clear: For nonprofits Salesforce is "free."
It's free like a puppy. Not free like a beer.
If you work for a Nonprofit or Educational Organization you've come to the place to learn how to use Salesforce wisely, effectively, and cheaply.
"Why do you hate NPC?"
Why do I hate Nonprofit Cloud? I don't. It's just not a product that's part of my day-to-day.
Michael Kolodner
Feb 53 min read
Barrier to Entry
Though it used to be easier, there are now barriers to organizations self-implementing Salesforce. It can be done, but keep your eyes open.
Michael Kolodner
Jan 87 min read
Bifurcating the Market
Salesforce has divided the nonprofit market in two: large organizations and everyone else. Nonprofit Cloud is only for large organizations.
Michael Kolodner
Nov 13, 20244 min read
The Future of NPSP
The Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) is not going away any time soon. Don't let fear cloud your decisions about Salesforce for nonprofits.
Michael Kolodner
Oct 30, 20244 min read
The TL;DR on the “New Nonprofit Cloud”
What does Salesforce.org's announcement of the new Nonprofit Cloud mean for you and your org?
Michael Kolodner
Mar 15, 20238 min read
My First Einstein Prediction
What can you expect when you install Einstein for Nonprofits? And what will you learn about your data from the predictions?
Michael Kolodner
Mar 1, 20235 min read
Cheap (or free?) AI for Nonprofits?
Is Einstein for Nonprofits really free machine learning for nonprofits?
Michael Kolodner
Oct 12, 20225 min read
My Favorite Way to Track Board Members
How to conveniently use Salesforce and the Nonprofit Success Pack to track membership on your organization's board.
Michael Kolodner
Jun 8, 20225 min read
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[Hard or Soft] Credit Where Credit is Due, part 2
Understanding hard credit and soft credit for donations in Salesforce and the Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP).
Michael Kolodner
Apr 27, 20226 min read
[Hard or Soft] Credit Where Credit is Due, part 1
Understanding hard credit and soft credit for donations.
Michael Kolodner
Apr 20, 20226 min read
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