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Happy Monday, Trailblazers!

I had a truly fantastic time taking NPSP Day to Philadelphia last week for a day full of hands-on sessions, lively discussions, and inspiring community connections. If you couldn’t join us in person, don’t worry: we’ll be sharing a full blog recap of the day soon, so you can catch all the highlights and key takeaways.

Keep scrolling for the latest ideas, questions, and wins from the Trailblazer Community. There’s always something to spark inspiration for your own work!

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Great Posts from the Salesforce Power of Us Hub

1. Blog: MLP For Bridge
   Michael Kolodner (Kolodner.com LLC)

   This post from Michael Kolodner shares more about Nonprofit Bridge, a lean, open‑source alternative data model for nonprofits. Michael lays out a vision for a “minimum lovable product” (MLP) to help small nonprofits manage individuals, relationships, and giving without the complexity (or compromises) of standard Salesforce Person Accounts. Check it out!

2. Salesforce.org Community Weekly Recap
   Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

   Per usual, this week’s Nonprofit Community Roundup is full of ways to connect, learn, and share! From recurring gatherings like Nonprofit Coffee Chats and Office Hours in multiple regions, to virtual webinars on AI and fundraising, there’s something for every Trailblazer.

3. How to Display Different Sales Path on Opportunities Based on Field Values
   Bhavin Patel (Salesforce)

   Ready to learn something new? This article shows how to use Record Types, Sales Processes, and Sales Path to create guided experiences on Opportunities, with a Record-Triggered Flow automatically updating the Opportunity’s record type based on Stage or other fields. By setting up multiple record types and sales processes, you can ensure the right Path and guidance appear for each Opportunity’s context.

4. True to the Core Deep Dives
   Brittney Gibson (Salesforce)

   True to the Core Deep Dive brings monthly, focused conversations with Salesforce PMs. Each episode digs into a core platform topic like setup, Flow debugging, or Lightning performance, and includes live Q&A plus roadmap previews. Check out this post to learn about the series and the upcoming episode on Salesforce Lightning Design System 2 (SLDS 2).

Great Events

1. World Tour NYC - December 9-10
   Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

   World Tour NYC is happening this week! Don’t miss the Nonprofit Community gatherings! From a festive networking reception on December 9 to a breakfast and casual meetup on December 10, these events are perfect for connecting with fellow nonprofit Trailblazers, sharing best practices, and celebrating the impact of Salesforce in the sector.

2. Agentforce Nonprofit Community Sprint - December 11-12
   Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

   The next Salesforce Community Sprint is happening this week in San Francisco, and this time, it's all about AI. Join fellow Trailblazers for two days of building, brainstorming, and co-creating with Agentforce. There's still time to register!

3. Webinar: NPSP to Nonprofit Cloud - December 16
   Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

   Curious about Nonprofit Cloud? Get clarity on whether your organization is ready to move from NPSP to Nonprofit Cloud in this upcoming webinar that will include NPC insights, a live demo, and practical guidance for your next steps.

4. Virtual Community Sprint – January 21-22
   Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

   Registration is officially live for the next Virtual Community Sprint. If you’ve ever wanted to attend a Sprint but couldn’t travel, this is your chance to join online! Volunteers from across the nonprofit, education, and impact sectors will come together to build real solutions to shared challenges. Learn more here!

Great Ideas for Nonprofits Using Salesforce

1. NPC: Allow Multiple Schedules for Single Report
   Cindy Oberg-Hauser (Social Current)

   Take a stroll through the Idea Exchange this week! There's a lot of great problem-solving and conversation-starting happening over there. Be sure to check out and vote for ideas like this one!