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Happy Monday, Trailblazers!

January is already moving fast, and the Salesforce nonprofit community is clearly starting the year strong. From upcoming Ask Me Anything sessions and a Virtual Community Sprint to thoughtful discussions about NPSP data models and ideas shaping Nonprofit Cloud, there’s no shortage of momentum (or things to dig into).

Below you’ll find a mix of events, release resources, community questions, and fresh ideas. Perfect whether you’re planning your 2026 roadmap or just looking for a spark of inspiration to kick off the week!

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Great Posts from the Salesforce Power of Us Hub

1. Spring '26 Release Feature Matrix
   Nandita Shah (Nandita Shah)

   The Spring ’26 Release Feature Matrix is here! This is a long-standing tool that can be used to scan new features, filter features by product or role, and decide what’s worth deeper review. It’s especially handy for spotting admin vs. user features and flagging pilots that require Salesforce activation. But be sure to always double-check final decisions against the official Release Notes as updates roll in.

2. Spring ‘26 Release Overview Deck
   Joey Ulep (Salesforce.com)

   The Spring ‘26 Release Overview Deck is now available! If you haven't seen this asset before, it's a visual companion to the release notes that walks you through many of the major enhancements in Spring '26. Perfect for exploring on your own or sharing with teammates as you plan what’s next!

3. January 14 Nonprofit AMA Recap
   Natalie Larino (Salesforce)

   Here are some of the resources shared as part of last week's live US Ask Me Anything Session. Topics covered include Grant Commitment creation, using stock gifts to fund multiple opportunities, and handling lost pledge opportunities. Don't forget the UK AMA Session is happening this week!

4. Nonprofit Salesforce Community Weekly Roundup
   Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

   Last week's roundup from Lizzy highlights upcoming webinars and events, plus key updates like Slackbot going GA, TDX registration opening, and new Spring ’26 release resources. Be sure to check out a few important deadlines, including upcoming Calls for Participation for Agentforce World Tours and TDX—worth a look if you’re thinking about speaking or getting more involved this year!

5. Linking Households to Foundations or DAFs in NPSP
   Joe Behaylo (The GO Project)

   This Trailblazer is looking for best practices to relate a Household account directly to a Foundation or DAF account used as a giving vehicle (beyond standard Affiliations) so development teams can easily see the connection, combined giving history, and related opportunities. They’re weighing options like a custom Account-to-Account relationship (since Account Hierarchy doesn’t fit) and are asking the community to share alternatives, tradeoffs, or patterns that have worked well in real-world NPSP orgs. Add your thoughts here!

Great Events

1. Nonprofit Ask Me Anything Sessions - January & Beyond
   Lizzy Roberts (Salesforce.org)

   Check out the list of 2026 Nonprofit Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions for both EMEA and AMER timezones. These are 45-minute Q&A sessions led by Salesforce experts, with no topic off-limits. Tune in to these insightful discussions— no presentations, just pure Salesforce wisdom exchanged in a supportive community environment!

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

   The Virtual Community Sprint is here— 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. Join in this Wednesday and Thursday!

3. The Great Migration: NPSP to Nonprofit Cloud - February 3
   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.

Great Ideas for Nonprofits Using Salesforce

1. Enable Inline Field Editing in Nonprofit Cloud Reports
   Karina Meiklejohn (Karina Meiklejohn)

   This Trailblazer is flagging a usability gap after migrating from NPSP to Nonprofit Cloud: inline editing is no longer available in reports, only in list views. Losing this capability makes high-volume updates slower, pushes more work onto admins, and discourages good data hygiene. Restoring inline edit permissions in Reports & Dashboards could unlock efficiency for staff and bring back a powerful workflow many nonprofits depend on. Vote if you agree!