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.

Michael Kolodner

5 minutes ago9 min read

Despite what Give Lively's documentation says, it's possible to use a free integration user. Here's what you need to do.

Michael Kolodner

Jan 87 min read

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

Dec 11, 20244 min read

Discussion of the use and format of Salesforce key prefixes, the three characters at the start of a record Id that tell you what object tabl

Michael Kolodner

Nov 27, 20244 min read

A guide to Salesforce URLs, including what's in them and how to reconfigure them to go to other records.

Michael Kolodner

Nov 13, 20244 min read

Salesforce has divided the nonprofit market in two: large organizations and everyone else. Nonprofit Cloud is only for large organizations.