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

In Praise of "Clicks not Code"

The fact that Salesforce is easy to build and automate without code is a gift that has built community and careers.

Michael Kolodner

Always Build in a Sandbox. (Except When You Don't. Or can't.)

We always say you should never build in production. But I say sometimes it makes sense.

Michael Kolodner

I’ve Got Admin Permissions–Now What? (Part 3)

Part 3 of the series for accidental admins continuing their learning journey: Getting Certified.

Michael Kolodner

I’ve Got Admin Permissions–Now What? (Part 2)

Want a superpower that you can get without being bitten by a radioactive spider? The Salesforce community is a superpower for everyone.

Michael Kolodner

I’ve Got Admin Permissions–Now What? (Part 1)

Part One of a series about what to do when you become a Salesforce admin.

Michael Kolodner

My Salesforce Journey

This wasn’t what I was going to be when I grew up. Not at all. I was going to be a diplomat. I was going to single-handedly negotiate an...