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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.
Pick Your Partner With Care
When choosing an implementation partner make sure to follow the money and ensure that you're getting unbiased advice. Caveat emptor!
Michael Kolodner
Apr 166 min read
Don't Go to Salesforce First!
Don't sign a Salesforce contract until you've found an implementation partner on your own. They can guide you to save money and not overbuy.
Michael Kolodner
Apr 26 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
The Emperor's New Clouds
New Nonprofit Cloud and Education Cloud are more expensive and less functional than NPSP and EDA. Most nonprofits should stay away.
Michael Kolodner
Mar 13, 202415 min read
Things You Don’t Need: Sales+Service
Nonprofits should only pay $432/user/year, a Lighting Enterprise Edition or Sales Cloud license. They're often sold more expensive licenses.
Michael Kolodner
Jan 17, 20243 min read
Things You [usually] Don’t Need: A Full Sandbox
Nonprofits rarely need or should pay for a full copy sandbox. Unless you have a specific project that's going to need it, save your money.
Michael Kolodner
Jan 3, 20244 min read
Things You Don’t Need: Premier Success
Nonprofits do not need to pay for Premier Success. Save your money to give your admin professional development.
Michael Kolodner
Dec 20, 20235 min read
Things You Don’t Need: Unlimited Edition
Why nonprofits should not pay for Unlimited Edition. Save your money because the benefits are not worth the cost.
Michael Kolodner
Dec 6, 20233 min read
Prices Go Up (Discount Goes Down)
News Flash: Salesforce announces 9% price hike. Nonprofit prices rise 14.6%. I try to understand why.
Michael Kolodner
Nov 8, 20234 min read
Unlimited Edition Means No P10!
A quick update about an unethical AE sales tactic.
Michael Kolodner
Oct 12, 20232 min read
Setting Up the Free Integration Users
A step-by-step guide to using the free Salesforce integration user licenses.
Michael Kolodner
Apr 12, 202312 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
Actual Free Stuff! Five No-cost Integration Users Announced at TDX23
Salesforce is making at least five free API-only integration users available to every org. Better security and auditability for less cost!
Michael Kolodner
Mar 14, 20234 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
FormAssembly Errors to Cases
How to set up FormAssembly connector errors to become Salesforce cases for better tracking and accountability.
Michael Kolodner
Jul 7, 20227 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
Crowdsourced Salesforce.org Price Guide
One of the biggest benefits for nonprofits using Salesforce is the amazing discount. But it can be hard to find exact prices.
Michael Kolodner
Mar 16, 20222 min read
Four Answers to “Why Salesforce?”
Friends (and, of course, potential clients) often ask me, “Why Salesforce? Why should my nonprofit organization switch to Salesforce?”...
Michael Kolodner
Feb 17, 20223 min read
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