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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
You Don't Need Docusign (or Adobe Sign, or ....)
There are many options for gathering signatures electronically that don't have to involve an expensive e-sign platform.
Michael Kolodner
Mar 196 min read
"Why do you hate NPC?"
Why do I hate Nonprofit Cloud? I don't. It's just not a product that's part of my day-to-day.
Michael Kolodner
Feb 53 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
Bifurcating the Market
Salesforce has divided the nonprofit market in two: large organizations and everyone else. Nonprofit Cloud is only for large organizations.
Michael Kolodner
Nov 13, 20244 min read
These Are Not The Components You're Looking For
Salesforce's "Industries" solutions come with access to many new components. I wish they worked better.
Michael Kolodner
Apr 10, 20247 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
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