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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


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 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


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


Cheap (or free?) AI for Nonprofits?
Is Einstein for Nonprofits really free machine learning for nonprofits?

Michael Kolodner
Oct 12, 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
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