HubCap: Take Full Advantage of the Power of Us Hub! December 2019

By: Lizzy Roberts

December 3, 2019

Welcome to the HubCap

The HubCap is the monthly blog series that highlights the best of the Power of Us Hub! Think of this as your one-stop-shop for all Salesforce.org content & resources from the past month and a preview for what's up and coming.

I know there's a LOT going on in the Salesforce world these days... and that's why I'm here to help share the highlights :)
 
Below, you'll find:

Let's take a deep dive into what happened in November -- let's take a look!


Image: Thanks to Lindsey Adams, College Prep, who shared her Trailblazer Story at Dreamforce 2019!

1. Important Updates

If you don't read any further, these are the important takeaways from November in the Salesforce.org community!

Lightning Experience Transition Update [Jan 7, 2020]

Salesforce will turn on Lightning Experience on a rolling basis starting on January 7, 2020. The “Turn on Lightning Experience” critical update will be activated for all orgs where the new interface isn’t already enabled. All orgs will be updated within 72 hours.

To learn more about this critical update:

New End-to-End Fundraising Suite of Products [Announced Nov 15]

  • We are excited to announce our commitment to build new technology to help mission-driven organizations raise more resources, with far less effort, at the rapid pace of change in the world today. Our goal with these innovations is to help you fundraise using your data more efficiently and provide meaningful supporter experiences that inspire people to give.
  • Read the full blog post here

New K-12 Architecture Kit [Announced Nov 14]

New Salesforce Content Management System [Announced Nov 7]

NPSP Workflow Diagrams Document Published [Announced Nov 1]

Dreamforce 2019 - that's a wrap! [Nov 19 - 22]

  • Thanks for everyone who participated, whether IRL or virtually! Check out the Dreamforce section below for a recap.
Image Credit: Florence Parodi

2. Extend Your Learning

Past webinar recordings & slides:

Salesforce Fundamentals for Nonprofits SeriesWinter Release WebinarsView all recordings on the Salesforce.org YouTube Channel

Upcoming Webinars to keep an eye on:

Get Started with Fundamentals for Salesforce (Nonprofit)Get Started with Salesforce for Advancement (Higher Ed)See all upcoming webinars in the MindShare group in the Hub.
 

Knowledge Articles


Trailhead

Blogs


3. Events

Check out the Community Events Group in the Hub to learn about upcoming in-person Salesforce events!

Past Events

November 19 - 22, 2019: Dreamforce

Dreamforce 2019 Keynote recordings are here!NOTE: Other Salesforce.org-specific Dreamforce recordings will be shared mid-December.Didn't go to Dreamforce? Well, it's coming to YOU through Dreamforce Global Gatherings!
  • All this learning and fun simply can’t be contained to San Francisco.
  • Your Community Group Leaders are excited to bring the best of Dreamforce closer to home throughout January and February 2020.
  • Join your local community for one of 250+ Dreamforce Global Gathering meetings to learn from your peers, connect with your local community, have fun, and give back together.

Image: Impact Labs booth was buzzing! Learn more about Impact Labs in the Hub here.

 

Image: Hands-on Lightning Consults at DF19! Tune in to the Lightning Experience group in the Hub for updates.
 

Upcoming Events

December 10, 2019: DOT org Amsterdam

  • Join the DOT org Amsterdam Group in the Hub to join the conversation and connect with others who will be there too!

December 19, 2019: Salesforce New York World Tour. Register now

Upcoming Community Conferences (hosted by the community, not Salesforce)

March 30 - April 1, 2020: Open Source Community Sprint - Atlanta, GA

April 29 - May 1, 2020: Higher Ed Summit - Indy, IN


4. Hub Happenings

Podcasts

NPSP How-To Videos

  • Announcing a new video in the NPSP How-To Series: Customizing Labels
  • This video is there for those who struggle renaming assets connected to managed packages like NPSP. You can find the written documentation in the NPSP Documentation
  • View all videos in the NPSP Videography Group in the Hub
  • Thanks to Bill Florio and everyone in the community who helped create this video!

MVP Nominations are live! [Extended - Due Dec 23]

We're excited to announce the launch of Salesforce MVP Nominations for 2020! This is your opportunity to nominate community Trailblazers who go above and beyond to help OUR customers learn, connect, have fun, and give back together.

Here's how to participate in 3 easy steps:
  1. Check out the latest blog post to learn more on what it means to be a Salesforce MVP & how the nomination process works: https://lnkd.in/dy7shHB
  2. Review this webpage for a closer look at the Salesforce MVP Program: https://lnkd.in/dCyasrT
  3. Submit your nominations here before December 9th: https://lnkd.in/dcpXbyp

Phew, that was a lot! If you have any questions or just want to say hi, feel free to message me (hi, it's Lizzy!). See you in the Hub!

 
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We want your feedback! Hop in the Hub and post to the Hub Feedback group, include the topic #HubCap and let us know your thoughts! Also, let's keep the good times rolling... see something we should include in next month's edition? You guessed it, comment with the topic #HubCap to contribute to the blog. Until next time!

From, Lizzy & your Salesforce.org Community Team

The Power of Us Hub is an online community for Salesforce.org customers, certified partners and staff. The Hub is a place for you to get answers, build your Salesforce skills, share your expertise & connect with others in the nonprofit, higher ed & K-12 sectors who are using Salesforce!
 
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