Melissas are numerous in the Salesforce ecosystem. We bump into each other, are confused for each other, and, sometimes, even a Marisa or a Michelle are thrown into the mix. We casually created a hashtag and where ever there are two or more Melissas gathered together, we do a photo…

Have you ever watched the movie “Miss Congeniality”? If so, you might recall a famous scene where Stan Field, the host of the fictional Miss United States pageant, asks the Miss Rhode Island contestant to “Describe your perfect date.” Her response was unexpected but surprisingly insightful. If you had asked…

Nonprofit Dreamin is not just an event; it’s a dedicated, inclusive community designed to foster collaboration, build relationships, and provide valuable learning experiences within the Salesforce ecosystem. Mark your calendars for November 1–2, 2023, as we convene in the vibrant city of Chicago, in conjunction with Salesforce’s Community Commons Sprint…

Machine learning. Natural language processing. Generative AI. AI. AI. AI. That’s all anyone seems to be talking about today. It’s super exciting that there are so many different ways that AI [Artificial Intelligence] is being touted and used and discussed. But, how can Nonprofits leverage AI to increase their impact…

“Forty-four percent of people are unsure how to get involved or where to find opportunities to volunteer. And we know from research that Millennials and Gen Z employees are looking to companies for authentic and meaningful pathways to civic engagement.” …

Over the last few weeks I have been working with a brilliant Salesforce administrator, Jake Robbins. Amherst is one of our newest LlamaSite customers and Jake, a 7x certified Salesforce admin, is catching on so quickly to all the ways he can make his work easier, his data cleaner, and…

Last week I sent out my standard message to friends in Florida in advance of another hurricane: “Please evacuate. I have two guest rooms awaiting you. And we’d love to have you safe and sound here with us.” #HurricaneIan was headed toward Tampa and, not only do several of the…

Once upon a time, I was told that I am “disturbingly social and energetic” and, although I don’t know how to put that on my LinkedIn profile, I think it is a compliment. I can’t imagine how introverts and those with social anxiety ever manage Dreamforce with the crush of…

Once upon a time…isn’t that the way every fairy tale starts? Once upon a time, the Salesforce #trailblazercommunity got together on a regular basis. Sometimes it was a few people at a local community group meeting; sometimes it was several hundred at a volunteer led community event, like Northeast Dreamin…