Exploring Salesforce Nonprofit Roles in the Ecosystem
🔔 Want to learn about Salesforce roles in the nonprofit sector?
📢 Military Trailblazer (Career/Branding) Office Hours is a live forum to gather with Military Trailblazers and Allies to discuss career paths within the Salesforce ecosystem, best practices for exam study, personal branding strategies, marketing yourself on social media, etc.
This session featured Special Guest Co-Hosts:
⭐ Dar Veverka
⭐ Jessica Kwok
⭐ Rachel Park Brayboy
📍 Session Topic: Exploring Salesforce Nonprofit Roles in the Ecosystem
🔗 Links and Resources from the Session
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/...
🕔 Time-Stamps 🕔
00:00 Welcome
00:25 Session Topic
00:37 Co-host Introductions
01:59 Dar Veverka’s Trailblazer Journey
03:10 Jessica Kwok’s Trailblazer Journey
04:33 Rachel Park Brayboy’s Trailblazer Journey
06:24 Purpose of MTOH
⭐️Questions and Insights ⭐️
07:19 Let’s discuss a common misconception with working in nonprofits. Many people think nonprofits are only “stepping stones” in your career journey, and nonviable as a full-time career. What advice do you have for anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in the nonprofit sector?
12:20 So to start off, what initially drew you all to Salesforce and, importantly, what led you to focus on the Nonprofit Sector?
18:20 What are some common pathways and resources for individuals interested in transitioning into Salesforce roles within nonprofit organizations, and how can the military community leverage their unique skills and experiences for success?
23:36 What is a Front End Power User?
28:13 How would you suggest someone position themselves to obtain a role as a Front End Power User?
31:25 What unique joys and rewards do you find in working with nonprofit clients, and do you have any thoughts or experiences of how that may differ from other sectors in the ecosystem?
37:54 What tips would you give to someone who is job hunting in the current Salesforce market?
45:08 How can someone leverage their military background to support nonprofits in adopting and optimizing Salesforce solutions, particularly during transitions like the shift from NPSP to Nonprofit Cloud?
50:08 Which Salesforce certifications are most valuable for individuals focusing on nonprofits, and how do they contribute to organizational effectiveness in the nonprofit sector?
📅 When: Wednesday, 5:00-6:00 PM EST
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