Dreamforce ‘17 Trail Map: 4 Perfect Days for Nonprofit Foundations

Foundations facilitate change by providing critical resources. Making this change happen can be really difficult when you’re working with antiquated technology systems, spreadsheets, or loads and loads of paper. Salesforce can help foundations of all types do what they need to do from managing the grants application process to advanced analytics that allow you to make data-informed decisions and understand the impact of programs as a whole. And everything in between!

Find out how at Dreamforce. There will be close to 3,000 sessions at DF17 and only 4 days so now is the time to plan your schedule with Agenda Builder. Here’s what we think would make a pretty perfect four days of content at Dreamforce for those of you who work at foundations. This list is not exhaustive ― it’s just meant to help you think about how best to take advantage of all this conference has to offer.

Monday, November 6

How Not to Fail at Your Salesforce Implementation
9:00 – 9:40AM
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco, California West
Salesforce.org Kickoff: The Empowered Individual
10:30 – 11:30AM
Hilton San Francisco Union Square Hotel, Grand Ballroom B
Salesforce.org Nonprofit Kickoff
1:30 – 2:30PM
Hilton San Francisco Union Square Hotel, Grand Ballroom B
Keynote with Marc Benioff & Special Guests
3:00 – 5:00PM
Moscone North, Main Keynote Room – North Hall D
Nonprofit Speakers: Girl Scouts

Tuesday, November 7

10+ Grantmaking Unicorns, Millions in Grants Given, New Grants System: Priceless
9:00 – 9:20AM
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco, California West
Speaker: The Pew Charitable Trusts
Discovering Donors: Prospecting with Salesforce and WealthEngine
9:30 – 9:50AM
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco, Grand View Theater
Speakers: The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation; National Aquarium
Move to NPSP in a Year: The Michael J. Fox Foundation Story
12:30 – 12:50PM
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco, California East
Speaker: The Michael J. Fox Foundation
Let’s Get Together! Creating a Unique Space to Convene Your Unique Community
2:30 – 3:10PM
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco, California East
Speakers: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Baltimore Corps

Wednesday, November 8

Amplify Impact: A Live Demo on Managing Indicators to Track Performance
9:00 – 9:20AM
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco, Creekside Theater
Speaker: Aga Khan Foundation
Using Einstein Analytics to Improve Operational Efficiencies
11:00 – 11:40AM
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco, California East
Speaker: Open Society Foundations
Living Large: Enterprise Organizations on the Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP)
1:00 – 1:40PM
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco, California East
Speakers: Susan G. Komen; Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Constituents and Care: Two Approaches to Improving Nonprofit Customer Service
4:00 – 4:40PM
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco, California East
Speakers: Tides Foundation; Girl Scouts USA

Wednesday Alternatives:

Jack of All Trades, Master of Data: The Power of an MDM Strategy
11:00 – 11:20AM
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco, Grand View Theater
Speaker: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Thursday, November 9

Idea Forum: Intelligent Impact: How Nonprofits Are Using AI to Change the World
9:00 – 9:50AM
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco, Grand View Theater
Speakers: College Forward; Fast Forward; Salesforce.org
Salesforce Products for Nonprofits: Where We Are and Where We’re Headed
10:00 – 10:40AM
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco, California West
Speakers: The Salesforce.org Nonprofit Industries Team
The Best Things in Life Are Free: The Power of Pro Bono
12:30 – 12:50PM
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco, Grand View Theater
Speaker: The Aga Khan Foundation