Every year, Nonprofit Dreamin brings a very specific kind of energy. People who are deep in the work, people who care about getting systems right, and people who are willing to share what is actually working, not just what sounds good on paper.
Nonprofit Dreamin 2026, happening March 26–27, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina at the Foundation for The Carolinas, feels especially relevant this year. The conversations are clearly shifting toward execution. Less theory, more focus on how to make things work in real nonprofit environments.
Here are the sessions we are most excited about:
11:00 AM
Blueprint for Data Bliss: The Dashboard That Every Nonprofit Needs
Stephanie King | Sklut Classroom
A hands-on look at building a data quality dashboard that clearly surfaces what is broken in your system. Expect practical guidance on identifying recurring issues, prioritizing fixes, and creating a repeatable way to monitor data health without constant firefighting.
Click-Not-Code UI Tricks
Emma Keeling | Silverman Pavilion
A practical session focused on small UI improvements that make a noticeable difference. You will learn simple configuration changes that reduce confusion, improve adoption, and make Salesforce easier for teams to use every day.
12:00 PM
Apligy Your Mission: Unlock Salesforce NPC Data for MCAE Success
Michael Chevrette | Sklut Classroom
This session focuses on moving beyond basic email sends. Expect actionable ideas on how to use your existing Salesforce data to create better segmentation and more meaningful outreach, especially if you are working with Nonprofit Cloud and Marketing Cloud Account Engagement.
From Messy Data to Mission Success: Automating Your Nonprofit’s Growth
Andy E Utkan | Silverman Pavilion
A deep dive into three high-impact automations every nonprofit should consider. You will see how to clean data automatically, generate monthly impact summaries, and empower frontline teams without adding more manual work.
2:00 PM
Your Data Should Hustle Harder Than You Do: Funders Want Fact, Not Feelings
Meredith Burke Hammons | Sklut Classroom
A strategic session on why data governance matters more than ever. Expect practical ways to turn raw data into credible impact stories that resonate with funders and strengthen grant applications.
2:30 PM
Nonprofit AI & Budgeting
Bill Florio | Kearney Solarium
A grounded take on AI for nonprofits. Instead of focusing on expensive tools, this session explores how to build a lean, practical AI setup using declarative approaches that fit real nonprofit budgets and constraints.
3:30 PM
Practical Data Quality: Quick Wins and a Long-Term Strategy
Erica Cox | Silverman Pavilion
A balanced approach to data quality. You will walk away with reports you can use immediately, along with a roadmap for improving data entry, validation, and long-term data governance.
Let It Go: Data, Tech Debt, and the Art of the Possible
Ashley Dougherty | Kearney Solarium
An honest look at managing years of accumulated tech debt. Expect practical lessons on what data to keep, what to archive, and how to navigate transitions to newer platforms without overwhelming your team.
4:00 PM
Salesforce-Native Payments: How Nonprofits Can Use Stripe with Flow
Bobby Wright | Kearney Solarium
A practical walkthrough of managing payments directly within Salesforce. You will see how to handle donations, invoices, and refunds using Flow while reducing reliance on costly third-party tools.
Lessons Learned by Building My First Agent
Arturo Ordoqui | Silverman Pavilion
A behind-the-scenes look at building an AI agent in a nonprofit context. Expect real lessons on architecture, flows, and the small details that make or break an Agentforce implementation.
Do not skip the networking
If there is one thing to plan intentionally, it is networking.
Lunch networking runs from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM across Floors 1 and 3, offering a natural break to connect with peers between sessions
The main evening event, “Cocktails & Connections,” takes place from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Ri Ra Irish Pub, hosted by Equals 11
These moments are often where the most honest conversations happen. You hear what people have tried, what has not worked, what they would do differently, and what is quietly working well.
When you look across these sessions, you start to notice where the conversations are going. There is a stronger focus on getting the basics right. Cleaner data, thoughtful automation, and a more practical way of approaching AI that fits how nonprofits operate day to day.
That is what makes this lineup worth paying attention to. It reflects where the nonprofit Salesforce ecosystem is moving, shaped by real needs and real constraints, not just ideas.
As people who care deeply about this space, it is energizing to see sessions like these take center stage, especially as more organizations look to strengthen how they use platforms like Salesforce for nonprofits in practice.
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