Navigating Nonprofit at Dreamforce

October 14-16 | San Francisco, CA

Dreamforce brings endless opportunities, but knowing where to start can be tough. Coastal helps you find your direction—so you can focus on the ideas and connections that spark lasting impact.

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Monday, OCT 13

Tuesday, OCT 14

Wednesday, OCT 15

Thursday, Oct 16

6:00PM-9:00pm

Sweep-O-Ween Happy Hour Sponsored By Coastal

Cross-Industry Social Event

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10:00am-12:00pm

Keynote Watch Party With Coastal

Cross-Industry Social Event

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12:15Pm-1:45pm

Activating Your Existing CRMA Datasets for Agentic AI with Tableau Next

Cross-Industry Data & AI

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1:00PM-1:20pm PDT

Transforming Fundraising with Agentforce and Tableau Next

Tableau Data & AI Nonprofit Cloud

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1:30Pm-1:50pm

Admin Secrets: The Art of Simplifying Salesforce

Cross-Industry Admins

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2:00pm-2:40pm

Fast-Track Your Switch from CPQ to RCA

Cross-Industry RCA

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3:00Pm-3:45pm

Better Together: Tableau Next, Tableau, and CRM Analytics

Cross-Industry Tableau

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3:30Pm-4:10pm

✨Real Talk for Nonprofits: AI Readiness for Real Results

Nonprofit Data & AI Roundtable

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5:00Pm-8:00pm

AI Afterglow: Welcome Happy Hour

Cross-Industry Social Event

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6:00Pm-10:00pm

Executive Dinners for industry Leaders

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8:15am-9:30Am

✨Harnessing Technology to Fulfill Your Mission: An Impact-Driven Breakfast

Nonprofit Education

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12:15pm-1:45pm

How to Future-Proof Your Revenue Stack

Cross-Industry High Tech RCA

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12:15PM-1:00pm

Taming Data Chaos: When Your Mission Outgrows Systems

Data & AI Data Cloud

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2:00pm-2:40pm

From Data to Dollars: Real Revenue, Lower Costs with Salesforce & Snowflake

Cross-Industry Data & AI Snowflake

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2:00PM-3:00pm

Designing and Building AI Agents for Nonprofits

Data & AI Agentforce

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2:30PM-2:50 PM

Taking the Leap: Prepare for a Nonprofit Cloud Migration

Nonprofit Cloud

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4:00Pm-6:00pm

The Opening Act: Pre-Concert Happy Hour

Cross-Industry Social Event

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9:00AM-9:45aM

Salesforce for Nonprofits Roadmap

Nonprofit Cloud Agentforce

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10:00AM- 10:45am

Grantmaking and AI and Slack (for Smarter Funding)

Nonprofit Cloud Slack Data & AI

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11:30am-11:50Am

Flow Like a Pro: Admin Automation Made Simple

Cross-Industry Admin

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12:00PM-12:50pm

Nonprofit Keynote: Scale Impact in the Agentic Era

Nonprofit Cloud Agentforce Data & AI

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12:30pm-12:50pm

Admin Secrets: The Art of Simplifying Salesforce

Cross-Industry Admin

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2:15PM-2:45pm

AI for Impact: Scaling Solutions for People and Planet

Data & AI Agentforce Nonprofit Cloud

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3:15PM-4:00pm

Better Together: Tableau Next, Tableau, and CRM Analytics

Cross-Industry Tableau

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Featured Event:

Harnessing Technology to Fulfill Your Mission: An Impact-Driven Breakfast

October 15 | 8:15AM-9:30AM

In today’s turbulent economic climate, adaptation alone isn’t enough—true resilience requires bold innovation. Join Coastal and GoFundMe leaders Jenny Hall and Jessica Langelaan for a breakfast conversation with nonprofit and education leaders who are reshaping fundraising and student support.

Hear real stories of organizations using Salesforce and GoFundMe to unify data, strengthen donor connections, and deliver more personalized support for students. Leave with fresh ideas you can put into practice—whether it’s building stronger donor pipelines, creating seamless digital giving experiences, or turning insights into sustainable funding. Come for the breakfast, leave with inspiration to take your mission further.

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INSPIRE by Coastal

Step away from the hustle of Dreamforce and into Coastal’s INSPIRE Lounge—your exclusive retreat just a two-minute walk from the main campus (201 3rd St, Floor 11).

Designed for meaningful conversations with peers, Salesforce-certified experts, and leaders who’ve been in your shoes, our signature lounge offers sweeping San Francisco views, abundant amenities, and an environment built for solving problems—so you walk away with answers.

Whether you’re a new connection or a longtime client, Coastal’s INSPIRE Lounge is the perfect place to make the most of your Dreamforce week. Recharge with fresh ideas, reliable Wi-Fi, nourishing bites, quiet spaces, and so much more.

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Meet our Nonprofit Team

Jenny Hall

VP, Nonprofit & Education

Jon Wentling

Director, Nonprofit

Justin Green

Director, Market Strategy, Nonprofit & Education

Meet our Data & Platforms Team

Brian Gannuscio

SVP, Practices

Aedan Radvanyi

Associate Director, Analytics

Eric Williamson

Associate Director, Revenue

Henry Lee

Managing Director, Data & AI

Ian Hagerman

Associate Director, Data & AI

Sam Taylor

Director, Innovation & Emerging Technologies

Sean Phillips

Managing Director, Data & AI

Will Jones

Innovation Architect

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Registration and Welcome Networking

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Start the conference with a chance for attendees to register and mingle with fellow tech enthusiasts, exchange ideas, and build connections.

Keynote Session: "The Future of Artificial Intelligence"

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Join Dr. Emily Chen, a renowned AI researcher, as she takes us on a journey into the future of artificial intelligence. Discover the latest advancements, applications, and potential implications of AI technology. This keynote session will provide valuable insights into how AI will shape various industries and the impact it will have on our daily lives.

Panel Discussion: "Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity"

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

In this panel discussion, industry experts from leading cybersecurity firms will delve into the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity. Explore the emerging threats, innovative defense strategies, and the importance of proactive measures to protect data and privacy. Gain practical knowledge and valuable insights to safeguard your organization in the digital age.

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