How to Get Started

How to Get Started

Here are a few steps to help your organization get started with salesforce.com.

0. Evaluate if Salesforce CRM is right for your organization and gather knowledge.

Salesforce is an enterprise level business application and while it can be a powerful tool for many nonprofits, it isn't necessarily the right choice for every organization.

1. Decide on your implementation strategy.

We like to say that you can do anything on the Force.com platform with the right combination of time, money and/or technical skill. Determining which combination of resources you have to dedicate to your implementation will lead you down different paths as you get started with Salesforce CRM. 

2. Join the Community.

Salesforce has a very active community of users and their are several ways to join a community where you can learn from like-minded users.

3. Extend Your Application and Focus on Adoption.