Sparking Innovation

From NPSP to Agentforce Nonprofit: What Comes Next for Nonprofits on Salesforce

Salesforce is no longer building on NPSP. So in this episode, we unpack the major shift happening in the nonprofit Salesforce ecosystem with Agentforce Nonprofit and what it really means for organizations still using NPSP. Salesforce’s Maddy Earhart and Provisio’s Valerie Rogers explore why this transition is happening, how agentic AI is reshaping nonprofit technology, and what leaders should consider before making the move. From data migration and reporting challenges to real-world AI use cases, this conversation breaks down the opportunities (and concerns) in a practical, no-hype way. If you’re wondering whether it’s time to rethink your tech stack—or how to do it without disrupting your mission—this episode will give you a clear place to start.

The Accidental Admin: Turning Salesforce Survival into Mission Success

What happens when “managing Salesforce” gets added to your job description… by surprise? In this kickoff to Season 2 of Sparking Innovation, Tom Moran sits down with Pete Schweiss of Hope Ignites and Provisio’s own Blaine Cowart to unpack the very real (and very common) experience of the “accidental Salesforce admin” . Pete and Blaine share what it’s actually like to be handed the keys to your organization’s most powerful technology—without the title, training, or time you expected. Most crucially, you'll hear how a managed services partnership can help an accidental admin not just survive, but thrive. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I didn’t sign up to be a Salesforce admin… but here I am,” this episode is for you.

Partner Spotlight - Intellistack: Streamlining Healthcare Data Capture & Workflows

In this Partner Spotlight episode, we explore how Provisio and Intellistack team up to streamline data capture and tedious workflows using Salesforce. Sarah Galyon, Senior Director of Healthcare Solutions at Intellistack, shares her powerful journey from the front lines of healthcare administration to shaping the future of digital transformation at Intellistack, formerly known as Formstack. The company's name change coincides with the release of Streamline—Intellistack’s new no-code workflow orchestration platform designed to bridge data silos, automate administrative burdens, and deliver seamless client experiences without compromising security or compliance. You’ll learn how Streamline enhances Salesforce implementations, enables external data integrations without manual entry, and powers Digital Front Door solutions that put clients in control of their own journeys—from mobile intake to instant service matching. Tune in to hear how this innovative partnership is helping human services organizations modernize operations and amplify their impact—one workflow at a time.

Rethinking Fundraising Strategy for a New Nonprofit Era

Due to the threats of federal grant freezes, it's an uncertain time for nonprofits. Fearghal Reid, VP and co-founder of MASON Consulting Group, explores how nonprofits can thrive during uncertain times—not just survive. Fearghal explains what funders really want to see in a grant proposal, key considerations to develop a sustainable funding strategy, and how to use AI in the fundraising process without losing the human touch. Whether you're a fundraiser, executive director, or grant writer, this conversation will help you shift from reactive survival mode to proactive, long-term growth. MASON Consulting Group: https://themason-group.com/

Nonprofit Data Visualization: Showing Impact Instead of Just Telling It

Long data sets are hard to comprehend. Charts, graphs, and maps are not. That's why data visualization is a key tool for nonprofits to demonstrate impact to funders, stakeholders, and the community. In this episode, Alex Montgomery, Senior Director of Impact & Advocacy at Chinese American Service League, reveals how CASL harnessed the power of data visualization to spearhead a data-sharing effort with other organizations serving the Asian-American community. This program called Change InSight is increasing visibility for the AANHPI community to help increase funding and support for this rapidly growing demographic. Provisio Senior Data Analyst Josefine Hansen joins as well to reveal what nonprofits must do to implement data visualization for themselves. Change InSight: https://www.changeinsight.org/s/ Provisio Data Management & Strategy: https://provisiopartners.com/data-management-strategy Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Data Visualization in Nonprofits 03:06 - The Impact of Data Visualization on Community Engagement 11:45 - Learning from Data: Insights and Community Needs 11:55 - Building a Roadmap for Data Visualization 14:47 - Exploring Tableau: A Powerful Visualization Tool 17:43 - Fostering Data Literacy in Nonprofit Organizations 21:12 - The Ripple Effect of Data Visualization 23:50 - Future Aspirations for Change Insight