Nonprofit Salesforce (NPSP)
Implementation Checklist
The complete checklist for implementing Salesforce NPSP at your nonprofit. 57 action items covering planning, data migration, configuration, automation, and go-live. Used by nonprofits across NZ, AU, and US.
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Define project scope, goals, and success metrics
Identify project team and stakeholders
Document current fundraising workflows and pain points
Audit existing donor data (Excel, legacy CRM, manual records)
Set realistic timeline (typically 8-12 weeks for NPSP)
Budget for implementation, training, and ongoing maintenance
Choose Salesforce edition (Enterprise recommended for nonprofits)
Export all donor/contact data from current system
Clean and deduplicate records before import
Map fields from old system to NPSP objects (Contact, Account, Opportunity)
Decide on Account Model: Household vs 1-to-1 (Household recommended)
Prepare donation history with proper date formatting
Create data validation rules for required fields
Test import with a small batch (50-100 records) first
Plan for recurring donation migration
Built by a 12-Year Salesforce Architect
This checklist is based on real NPSP implementations we've delivered for nonprofits across New Zealand, Australia, and the US. Every item comes from hands-on experience, not a generic template.
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