Agentforce Accelerator to Empower Nonprofits

Salesforce Introduces Agentforce Accelerator to Empower Nonprofits

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Salesforce has unveiled the Salesforce Accelerator — Agents for Impact, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at helping nonprofits harness the power of Agentforce. This suite of AI-driven tools enables organizations to build and deploy autonomous AI agents that can perform critical tasks across various functions. Through a combination of technology, funding, and expertise, the accelerator aims to empower nonprofits to enhance operational efficiency and amplify their impact in an AI-driven future.

Why It Matters

Nonprofits often face challenges such as staffing shortages and burnout, limiting their ability to address pressing social and environmental issues. AI agents can play a transformative role by augmenting nonprofit teams, enabling them to:

Operate 24/7, addressing persistent challenges like poverty, hunger, climate change, and disaster relief, even outside traditional working hours.
Autonomously manage essential tasks such as donor engagement, volunteer coordination, fundraising, and logistics, ensuring consistent and effective operations.

While the potential is significant, developing and implementing AI solutions often remains financially and technically inaccessible for many nonprofits.

How the Accelerator Works

The Salesforce Accelerator — Agents for Impact bridges this gap by providing a comprehensive support package:

Technology: Access to Salesforce’s cutting-edge products tailored to nonprofit needs.
Funding: $2 million in grants for selected nonprofits and a two-year donation of Salesforce products to support their vision.
Expertise:
- Six months of coaching from Salesforce experts and pro bono volunteers.
- One year of consulting on topics such as generative AI, product design, and solution architecture.

Nonprofits from all focus areas can apply for the accelerator starting October 29, 2024, with selected organizations notified by December.

Track Record of Impact

The Agents for Impact initiative builds on Salesforce’s broader accelerator program, which has provided $9 million since 2022 to support innovative nonprofit solutions in areas like AI, education, and climate action.

College Possible: AI agents help college coaches guide students through resources and deadlines, including financial aid applications, with plans for 24/7 AI support.
Good360: Disaster response efficiency has improved, with agents ensuring donated goods reach the right communities while minimizing waste and emissions.
Per Scholas: AI agents assist learners and coaches in drafting resumes, offering a strong starting point for further refinement.

Scaling Nonprofit Potential

With the launch of Salesforce Accelerator — Agents for Impact, nonprofits now have unprecedented opportunities to adopt AI-driven solutions that enhance efficiency and scale their missions. This program reflects Salesforce’s ongoing commitment to empowering organizations to drive meaningful change in an increasingly AI-powered world.

Agentforce Accelerator to Empower Nonprofits