I've spent a lot of time working with nonprofits — first at nonprofits themselves as a jane of all trades fundraiser, marketer, and technologist, then through my own consulting practice where I help nonprofits implement and maintain their Salesforce systems. Besides nonprofits, I'm passionate about helping people launch and expand their Salesforce careers.

The Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) has been the backbone of nonprofit Salesforce for years — and while there are great resources like Trailhead, after leading Salesforce Saturdays for Nonprofits and speaking with my trainees, it was clear they were crying out for more. A human expert walking through not just what the objects and settings are, but why Salesforce built them that way and what they actually mean for a nonprofit.

With the NPSP Consultant certification retiring in 2027, this guide serves two audiences: those racing to register before the July 24, 2026 and take the exam before the August 31st deadline, and the many consultants and admins who will continue supporting NPSP orgs long after the exam is gone. Most of the nonprofit ecosystem hasn't migrated to Nonprofit Cloud yet — and they still need people who know this platform cold.

Enter the NPSP Consultant Study Guide — a simple, efficient, and cost-effective way to master the ins and outs of NPSP and understand why the objects and features Salesforce built actually matter to the nonprofits you serve.

Most sections are valuable for both consultants and nonprofit staff alike. The Implementation Strategies section is geared toward consultants, so nonprofit admins can skip it.