Blaze Your Trail is a Social Enterprise that offers fundraising, technology and web design services. We provide a free work experience program for migrants wanting to secure their first job in Australia, and consulting services to small businesses and charities. Blaze Your Trail was founded in April 2021 by Jessica Macpherson OAM, certified NPSP consultant, well-known for her role as a founding committee member and later CEO of St Kilda Mums, Geelong Mums and Eureka Mums. Since 2014 Jessica has been helping migrants learn and build their Salesforce skills, introducing them to the Salesforce ecosystem via volunteering, and from there to employment in the wider Salesforce ecosystem. In 2019 she was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for her contributions to the community and to the non-profit sector. In March 2020 Jessie was awarded the coveted Golden Hoodie, virtually, at Sydney's World Tour Reimagined.
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This might be your next job. Come on over to the good place - working for purpose, people and planet.
If you LOVE, the transformational impact CRM brings to organisations and want to make a purposeful contribution for people affected by Cancer then you might be the one for this role with Cancer Council Victoria!
Did you know that Blaze Your Trail offers training and support around Cybersecurity. Please get in touch if you would like to know more. https://lnkd.in/gM25hFny
Fantastic day in the office today with the Wendy Brooks & Partners team - we ran our third Client Value Program for the year, this time on the topic of cybersecurity, safe storage of fundraising data and using that information for your campaigns. Thanks to Jessica Macpherson OAM from Blaze Your Trail for leading an insightful discussion and to our clients for attending and asking great questions about how to protect the data that their charity collects to ensure donor confidence. Tessa Zajac and I celebrated with a yoghurt! If you’d like a copy of the recorded session and slides let me know. #strategicfundraising #forpurpose Wendy Brooks Atthia Abro Connor Millsom
Don't miss this one! Anyone can dial in from anywhere!
Delivering exceptional experiences for the For Purpose sector in Australia and New Zealand
The next Melbourne NFP User Group is next week! Thursday 17th, 4-5pm AEDT. Hear about Deluxe Report Types from Kathy Isaacs and Kamal Hunjan from the Autism CRC, and get an intro to Data Cloud from Eliot Harper. If there's time, Wyan Carter will be doing his usual tips and tricks. Register now for this fully virtual event: https://lnkd.in/dadNpkpc
This was a really great project to work on!
Social Entrepreneur. Founder Blaze Your Trail and St Kilda Mums Inc. Fundraising and Digital Strategy Consultant. All-Star Trailhead Ranger. Golden Hoodie. Born in Aotearoa and living on unceded Yaluk-ut Weelam land.
Blue Light Victoria empowers young people across Victoria through various programs. They work closely with police, emergency services, and community agencies to provide resources and support, helping young people reach their full potential. Blaze Your Trail worked with the team at Blue Light to start to use Salesforce for managing their programs, replacing spreadsheets. Operations Manager Karen Burns said "This has streamlined our business processes and greatly improved the efficiency of bringing on new business. We have clearer visibility of what is happening with opportunities and programs, and with one single source of truth we are better able to plan for future. We still have a lot to learn but the process has been a great learning experience for all involved." You can read the full case study (and others) on our website. https://lnkd.in/gT8526gC
Blaze Your Trail is thrilled to announce our partnership with the 2024 F&P (Fundraising & Philanthropy) Big4 as the Bursary Partner. We are offering two bursaries for fundraisers from small-to-medium nonprofits to attend the Big4 in Melbourne on 30 & 31 October. This opportunity is specifically for organisations with limited budgets that may not have the resources to send their fundraising team to conferences. You can check out the Big4 program here. https://lnkd.in/g5KtYVkM Key Dates Bursary applications close: 5pm AEST, Friday 4 October Successful recipients will be notified by: 5pm AEST, Wednesday 9 October Submit your application! https://lnkd.in/gzMWM8gP Why we are Excited About Big4 After speaking at the recent Fundraising Forum in Sydney, Jessica Macpherson OAM was inspired by the outstanding presentations and top-notch speakers. It reminded us of how valuable these experiences are for fundraisers and made us even more committed to supporting our sector. If you’re on the fence about attending this one, we encourage you to take the leap. And if the cost is a concern, consider approaching one of your major donors to cover it. Every dollar invested in developing your fundraising skills comes back to the sector many times over. Paula Nunez and Jessica will be at the Big4 conference, and they would love to connect! Be sure to drop by our stand in the exhibition area.
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Social Entrepreneur. Founder Blaze Your Trail and St Kilda Mums Inc. Fundraising and Digital Strategy Consultant. All-Star Trailhead Ranger. Golden Hoodie. Born in Aotearoa and living on unceded Yaluk-ut Weelam land.
Everyone is talking about AI, and it is easy to see why. Chat GPT is rapidly taking over from Google Search. This is what Chat GPT recommended today.... This makes me happy! #blazeyourtrail with Blaze Your Trail
Padmaja Mugundhu Baskaran in the spotlight today!
Social Entrepreneur. Founder Blaze Your Trail and St Kilda Mums Inc. Fundraising and Digital Strategy Consultant. All-Star Trailhead Ranger. Golden Hoodie. Born in Aotearoa and living on unceded Yaluk-ut Weelam land.
***Volunteer Spotlight*** Padmaja Mugundhu Baskaran is a dynamic and motivated 3x Certified Salesforce Professional, blending her technical expertise with a passion for problem-solving. With a Bachelor of Education from Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Padmaja has transitioned into the world of Salesforce, currently volunteering as a Salesforce Administrator for the Aminata Maternal Foundation through Blaze Your Trail. Padmaja has demonstrated her hands-on skills in Salesforce administration, customisation, automation, and development. From creating seamless web-to-lead forms to building engaging email templates, managing complex data migrations, and integrating Salesforce with Outlook, she brings a practical understanding of how to drive efficiency and improve workflows in any organization. Currently expanding her skillset, Padmaja is pursuing development as a Salesforce Platform Developer and ServiceNow Administrator. Her strong foundation in administration and her drive to learn new technologies make her a versatile asset ready to take on challenges in any environment. Outside of her professional growth, Padmaja enjoys activities that reflect her creativity and love for learning, such as cooking, sewing, solving Sudoku puzzles, and exploring arts and crafts. She also finds joy in traveling and watching Tamil language series. Padmaja’s 3-5 year goal is to advance her career as a Salesforce Analyst, where she can leverage her growing skillset to analyse data, streamline processes, and offer strategic insights. Padmaja is looking for a role that allows her to apply her Salesforce expertise and continue her journey toward becoming an influential professional in the tech industry. Padmaja lives in the United Kingdom.
Is Eepsita Das the superstar you need in your Team?
Social Entrepreneur. Founder Blaze Your Trail and St Kilda Mums Inc. Fundraising and Digital Strategy Consultant. All-Star Trailhead Ranger. Golden Hoodie. Born in Aotearoa and living on unceded Yaluk-ut Weelam land.
Eepsita Das has a Bachelor's in Computer Science from Biju Patnaik University of Technology. She's 2x certified in Salesforce and has both admin and development skills. Before moving into Salesforce, Eepsita worked as a VC++ developer for four years in India, gaining strong technical expertise. In Salesforce, Eepsita's experience includes creating custom objects, page layouts, fields, and building reports and dashboards. Eepsita is skilled at building complex flows, handling data migration with Data Loader, and managing deployments using Change Sets and VS Code. Eepsita also has experience in Apex, SOQL, SOSL, and Lightning Web Components (LWC). Outside of work, Eepsita enjoys playing badminton, cooking, and going on nature walks with her kids. Eepsita volunteers with Blaze Your Trail and contributes to the Aminata Maternal Foundation as a Team Leader, Early Pregnancy Loss Coalition (EPLC), and Thread Together. Eepsita is open to work so if you are looking for a Superstar to join your team, please contact her via Linked In or via our website: https://lnkd.in/dRwqqwp2
Dont miss this one. Carl Vescovi is worth a follow and I can't wait to meet him!
Salesforce Lead | 2 x Salesforce Certified (Administrator & BA) | Salesforce Community User Group Melbourne Leader |⭐⭐ Star Ranger | Converting IT English into Human English
🚀 Unlock Your #Salesforce Potential: In-Person Event with Expert Carl Vescovi! 🚀 📢Calling all Salesforce enthusiasts and #awesomeadmins in Melbourne! Get ready to elevate your Salesforce game at Melbourne's next Salesforce User Group meeting. Join us for an engaging and insightful evening with one of the industry's finest—Carl Vescovi! 📆 Date: Wednesday 4 September 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM for a 5:30 PM start with 🍕from 6:40 PM 📍 Location: Mantel Group, 452 Flinders St, Level 2 🎤 Meet Our Speaker: Carl Vescovi With over 20 years of Salesforce experience and an impressive 22 certifications—including Application Architect and System Architect—Carl is a powerhouse in designing Salesforce solutions. His passion for mentoring and “paying it forward” means you’ll gain insider knowledge from one of the best in the business! ✨Presenting "Unlocking Architect Insights: A Guide for Savvy Salesforce Admins", Carl will take you on a deep dive into: 💠Key Principles: Discover the core principles that Salesforce Architects use to craft innovative solutions. 💠Real-World Applications: Learn how to apply these principles to tackle your own Salesforce challenges. 💠Essential Documentation: Find out about the one critical piece of documentation that every Salesforce solution needs! 🍕 Plus, Pizza & Networking! After Carl’s dynamic presentation, stick around for pizza and soft drinks while you network with fellow Salesforce peers. It's the perfect opportunity to swap tips, share experiences, and expand your professional network. ⏰ Schedule: - 5:00 PM: Doors Open - 5:30 PM: Presentation Starts - 6:40 PM: Networking & Pizza - 7:00 PM: Event Ends 🎟 Don’t miss out—register now to secure your spot! Whether you’re looking to enhance your Salesforce skills or just want to connect with a vibrant community of professionals, this event is your chance to shine. We can’t wait to see you there and help you unlock the full potential of your Salesforce journey! 🏢 This is an in-person event and won't be recorded. We'd love to see you there, but please consider others and only RSVP if you know that you can attend. 👉 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gpji7BqU Carl Vescovi, Anne Nuguid, Tanya Anglin, Megan Petersen, Nicole Aebi-Moyo, Paul Fayle, Zoe I-Lin Lai, Jessica Macpherson OAM #trailblazercommunity #sfcommunityaumelbourne #confidentconsultant
Come along to SalesFix - Salesforce Consulting Partner InfoNation 2024 and have a chat with Paula Nunez and other Experts.
Don't miss your chance to be part of InfoNation 2024! 🕒 One of the best parts of InfoNation is the chance to connect with others who share your passion for making a difference. After the sessions, stick around for some refreshments and chat with our panel along with experts from Salesforce Mentor, Dataro, Blaze Your Trail, DCA - Database Consultants Australia and of course our SalesFix - Salesforce Consulting Partner fundraising team. You can ask your burning questions, and meet fellow attendees who are on the same journey. While the event is free, tickets are required. Secure your tickets now at https://lnkd.in/gsCg-bsa. We look forward to seeing you there! 🙌