When a nonprofit organization is informed of a deceased donor and wants to ensure that the donor

no longer appears on any mailing lists, the appropriate action is to select the "Deceased" field on the

donor's contact record. Here’s how to do it:

Navigate to the Contact Record:

Go to the Contacts tab in Salesforce.

Search for the donor’s contact record and open it.

Select the Deceased Field:

Locate the "Deceased" checkbox on the contact record.

Check the box to mark the contact as deceased.

Additional Actions:

Ensure that any automated processes or workflows related to email and mailing lists exclude

contacts marked as deceased.

Update any relevant lists or segments to remove the deceased donor from future communications.

Implications of Marking a Contact as Deceased:

The contact will no longer be included in email or direct mail campaigns.

The contact record is retained in Salesforce for historical and reporting purposes, preserving donation

history and other relevant information.

Reference:

Salesforce NPSP Documentation: Managing Contact Records

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