Lightning Flow in Salesforce is a powerful declarative tool that allows users to automate business processes and create guided visual experiences. This tool is specifically designed for process automation and can help nonprofits streamline routine activities without requiring any coding knowledge. Here are the steps to use Lightning Flow for automating processes:
Access Lightning Flow Builder:
Navigate to Setup.
In the Quick Find box, type "Flows" and select "Flows" under Process Automation.
Create a New Flow:
Click "New Flow".
Choose the type of flow you want to create. For automating routine activities, "Screen Flow" or "Scheduled-Triggered Flow" might be appropriate.
Design the Flow:
Use the drag-and-drop interface to add elements like screens, decisions, assignments, and loops.
Configure each element to define the process logic.
Set Entry Conditions and Actions:
Define the trigger for the flow (e.g., record creation, updates, scheduled times).
Specify the actions to be taken (e.g., create/update records, send emails, call Apex classes).
Test the Flow:
Before activating the flow, use the Debug mode to test and ensure it works as expected.
Activate the Flow:
Once tested, activate the flow so it starts running based on the defined conditions.
Reference:
"Get Started with Automation Tools" from Salesforce Help: Salesforce Automation
"Salesforce Flow for Nonprofits" from Salesforce.org: Salesforce.org Guide