A nonprofit organization had enabled Person Accounts in its org and now wants to install...

If a nonprofit organization has enabled Person Accounts in its Salesforce org and now wants to install NPSP while completely removing all Person Account features, the best approach is to apply for a new Salesforce organization and request a license transfer. Here’s why and how to do it:

Apply for a New Salesforce Organization:

Create a new Salesforce instance without enabling Person Accounts.

This approach avoids the complexities and potential issues of removing Person Accounts from an existing instance.

Request a License Transfer:

Contact Salesforce support to request a transfer of licenses from the old org to the new one.

Provide the necessary details and justification for the transfer.

Install NPSP in the New Org:

Install the Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) in the new Salesforce org.

Follow the standard installation and post-installation steps to set up NPSP properly.

Migrate Data:

Plan and execute a data migration from the old org to the new org.

Use data import tools like Data Loader to transfer Contacts, Accounts, Opportunities, and other relevant data.

Ensure data integrity and mapping during the migration process.

By creating a new org and transferring the licenses, the organization can start fresh without the complexities of removing Person Accounts and ensure a smooth transition to using NPSP.