Session

This session takes stock of where we are now: what’s still working, what’s stalling, and what’s coming next.

The world of Facebook challenges has changed dramatically over the last few years. I’ll be highlighting the latest shifts and trends in the market, talking through the shift to PayPal Giving Fund, and answering the question, “Is it too late to start?”

A practical guide to building high-conversion supporter journeys with automation, behavioural stewardship, and smarter systems – so you can turn event leads into lifelong supporters without overwhelming your team.

Whether you’re data allergic or a seasoned Excel jockey, we’ll cover ways to really make your data work for you.

Michelle will also talk you through six simple, easy to remember steps to help remind and show your donors and supporters the impact their support and generosity will make to your organisation.

This session will highlight the key ingredients that came together at the right time to facilitate this transformational philanthropic gift, while making it clear that this was something João worked on for three years, on and off, before the gift landed.

In this session Sofie and Dan will describe how the partnership between Sodexo and WWF working on sustainable diets grew from a modest partnership in the UK to a strategic global workstream.

Join master trainer, Chad Barger, CFRE, for a look at the FREE “Ultimate Guide to Fundraising Databases” online guide that he maintains.

This session will cover the positives (and some of the negatives) of using models as part of your strategy development process.

Learn how skills audits, targeted training programs, and AI tools are enhancing digital capabilities and streamlining supporter relationships.

We shall cover steps to overcome the barriers to getting started, lessons learned along the way, the components of success and how the charity was able to build a connection with the local community.

This was a roundtable chat facilitated by Shivonne that helped attendees find ways to be creative and think of new things when they’re overwhelmed by choice or lack of time.

Practical, data-driven strategies from Blue State to help fundraisers stabilise and grow in 2026 – covering opportunity audiences, mid-value development, and ethical giving.

For this session, Sarah, Judith and Matt bring together not just their experience as coaches and trainers, but collectively over 50 years’ working in and for the charity sector across fundraising, communications and marketing.

We’ll break down what makes content pop, how to ride the algorithm instead of fighting it.