Sessions for bbcon 2026
Below is a current list of sessions being presented at bbcon 2026 in Columbus.
The full schedule of these sessions will be available later this summer. Please check back frequently as these are subject to change. The conference agenda builder will launch in early September.
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| Name | Speakers | Location Name | Date & Time | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luggage Check | Heart of it All Foyer | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM | ||
| Luggage Check | Heart of it All Foyer | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM | ||
| Trust, Secure, Scale: AI and Digital Infrastructure for Social Impact | Lizzie Schaffer, Blackbaud | Hall B - Demo Stage | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 8:00 AM - 8:20 AM | |
| Expert Connect: Get Quick, Focused Help From a Support Expert | Hall B - Support Booth | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM | ||
| Unlock Insights with Blackbaud + Power BI | Rebecca Sundquist, Blackbaud Gethin James, Blackbaud Tad Thompson, Microsoft | Hall B - Demo Stage | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 8:30 AM - 8:50 AM | |
| Work Smarter with Chat for Blackbaud AI in Raiser’s Edge NXT® | Hall B - Demo Stage | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:20 AM | ||
| Panel: Getting Started with Agentic AI Fundraising | Scott Parrish, Blackbaud Hallie Guiseppe, Alvernia University Geoff Hallett, Colby College | A122/123 | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | |
| Change Without the Chaos: How to Become a Change Management Leader | Linda Miller, Rowan University Cara Morris, Blackbaud Inc. Ryan McNulla, Rowan University | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | ||
| Winning Where It Matters: Leveraging Connected Workflows for Financial Aid, Enrollment, Billing & Accounting to Power the Business Office | Jenn Haley, Blackbaud | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | ||
| Unlocking the Power of Blackbaud Verified Network | Garth Ralston, Blackbaud Kayla Barnes, Blackbaud | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | ||
| Taking Your Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT® Budget Process to the Next Level | John Varadian, Zobrio, Inc. Matthew Kreutzer, Zobrio, Inc. | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | ||
| Turning Benchmark Insights into Fundraising Strategy | Dominic DeRiso, Blackbaud Tasha Thomas, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Katherine Brown, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center | C162AB | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | |
| The Customer Support Conversation; An Open Dialogue with Customer Support Leadership | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | |||
| Award Renewals: Tips, Tricks, & Strategies for Automated Multi-Term Scholarship Lifecycles | Lori Tatsch, Dallas College | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | ||
| Turn AI Interest into AI Readiness: Building a Data Foundation You Can Trust | Stacey Segal, BrightVine Solutions Amanda Brown, The Nature Conservancy Salvatore Salpietro, Dataro Arys Nogueron, NYU Langone Health | B233/234/235 | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | |
| The Myth of Perfect Data & How to Build Trust in What You Have | Shannon Knight, Knight Analysis & Solutions Amy Teague, Knight Analysis & Solutions | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | ||
| Recognition Programs in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT®: From Setup to Stewardship (Without the Headaches) | Daisy Alarcon, Blackbaud | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | ||
| Cybersecurity Updates and Best Practices for Non-Profits | Rob Lewis, Blackbaud Chuck Miller, Blackbaud | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | ||
| Unified View in Practice: A Migration Playbook for Teams Moving off Database View | Maria Smith, Blackbaud, Inc | B130 | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | |
| Unlocking Predictable Revenue: The Recurring Giving Playbook | Colin Hunter, BetterWorld | A112/113 | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | |
| From Noise to Narrative: Data Visualization for Nonprofits (CPE) | Christine Chacko, Your Part-Time Controller Heather McCormick, Your Part-Time Controller | A210/211/212 | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | |
| Day 2 Mainstage - From Possibility to Impact | Carrie Cobb, Blackbaud Priya Lakhani OBE, Keynote Speaker | Battelle Grand Ballroom | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | |
| Day 1 Mainstage - The Trust Era: What's Possible Next | Mike Gianoni, Blackbaud Paul Goldstein, Blackbaud Tiffany Crumpton, Blackbaud Sudip Datta, Blackbaud Carrie Cobb, Blackbaud Andrea Avtjoglou, Blackbaud | Battelle Grand Ballroom | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | |
| Build Once, Guide Many: Simplifying Onboarding With Copilot Agents | Donal Conlon, Insight | Hall B - Demo Stage | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM | |
| Writing Quality Donor Agreements | Micco Fay, Blackbaud | Hall B - Demo Stage | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM | |
| Membership Forms in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT: See What's New | Stuart Malone, Blackbaud Lacey Kruger, Blackbaud Ray Clarke, Blackbaud | Hall B - Demo Stage | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM | |
| Expert Connect: Get Quick, Focused Help From a Support Expert | Hall B - Support Booth | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM | ||
| What's New in Blackbaud Customer Support | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | |||
| Practical AI for the People Who Run the Database: Everyday Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT® AI Workflows and Guardrails | Caroline Benton, Blackbaud Ben Lewis, Blackbaud Christy Turner, Blackbaud | B230/231/232 | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | |
| From Spreadsheet Chaos to Live Dashboards: Managing Millions in Federal Grants with Power BI + Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT® | David Oduro, Gulf of Maine Research Institute | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | ||
| Great Mission. Messy Team. Now What? A Practical Playbook for Nonprofit Leaders | Angel Lawrence, University of Southern CA (USC) | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | ||
| AI: Better Late Than Never. Everything You Were Too Afraid to Ask In October 2026 | Leah Wilson-Duff, Blackbaud | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | ||
| Identifying and Managing Prospects with Blackbaud Altru® and Blackbaud ResearchPoint™ | Steffanie Brown, Blackbaud Jessica Pierce, Blackbaud | C162AB | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | |
| From Messy to Meaningful: A 90-Day Data Hygeine Sprint in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT® | Amy Matthews, Blackbaud Allison King, Blackbaud | C161AB | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | |
| Architecting Recurring Revenue: A Customer Case Study in Automating Monthly Giving with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT | Nicole Holt, Preble Street | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | ||
| The Reviewer Experience: Building an Organized and Engaging Scholarship Review Process | Marcela Goings, Southeastern Louisiana University | C151 | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | |
| Import to Impact: Turning Simple Data Workflows into Fundraising Fuel | Topher Lovell, Wolf Conservation Center Robin Kuehn, Wolf Conservation Center Jennifer Standley, Omatic Software | A114/115 | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | |
| Scaling Prospect Intelligence in Blackbaud CRM with Generative AI | Thomas Haley, University of Nebraska Foundation Amanda Hartman, University of Nebraska Foundation Wadih Pazos, Esgenio Cameron Oelke, University of Nebraska Foundation Gethin James, Blackbaud | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | ||
| No More Spreadsheet Gymnastics: Reporting with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT® (CPE) | Katie Turner, CPA, Blackbaud Cindy Trachta Gross, Blackbaud | A220/221/222 | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:15 AM - 11:05 AM | |
| Tap, Collect, Done: In-Person Giving Made Easy with Tap to Pay | Jake Gaston, Blackbaud | Hall B - Demo Stage | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM | |
| Practices Making Perfect: Sharing What Works to Reach Scholarship Applicants | Maya Rosman, Wake Tech Foundation Ann Sinclair, McCoy College of Business, Texas State University Emily Wampler, Indiana State University Lacey Price, Sam Houston State University | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | ||
| Fundraising + AI = Results: Rewriting the Donor Journey | Marleen Lucas, Blackbaud Lauren Enlow, Blackbaud | C162AB | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | |
| Fix the Friction: How Funders & Nonprofits Can Work Better Together | Angela Finley Hunter, The Imlay Foundation Laura Sonnee, Blackbaud Nichols Condon, Blackbaud | A216 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | |
| Mobile-First Fundraising: Rethinking P2P Fundraising for Long-Term Growth | Kathy Kempff, Nuclavis Bruce Baughman, Susan G. Komen Mackenzie Giancarlo, oswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Maggie Gibbons, Make-A-Wish® America | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | ||
| Connected Systems, Stronger Outcomes: Building a “Right Tool for the Job” Ecosystem Without Creating New Silos | Jessie Salpeter, National Park Foundation | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | ||
| What's New in Blackbaud Customer Support | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | |||
| Powering Better Giving Today, Preparing for AI Tomorrow: How Blackbaud Gets Payments Right | Tom Hedges, Justgiving | A213/214/215 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | |
| Unlocking the Power of Blackbaud Verified Network | Garth Ralston, Blackbaud Kayla Barnes, Blackbaud | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | ||
| Data Doesn't Give Hugs, But It Can Save Your Soul | Kat Beanland, International African American Museum Heather Kellerman, South Carolina Aquarium | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | ||
| There’s an Agent for That: How AI Workflow Agents Are Removing Nonprofit Busywork | Allen John, PA Research Foundation Stu Hawkins, Red Arc Amber Salvage, Marine Biological Laboratory | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | ||
| Beyond QuickBooks: Future-Proofing Your School’s Financial Operations | Jenn Haley, Blackbaud | C161AB | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | |
| Query, Set, Go! From Import to Export in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT® | David Springer, BB Todd Yellin, Blackbaud | Short North A | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | |
| From “We Don’t Use It” to “We’ve Got This”: Progress-Driven Blackbaud Altru® Adoption That Lasts | Kalai TaiHook, Blackbaud Amy Shoemaker, McKee Botanical Garden | B131 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | |
| Moving Bank Reconciliation into Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT®: The Time is Now! | Maire Moriarty, Blackbaud Marie Broek, Blackbaud Andrew Alter, Blackbaud | A210/211/212 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | |
| Close With Confidence: Guided Reconciliation + Healthier Books in Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT® | Regina Okonkwo, Blackbaud Russel Fulfor, Blackbaud Heather Johnson, Blackbaud | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | ||
| AI in the Back Office: What’s Real, What’s Hype, and What to Pilot First | Christine Chacko, Your Part-Time Controller Traci Capraro, Blackbaud JC Franzen Jared Wall, BILL | A122/123 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | |
| From Engagement to Action: Building a Connected Constituent Data Strategy in Blackbaud CRM | Angie Theaker, The Ohio State University Samantha Frost, The Ohio State University | B233/234/235 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | |
| Online Giving: How Smarter Donation Forms Drive Conversion and Donor Value | Samantha McGuin, Blackbaud Stuart Malone, Blackbaud | A112/113 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | |
| Turning Fund Reports into Fund Strategy: Modernizing Donor Stewardship at Midwestern State University | Chelsea Lamego, FundMiner Haider Ali, FundMiner | A114/115 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | |
| Managing & Reporting for Time Based Grants with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT® (CPE) | Peter Saul, Capital Business Solutions Robbie Pollock, Capital Business Solutions | A220/221/222 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | |
| Luminary Super Session: Blackbaud CRM: Shaping the Next Era of Enterprise Fundraising | Alison Madrigal, Blackbaud Chris Ager, Blackbaud Andrea Avtjoglou, Blackbaud Mark Walcott, University of Houston | B233/234/235 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | |
| Luminary Super Session: Let’s Get This (bbcon) Party Started with the Minds Behind Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT | Trit Mulligan, Blackbaud Anthony Gallo, Blackbaud David Springer, BB Josh Wilhoit, Blackbaud Lacey Kruger, Blackbaud Samantha McGuin, Blackbaud | Heart of it All A/B | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | |
| Luminary Super Session: The Next Era of Social Impact: Connected Data, Funding, and Storytelling | Dale Strange, Blackbaud Catherine LaCour, The Blackbaud Giving Fund Gabe Cohen, True Impact | Short North A | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | |
| Luminary Super Session: The CFO of Your Own Life: 9 Ways to Thrive in Work and Well-being | Stephanie Skryzowski, 100 Degrees Consulting | Heart of it All C | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | |
| Gift Communications in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT® | Anthony Gallo, Blackbaud | Hall B - Demo Stage | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM | |
| Blackbaud TeamRaiser® and Nuclavis Text Messaging Demo | Kathy Kempff, Nuclavis | Hall B - Demo Stage | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM | |
| See the Future of Blackbaud Luminate Online® | Seth Braddock, Blackbaud | Hall B - Demo Stage | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM | |
| Mission in Motion: Smarter Planning, Operations, and Impact | Ken Swift, Net Outlook Adam Wolford, PlanPerfect Nishant Sapru, Givalgo Lizzie Schaffer, Blackbaud | Hall B - Demo Stage | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM | |
| Do More with Blackbaud + Power Automate | Ashley Moose, Blackbaud Glen Hutson, Blackbaud Tad Thompson, Microsoft | Hall B - Demo Stage | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 11:45 AM - 12:05 PM | |
| Making Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT® Your Own: A Hands‑On Demo of SKY Add-in Customizations | Alex Wong, FIDF | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | ||
| Blackbaud CRM Power User Playbook: Tips, Tricks, and Time-Saving Strategies | Scott Dunbar, Blackbaud Jefferson Davis, The Georgia Tech Foundation Jenifer Alonzo, Blackbaud Cynthia Nair, The Nature Conservancy | B233/234/235 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | |
| Making Blackbaud Luminate Online® Sing: Practical Innovation, Smart Tweaks, and a Peer Model That Scales | Charles Lehosit, RKD Group Karen Sievewright, hjc Matt Fryman, Carry the Load | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | ||
| You're doing WHAT in Raiser's Edge? | Stacy Cope, Prenger Solutions Group Nic Prenger, Prenger Solutions Group Austen Brown, Prenger Solutions Group | A122/123 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | |
| Human-Centered AI: Building Trust in the Age of Intelligent Fundraising | Leigh Buttram, Blackbaud | B130 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | |
| Summary of Denison University's RE integrations with 3rd party software | Ryan Brooks, Denison University Keena Bait, Denison University | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | ||
| The AI Era of Federal Grants: What’s Changing in 2026 and How to Compete | Ryan Alcorn, Euna Solutions Andrew Brooks, Euna Solutions | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | ||
| Where There's a Will.... Planned Giving in Blackbaud eTapestry® | Gardiner Miller, Mammoth Hospital Foundation Judith Youngblood, WIST Data Solutions Christopher McGown, Peak9860 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | ||
| Consistency, Communication and Efficiency: Building a bridge between Development and Finance | Beth Nusman, St. Albans School | A124/125 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | |
| Peer Exchange: Prospect Pipeline Management in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT, Guided by Blackbaud University | Matt Connell, Blackbaud, Inc. | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | ||
| Due Diligence with Urgency: A Grantmaking case study from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy | Audrey Kidwell, Center for Disaster Philanthropy Ryan Turner, Blackbaud | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | ||
| Month-End Close Optimization: From Chaos to a 10-Day Close in Nonprofit Finance | Ashton King, Local Office on Aging Inc | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | ||
| Reconciliation Revolution: AI Bringing Transparency to Blackbaud Integrated Payments™ Reconciliation | Poornima Rao, Blackbaud Heather Templeton, Blackbaud | A213/214/215 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | |
| From Insight to Impact: How War Child Canada Uses AI Powered Analytics to Reignite Donor Engagement | Kimberley Côté, Blackbaud DeeAnn Sagar | C162AB | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | |
| Cover Costs: Honor Donor Intent, Realize More ROI | Sally Heaven, Raise HECK | A112/113 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | |
| Strong Endowment Stewardship: Strengthening Oversight, Reporting, and Trust (CPE) | Susan Smith, Blackbaud | A220/221/222 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:45 AM - 12:35 PM | |
| Luminary Super Session: Education's Defining Moment: Turning Insight into Impact | Julie Watson, Blackbaud Joe Fisher, Student First Austin Ewachiw, Calvert Hall College HS Renee Ducre, UNCF Carrie Cobb, Blackbaud | Heart of it All C | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM | |
| Expert Connect: Get Quick, Focused Help From a Support Expert | Hall B - Support Booth | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 11:45 AM - 3:00 PM | ||
| Extend, Integrate, Innovate: Maximizing Your Blackbaud Ecosystem | Lizzie Schaffer, Blackbaud Rob Green, Bridgit Kurt Barnes, AppsNXT Sean Donnelly, Bridgit | Hall B - Demo Stage | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM | |
| Simplify Data Imports in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT® | Todd Yellin, Blackbaud | Hall B - Demo Stage | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 12:15 PM - 12:35 PM | |
| Roadblocks Removed: 5 Reasons to Take Another Look at Online Giving Forms | Stuart Malone, Blackbaud Samantha McGuin, Blackbaud | Hall B - Demo Stage | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM | |
| Watch How a Document Becomes Data | Wadih Pazos, Esgenio | Hall B - Demo Stage | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM | |
| Your Expertise, Your AI Fundraiser: Development Agent Demo | Kent Gilliam, Blackbaud Amelia Helm, Blackbaud | Hall B - Demo Stage | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 12:45 PM - 1:05 PM | |
| From Website Headaches to Mission Impact: See Blackbaud Website Package (BBWP) in Action | Katherine Till, Blackbaud | Hall B - Demo Stage | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM | |
| Fuel Your Mission: New Ways to Find Donors, Grants, and Revenue | Pooya Pourak, MatchNice Will Schrepferman, DonorAtlas Justin Steele, Kindora, PBC Lizzie Schaffer, Blackbaud | Hall B - Demo Stage | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:10 PM - 1:30 PM | |
| Day 3: Celebration - An Inspiring Conversation and Performance with Leslie Odom Jr. | David Benjamin, Blackbaud Leslie Odom Jr. Andrew J Troup, YourCause from Blackbaud | Battelle Grand Ballroom | Thursday, October 1, 2026, 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM | |
| What's Next for Blackbaud TeamRaiser & Luminate Online: Simplifying Digital Fundraising | Linton Myers, Blackbaud | Heart of it All A/B | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | |
| From AI Innovation to Advancement Impact: How Executive Leaders Turn Capability into Performance | Tim Cerato, Boston University Jason Metcalfe, Blackbaud Elie Sirotta, Boston University | B233/234/235 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | |
| Partnership-Centered Philanthropy in Practice: The Bread Financial and Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) Story | Vanessa Yahner, Bread Financial Lisa Hinkelman, PH.D, Ruling Our eXperiences | A226 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | |
| Blackbaud Award Management™ Best Practices | Brian P. Davis, University of North Carolina Asheville Aaron Wachholz, Blackbaud | C151 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | |
| Get Your Cold Dead Hands Off of Blackbaud Online Express | Cara Morris, Blackbaud Inc. Krista Matia, Blackbaud Inc. | A112/113 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | |
| Re-Engagement by Design: The Systems Behind Ripon College’s Alumni Re-Engagement Strategy | Jena Nolan, Ripon College Kalyan Varma | A223/224/225 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | |
| 6 MORE Fundraising Automations That Will Blow Your Mind | Stacy Cope, Prenger Solutions Group Nic Prenger, Prenger Solutions Group Austen Brown, Prenger Solutions Group Andy Schroeder, Prenger Solutions Group | A122/123 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | |
| The Countdown is On: Getting You and Your Organization Over the Finish Line to the Blackbaud Raiser's Edge Unified View | Bill Connors, Bill Connors, CFRE | Short North A | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | |
| What Are Agents, Actually? | Leah Wilson-Duff, Blackbaud Timothy McVicker, Blackbaud, Inc. | C150 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | |
| Whose Job Is It, Anyway? Stop the “I Thought That Was Your Job" Cycle | Angel Lawrence, University of Southern CA (USC) Erin Fleischmann, Cathexis Partners Adrienne Barton, Cure HHT | A124/125 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | |
| From Data to Dialogue: Building a Scalable Discovery Process for Leadership Giving | Rachel Svetanoff, USA for UNFPA Steffanie Brown, Blackbaud | C162AB | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | |
| The Future of Altru: Get Ready for Innovation! | Andrea Avtjoglou, Blackbaud | B131 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | |
| The Race to the End Zone: Driving Boarding School Alumni Participation Through Generational Segmentation and Flawless Data | LaDona Lanphere Fazio, St. Mark's School | C161AB | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | |
| From Transactions to Intelligence: Meet the Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT® Financial Agents | David Farah, Blackbaud Regina Okonkwo, Blackbaud Heather Johnson, Blackbaud | A210/211/212 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | |
| From Data to Decisions: Smarter Reporting in Blackbaud Grantmaking | Chrissy Haskell, Blackbaud Henry Wiencek, Blackbaud | A216 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | |
| Scaling a Media-Driven Campaign with JustGiving: From Newsroom to Donation Engine | Ryan Uhler, Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida | A114/115 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | |
| Agentic Payments: Are We Ready for Agents to Give? | Mina Mistry, Blackbaud | A213/214/215 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | |
| Blackbaud TeamRaiser® Event Creation Wizard Demo | Seth Braddock, Blackbaud | Hall B - Demo Stage | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:40 PM - 2:00 PM | |
| Meet Your New Teammate: The Accounts Payable Agent | Elaine Montgomery, Blackbaud Hallie Hurwitz, Blackbaud | Hall B - Demo Stage | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM | |
| Beyond the Transaction: Building Stronger Constituent Relationships | Lizzie Schaffer, Blackbaud Andre Peart, Untapped Solutions Gustavo Zylberberg, Vitalcy Brent Chudoba, Grasshopper Signup | Hall B - Demo Stage | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2:10 PM - 2:30 PM | |
| Connect Your AI: Using Microsoft Copilot and Claude with Blackbaud | Leah Wilson-Duff, Blackbaud Terry Helems, Blackbaud | Hall B - Demo Stage | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM | |
| The Next Generation of Data Export: Single Row Query in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT® | David Springer, BB | Hall B - Demo Stage | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM | |
| From the Box Office to the Gala: How Entertainment Can Be a Force for Good | Meghan Franco, Pledge James Citron, Pledge | A122/123 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | |
| From Donors to Diplomas: What Happens When Campus Technology Finally Works Together | Marty Singleton, Blackbaud, Inc. Christin Grissom, Blackbaud Joe Fisher, Student First Jennifer Taylor, Student First | C151 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | |
| From Outreach to Outcomes: Phillips Exeter Academy’s Playbook for Targeting Matching Gift Donors with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT | Karla Ashenhurst, Phillips Exeter Academy Colleen Carroll, Double the Donation | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | ||
| Build It Right: A Practical Guide to Launching Grant Programs | Jason Kelliher, Blackbaud | A216 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | |
| Making Your Campaigns, Funds, and Appeals Work for You: Designing for Smarter Reporting with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT Dashboards | Wilson Sarosa, International House at UC Berkeley | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | ||
| Donor Cover Without the Fear: How to Decide What Is Right for Your Organization | Nichols Condon, Blackbaud Bruce Baughman, Susan G. Komen Jessie Salpeter, National Park Foundation Arthur Weinkofsky, Central Park Conservancy | Heart of it All A/B | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | |
| Before the Ask: Building the Data, Structure and Strategy Behind a Comprehensive Campaign | Elizabeth Calderon, Mulgrave School | C161AB | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | |
| From Stuck to Strategic: When to Engage a Technology Partner | Stu Hawkins, Red Arc Kevin Wood, NPact Joel Weinbach, Reporting Xpress/RaiseTell Wadih Pazos, Esgenio | C150 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | |
| Presenting Impact Edge for Grant Reporting: Measure Outcomes, Improve Oversight, Tell the Story | Francisco Lopez | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | ||
| Building and Advancing an Effective Data Governance Program & User Outreach for Blackbaud CRM | Christina Provost, University of Nebraska Foundation Jenifer Alonzo, Blackbaud | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | ||
| Meet Blackbaud Marketing: The Future of Digital Marketing (Option 2) | Ron Fontenot, Blackbaud Michele Wright, Blackbaud Linton Myers, Blackbaud | A112/113 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | |
| Change Without Fear: How to Automate the Burden Without Automating the Mission | Bill Walsh, IBW Solutions Erin Stender, Omatic Software | C162AB | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | |
| Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT Web View Wins: The Sequel | Patti Hommes, Jack & Jill Center Sunshine Reinken Watson, Barker & Scott Consulting Ryan Hyde, RLH Data Sara Niemiec, Excelsior University | B230/231/232 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | |
| Making Payments Easier with Non-Blackbaud Applications | Carlos Jimenez, Belen Jesuit Preparatory School Alisa Cordesius, Blackbaud Steve Bendrick, Avon Old Farms School Mina Mistry, Blackbaud | A213/214/215 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | |
| From Transactions to Relationships: Using Blackbaud Altru® to Tell a Clear Constituent Story | Stephanie Jordan, The Health Museum | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | ||
| Your Gala Ended. Why Are You Still Reconciling? Automate Your Auctions, Streamline Your Events and Seamlessly Integrate Your Data Directly into Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT | Terri Nackid, Northwell Health Foundation Kate Careb, Child & Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut Bryan Rurey, Blessings in a Backpack Lauren Williams, GRACE Christian School | A124/125 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | |
| Lean Teams, Lasting Impact: Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT® Tips for Small Teams (CPE) | Andrew Horrow, Finnovate for Good LLC | A210/211/212 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM | |
| Campaign Prospecting Made Easy in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT® | Shelley Weifenbach, Blackbaud Michael Quevli, Blackbaud | C162AB | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM | |
| Finance Switched Systems—Now What? Redesigning Blackbaud CRM GL Without Breaking the Feed | Susan Arrington, William & Mary Marissa Peterson, BWF Zuri | A114/115 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM | |
| From Award Letter to Renewal: Building a Reporting Rhythm That Protects Grant Funding | Kellie Swikoski, YWCA Kalamazoo Ryan Stastny, Instrumentl | B130 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM | |
| How to Scale Your Organization’s Marketing Strategy with AI-Powered Tools | Carrie Watkins, Blackbaud Kim Martin, Blackbaud Emily Martin, Transylvania University | A124/125 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM | |
| What Grantmakers Actually Want AI to Do | Francisco Lopez Hope Kerkhoff, Blackbaud | A216 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM | |
| Power Up Your Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT®: Automation Strategies That Level You Up | Shelby Lewis, Summer Search Hallie Guiseppe, Alvernia University Nicole Holt, Preble Street Dan Snyder, Bennington College | C150 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM | |
| Collaborate for Success - Breaking Down Silos at Susan G. Komen | Bruce Baughman, Susan G. Komen Tina Shelton, Susan G. Komen | Heart of it All A/B | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM | |
| Don't Set It and Forget It: The Annual Playbook for Awarding Success | Randy Hashem, Blackbaud | C151 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM | |
| From Events to Intelligence: How Jax State Uses Data & Segmentation to Scale Alumni Engagement | Bethany Dryden, Jacksonville State University Mary Furlow, Jacksonville State University Foundation Siddharth (Sid) Reddy, Almabase | A223/224/225 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM | |
| The Science of Checkout: Using AI to Optimize the Moment of Giving | Ryan Wittenberg, Blackbaud Jake Gaston, Blackbaud | A213/214/215 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM | |
| So, You Inherited a Blackbaud eTapestry® Database: Your Next Steps to Clean, Confident Data | Beth Colton, Blackbaud | B131 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM | |
| Evolving Your Architecture: Positioning Blackbaud CRM for What’s Next | Andrea Avtjoglou, Blackbaud Brandon Winchester, Blackbaud Jason Metcalfe, Blackbaud Chris Kastner, Blackbaud Brian Zielinski, Databricks Joydeep Kamdar | B233/234/235 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM | |
| From Metrics to Mission: Storytelling with Dashboards | Amy Matthews, Blackbaud Allison King, Blackbaud | C161AB | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM | |
| Unlocking the Power of Queries in Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT® | Orion Petrie, Blackbaud Laura Ngan Tian, Blackbaud | A220/221/222 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM | |
| Migrating from Blackbaud Online Express to Blackbaud Online Giving: A Practical Guide for Forms and Email | Samantha McGuin, Blackbaud Daisy Alarcon, Blackbaud Lacey Kruger, Blackbaud Ray Clarke, Blackbaud | A112/113 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM | |
| From Adoption to Impact: National Park Foundation’s Blueprint for High Value Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT® Usage | Jessie Salpeter, National Park Foundation | B230/231/232 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM | |
| Strategic Planning and Fiscal Sustainability for Nonprofit Finance Leaders (CPE) | Paul Preziotti, Johnson Lambert LLP A. Michael Gellman, Fiscal Strategies 4 Nonprofits | A210/211/212 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2:45 PM - 3:35 PM | |
| Gift Processing in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT® | Anthony Gallo, Blackbaud | Hall B - Demo Stage | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM | |
| The Next Generation of Data Export: Single Row Query in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT® | David Springer, BB | Hall B - Demo Stage | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 3:30 PM - 3:50 PM | |
| Learn How Susan G. Komen is Utilizing Blackbaud Integrated Payments to Improve Their Fundraising Efforts | Katie Manion, Blackbaud Bruce Baughman, Susan G. Komen | A213/214/215 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM | |
| Gen Z Unfiltered, Part 2: Live Donor Feedback from Gen Z on Real Campaigns | Nichols Condon, Blackbaud Mike Snusz, Tatango | A124/125 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM | |
| Beyond the Form: Connecting Blackbaud to Modern Campaign Experiences | Luke Buckovich, Gravyty | A114/115 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM | |
| Meet Your Data Health Agent | Amelia Helm, Blackbaud Sam Venable, Blackbaud Cara Morris, Blackbaud Inc. Derek Marr, Blackbaud | C162AB | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM | |
| Getting Started with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT® Portal | Lacey Kruger, Blackbaud | A112/113 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM | |
| Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT® Super User Panel: Real Problems, Real Solutions, Real Fun | Carlene Johnson, Next Level Database Services Sunshine Reinken Watson, Barker & Scott Consulting Dan Snyder, Bennington College Amy Barker, Omatic Software Austen Brown, Prenger Solutions Group | Short North A | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM | |
| Beyond Global Change: Mastering Imports for Mass Updates in Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT® | Wendi Brazell, Brazell Consulting Russel Fulfor, Blackbaud | A220/221/222 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM | |
| What's New in Blackbaud Customer Support | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM | |||
| Surviving and Thriving with the Grantmaking Applicant Portal Transition | Nick Mills, Blackbaud Paula Lentoni, Mott Philanthropic | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM | ||
| A+ Reporting: Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT® Strategies using Imperfect Data to create VSE & DASL Reports | Christy Turner, Blackbaud Caroline Benton, Blackbaud | C161AB | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM | |
| Beyond the Legacy SIS: AI, Automation, and the Future of Student Operations | Joe Fisher, Student First Jennifer Taylor, Student First | C151 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM | |
| Stop Reporting, Start Leading: From Data to Decision for Nonprofit Leaders (CPE) | Stephanie Skryzowski, 100 Degrees Consulting | A210/211/212 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 3:45 PM - 4:35 PM | |
| The Future of Giving: Preparing for New Payment Methods | Jake Gaston, Blackbaud | Hall B - Demo Stage | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 4:00 PM - 4:20 PM | |
| Do Good And Prosper: The New Strategy Behind High-Impact Organizations | Stephanie Skryzowski, 100 Degrees Consulting | A124/125 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | |
| Spend Less Time in AP with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT®: AI-Assisted Invoices, Payment Automation + What’s Next | Hallie Hurwitz, Blackbaud Heather Johnson, Blackbaud Traci Capraro, Blackbaud Seth Hurd, Berwick Academy | A210/211/212 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | |
| Mission Over Manual Work: How Living Beyond Breast Cancer Reclaimed 1,000s of Hours a Year Through Centralization of Their Imports and Automations | Tim Bowden, SmartTHING Sandy Thomas, Living Beyond Breast Cancer | A114/115 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | |
| Fundraise More, File Less: Gift Automation in Blackbaud CRM | Julio Perez, PairSoft | A122/123 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | |
| The Risk You're Not Managing - Data Governance Essentials | Jennifer Walen, Greater Washington Community Foundation | A216 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | |
| Precision Over Volume: How Hebrew Union College Uses a Data-Driven Approach to Unlock Major and Planned Gifts—Even Globally | Nick Leary, HUC Marleen Lucas, Blackbaud | C162AB | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | |
| Unlocking the Power of Blackbaud Verified Network | Kayla Barnes, Blackbaud Garth Ralston, Blackbaud | A226 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | |
| The Human Side of Technology: Driving Adoption Through Culture Change | Topher Lovell, Wolf Conservation Center Carlene Johnson, Next Level Database Services Robin Kuehn, Wolf Conservation Center Elizabeth Johnson, The Putney School | C150 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | |
| What's Next For Gift Processing in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT | Anthony Gallo, Blackbaud | Short North A | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | |
| Myth vs. Reality: How Fee Cover Can Help You Raise More and Keep More | John Humphreys, Blackbaud | A213/214/215 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | |
| Common Records Engine - Connecting Student Management & Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT® for a True Total School Experience | Jenn Haley, Blackbaud | C161AB | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | |
| Meet Blackbaud Marketing: The Future of Digital Marketing (Option 1) | Michele Wright, Blackbaud Linton Myers, Blackbaud Ron Fontenot, Blackbaud | A112/113 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | |
| You Can't Spell API Without AI! | Micco Fay, Blackbaud | C151 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | |
| What's New in Blackbaud Customer Support | C160AB | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | ||
| Enterprise Intelligence in Action: Data, Insights, and AI with Blackbaud CRM | Brandon Winchester, Blackbaud Julie Vargo, The Ohio State University Shannon Maitland, University of Arizona Foundation Mary Vega, University of Arizona Foundation Paul Watkins, Indiana University Foundation | B233/234/235 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | |
| Build Your AI Confidence: AI for Social Impact Certification | Jay Field, Blackbaud, Inc. | Hall B - Demo Stage | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 4:30 PM - 4:50 PM | |
| Myth vs. Reality: Does Fee Cover Really Work? | John Humphreys, Blackbaud | Hall B - Demo Stage | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 5:00 PM - 5:20 PM | |
| Blackbaud Raiser’s Ege NXT®: Recognition Programs for Legacy and Planned Giving | Daisy Alarcon, Blackbaud | Hall B - Demo Stage | Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 5:00 PM - 5:20 PM | |
| First Look: Blackbaud CRM Data Form Access Comes to SKY API | Glen Hutson, Blackbaud | Hall B - Demo Stage | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 5:25 PM - 5:45 PM | |
| Development Agent on the Demo Stage | Alexandra Kushell Scott Parrish, Blackbaud | Hall B - Demo Stage | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 5:50 PM - 6:10 PM | |
| Payment Assistant™, Leveled Up: The Next Chapter in Automated Accounts Payable | Jessica Reid, Blackbaud Patrick Kelly, Blackbaud Hallie Hurwitz, Blackbaud | Hall B - Demo Stage | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 6:15 PM - 6:35 PM | |
| Blackbaud TeamRaiser® Participant Center 4 and Dashboard Demo | Seth Braddock, Blackbaud | Hall B - Demo Stage | Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 6:40 PM - 7:00 PM |