To: [insert name]
From: [insert name]

Subject: Request to Attend bbcon Sydney

Dear [insert manager's name],

I’d like to get your approval to attend bbcon Sydney 2026, Blackbaud Pacific’s annual customer conference on 19–20 October 2026 at ICC Sydney.

The event is designed specifically for Blackbaud customers and focuses on practical fundraising strategy, applied use of AI, and peer learning. Attending will help ensure we continue to get strong value from our investment in Blackbaud while building skills and insight I can apply directly in my day-to-day work.

How [name of organisation] would benefit:

  • Fundraising strategy and execution
    Practical sessions focused on efficiency, data led decisions, and real-world fundraising challenges.
  • Peer learning with similar organisations
    Opportunities to learn from Australian and APAC organisations using the same Blackbaud platforms, sharing what’s working in comparable contexts.
  • Practical use of AI
    Clear, applied examples of how teams are using AI to improve efficiency and insight.
  • Workshop and User Group 
    Hands on workshop and product specific user group that support immediate, practical application of [insert Blackbaud CRM / Raiser’s Edge NXT / Higher Education professionals].

Costs:

  • Registration: $279 inc. GST (early bird rate valid till 29 August)
  • Travel: [Insert estimate if required]
  • Accommodation: [Insert estimate if required]
  • Meals not covered by the conference: $100 (Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea are included on both days, along with networking drinks on Day 1)
  • Total: [Insert total] 

Following the event, I will prepare a short summary of key learnings and practical recommendations and share these with the team, so the benefits extend beyond my own attendance. Thank you for considering this request. I’m happy to discuss the details further if helpful.

[NAME]