Fireside Chat: Turning data into donations

 EVENT OVERVIEW

What are smart nonprofits doing differently in 2025?

How better tools & AI are reshaping fundraising as we know it

Has this year felt a bit different when running your campaigns? Fundraising isn’t just harder – it’s fundamentally different. Donor behaviours have shifted, acquisition is more expensive, and internal teams are stretched thin, even more so then usual. Many nonprofits are sitting on valuable data but lack the tools, or time, to turn it into donation action.

This 30-minute online Fireside Chat is for fundraisers and nonprofit tech leaders in Australia and New Zealand who are rethinking how they work in 2025. You’ll hear how organisations like yours are using purpose-built technology to simplify donor management and how they are tapping into AI to drive more relevant, timely giving journeys.

You don’t need to be a data expert. Join our practical discussion on using smarter tools to make fundraising easier, more strategic, and your campaigns harder to ignore.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Why traditional CRMs and data strategies are holding fundraising teams back
• What a modern donor engagement stack looks like in 2025
• How structured donor data enables more personalised, higher-converting communications
• How AI helps treat every donor like a major donor, with timely, tailored communications.
• Practical ways nonprofits are removing tech barriers to boost giving and reduce admin.

WHY ATTEND

• You’re drowning in data but still struggle to get the right insight at the right time
• Your team spends too much time pulling reports and lists
• You want to grow recurring giving and donor lifetime value – but not sure how to do this with your system
• You’re curious about using AI for fundraising, but don’t know where to start, or how to make it work for your cause

Whether you’re leading fundraising strategy or managing the systems that support it, this conversation will help you rethink what’s possible – and how to get there with the tools that fit your team.

EVENT HOSTS

Jono Walker
Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Walkerscott and Head of Product, Klevr Fundraising

Jono leads Walkerscott’s technology strategy while also driving product innovation for Klevr Fundraising. With a background spanning IT, consulting, and entrepreneurship, he brings a sharp focus on simplifying complexity and delivering impactful digital solutions. Passionate about enabling purpose-driven organisations, Jono ensures Klevr Fundraising empowers not-for-profits to realise the full potential of their donor data and achieve greater outcomes.

Katie Dudley
Partnerships and Business Development Manager, Dataro

Katie has a background in tech and a focus on helping nonprofits use AI to fundraise more effectively. A former professional athlete, she brings a competitive edge and collaborative mindset to her work. Katie is driven by a practical belief in using technology to support organisations making a real-world impact.