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SUMMARY:Microsoft Fundraising & Engagement Retires End of Year 2026 - What's next for non profits?
DESCRIPTION: EVENT OVERVIEW\nMicrosoft Fundraising & Engagement (F&E) will reach end‑of‑support this year on 31 December 2026\, marking a significant shift for nonprofits across Australia\, New Zealand\, United Kingdom and Southeast Asia who still rely on F&E to manage donors\, campaigns\, grants\, events\, and supporter journeys.\nFor many organisations\, Fundraising & Engagement has become deeply embedded\, with years of data\, custom entities\, integrations\, reporting dependencies\, and fundraising workflows built around it.\nTransitioning away from Microsoft Fundraising & Engagement isn’t a simple solution swap. It requires careful consideration of your current environment’s complexity\, future requirements\, and the impact on your fundraising operations and supporter experience. \nThis 45 minute online session is designed to give not-for-profits clarity on what the F&E retirement announcement means in practical terms\, what will continue to function after December 2026\, what will cease\, and what risks organisations should be aware of as they plan their next steps. \nYou’ll also see how modern fundraising platforms like Klevr Fundraising provide a supported alternative within the Microsoft ecosystem\, and how eligible organisations can access a complimentary\, Microsoft‑funded F&E Migration Assessment. \nWhether you’ve already started planning or haven’t yet begun\, this session provides a practical\, example led walkthrough of how to navigate the transition smoothly and use it as an opportunity to modernise fundraising operations. \nThis event has passed. You can find the webinar recording below: \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				KEY TAKEAWAYS\n\nUnderstanding the F&E Retirement AnnouncementWhat Microsoft’s decision means\, key dates\, and what changes after 31 December 2026.\nMigration Risks & ConsiderationsHow to assess data structures\, integrations\, reporting dependencies\, customisations\, and user adoption impacts\, and how to avoid a “lift and shift” approach that simply recreates existing challenges.\nOpportunities to Modernise FundraisingHow nonprofits can improve donor management\, campaigns\, grants\, events\, supporter journeys\, and reporting through modern tools\, AI driven insights\, automated data processing\, and intelligent supporter engagement capabilities not available in F&E today.\nComplimentary Migration AssessmentWhat a structured migration assessment involves\, including how eligible organisations can access a Microsoft‑funded F&E Migration Assessment that outlines effort\, risks\, timelines\, and future‑state options within the Microsoft ecosystem.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				WHY ATTEND\nYour organisation still relies on Microsoft Fundraising & Engagement and needs clarity on what happens after December 2026.\n\nYou want to understand the risks of staying on an unsupported fundraising platform.\nYou need guidance on how to migrate to a new platform without disrupting fundraising operations.\nYou’re exploring modern fundraising platforms but want to stay within the Microsoft ecosystem.\nYou’re interested in accessing a complimentary\, Microsoft‑funded migration assessment.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				EVENT HOSTS\nSpecialists in nonprofit CRM\, fundraising operations\, Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit\, and modern fundraising platforms.\n\nPhilip Duggan\, Walkerscott\nHarry Cuthbert\, Walkerscott\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nDate: Wednesday\, 5 August 2026\nTime: 45 minutes (Start time 11AM SGT/ 1PM AEST/ 3PM NZST)\nLocation: Microsoft Teams (Online Webinar)\n\nRegister Here: Click here. \nFor more information\, please contact us.
URL:https://walkerscott.co/event/microsoft-fundraising-engagement-retires-end-of-year-2026-whats-next-for-non-profits/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260312T110000
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat: Turning data into donations - What are smart nonprofits doing differently in 2026?
DESCRIPTION: EVENT OVERVIEW\nJoin us to learn how better tools & AI are reshaping fundraising as we know it.\nHas 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.\nThis 30-minute online Fireside Chat is for fundraisers and nonprofit tech leaders in Australia and New Zealand who are rethinking how they work in 2026. 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. \nYou 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. \n			\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				KEY TAKEAWAYS\n\nWhy traditional CRMs and data strategies are holding fundraising teams back\nWhat a modern donor engagement stack looks like in 2026\nHow structured donor data enables more personalised\, higher-converting communications\nHow AI helps treat every donor like a major donor\, with timely\, tailored communications.\nPractical ways nonprofits are removing tech barriers to boost giving and reduce admin.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				WHY ATTEND\n\nYou’re drowning in data but still struggle to get the right insight at the right time\nYour team spends too much time pulling reports and lists\nYou want to grow recurring giving and donor lifetime value – but not sure how to do this with your system\nYou’re curious about using AI for fundraising\, but don’t know where to start\, or how to make it work for your cause\n\n			\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				EVENT HOSTS\nJoel CohenNonprofit Specialist\, Microsoft | Board Member \nHarry CuthbertPresales Consultant\, Walkerscott and Klevr Fundraising \nMatthew PaulSales\, Walkerscott and Klevr Fundraising \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register for the webinar today!\nRegister Here: Click here. \nFor more information\, please contact us.
URL:https://walkerscott.co/event/fireside-chat-turning-data-into-donations-what-are-smart-nonprofits-doing-differently-in-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250909T113000
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat: Turning data into donations
DESCRIPTION: EVENT OVERVIEW\nWhat are smart nonprofits doing differently in 2025?\nHow better tools & AI are reshaping fundraising as we know it\nHas 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. \nThis 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. \nYou 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. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				KEY TAKEAWAYS\n\nWhy traditional CRMs and data strategies are holding fundraising teams back\nWhat a modern donor engagement stack looks like in 2025\nHow structured donor data enables more personalised\, higher-converting communications\nHow AI helps treat every donor like a major donor\, with timely\, tailored communications.\nPractical ways nonprofits are removing tech barriers to boost giving and reduce admin.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				WHY ATTEND\n\nYou’re drowning in data but still struggle to get the right insight at the right time\nYour team spends too much time pulling reports and lists\nYou want to grow recurring giving and donor lifetime value – but not sure how to do this with your system\nYou’re curious about using AI for fundraising\, but don’t know where to start\, or how to make it work for your cause\n\nWhether 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.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				EVENT HOSTS\nJono WalkerChief Technology Officer (CTO)\, Walkerscott and Head of Product\, Klevr Fundraising \nJono 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. \nKatie DudleyPartnerships and Business Development Manager\, Dataro \nKatie 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.
URL:https://walkerscott.co/event/fireside-chat-turning-data-into-donations/
LOCATION:Online
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