20-minute buzz sessions will be held throughout the conference in the theatrette in the exhibition. These are interactive, discussion-based sessions.
Come along to meet an expert in their field. Bring along your own questions to be answered and join in the conversation.

Thursday 29 February 2024

Friday 1 March 2024

This is your chance to have your burning questions answered.  Don’t miss out.

An Autism Friendly Australia, Dr Tom Tutton – ASPECT

Do you know how Autistic people experience the world, the joys and challenges?

Do you know what Aspect is doing to make Australia more autism friendly?

Do you know how you might be able to support our vision?

Come and chat to learn more

Managing Fundraising Change, Mark Wiegerink MFIA – Fundraising Logic

We partner with senior fundraising leaders within charities across Australia and New Zealand to help them transform their fundraising strategies and the way they are implemented.

We can help to:

• Understand staff engagement
• Identify role overlap
• Fill knowledge gaps in how to implement fundraising strategy
• Give insight into your team’s awareness of the strategy

We offer a holistic approach to develop high performing fundraising teams in alignment with KPI’s and success measures

We are a wraparound solution that builds teams capacity and capability to sustain the strategy long term.

Practical AI Tools for Nonprofit Success, Emma Tomlin – Microsoft, Lisa Crosbie – Barhead and Amanda Stenson – Barhead

Artificial intelligence is causing a huge buzz, but keeping up with this rapidly changing technology and working out how and what to adopt for your nonprofit organisation can be overwhelming.

Join us with your questions and ideas for this straightforward guide to the AI tools that can help you with fundraising and supporter engagement. We will demystify and help you understand what’s available and explore practical use cases and ideas to help you get started quickly and easily.

Website Security Fundamentals, Andrew MacLean – OSKY

Join our presentation on “Website Security Fundamentals,” where Andrew MacLean, Senior Account Manager at OSKY, will expertly guide you through the essential aspects of fortifying online assets. From foundational principles to easy wins in security enhancement and the imperative of consistent website maintenance, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding your digital presence. 

Our exploration extends to advanced security measures, with a focus on multi-factor authentication, elucidating its intricate workings and emphasising its indispensable role in contemporary cybersecurity. The significance of these security measures, critical in protecting against cyber threats, will be unravelled. We distil key takeaways for seamless integration into your strategic approach to digital security.

Increase your impact by strengthening your relationships using LinkedIn, Rodney Ferro – PN Digital

Are you ready for a quick buzz session on how LinkedIn can help increase your impact?
What will be covered:

• Exclusive Insights: Be inspired by success stories from other organisations who’ve harnessed LinkedIn to significantly expand their networks and elevate brand awareness. We will discuss examples showcasing the transformational impact of strategic LinkedIn use.
• Practical Strategies: Walk away with actionable strategies, tailored for the non-profit sector, that you can start implementing in as little as 15 minutes per week. These aren’t just theories; they’re practical steps for immediate application.
• Build Stronger Relationships: Learn innovative techniques to strengthen and deepen your connections. Turn your LinkedIn network into a robust, supportive community actively backing your organisation.

Use LinkedIn as your ally to get support for your organisation in ways you might not have realised was even possible. It’s not just hitting ‘connect’ and ‘posting content’, there’s a lot more to it…

We will share some strategies which you can implement by yourself, starting at just 15 mins per week.