The Nonprofit Technology Event of the Year
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Thursday–Friday, July 30–31, 2026
Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center | National Harbor, MD
Turning Technology into Fundraising Impact What it takes to make systems, data, and teams work together.
Technology is no longer just a support function in fundraising. It is a driver of growth, efficiency, and mission impact.
BridgeTECH 2026 begins with a full-day, immersive technology experience on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 bringing nonprofit leaders, technologists, marketers, and fundraisers together for a deep dive into the tools, data, and AI-powered solutions shaping the future of nonprofit work. Wednesday’s dedicated BridgeTECH program includes multiple breakout sessions, a BridgeTECH lunch and keynotes, a closing general session, and an evening welcome reception.
Technology-focused education continues on Thursday and Friday, July 30–31, as part of the full Bridge Conference program. During these two days, attendees can participate in additional technology sessions while also exploring fundraising, marketing, leadership, and strategy tracks across the conference. This structure allows participants to customize their experience based on role, interests, and organizational priorities.
From selecting the right platforms to building smarter processes and preparing teams, BridgeTECH focuses on applications that nonprofits can put into action.
At BridgeTECH, participants will explore a wide range of topics, such as:
- Building and managing a technology stack that supports mission, scale, and budget
- Using data to inform smarter decision-making and performance improvement
- Applying automation, AI, and cloud-based tools to strengthen donor engagement and operational efficiency
- Addressing data security, privacy, and governance while adopting new technologies
- Equipping staff and leadership to adapt in an increasingly technology-driven environment
These sessions represent just a portion of the technology-focused conversations happening throughout BridgeTECH and across the broader Bridge Conference.
Learn from industry leaders, innovative nonprofits, and peers at BridgeTECH 2026.
Ready to Join Us?
Explore registration options, review pricing, and secure your spot for the three-day Bridge Conference experience, featuring a full day of BridgeTECH on Wednesday, July 29, and continued technology education on Thursday and Friday, July 30–31.
Register today to be part of the nonprofit technology conversation shaping what comes next.
The Bridge to Integrated Marketing & Fundraising Conference is proud to partner with NonProfit PRO to bring you on Wednesday, July 29, from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM BridgeTECH! BridgeTECH brings together technology professionals from the nonprofit sector who are engaged in, and interested in, learning about the latest trends and technological innovations in fundraising and marketing. Just check out the amazing program!
BridgeTECH Program Schedule
Schedule subject to change without notice.
7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Registration
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Opening General
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Refreshment Break
10:45 AM – 11:55 AM
BridgeTECH Breakouts
- Life Is Confusing But Ads Don’t Need To Be: A Practical Attribution Clinic – Lauren Bobbitt, Director, Digital Advertising, Natural Resources Defense Council; Sarah Coughlon, Director of Advertising Technology, M+R
- Answer Engine Optimization 101: Making Your Organization the Answer in The Age of AI Search – Dr. Diego M. Ruiz, Managing Account Supervisor, M + R; Asia Coladner, Manager, Development Marketing and Communications, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; Hannah R. Belisle, MPH Associate Director, Digital Strategy & Marketing, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Driving Donor Engagement and Operational Efficiency: A Real-World Look at Transforming Fundraising Through Technology and Strategy – Erik Tomalis, Chief Evangelist, Avid
- Activate Your Data through a Lakehouse, Automation, and AI – Charlotte Kresse, Co-Founder, Raise HECK; Jack Martin White, Founder & CEO, Purple Otter
12:00 – 1:15 PM
BridgeTECH Lunch & Keynote
1:30 – 2:40 PM
- Agentic AI: Semantic Search, Translation & Rapid Help – Chris Rempert, Director, Marketing Strategy, Interactive Strategies
- The Agentic Revolution: How Direct Response and AI Can Transform Access to Care – Stacey McDaniel, Senior Advisor, Digital Marketing Strategy, AARP; Peter Genuardi, Founder, See the Stars; Eric Rubin, Partner, Stratovation Partners
- The Data Diet: Cutting back to What Really Fuels Digital Fundraising – Porter Mason, Senior Vice President, Stagecoach Digital; Dan Pazos, Director, Digital Fundraising & Engagement, National Audubon Society; Sarah Friedman, Digital Advertising Manager, National Audubon Society; Morgan Klein, Senior Director of Testing & UX, Stagecoach
- Breaking the Authority Ceiling: How Small Nonprofits Use AI-Powered Content Distribution to Compete with Major Organizations – J Marcus Howard, President & CEO, Ethos Media Marketing LLC; Kia Croom, MPA, President & CEO, Kia Croom Fundraising and Philanthropy
2:45 – 3:15 PM
Refreshment Break
3:15 – 4:30 PM
Closing General Session
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Bridge, BridgeTECH, Faith & Fundraising Welcome Reception!