Whether you're a longtime Blackbaud Luminate Online® or TeamRaiser® customer, exploring new fundraising strategies, or looking for fresh ideas to engage supporters, this guide will help you get the most value from your bbcon experience.
This year, we're highlighting five key areas of innovation:
• TeamRaiser Vision
• Nuclavis Messaging with Luminate Online and TeamRaiser
• Artificial Intelligence
• Optimized Donation Forms
• Donor Cover and Complete Cover
bbcon Sessions & Demos at a Glance
Tuesday, September 29
What's Next for Blackbaud TeamRaiser & Luminate Online: Simplifying Digital Fundraising
1:30 PM–2:15 PM Room: Heart of It All A/B
Get an exclusive first look at the biggest TeamRaiser innovation in years, including new event creation tools, modern participant experiences, and streamlined administration. You'll also see how Blackbaud is reimagining the future of Luminate Online to help organizations create more engaging supporter experiences and grow digital fundraising results.
Breaking Down Silos at Susan G. Komen
2:45 PM–3:30 PM Room: Heart of It All A/B
Learn how Susan G. Komen built a successful cross-functional approach to managing peer-to-peer fundraising programs across a fully remote organization. This practical customer story shares proven strategies for improving collaboration, communication, and program success at organizations of any size.
Blackbaud TeamRaiser® Event Creation Wizard Demo
5:25 AM–5:45 PM Hall B – Demo Stage
See how the new TeamRaiser Event Creation Wizard helps organizations launch events faster with guided setup, modern design themes, and streamlined registration experiences. This quick demo showcases how easier event creation can reduce administrative effort and accelerate fundraising success.
Wednesday, September 30
Mobile-First Fundraising: Rethinking P2P Fundraising for Long-Term Growth
10:30 AM–11:15 AM Room: Heart of It All A/B
Hear from leading nonprofit organizations as they share how they're using mobile engagement, participant communications, and modern fundraising strategies to drive long-term growth. Walk away with practical ideas for increasing participation, strengthening supporter relationships, and maximizing the lifetime value of your peer-to-peer programs.
Donor Cover Without the Fear: How to Evaluate, Decide What Is Right for Your Organization
2:30 PM–3:15 PM Room: Heart of It All A/B
Considering Donor Cover but unsure where to start? Hear directly from nonprofit leaders about how they evaluated fee cover programs, navigated stakeholder concerns, and implemented strategies that helped preserve more revenue for their missions.
Gen Z Unfiltered: Live Donor Feedback from Gen Z
3:45 PM–4:30 PM Room: A124/125
Hear direct, unfiltered feedback from Gen Z donors as they react to real nonprofit campaigns in real time. Walk away with actionable insights on messaging, visuals, authenticity, and engagement strategies that can help your organization better connect with the next generation of supporters.
Blackbaud TeamRaiser® Participant Center 4 & Dashboard Demo
4:30 PM–4:50 PM Hall B – Demo Stage
Get a preview of the modern, mobile-first Participant Center 4 experience and the new TeamRaiser Dashboard. See how these innovations make it easier for participants to stay engaged and for administrators to configure experiences that drive stronger fundraising outcomes.
Thursday, October 1
Blackbaud TeamRaiser® & Nuclavis Text Messaging Demo
11:00 AM–11:20 AM Hall B – Demo Stage
See how integrated SMS, MMS, and RCS messaging can help organizations engage supporters through the channels they use most. Learn how TeamRaiser and Nuclavis work together to create more personalized communications while simplifying fundraising workflows.
See the Future of Blackbaud Luminate Online
11:30 AM–11:50 AM Hall B – Demo Stage
Get a sneak peek at the next generation of Luminate Online, including a redesigned user experience focused on simplicity, efficiency, and ease of use. Explore how upcoming enhancements are designed to help organizations work smarter while delivering better supporter experiences.
Key Product Innovations:
Below are some of the highlights we'll be featuring at bbcon 2026.
TeamRaiser Vision
TeamRaiser Is Entering Its Next Generation
One of the biggest LOTR stories at bbcon is TeamRaiser Vision.
Customers will get an early look at new experiences designed to simplify event creation, streamline administration, and help participants get fundraising faster.
What's New
• TeamRaiser Vision
• Event Creation Wizard
• Participant Center 4
• TeamRaiser Dashboard
• More modern participant experiences
• Simpler administrative workflows
Don't Miss
Blackbaud TeamRaiser® Event Creation Wizard Demo
September 29 | 11:45 AM–12:05 PM Room: Hall B – Demo Stage
See how TeamRaiser event setup is becoming simpler, faster, and more intuitive.
What's Next for Blackbaud TeamRaiser & Luminate Online: Simplifying Digital Fundraising
September 29 | 1:30 PM–2:15 PM Room: Heart of It All A/B
Learn how Blackbaud is modernizing digital fundraising through TeamRaiser Vision, streamlined workflows, improved participant experiences, and future-focused innovation.
Blackbaud TeamRaiser® Participant Center 4 & Dashboard Demo
September 30 | 4:30 PM–4:50 PM Hall B – Demo Stage
Preview the evolving participant experience and fundraising dashboard designed to help fundraisers engage, take action, and achieve their goals.
Learn More
Product Resources
• Blackbaud TeamRaiser Product Page
• Blackbaud TeamRaiser Product Tour
Nuclavis Messaging with Luminate Online & TeamRaiser
Modern Messaging Has Arrived
Today's supporters expect organizations to communicate through the channels they already use every day.
With Nuclavis Messaging, organizations can now use SMS, MMS, and RCS messaging with both Luminate Online and TeamRaiser.
Whether you're sharing registration reminders, fundraising coaching, stewardship messages, event updates, or donation appeals, mobile messaging creates more opportunities to engage supporters throughout their fundraising journey.
Don't Miss
Mobile-First Fundraising: Rethinking P2P Fundraising for Long-Term Growth
September 30 | 10:30 AM–11:15 AM Room: Heart of It All A/B
Hear how organizations are leveraging mobile engagement and modern messaging strategies to drive stronger long-term peer-to-peer fundraising results.
Blackbaud TeamRaiser® & Nuclavis Text Messaging Demo
October 1 | 11:00 AM–11:20 AM Room: Hall B – Demo Stage
See modern participant engagement in action and learn how organizations are extending fundraising communications beyond email.
Learn More
• Modernize Peer-to-Peer Fundraising with TeamRaiser and Nuclavis Messaging
• Breakthrough T1D Customer Story
• Automation Is No Longer Optional in Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
• Personalized Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Communications at Scale
Artificial Intelligence
Work Smarter. Engage More Personally.
Artificial Intelligence is helping organizations create more personalized supporter experiences while reducing manual effort.
From communications and engagement to fundraising coaching and content creation, AI is opening new opportunities for fundraising teams.
Don't Miss
Artificial Intelligence Demonstrations - Marketing Booth | Hall B
See how AI is helping fundraising teams engage supporters more effectively, work more efficiently, and create more personalized experiences.
Learn More
• Personalized Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Communications at Scale
Optimized Donation Forms
Modernized Digital Giving Experiences
The donation experience is one of the most important moments in any fundraising journey.
Optimized Donation Forms provide a modern, mobile-friendly giving experience designed to reduce friction and make it easier for supporters to complete their gift.
Key Benefits
• Mobile-first design
• Streamlined donation experience
• Reduced donor friction
• Improved supporter experience
• Built for fundraising performance
Don't Miss
Optimized Donation Forms Demonstrations - Marketing Booth | Hall B
Experience the new donation experience firsthand and see how modern design can support stronger fundraising outcomes.
See the Future of Blackbaud Luminate Online
October 1 | 11:30 AM–11:50 AM - Hall B – Demo Stage
Explore future innovation, modern user experiences, and upcoming enhancements for Luminate Online.
Learn More
• Increase Giving with Optimized Donation Forms in Luminate Online
Donor Cover and Complete Cover
Preserve More Revenue for Your Mission
Fee cover programs continue to help organizations retain more of every donation and support mission delivery.
Why It Matters
Organizations using fee cover programs can recover processing costs while preserving more funds for their mission.
Don't Miss
Donor Cover Without the Fear: How to Evaluate, Decide What Is Right for Your Organization
September 30 | 2:30 PM–3:15 PM - Heart of It All A/B
Hear customer perspectives on evaluating, implementing, and benefiting from fee cover programs.
Learn More
• Introducing Donor Cover and Complete Cover
Customer Stories & Real-World Success
Learn directly from nonprofit leaders, fundraising practitioners, and digital experts who are using innovative strategies to engage supporters, optimize fundraising performance, and drive results.
Making Blackbaud Luminate Online Sing: Practical Innovation, Smart Tweaks, and a Peer Model That Scales
September 30 | 11:45 AM–12:30 PM Room: Heart of It All A/B
Hear practical ideas, optimization strategies, and lessons learned from fundraising leaders and digital experts helping organizations get more from Luminate Online.
Why Attend
• Learn from experienced practitioners
• Discover practical optimization strategies
• Explore new ideas you can apply immediately
Breaking Down Silos at Susan G. Komen
September 29 | 2:45 PM–3:30 PM Room: Heart of It All A/B
Learn how one of the world's leading nonprofits is connecting teams, technology, and fundraising programs to create stronger supporter experiences.
Why Attend
• Hear a real-world customer success story
• Learn how teams can work more effectively together
• Discover ideas for creating connected supporter experiences
Visit the Marketing Booth
Looking for a personalized walkthrough? Stop by the Marketing Booth in Hall B to:
• Preview TeamRaiser Vision
• Experience Optimized Donation Forms
• Learn about Nuclavis Messaging
• Explore Donor Cover and Complete Cover
• See Artificial Intelligence in action
• Connect with LOTR experts
• Schedule a deeper conversation or demo
Make the Most of Your bbcon Experience
Whether you're looking to modernize peer-to-peer fundraising, engage supporters through text messaging, optimize online giving, preserve more revenue, or explore how AI can support your fundraising efforts, there are plenty of opportunities to learn at bbcon 2026.
Use this guide to build your agenda, discover new ideas, connect with peers, and explore the latest innovations across Luminate Online and TeamRaiser.
We look forward to seeing you at bbcon 2026.
