Digital technology is helping us deliver social value in brand new ways. But how can non-profit organisations make the most of these new opportunities? In this evening of sharing, learning and discussion charity digital leaders with direct experience of carrying out digital transformation plans will share their stories, thoughts and tips.

The evening, open only to those who work for charities, will have three parts: a talk, a panel discussion and a chance to mingle with drinks and cake.

The New Reality - a talk by Julie Dodd

Julie Dodd's research study into how digital technology will deliver the next step-change in social impact, The New Reality, has been making waves among charity leaders. In this talk Julie will talk about her key findings, the biggest challenges facing non-profit organisations and her framework for digital transformation.

Panel discussion - hosted by Jim Bowes (CEO, Manifesto)

This discussion will unpack the key theme from The New Reality: digital transformation in the charity sector. Contributions from digital leaders who are actually going through the process will provide insight from various stages of the journey towards digital excellence. Panel members include:

Bob Barbour

Head of Digital, Shelter

Bob's been leading digital strategy and development for UK charities for the past 10 years, including CSV, The MS Society and the NSPCC. He's currently Head of Digital at Shelter, leading the in-house team in delivering a digital transformation programme covering services, campaigns and fundraising.

Claire Hazle

Head of Digital, Marie Curie

Claire is head of digital at Marie Curie, where she leads a team of twenty specialists across the full digital spectrum. She is passionate about everything digital and has worked in the industry for fifteen years in a number of sectors including travel and financial services. Claire was recently revealed as the 45th most influential person in the UK digital marketing industry with the Drum's prestigious Digerati annual census.

Rosie Slater

Chief Information Officer, British Red Cross

Rosie is a dynamic Technology Director with extensive transformational experience in the charity, consulting and public sectors. Having joined the British Red Cross in April 2015, Rosie is the first person to hold the title Chief Information Officer there and is currently developing and implementing their technology and digital strategy.

Julie Dodd

Author of The New Reality report

Julie Dodd is a digital strategy consultant and author of The New Reality. She specialises in helping non-profit organisations use digital technology to deliver social value. Former creative director at the BBC and Zone, she's made some very well known digital products over the years and has a deep love of finding out what makes audiences tick.

Jim Bowes

CEO, Manifesto Digital

Jim is a regular host and speaker at events focusing on digital in the charity sector and Agile methodologies. He has a wealth of experience spanning strategy, editorial, user experience and delivery. Since co-founding Manifesto in 2011 Jim has been making sure the work we create delivers value for clients like Cancer Research UK, National Trust and Victim Support.

Book your place now

If you work in the third sector we'd love to see you here - but please do book soon as places are limited.