10:00am-10:15am

Kick off the day with an overview of the workshop’s purpose and how intentional technology planning can help nonprofits drive greater mission impact.

Welcome & Facilitator: Heidi Vogt (VP of Marketing, Apex Digital Solutions)
Introduction: Jason Lambiris (CEO, Apex Digital Solutions)

10:15am-11:15am

Hear directly from nonprofit and technology leaders about the evolving role of IT in mission-driven organizations.

• Learn what challenges other nonprofits are facing and how they’re approaching them

• Gain insight into current trends around cybersecurity, collaboration, and cost management

• Understand the most pressing technology risks for nonprofits today and how to avoid them

Moderator: Jason Lambiris (CEO, Apex Digital Solutions)
Panelists:
Sean Flahie (CTO & Principal Consultant, Apex Digital Solutions)
Sue McGuire (Senior Director of Information Services, United Way for Southeastern Michigan)
Sireesha Mandava (CIO, Greenpath Financial Wellness)

11:15am-11:30am

11:30am-12:30pm

Discover how to make the most of Microsoft’s nonprofit offerings, including free and discounted tools, and uncover the hidden potential in the tools you may already have.

• Understand what’s included in Microsoft’s nonprofit licensing and where to access funding

• Identify commonly underused features in Microsoft 365 and how to activate them

• See real-life use cases for tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot and learn where they can have the biggest impact

Presenters:
Sean Flahie (CTO & Principal Consultant, Apex Digital Solutions)
Tom Egan (CSO, Apex Digital Solutions)

12:30pm - 1:30pm
In-Person Only at Velocity, 6633 18 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Open to all nonprofits.

Enjoy a complimentary lunch, connect with fellow nonprofit leaders, and explore shared challenges and ideas in an informal setting.

1:30pm - 4:00pm 
In-Person Only at Velocity, 6633 18 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
For grant-eligible nonprofits only
View full grant details & eligibility requirements »

This session is designed to help eligible nonprofits create a focused plan for applying to the Apex Digital Technology Empowerment Grant. You’ll explore project strategies, refine your organization’s needs, and begin mapping out an application that aligns with your goals.

It is recommended that both a business leader and a technical/IT expert from your team be present.

1:30pm-1:50pm

Get clear guidance on the eligibility requirements, timeline, and expectations for the Apex Digital Technology Empowerment Grant.

• Understand who is eligible and what types of services are included

• Learn what the application process looks like and what to prepare

• Hear tips for crafting a compelling, strategic proposal

Presenter: Heidi Vogt (VP of Marketing, Apex Digital Solutions)

1:50pm-2:30pm

IT leaders will learn how to align infrastructure and security improvements with high-impact funding opportunities.

• Identify your most critical infrastructure and security gaps

• Plan scalable solutions that align with long-term goals

• Prioritize the right projects for your grant application

Presenters:
Sean Flahie (CTO & Principal Consultant, Apex Digital Solutions)
Tom Egan (CSO, Apex Digital Solutions)

Business leaders will explore how to frame technology investment in terms of mission outcomes and ROI.

• Map IT needs to mission-driven outcomes and sustainability

• Understand how to evaluate the return on technology investments

• Learn how tech debt impacts growth, funding, and operations

Presenter:
Jason Lambiris (CEO, Apex Digital Solutions)

11:15am-11:30am

2:45pm-3:15pm

See real examples of tech-enabled nonprofit transformation and discover ideas to inspire your own project.

• Explore case studies of successful nonprofit technology initiatives

• Learn how other organizations are leveraging Apex Digital

• Identify ideas to adapt or expand for your own proposal

Presenters:
Sean Flahie (CTO & Principal Consultant, Apex Digital Solutions)
Jason Lambiris (CEO, Apex Digital Solutions)

3:15pm-4:00pm

Wrap up with final guidance, live Q&A, and time to begin building your application with input from Apex Digital.

• Summarize key takeaways from the day

• Ask final questions in a collaborative setting

• Begin drafting your application with help from the team