Frontier Non‑Profit Forum, Human‑led, AI‑enabled. Move beyond readiness into realisation.

Do more good, with less friction. Charities and non‑profits face a perfect storm: rising demand, flat or unpredictable funding, and increasing expectations around transparency and impact. Frontier organisations don’t just adopt new tools, they re-design how they operate. Join ANS and Microsoft for a focused executive summit that turns AI, data and modern work into practical, mission‑driven outcomes. Hear how sector leaders are reshaping culture, operating models and supporter experiences and leave with a clear, actionable path to become a Frontier Non‑Profit.

What we’ll cover:

• The Frontier Non-profit Model: What it means to become a human‑led, AI‑enabled organisation, and why the Frontier model matters today.
• Moving from AI Readiness to AI Realisation: The cultural, operational, leadership and governance changes needed to turn AI experimentation into real organisational value.
• Microsoft’s Perspective: Insights on how non-profits across the globe are adopting AI and modern data platforms at scale to improve impact.
• Real-World Non-profit Case Studies: Practical examples from organisations at different stages of the journey; from building cloud foundations, to becoming data‑led and embedding AI across everyday work.
• Practical Next Steps & Solutions: How tools like AI Navigator, Data Navigator, Fabric Accelerator and Copilot POC can support your organisation’s next stage of maturity.

Agenda Highlights:

• Welcome & Sector Context (09:30 – 09:50)
  ANS opens the forum with a clear view of today’s non‑profit landscape, exploring rising demand, funding pressures, and why AI, data and cloud are now essential to scaling mission impact. The session introduces the Frontier Non‑Profit Maturity Model that will guide the day.
• Framing the Frontier: Why Now? (09:50 – 10:30)
  ANS CTO Kyle Hill outlines the market forces accelerating AI adoption and shows how leading organisations are shifting toward human‑led, AI‑enabled ways of working.
• The Frontier Advantage: Microsoft perspective (10:50-11:30)
  Microsoft brings insights from its global ecosystem, demonstrating how AI, data platforms and modern work technologies are helping non‑profits drive productivity, innovation and responsible adoption.
• The Frontier Journey in practice: Customer case stories (11:30-12:15)
  Hear how organisations at different maturity stages are progressing; from cloud and security foundations, shifting to connected data, to early gains from Copilot and AI‑enabled workflows.
• From AI readiness to AI realisation: What it really takes (13:00-13:40)
  ANS experts Vicki and Jason share a practical roadmap for becoming a Frontier organisation, covering leadership, governance, culture, data readiness and how to move from experimentation to measurable value.
• Leadership at the Edge: Navigating the Journey to the Frontier (13:40-14:10)
  ANS, Microsoft and senior leaders from across the non‑profit sector, including Charity IT Leaders CEO Tree Hall, share real‑world experiences of digital and AI transformation. The session explores emerging challenges such as AI ethics, cultural change and adaptive operating models, offering practical guidance for preparing for the Frontier era.
• Networking drinks  (14:30 -16:00)
  Continue the conversation with peers, speakers and sector leaders in an informal networking session designed to spark collaboration and shared learning.

Understand your starting point: Get clear on where your organisation is today and what the next steps look like.
Learn from real non-profit journeys: Hear candid insights from organisations tackling data, cloud and AI adoption at scale.
Gain actionable guidance: Walk away with practical steps you can apply immediately; covering leadership, culture, data, security and technology.
See the opportunities ahead: Explore how AI and modern data ecosystems can help you meet rising demand, support teams, and improve mission delivery.
Connect with ANS and Microsoft experts: Engage with specialists who support non-profit transformation across the UK.

This is an invite‑only forum with limited capacity to ensure meaningful discussion and peer connection. Secure your place today to benchmark your organisation against the Frontier Non‑Profit Maturity Model and identify your next steps toward human‑led, AI‑enabled transformation.

Meet the Team...

Adam Westall

Industry Lead NPO at ANS

Adam Westall has over 10 years of experience in IT Account Management, working within the IT channel and public sector, helping Education and NPO professionals to deliver maximum value from IT spending. Adam joined ANS 3 years ago to lead the education and NPO teams to bring digital transformation to the forefront of public sector innovation. 

Kyle Hill

CTO at ANS

Kyle Hill joined ANS in June 2023 as Technical Services Delivery Director, quickly transforming the Professional Services and Centre of Excellence teams into industry leaders. In 2024, Kyle was promoted to Chief Technology Officer to continue developing and scaling world-class cloud, security, and digital services. Kyle is an expert in complex, multi-technology offerings, making him a sought-after authority and speaker on AI readiness and digital transformation. Additionally, he is recognised by Microsoft for his contributions to the tech community as a Regional Director and Most Valuable Professional (MVP).

Vicki Holman

Ecosystem Architect for Copilot at ANS

Vicki Holman is an Ecosystem Architect for Copilot at ANS, bringing a wealth of technical expertise in Microsoft 365 technologies, including Purview. With hands-on experience in rolling out Copilot for M365, Vicki combines deep technical knowledge with a people-first approach, making her an invaluable asset in driving adoption and implementation. Her unique blend of being both a techie and a people person allows her to bridge the gap between complex technical solutions and practical user engagement, ensuring organisations fully harness the power of AI-driven collaboration.

Jason Earnshaw

Practice Lead: Low Code at ANS

With over a decade of experience in Power Platform solutions, Jason is an ANS Low Code Manager passionate about helping organisations build a low-code ecosystem to empower their people to modernise how they work. As a previous Principal Architect at ANS and a Customer Success / Digital Execution Manager at Mendix, Jason strongly focuses on Low Code delivery, transformation execution and adoption, working alongside some of the largest companies and understanding what it takes to succeed with Low Code.

Meet the guest speakers

Tree Hall

CEO at Charity IT Leaders

Tree is the CEO of Charity IT Leaders, dedicated to strengthening collaboration across the non‑profit technology community. She is passionate about working closely with stakeholders from across the sector to support members, cultivate meaningful relationships with sponsors and partners, and champion the work of leading IT and digital specialists. Her leadership is driven by the belief that technology and community are powerful enablers for positive change across the charity sector.

David Leigh

UK Managed Partner Lead for Microsoft Elevate

David Leigh is the UK Managed Partner Lead for Microsoft Elevate, supporting Not-for-profit customers in realising their potential.