Join Blackbaud and Microsoft experts for a two-day Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals Workshop. You'll receive personal coaching as you build your own automations, apps, or dashboards and connect them to Blackbaud data and products.

 Plus meet your peers, network, get great ideas, and build skills you can bring back to your own organization.  Don't miss this unique in-person Power Platform workshop coming to Toronto!

WORKSHOP AGENDA

Your registration is for either the Power Automate or Power BI Fundamentals.

Day 1: Tuesday, April 21

Name Time
Welcome and Breakfast9:00 AM - 9:30 AM (EDT)
Automation Scenarios9:30 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)
Intro to SKY Add-Ins, SKY Developer, and Terminology10:00 AM - 10:45 AM (EDT)
BREAK10:45 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
Lab 1 - Create an Add-in connecting Raiser's Edge NXT Events to Outlook11:00 AM - 12:15 PM (EDT)
LUNCH BREAK12:15 PM - 12:45 PM (EDT)
Introduction to Adaptive Cards and Lab 212:45 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
BREAK2:00 PM - 2:15 PM (EDT)
Lab 2 Continued2:15 PM - 3:30 PM (EDT)
Planning your First Automation3:30 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
Open Q&A Time4:00 PM - 4:30 PM (EDT)
Name Time
Welcome and Breakfast9:00 AM - 9:30 AM (EDT)
Intro to Power BI and Power BI Demo9:30 AM - 10:15 AM (EDT)
Access and Prepare Data10:15 AM - 10:45 AM (EDT)
BREAK10:45 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
Build a Fundraising Report: Data Model11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (EDT)
LUNCH BREAK12:30 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
Build a Fundraising Report: Visuals1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
Self-Paced: Complete Your First Power BI Report2:00 PM - 3:15 PM (EDT)
BREAK3:15 PM - 3:30 PM (EDT)
Intro to Power Automate3:30 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
Intro to Power Automate Templates4:00 PM - 4:30 PM (EDT)
Time Zone: (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) [Change Time Zone]

Day 2: Wednesday, April 22

Name Time
Welcome and Breakfast9:00 AM - 9:30 AM (EDT)
Deep Dive: Loops, Expressions9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
BREAK11:00 AM - 11:15 AM (EDT)
Deep Dive: Adaptive Cards11:15 AM - 11:45 AM (EDT)
Intro to Small Group Projects11:45 AM - 12:15 PM (EDT)
LUNCH BREAK12:15 PM - 12:45 PM (EDT)
Small Group Project Work12:45 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
BREAK2:00 PM - 2:15 PM (EDT)
Small Group Project Work2:15 PM - 3:30 PM (EDT)
Your Automation Action Plan3:30 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
Name Time
Welcome and Breakfast9:00 AM - 9:30 AM (EDT)
Connect Blackbaud Data to Power BI9:30 AM - 10:45 AM (EDT)
BREAK10:45 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
Publish to Power BI Service & Schedule Data Refreshes11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
LUNCH BREAK12:00 PM - 12:45 PM (EDT)
Self-Paced: Connect & Refresh Data12:45 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
Alternative Data Paths2:00 PM - 2:30 PM (EDT)
Embed Your Power BI Report in Raiser's Edge NXT2:30 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
Self-Paced: Embed Your Power BI Report in Raiser's Edge NXT3:00 PM - 3:30 PM (EDT)
Your Power BI Action Plan & Power BI Resources3:30 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
Time Zone: (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) [Change Time Zone]

WORKSHOP LOCATION

The workshop is being held at the Microsoft Canada Headquarters in CIBC Square, 81 Bay Street, Suite 4400, Toronto, ON M5J-0E7

FAQs

Your Question

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Do I have to be a Blackbaud customer to attend?

No, you will be provided with access to a Blackbaud training environment for the workshop.

Do I need to be an existing Microsoft customer?

No, we will provide you with details on creating a free Microsoft Power Platform trial account for the workshop.

Do I need to know programming languages to participate?

No, this workshop is for those with no computer science background.  We will use low-code and drag and drop tools.

Will the workshop be available virtually?

No, this hands on workshop is intended for an in-person learning experience.

What do I need to bring to the workshop?

Bring your energy, creativity, and a laptop!

How do I get to the workshop?

The workshop is being held at the Microsoft Innovation Hub.  Detailed instructions for transportation, accommodations, and logistics will be made available to registered attendees.

Will I need to complete any work in advance of the workshop?

We will provide detailed pre-requisites and program guides shortly before the workshop.  If you do not receive this information prior to the workshop, please contact bbdevdays@blackbaud.com. You will need to set up your access to the various environments prior to the workshop.  

How much does the workshop cost?

The cost of the workshop is $299 including all training materials, breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks.

Is there any preliminary work for the workshop?

We will be hosting a Know Before You Go virtual call to help you get set up and address any questions. For those who cannot attend, the meeting will be recorded. Additionally, we will share Blackbaud University virtual courses that may provide beneficial foundational information.

When does registration close?

Registration closes on April 10 to ensure attendees have enough time to familiarize themselves with the Know Before You Go materials.