Double Eagle Consulting Announces collaboration with Microsoft Elevate to Accelerate AI, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Innovation Across the Arts and Cultural Sector

New Jersey –June 11, 2026 – Double Eagle Consulting, a leading IT strategy and advisory firm dedicated to the arts and cultural nonprofit sector, today announced a joint project/initiative and collaboration with Microsoft Elevate, Microsoft’s global education, nonprofit and workforce development program. This collaboration represents a significant step forward in bringing enterprise-grade AI, cybersecurity, and cloud capabilities to arts and cultural institutions seeking to deepen community impact while improving operational performance. As nonprofit arts organizations face growing demands to expand audience reach, increase donor engagement, and operate more efficiently with constrained resources, Double Eagle Consulting is leveraging artificial intelligence as a catalyst for both community outreach and internal transformation. Through its work with Microsoft technologies, Double Eagle is helping organizations move beyond experimentation to practical, mission-aligned AI adoption. “Arts and cultural institutions are being challenged to reach broader, more diverse audiences while managing increasing operational complexity,” said Terri-Ann Feindt, CEO of Double Eagle Consulting. “AI, when implemented thoughtfully, enables organizations to better understand their communities, personalize engagement at scale, and streamline internal processes—allowing them to focus more of their resources on mission delivery." Through this collaboration, Double Eagle Consulting will help organizations harness AI to: Expand community outreach and accessibility by enabling data-driven audience segmentation, personalized marketing, and multilingual engagement strategies Enhance donor and patron experiences through predictive analytics, tailored communications, and improved lifecycle management Increase operational efficiency by automating administrative workflows across finance, ticketing, customer service, and development functions Improve decision-making with real-time analytics and integrated data environments that provide leadership with actionable insights Establish responsible AI governance frameworks to ensure ethical, secure, and sustainable adoption Double Eagle’s approach is grounded in a “readiness-first” methodology, ensuring that organizations build the necessary foundation - data, governance, and staff alignment before deploying AI solutions. This reduces risk and significantly increases the likelihood of successful adoption, particularly in mission-driven environments where resources are limited and stakeholder trust is paramount. In addition to AI innovation, Double Eagle will continue to support organizations in strengthening cybersecurity resilience and modernizing legacy infrastructure through cloud-first strategies. Together with Microsoft, the firm is enabling institutions to operate with greater agility, security, and scalability while maintaining focus on their cultural and community missions. “At Microsoft, we believe AI has the potential to strengthen the institutions that help communities thrive - including arts and cultural organizations that preserve and shape our shared future. Through Microsoft Elevate, our global initiative to expand opportunity through AI and skills, we’re working with changemakers like Double Eagle to help this sector harness technology Ai, cloud and security innovation in ways that are both responsible and transformative. Together, we see an opportunity to equip organizations with the tools and capabilities they need to expand their reach, deepen their impact, and serve more people,” said Hugo Marques, Partner Managing Director at Microsoft Elevate. Double Eagle Consulting is uniquely positioned as a pure-play IT strategy firm focused on the arts and cultural nonprofit sector. With deep relationships across leading performing arts organizations, museums, and cultural institutions in both the United States and the United Kingdom, the firm serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership teams navigating complex technology and transformation initiatives. By combining Microsoft’s global technology platform with Double Eagle’s sector expertise, this collaboration is poised to deliver meaningful advancements in how arts organizations engage their communities, operate efficiently, and sustain long-term growth. About Double Eagle Consulting Double Eagle Consulting is a premier IT strategy and advisory firm serving the nonprofit sector. With a team of former CIOs, CTOs, and cybersecurity leaders, Double Eagle specializes in IT strategy, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and AI readiness. The firm partners with leading non-profit institutions across the U.S. and U.K. to align technology investments with mission-driven outcomes, enabling organizations to expand their reach, strengthen operations, and better serve their communities.