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Thursday, May 28
 

9:55am EDT

C1-1: Are You Ready for a Capital Campaign?
Thursday May 28, 2026 9:55am - 12:00pm EDT
Most nonprofits underestimate what campaign readiness really requires. Goals get set, timelines get announced, and fundraising teams are left sorting out what's actually realistic.

This interactive two-hour clinic is for development leaders who want to get ahead of that. Drawing on 25+ years of campaign experience from $5M to $200M, Emma Lewzey will walk participants through the leadership, organizational, and donor foundations that successful campaigns are built on - and the honest conversations that need to happen before you launch.

You'll leave with a clear picture of where your organization stands, whether a goal has already been announced or the conversation is just getting started.

Campaign results aren't decided at launch. They're decided months, sometimes years earlier.
Speakers
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Emma Lewzey

Founder and Lead Consultant, Blue Sky Philanthropy
Emma Lewzey, CFRE, is a strategic advisor and campaign specialist with 25+ years of nonprofit fundraising and leadership experience. She launched her major gift career in 2002, managing her first capital campaign for Canada's largest 2SLGBTQ+ Community Centre.

Since then, Emma has... Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 9:55am - 12:00pm EDT
Vancouver Room

1:50pm EDT

C2: Inside a $1 Million Monthly Program (And What You Can Steal From It)
Thursday May 28, 2026 1:50pm - 4:15pm EDT
Monthly giving programs are the backbone of sustainable fundraising—but how do you grow one meaningfully without overcomplicating your strategy?

Join Mary Saretski, Director of Donor & Stakeholder Relations at the Edmonton Humane Society, as she shares how a strong existing monthly giving program was elevated to new heights—currently generating $1 million annually. Since 2024, Mary and her team have grown monthly revenue from $61,000 to over $85,000 through intentional stewardship, thoughtful upgrades, targeted conversions, and consistent messaging about the value of monthly support.

In a sector where reliable funding is critical, monthly donors provide a vital, dependable foundation. This session will highlight how these donors truly become the backbone of an organization.

Attendees will walk away with practical, proven strategies to:
  • Strengthen donor stewardship to improve retention
  • Identify and implement simple, effective upgrade opportunities
  • Convert one-time donors into long-term monthly supporters
  • Build compelling, consistent messaging around monthly giving
  • Scale a program at any stage—from startup to mature
Whether you’re launching a monthly giving program or looking to take an established one to the next level, this session will provide actionable insights you can implement right away.
Speakers
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Mary Saretski

Director, Donor & Stakeholder Relations, Edmonton Humane Society
A relationship builder, creative thinker, and problem solver, Mary brings more than 20 years of experience in the charitable sector, including leadership roles with the University of Alberta and Habitat for Humanity Edmonton. She currently serves as Director of Donor & Stakeholder... Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 1:50pm - 4:15pm EDT
Toronto Room
 
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