Canada's Fundraising Conference 2026: Full Schedule

Canada’s conference with a heart!

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8:30am EDT

Community and Belonging | The Simone Joyaux Memorial Opening Keynote | generously sponsored by Toronto Foundation

Thursday May 28, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

Thanks to the support of Toronto Foundation, Canada's Fundraising Conference is pleased to welcome Floyd Jones as the SImone Joyaux Memorial Opening Keynote Speaker.

Floyd will kick off the conference with a high-energy, inspiring opening keynote that will energize the room and set the tone for the days ahead.

This session will explore how community and belonging are built not only around us, but within us—and how connection, trust, and lived experience shape thriving communities.

It’s an invitation to arrive fully, reflect deeply, and step into the conference feeling grounded, inspired, and ready to learn together.

Speakers

Floyd Jones

Speaker, Coach & Community Builder, Floyd Jones Enterprises

Floyd Jones is a speaker, coach, and community builder based in NYC, dedicated to helping nonprofits and purpose-driven entrepreneurs create sustainable, engaged communities that drive lasting impact. As the founder of Floyd Jones Enterprises, a media and coaching company, and BackBlack... Read More →

Thursday May 28, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Mandarin Ballroom AB

Keynote+Plenary

12:45pm EDT

Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way

Thursday May 28, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT

Mandarin Ballroom AB

"Lead, follow or get out of the way" may not be the kindest call to action.
Nonetheless, it comes close to sensing the urgency of our time in search of the next generation of leaders for the nonprofit / social impact sector in Canada.
Creating calm, instilling confidence, a focus on values and providing direction in the midst of a chaotic world is not easy.
How will leadership differ for the next generation? What new challenges will leaders face? What new skills do they need to face a new world order? And what can we do prepare them for the challenges ahead.
We’ve assembled a panel of leading nonprofit professionals and leaders to address what may be one of the most critical and pressing issues of our time … for our sector, our country, and the world.

Moderators

Tony Myers, Ph.D., M.A., LL.B., CFRE (Ret’d)

CEO, Leaders of Tomorrow Canada Foundation // Fondation des leaders de demain Canada

Tony is a passionate enthusiast, formerly an international fundraising consultant, now turned CEO of a start-up NPO facing the same challenges as many other leaders in the social impact sector. His background includes success as a strategist, author, speaker and executive coach who... Read More →

Speakers

Chantelle Ohrling, CFRE

Senior Officer of Legacy Giving, David Suzuki Foundation

Chantelle Ohrling, CFRE (she/her), is the David Suzuki Foundation’s Senior Officer of Legacy Giving, helping caring Canadians alchemize their values and hopes into enduring environmental protections. Chantelle also serves as Chair of Communications and Chair of Equity & Reconciliation... Read More →

Sharon Avery

President & CEO, Toronto Foundation

Sharon Avery is President & CEO of Toronto Foundation, where she has led a shift toward more inclusive, participatory, and equity-focused philanthropy. She has championed gender-lens investing, built community-driven research like Toronto’s Social Capital Studies, and introduced... Read More →

Krishan Mehta

Vice-President, University Advancement and Alumni Relations, Toronto Metropolitan University

As Vice-President, University Advancement, Krishan Mehta leads Toronto Metropolitan University’s (TMU) fundraising and alumni relations programs. A respected leader in philanthropy, stewardship, and engagement, Krishan has been a driving force within the TMU community since 201... Read More →

Thursday May 28, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
Mandarin Ballroom AB

Keynote+Plenary, Panel Discussion

4:20pm EDT

Building a Culture of Generosity in Canada

Thursday May 28, 2026 4:20pm - 5:20pm EDT

Mandarin Ballroom AB

If we’re going to shift culture, it has to come from multiple angles (eg. time, money, community), while also grounding the conversation in what actually makes movements resonate and scale. Join Duke Chang, CEO of CanadaHelps, in a fireside chat about building a culture of generosity in Canada and the role the sector can play in sparking something bigger than any one organization.

Moderators

Duke Chang

President & CEO, CanadaHelps

Duke Chang is the President and Chief Executive Officer of CanadaHelps, the country’s largest online platform for donating and fundraising. Duke is leading CanadaHelps’ efforts to transform the way Canadians support charities, ensuring that organizations of all sizes can thrive... Read More →

Speakers

Dr. Megan Conway

President & CEO, Volunteer Bénévoles Canada

Megan Conway loves sparking creativity, curiosity and capacity across teams, organizations and networks to mobilize social change. With twenty years of diverse leadership roles in government and the charitable, voluntary and academic sectors, Megan has been recognized for her ability... Read More →

Brad Offman

Chief Executive Officer, Greater Purpose Inc.

Brad Offman is the Founder & CEO of Greater Purpose. He has spent his career in both the business and charitable sectors, launching Spire Philanthropy, co-founding the Partnership Conference and Social Impact Professionals Canada, and holding senior roles at Mackenzie Investments... Read More →

Thursday May 28, 2026 4:20pm - 5:20pm EDT
Mandarin Ballroom AB

Keynote+Plenary, Panel Discussion