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SUMMARY:Registration
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LOCATION:108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Breakfast
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LOCATION:108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
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SUMMARY:LL1: Say It Like You Mean It: The Art & Science of Storytelling\, Leadership\, and Fundraising Result | LeaderLab Part 1 | generously sponsored by DonorPerfect
DESCRIPTION:Fundraising isn’t failing—relevance is.\n\nToo often\, organizations try to generate urgency\, confidence\, and results with stories that feel outdated\, over-polished\, or disconnected from what donors actually want to understand.\n\nThis full-day\, highly interactive LeaderLab is designed for fundraising and nonprofit leaders who want to move beyond “better messaging” and into strategic clarity.\n\nThe day blends teaching\, reflection\, and real-world application to help participants:\nBuild a clear\, repeatable core story rooted in impact and meaningAdapt one story across multiple fundraising functions without losing clarityStress-test messaging against real donor expectations and real-world constraintsLeave with language they can actually use— not just inspiration\nThis is not a lecture.\nThis is not a copywriting workshop.\nThis is leadership work.\n\nWe’ll close the day with a dynamite panel featuring:\nOwen Charters\, President & CEO of Pathways Canada\, and former Chair of Imagine Canada and Storyteller-in-Chief.Celeste Blackmore\, National Director\, Corporate Partnerships at StorageVault CanadaEmma Lewzey\, CFRE\, Founder & President of Blue Sky Philanthropy\, strategic advisor and campaign specialistDesigned for fundraising and non-profit leaders who know that clarity drives confidence — and confidence drives giving.
CATEGORIES:LEADERLAB
LOCATION:Mandarin Ballroom A\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:LL2: From Awareness to Asking: Building an Integrated Digital Fundraising Program | LeaderLab Part 1
DESCRIPTION:This LeaderLab is designed to help participants map or rebuild an integrated digital fundraising program end-to-end. Rather than focusing on isolated tactics\, the session will explore how audience understanding\, awareness\, supporter acquisition\, stewardship\, fundraising\, and future-proofing work together as part of a single connected system.\n\nOver four practical working sessions\, participants will hear real-world examples from multiple practitioners\, apply the ideas to their own organizations through a guided workbook\, and leave with a draft blueprint and a clearer set of priorities for strengthening their digital fundraising program.
CATEGORIES:LEADERLAB
LOCATION:Mandarin Ballroom B\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:LL3: Legacy Giving for the Rest of Us | LeaderLab Part 1 | generously sponsored by epilogue
DESCRIPTION:How to create a comprehensive and inspiring Legacy Donor Journey - no matter your charity's size.\n\nThis exclusive LeaderLab is designed for nonprofits (including small and mid-sized organizations) seeking to grow legacy giving in a way that's realistic\, values-driven\, and achievable.\n\nLed by Tess Conrad with contributions by leading legacy fundraising voices\, including Chantelle Ohrling\, Aimée Lindenberger\, and Paul Nazareth\, this session balances relationship-building\, donor psychology\, stewardship\, and just enough technical knowledge to help fundraisers feel confident.\n\nMore details coming soon!\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:LEADERLAB
LOCATION:Toronto Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:LL4: YES WE CAN: Standing Strong in the Face of Disruption | LeaderLab Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Our world has changed … drastically! &nbsp\;There’s never been a more important time to face disruption head on. Not to beat it down\, but to understand it\, work with it\, leverage it to our advantage and those we serve.\n\nToday’s fundraisers\, directors\, or board members are all being tested by\, scarce resources\, ever-rising expectations\, challenging people and an uncertain future.&nbsp\;\n\nIn the meantime\, how to we meet the challenges. How do we cope? How do we stand tall in the face of adversity? How do we turn disruption into power? Finding perspective will enable us to lead with courage\, clarity and resilience—especially when the stakes are high.\n\nJoin Tony Myers\, Tania Little and Tanya Rumble as they bring nearly 60 years of experience to a dynamic and interactive session designed to help us cope and thrive in this new of world of disruption.\n\nThis isn’t a sit-and-listen event—it’s an active learning experience that blends frameworks\, peer dialogue\, and live problem-solving and personal reflection. It will challenge you to lead through volatility\, uncertainty\, and change—then translate our collective insights directly back to our work.\n\nYou’ll leave the LeaderLab with\nNew frameworks and fresh perspectives to navigate uncertaintyIncreased confidence to lead yourself and others through disruption &nbsp\;Insights and approaches on how to respond under pressureAn increased knowledge and awareness of your own leadership strengthsAn introduction to a network of peers facing the same challengesA learning experience you’ll want to share with others\n
CATEGORIES:LEADERLAB
LOCATION:Victoria Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Nutrition and Networking
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING EVENT - INCLUDED
LOCATION:Ottawa Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
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SUMMARY:LL1: Say It Like You Mean It: The Art & Science of Storytelling\, Leadership\, and Fundraising Result | LeaderLab Part 2 | generously sponsored by DonorPerfect
DESCRIPTION:This full-day LeaderLab is a hands-on\, highly interactive working session designed for fundraising and nonprofit leaders who want to move beyond “better messaging” and into strategic clarity.\n\nCurated and facilitated by Angel Benedict\, the day blends teaching\, reflection\, and real-world application — with insights from frontline fundraisers\, communications leaders\, and donors brought into the room at key moments.\n\nWith more than 20 years in the nonprofit sector\, Angel is known for cutting through jargon and helping leaders articulate what truly matters — in ways that donors understand and respond to.\n\nMore details coming soon!
CATEGORIES:LEADERLAB
LOCATION:Mandarin Ballroom A\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
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SUMMARY:LL2: From Awareness to Asking: Building an Integrated Digital Fundraising Program | LeaderLab Part 2
DESCRIPTION:This LeaderLab is designed to help participants map or rebuild an integrated digital fundraising program end-to-end. Rather than focusing on isolated tactics\, the session will explore how audience understanding\, awareness\, supporter acquisition\, stewardship\, fundraising\, and future-proofing work together as part of a single connected system.\n\nOver four practical working sessions\, participants will hear real-world examples from multiple practitioners\, apply the ideas to their own organizations through a guided workbook\, and leave with a draft blueprint and a clearer set of priorities for strengthening their digital fundraising program.
CATEGORIES:LEADERLAB
LOCATION:Mandarin Ballroom B\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
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SUMMARY:LL3: Legacy Giving for the Rest of Us | LeaderLab Part 2 | generously sponsored by epilogue
DESCRIPTION:How to create a comprehensive and inspiring Legacy Donor Journey - no matter your charity's size.\n\nThis exclusive LeaderLab is designed for nonprofits (including small and mid-sized organizations) seeking to grow legacy giving in a way that's realistic\, values-driven\, and achievable.\n\nLed by Tess Conrad with contributions by leading legacy fundraising voices\, including Chantelle Ohrling\, Aimée Lindenberger\, and Paul Nazareth\, this session balances relationship-building\, donor psychology\, stewardship\, and just enough technical knowledge to help fundraisers feel confident.\n\nMore details coming soon!\n\n
CATEGORIES:LEADERLAB
LOCATION:Toronto Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
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SUMMARY:LL4: YES WE CAN: Standing Strong in the Face of Disruption | LeaderLab Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Our world has changed … drastically! &nbsp\;There’s never been a more important time to face disruption head on. Not to beat it down\, but to understand it\, work with it\, leverage it to our advantage and those we serve.\n\nToday’s fundraisers\, directors\, or board members are all being tested by\, scarce resources\, ever-rising expectations\, challenging people and an uncertain future. \n\nIn the meantime\, how to we meet the challenges. How do we cope? How do we stand tall in the face of adversity? How do we turn disruption into power? Finding perspective will enable us to lead with courage\, clarity and resilience—especially when the stakes are high.\n\nJoin Tony Myers\, Tania Little and Tanya Rumble as they bring nearly 60 years of experience to a dynamic and interactive session designed to help us cope and thrive in this new of world of disruption.\n\nThis isn’t a sit-and-listen event—it’s an active learning experience that blends frameworks\, peer dialogue\, and live problem-solving and personal reflection. It will challenge you to lead through volatility\, uncertainty\, and change—then translate our collective insights directly back to our work.\n\nYou’ll leave the LeaderLab with\nNew frameworks and fresh perspectives to navigate uncertaintyIncreased confidence to lead yourself and others through disruption &nbsp\;Insights and approaches on how to respond under pressureAn increased knowledge and awareness of your own leadership strengthsAn introduction to a network of peers facing the same challengesA learning experience you’ll want to share with others\n
CATEGORIES:LEADERLAB
LOCATION:Victoria Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Lunch
DESCRIPTION:A delicious lunch break.
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING EVENT - INCLUDED
LOCATION:108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
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SUMMARY:LL1: Say It Like You Mean It: The Art & Science of Storytelling\, Leadership\, and Fundraising Result | LeaderLab Part 3 | generously sponsored by DonorPerfect
DESCRIPTION:This full-day LeaderLab is a hands-on\, highly interactive working session designed for fundraising and nonprofit leaders who want to move beyond “better messaging” and into strategic clarity.\n\nCurated and facilitated by Angel Benedict\, the day blends teaching\, reflection\, and real-world application — with insights from frontline fundraisers\, communications leaders\, and donors brought into the room at key moments.\n\nWith more than 20 years in the nonprofit sector\, Angel is known for cutting through jargon and helping leaders articulate what truly matters — in ways that donors understand and respond to.\n\nMore details coming soon!
CATEGORIES:LEADERLAB
LOCATION:Mandarin Ballroom A\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
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SUMMARY:LL2: From Awareness to Asking: Building an Integrated Digital Fundraising Program | LeaderLab Part 3
DESCRIPTION:This LeaderLab is designed to help participants map or rebuild an integrated digital fundraising program end-to-end. Rather than focusing on isolated tactics\, the session will explore how audience understanding\, awareness\, supporter acquisition\, stewardship\, fundraising\, and future-proofing work together as part of a single connected system.\n\nOver four practical working sessions\, participants will hear real-world examples from multiple practitioners\, apply the ideas to their own organizations through a guided workbook\, and leave with a draft blueprint and a clearer set of priorities for strengthening their digital fundraising program.
CATEGORIES:LEADERLAB
LOCATION:Mandarin Ballroom B\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:LL3: Legacy Giving for the Rest of Us | LeaderLab Part 3 | generously sponsored by epilogue
DESCRIPTION:How to create a comprehensive and inspiring Legacy Donor Journey - no matter your charity's size.\n\nThis exclusive LeaderLab is designed for nonprofits (including small and mid-sized organizations) seeking to grow legacy giving in a way that's realistic\, values-driven\, and achievable.\n\nLed by Tess Conrad with contributions by leading legacy fundraising voices\, including Chantelle Ohrling\, Aimée Lindenberger\, and Paul Nazareth\, this session balances relationship-building\, donor psychology\, stewardship\, and just enough technical knowledge to help fundraisers feel confident.\n\nMore details coming soon!
CATEGORIES:LEADERLAB
LOCATION:Toronto Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:LL4: YES WE CAN: Standing Strong in the Face of Disruption | LeaderLab Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Our world has changed … drastically! &nbsp\;There’s never been a more important time to face disruption head on. Not to beat it down\, but to understand it\, work with it\, leverage it to our advantage and those we serve.\n\nToday’s fundraisers\, directors\, or board members are all being tested by\, scarce resources\, ever-rising expectations\, challenging people and an uncertain future. \n\nIn the meantime\, how to we meet the challenges. How do we cope? How do we stand tall in the face of adversity? How do we turn disruption into power? Finding perspective will enable us to lead with courage\, clarity and resilience—especially when the stakes are high.\n\nJoin Tony Myers\, Tania Little and Tanya Rumble as they bring nearly 60 years of experience to a dynamic and interactive session designed to help us cope and thrive in this new of world of disruption.\n\nThis isn’t a sit-and-listen event—it’s an active learning experience that blends frameworks\, peer dialogue\, and live problem-solving and personal reflection. It will challenge you to lead through volatility\, uncertainty\, and change—then translate our collective insights directly back to our work.\n\nYou’ll leave the LeaderLab with\nNew frameworks and fresh perspectives to navigate uncertaintyIncreased confidence to lead yourself and others through disruption &nbsp\;Insights and approaches on how to respond under pressureAn increased knowledge and awareness of your own leadership strengthsAn introduction to a network of peers facing the same challengesA learning experience you’ll want to share with others\n
CATEGORIES:LEADERLAB
LOCATION:Victoria Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Nutrition and Networking
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING EVENT - INCLUDED
LOCATION:Ottawa Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
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SUMMARY:LL1: Say It Like You Mean It: The Art & Science of Storytelling\, Leadership\, and Fundraising Result | LeaderLab Part 4 | generously sponsored by DonorPerfect
DESCRIPTION:This full-day LeaderLab is a hands-on\, highly interactive working session designed for fundraising and nonprofit leaders who want to move beyond “better messaging” and into strategic clarity.\n\nCurated and facilitated by Angel Benedict\, the day blends teaching\, reflection\, and real-world application — with insights from frontline fundraisers\, communications leaders\, and donors brought into the room at key moments.\n\nWith more than 20 years in the nonprofit sector\, Angel is known for cutting through jargon and helping leaders articulate what truly matters — in ways that donors understand and respond to.\n\nMore details coming soon!
CATEGORIES:LEADERLAB
LOCATION:Mandarin Ballroom A\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
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SUMMARY:LL2: From Awareness to Asking: Building an Integrated Digital Fundraising Program | LeaderLab Part 4
DESCRIPTION:This LeaderLab is designed to help participants map or rebuild an integrated digital fundraising program end-to-end. Rather than focusing on isolated tactics\, the session will explore how audience understanding\, awareness\, supporter acquisition\, stewardship\, fundraising\, and future-proofing work together as part of a single connected system.\n\nOver four practical working sessions\, participants will hear real-world examples from multiple practitioners\, apply the ideas to their own organizations through a guided workbook\, and leave with a draft blueprint and a clearer set of priorities for strengthening their digital fundraising program.
CATEGORIES:LEADERLAB
LOCATION:Mandarin Ballroom B\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
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SUMMARY:LL3: Legacy Giving for the Rest of Us | LeaderLab Part 4 | generously sponsored by epilogue
DESCRIPTION:How to create a comprehensive and inspiring Legacy Donor Journey - no matter your charity's size.\n\nThis exclusive LeaderLab is designed for nonprofits (including small and mid-sized organizations) seeking to grow legacy giving in a way that's realistic\, values-driven\, and achievable.\n\nLed by Tess Conrad with contributions by leading legacy fundraising voices\, including Chantelle Ohrling\, Aimée Lindenberger\, and Paul Nazareth\, this session balances relationship-building\, donor psychology\, stewardship\, and just enough technical knowledge to help fundraisers feel confident.\n\nMore details coming soon!
CATEGORIES:LEADERLAB
LOCATION:Toronto Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
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SUMMARY:LL4: YES WE CAN: Standing Strong in the Face of Disruption | LeaderLab Part 4
DESCRIPTION:Our world has changed … drastically! &nbsp\;There’s never been a more important time to face disruption head on. Not to beat it down\, but to understand it\, work with it\, leverage it to our advantage and those we serve.\n\nToday’s fundraisers\, directors\, or board members are all being tested by\, scarce resources\, ever-rising expectations\, challenging people and an uncertain future. \n\nIn the meantime\, how to we meet the challenges. How do we cope? How do we stand tall in the face of adversity? How do we turn disruption into power? Finding perspective will enable us to lead with courage\, clarity and resilience—especially when the stakes are high.\n\nJoin Tony Myers\, Tania Little and Tanya Rumble as they bring nearly 60 years of experience to a dynamic and interactive session designed to help us cope and thrive in this new of world of disruption.\n\nThis isn’t a sit-and-listen event—it’s an active learning experience that blends frameworks\, peer dialogue\, and live problem-solving and personal reflection. It will challenge you to lead through volatility\, uncertainty\, and change—then translate our collective insights directly back to our work.\n\nYou’ll leave the LeaderLab with\nNew frameworks and fresh perspectives to navigate uncertaintyIncreased confidence to lead yourself and others through disruption &nbsp\;Insights and approaches on how to respond under pressureAn increased knowledge and awareness of your own leadership strengthsAn introduction to a network of peers facing the same challengesA learning experience you’ll want to share with others\n
CATEGORIES:LEADERLAB
LOCATION:Victoria Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART:20260528T113000Z
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SUMMARY:Registration
DESCRIPTION:
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LOCATION:108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART:20260528T113000Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING EVENT - INCLUDED
LOCATION:108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART:20260528T120000Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome and CFC Opening
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Mandarin Ballroom AB\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART:20260528T121500Z
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SUMMARY:Special Welcome + Keynote Introduction by Toronto Foundation
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:OPTIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
LOCATION:Mandarin Ballroom AB\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Community and Belonging | The Simone Joyaux Memorial Opening Keynote | generously sponsored by Toronto Foundation
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nFloyd will kick off the conference with a high-energy\, inspiring opening keynote that will&nbsp\;energize the room and set the tone for the days ahead.\n\nThis 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.\n\nIt’s an invitation to arrive fully\, reflect deeply\, and step into the conference feeling grounded\, inspired\, and ready to learn together.
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE+PLENARY
LOCATION:Mandarin Ballroom AB\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Nutrition and Networking
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING EVENT - INCLUDED
LOCATION:Ottawa Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
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SUMMARY:B1-1: Case Study: Building a Movement from Scratch: How Save The CBC Mobilized 100\,000 People in Months
DESCRIPTION:How do you build a movement when the stakes are high\, the opposition is powerful\, and your team is small?\n\nWhen CBC came under threat\, Save The CBC started with a small group of volunteers and quickly grew into a high-impact social media campaign with more than 100\,000 followers. In this session\, Harvey McKinnon breaks down how the campaign was built\, what worked\, and what non-profits can apply to their own advocacy efforts.\n\nAt a time when independent media is under pressure and civil society faces growing attacks\, this session offers practical lessons in rapid audience growth\, message development\, volunteer-driven campaigning\, and public mobilization.\n\nIf your organization wants to build support\, cut through noise\, and respond effectively in a polarized environment\, this session will give you ideas you can use right away.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Mandarin Ballroom AB\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:64b9818a0d434bdf17e56c0b1d46e764
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/64b9818a0d434bdf17e56c0b1d46e764
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260528T135500Z
DTEND:20260528T145500Z
SUMMARY:B1-2: Major Donors Are Closer Than You Think: Identifying Your Next Major Gift Donor From Within
DESCRIPTION:No matter where you are in your campaign planning\, building out a major gift strategy\, or simply trying to breathe new life into a tired prospect pipeline\, the goal is the same: engage and inspire more people to invest more meaningfully in your mission.\n\nThat doesn’t happen by accident. It happens with a system.\n\nYour next major donor likely isn’t a headline name suggested at a board meeting or someone pulled from the latest news story. More often\, they’re already in your database—quietly sitting in a report\, tucked into an Excel spreadsheet\, or waiting to be surfaced through thoughtful analysis. The opportunity? Hiding in plain sight.\n\nThis practical breakout session is designed for fundraising professionals who are planning a campaign\, building or refining a major gift strategy\, or looking to strengthen their prospect pipeline. Participants will learn to leverage internal data\, recognize strong major-gift indicators\, and implement a repeatable system for identifying and qualifying prospects.\n\nWe will walk through practical\, real-world strategies to identify high-potential major gift prospects using the data you already have.&nbsp\;Expect actionable tools\, candid insights\, and a bias toward implementation.\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nAt the end of this session\, participants will be able to:\nApply a practical framework to identify major gift prospects using internal data and existing relationships.Recognize key attributes and behavioural indicators that signal major gift potential.Build or refresh a prospect pipeline aligned with campaign goals and the long-term major-gift strategy.\n
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Toronto Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:32f6462cc2a172ee59237a276931a230
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/32f6462cc2a172ee59237a276931a230
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260528T135500Z
DTEND:20260528T145500Z
SUMMARY:B1-3: The Mycelial Exchange: A Circular Dialogue on Community Centric Fundraising
DESCRIPTION:\nIn the forest\, the mycelial network serves as a subterranean intelligence. A vast web of fungal threads connects individual plants into a collaborative ecosystem. This "wood wide web" facilitates reciprocal exchange\, ensuring nutrients reach the most vulnerable and allowing the forest to communicate as a single organism. This session adopts a micellar learning model to explore Community Centric Fundraising (CCF). \n\nMoving away from traditional\, top-down lectures\, this is a circular facilitated conversation designed to mimic ecological interdependence. \n\nParticipants are invited to submit questions ahead of time. \n\nThese inquiries will be grouped into thematic clusters: themes with the highest volume of questions will receive the most expansive time for discussion\, ensuring an adaptive\, emergent learning experience where we are all equal in learning and sharing.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Victoria Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b525caf6bac86801a9c32f66efaf16f1
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/b525caf6bac86801a9c32f66efaf16f1
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260528T135500Z
DTEND:20260528T160000Z
SUMMARY:C1-1: Are You Ready for a Capital Campaign?
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nYou'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.\n\nCampaign results aren't decided at launch. They're decided months\, sometimes years earlier.
CATEGORIES:FUNDRAISING CLINIC
LOCATION:Vancouver Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:79f9a1777bf4f2c349db9b94d5fcd1b0
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/79f9a1777bf4f2c349db9b94d5fcd1b0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260528T145500Z
DTEND:20260528T150000Z
SUMMARY:Comfort Break 1
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:COMFORT BREAK
LOCATION:108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b30995eec330e541171d3409f234db21
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/b30995eec330e541171d3409f234db21
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260528T150000Z
DTEND:20260528T160000Z
SUMMARY:B2-1: Trends in Online Giving from the 2026 Edition of The Giving Report
DESCRIPTION:This session explores key findings from the 2026 edition of The Giving Report\, offering a national snapshot of online giving in 2025 and the trends shaping the sector. Presented by Mitchell Hillier (Director of Business Development\, Environics Analytics) and Julie Fiorini (General Manager\, Charity and Donor Services\, CanadaHelps)\, it will highlight shifts in donor behaviour\, the continued reliance on fewer donors\, and the growth of emerging giving channels\, such as monthly donations and securities donations. The session distills these broader trends into practical\, actionable takeaways to help charities plan and adapt with greater clarity and confidence. Attendees will also learn how to apply these insights within their own organizations\, using a toolkit from Environics Analytics to put the data into action.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Mandarin Ballroom AB\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ec4db480bfb9b0c694a77e65ef24f20d
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/ec4db480bfb9b0c694a77e65ef24f20d
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260528T150000Z
DTEND:20260528T160000Z
SUMMARY:B2-2: Community Building 101: Welcoming All Voices into Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:Building meaningful relationships across communities requires more than outreach tactics or fundraising strategy. It starts with trust\, listening\, and creating spaces where more people feel genuinely welcomed into philanthropy.\nIn this engaging breakout session\, Jaya Mootoo will explore practical approaches to community building for fundraisers and community foundation professionals working to connect with broader and more diverse communities. Through stories\, insights\, and real-world experience\, participants will leave with fresh perspective and actionable ideas for building stronger\, more inclusive relationships that can deepen generosity and community connection over time.\n\n
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Toronto Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:773680a7e883ec67c4aad97c197caf58
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/773680a7e883ec67c4aad97c197caf58
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260528T150000Z
DTEND:20260528T160000Z
SUMMARY:B2-3: Interactive Content to Boost Online Donations
DESCRIPTION:Details coming soon.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Victoria Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0143290706fd0e64beb4322ec629a7c8
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/0143290706fd0e64beb4322ec629a7c8
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260528T150000Z
DTEND:20260528T160000Z
SUMMARY:B2-4: Beyond Fundraising: What Charities Are Learning About Reserves\, Investments\, and Mission Capital
DESCRIPTION:As financial pressures grow and community needs intensify\, many charities are reassessing how reserves\, investments\, and long-term capital strategies contribute to organizational resilience and mission sustainability.\n\nThis session will explore emerging shifts in how charitable organizations are thinking about financial stewardship beyond annual fundraising\, including reserve policies\, investment approaches\, liquidity\, governance\, and the role of long-term capital in supporting mission impact.\n\nDrawing on early sector insights and perspectives from sector and investment leaders\, this interactive discussion will invite participants to reflect on the tensions\, opportunities\, and financial realities shaping decision-making within their own organizations.\n\nIdeal for: executive directors\, finance leaders\, fundraisers\, and board members interested in organizational sustainability\, financial resilience\, and the future of charitable capital.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Seattle Room - 26th Floor\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9a29788e183aa426b312a2e45896b75a
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/9a29788e183aa426b312a2e45896b75a
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260528T160000Z
DTEND:20260528T164500Z
SUMMARY:Lunch | generously sponsored by PearTree
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING EVENT - INCLUDED
LOCATION:108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:694b57a361eb9b9c79c26a30fac36ddb
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/694b57a361eb9b9c79c26a30fac36ddb
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260528T164500Z
DTEND:20260528T174500Z
SUMMARY:Lead\, Follow\, or Get Out of the Way
DESCRIPTION:"Lead\, follow or get out of the way" may not be the kindest call to action. &nbsp\;\nNonetheless\, 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.\nCreating calm\, instilling confidence\, a focus on values and providing direction in the midst of a chaotic world is not easy.\nHow will leadership differ for the next generation? &nbsp\;What new challenges will leaders face? What new skills do they need to face a new world order? &nbsp\;And what can we do prepare them for the challenges ahead. &nbsp\;&nbsp\;\nWe’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.&nbsp\;\n\n
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE+PLENARY
LOCATION:Mandarin Ballroom AB\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ab89fb4c401522542fba4614f2d15f9e
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/ab89fb4c401522542fba4614f2d15f9e
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260528T174500Z
DTEND:20260528T175000Z
SUMMARY:Comfort Break 2
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:COMFORT BREAK
LOCATION:108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:43b46670233355027a2081b0d94477b1
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/43b46670233355027a2081b0d94477b1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260528T175000Z
DTEND:20260528T185000Z
SUMMARY:B3-1: Braver Together: Community\, Courage\, and the Future of Fundraising
DESCRIPTION:How to turn courage\, collaboration\, and belonging into measurable fundraising impact.\n\nThe fundraising sector is at an inflection point. Innovation is accelerating. Expectations are rising. Burnout is real. And too often\, organizations respond by retreating into silos—between development and marketing\, programs and leadership\, generations and fundraising models.\n\nBut the future of fundraising will not be built by lone heroes. It will be built by teams and communities who know how to lead together.\n\nIn this interactive\, skills-based workshop\, Tammy Zonker and Floyd Jones equip fundraisers with practical tools to break down silos\, align teams\, and use community as a catalyst for growth. Participants will explore how courage and collaboration are not just cultural values—but strategic advantages that drive revenue and resilience. Grounded in real-world practice and built around Floyd’s 4Cs framework (Captivate\, Communicate\, Convert\, Catalyst)\, this session provides a clear structure for strengthening alignment\, deepening belonging\, and activating supporters as partners in impact. Participants will leave with concrete tools and a defined 30-day action plan to unlock cross-team momentum and grow fundraising results—without sacrificing their humanity.\n\nParticipants Will Leave With:\nA simple 30-minute silo audit to strengthen cross-team alignmentA practical way to apply the 4Cs framework to evaluate and improve fundraising strategyLanguage that shifts teams from fear-based leadership to collaboration-centered messagingA clear method for mapping the donor journey and removing one growth barrierOne specific community activation they can launch within 90 daysA defined 30-day action step to increase alignment and fundraising effectiveness\n
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Mandarin Ballroom AB\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:400b21da87719f1d91a6e3ebb8dc6561
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/400b21da87719f1d91a6e3ebb8dc6561
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260528T175000Z
DTEND:20260528T185000Z
SUMMARY:B3-2: Legacy Landscape Report: What You Need to Know Now
DESCRIPTION:Epilogue Wills teamed up with Good Works to look at Canada’s Legacy Landscape in 2025\, and the result is an insightful report that every fundraiser should read. Join him for the most urgent and actionable highlights.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Victoria Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:aa18d94bfc56cc15c199cd024c865c09
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/aa18d94bfc56cc15c199cd024c865c09
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260528T175000Z
DTEND:20260528T185000Z
SUMMARY:B3-3: Fundraising and Membership Structures
DESCRIPTION:Historically\, membership was an important source of funds for the nonprofit sector. This has declined in the 21st century\, in part due to declining participation and in part due to modern corporate statutes such as the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act\, which conferred increased rights on members\; many nonprofits have switched to closed membership structures. This session would examine intersections of fundraising and governance concerns around membership structures\, including:\nUnintended consequences of using the term "member" colloquiallyWhy fundraisers should have an interest in discussions about membership structuresLegal benefits of communicating to members over other groups\n
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Vancouver Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c3f4415eb7ee2902ee4bcda05c9a4395
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/c3f4415eb7ee2902ee4bcda05c9a4395
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260528T175000Z
DTEND:20260528T185000Z
SUMMARY:B3-4: Thirty Top Tips to Boost Your DM Program
DESCRIPTION:Join Sonya for this rapid-fire session where she’ll share 30 great suggestions to help you raise more money with your direct mail appeals.\n\nThese tried-and-true techniques have been carefully collected from Sonya’s wide-ranging experience both within charities and agency-side. Whether you’re in a small(er) shop or a large organization\, and no matter if your DM activities are new or mature\, this session will offer practical takeaways you can implement immediately.\n\nYou’ll head back to work full of ideas to improve your direct mail copy\, enhance your DM packages\, and strengthen your overall program – just in time for the critical fall and holiday fundraising season!\n
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Seattle Room - 26th Floor\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f0e855ec741d892453fb51abfe23c638
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/f0e855ec741d892453fb51abfe23c638
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260528T175000Z
DTEND:20260528T201500Z
SUMMARY:C2: Inside a $1 Million Monthly Program (And What You Can Steal From It)
DESCRIPTION:Monthly giving programs are the backbone of sustainable fundraising—but how do you grow one meaningfully without overcomplicating your strategy?\n\nJoin 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.\n\nIn 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.\n\nAttendees will walk away with practical\, proven strategies to:\nStrengthen donor stewardship to improve retentionIdentify and implement simple\, effective upgrade opportunitiesConvert one-time donors into long-term monthly supportersBuild compelling\, consistent messaging around monthly givingScale a program at any stage—from startup to matureWhether 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.
CATEGORIES:FUNDRAISING CLINIC
LOCATION:Toronto Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4bbd573c44b62c4cc411d39d4f160e3d
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/4bbd573c44b62c4cc411d39d4f160e3d
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260528T185000Z
DTEND:20260528T191500Z
SUMMARY:Nutrition and Networking
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING EVENT - INCLUDED
LOCATION:Ottawa Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c1c59cf6fa1395f1750c0709d0563c1b
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/c1c59cf6fa1395f1750c0709d0563c1b
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260528T191500Z
DTEND:20260528T201500Z
SUMMARY:B4-1: Building Proposals That Work
DESCRIPTION:How is your closing rate on proposals? If your closing rate is not 100%\, this is the session that you need to attend. Learn the art of proposal development and understand how to move your closing ratio to 100%! (Just think of the leverage with your boss to be able to say… I deserve a raise… I closed every proposal I presented this past year… who else is doing that?)\n\nThe session will look at the format for designing a winning proposal\, the steps for making a winning proposal\, and the process of negotiating and closing a winning proposal. Whether that proposal is for a major gift ask or a sponsorship proposal\, the process works.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Mandarin Ballroom AB\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5e27721d9fbbb9ea372d0a61f0379873
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/5e27721d9fbbb9ea372d0a61f0379873
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260528T191500Z
DTEND:20260528T201500Z
SUMMARY:B4-2: From Hello to High Impact: AI Powered\, Multichannel Fundraising Across Phone\, SMS and Digital
DESCRIPTION:The way donors engage has changed—and tele-fundraising has changed with it. Today’s most effective fundraising programs place live conversations at the centre\, supported by integrated SMS\, digital touchpoints\, and AI-informed insights that strengthen donor relationships across channels. In this interactive session\, we’ll explore how tele-fundraising teams are working today within multichannel environments to create more connected\, responsive donor experiences. You’ll see how SMS can thoughtfully support live conversations\, how AI is shaping timing and follow-up behind the scenes\, and why integration—rather than adding more channels—is the key to better engagement and retention. Using real-world examples\, we’ll look at what it takes to align phone\, text\, and digital outreach into a cohesive donor journey without losing the human voice that makes tele-fundraising effective.\n\nParticipants will leave with practical insights on how to:\nIntegrate tele-fundraising\, SMS\, and digital channels into a seamless donor experienceUse AI-informed tools to support stronger conversations and smarter outreachImprove donor retention through timely\, relevant multichannel follow-upStrengthen tele-fundraising programs in ways that are ethical\, sustainable\, and donor-centredWhether you’re new to tele-fundraising\, refining an existing calling program or rethinking how your channels work together\, this session offers a grounded\, practical look at how multichannel fundraising is reshaping tele-fundraising—and how to use it well.\n\n
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Toronto Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:11ceab1800174aec2d264c1017cfa28c
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/11ceab1800174aec2d264c1017cfa28c
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260528T191500Z
DTEND:20260528T201500Z
SUMMARY:B4-3a: How to Connect with Multi-Racial Donors
DESCRIPTION:Presented by&nbsp\;Eric Saarvala\, Executive Director of the&nbsp\;Raymond James Canada Foundation\n\nFundraisers often talk about connecting with specific cultural communities — but what happens when more and more donors don’t fit neatly into just one group?\nAs Canada’s population continues to evolve\, a growing number of people identify as multi-racial\, bringing different lived experiences\, perspectives\, and identities to the donor journey. In this timely and thought-provoking session\, Eric Saarvala will explore what this shift means for fundraising and how organizations can adapt to ensure more people feel seen\, welcomed\, and valued.\nParticipants will leave with fresh ideas for building stronger relationships and deeper donor engagement in the future of Canadian philanthropy.\n\n
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Victoria Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a75344dcb000709961be400593fe83fb
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/a75344dcb000709961be400593fe83fb
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260528T201500Z
DTEND:20260528T202000Z
SUMMARY:Comfort Break 3
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:COMFORT BREAK
LOCATION:108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5c750e2a7376921591c73fe0f743215d
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/5c750e2a7376921591c73fe0f743215d
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260528T202000Z
DTEND:20260528T212000Z
SUMMARY:Building a Culture of Generosity in Canada
DESCRIPTION: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. &nbsp\;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.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE+PLENARY
LOCATION:Mandarin Ballroom AB\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e390360692d41df47cc5471b1a0dbdff
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/e390360692d41df47cc5471b1a0dbdff
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260528T212000Z
DTEND:20260528T213500Z
SUMMARY:Closing Platitudes and Gratitudes
DESCRIPTION:Life is hard. &nbsp\;There will be prizes.\n\n
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Mandarin Ballroom AB\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f54f93729412a7d14723db3b5b460b10
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/f54f93729412a7d14723db3b5b460b10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260528T213000Z
DTEND:20260529T003000Z
SUMMARY:Fundraisers in Cathedrals Drinking Cocktails
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy an evening of networking\, conversation\, and cocktails at the beautiful and historic Church of the Holy Trinity—just a six-minute (450m) walk from the DoubleTree Hotel along Toronto’s parkland paths. The venue is fully accessible and offers a warm\, inspiring atmosphere.\n\nOpened in 1847\, Holy Trinity is a recognized heritage landmark. Its bright\, open nave and sanctuary create a welcoming space for connection and celebration.\n\nFor generations\, Holy Trinity has supported diverse and marginalized communities\, including a strong commitment to 2SLGBTQ+ people and families. This spirit of inclusion aligns closely withCanada’s Fundraising Conference values: bringing people together to strengthen communities and create positive change.\n\nJoin us in a setting that reflects our shared commitment to belonging and well-being for a joyful evening of meaningful connection.\n\nNote: Please use the Bay Street entrance (west of CF Eaton Centre and east of Nathan Phillips Square\; between Bay & Yonge Streets and Dundas & Queen).\n
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING EVENT - INCLUDED
LOCATION:The Church of the Holy Trinity\, 17 Trinity Square\, Toronto\, Ontario
SEQUENCE:0
UID:81e1fe906a47919dd690d00de7d01e8f
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/81e1fe906a47919dd690d00de7d01e8f
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260529T120000Z
DTEND:20260529T123000Z
SUMMARY:Registration
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0c3aa490fb7c58f44178d2067be4fe81
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/0c3aa490fb7c58f44178d2067be4fe81
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260529T120000Z
DTEND:20260529T123000Z
SUMMARY:Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING EVENT - INCLUDED
LOCATION:108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:039141087f14614ea43ea02fd054c881
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/039141087f14614ea43ea02fd054c881
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260529T123000Z
DTEND:20260529T143000Z
SUMMARY:WS1: Human-Centered Major Gifts: Strategy\, Skill\, and Ethical Courage in a High-Tech World | Workshop Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Session Overview\nMajor gifts fundraising sits at the intersection of strategy\, psychology\, relationship\, and responsibility. In this interactive 3.5-hour training\, participants will define or refine what major gifts truly mean for their organization—moving beyond arbitrary dollar thresholds to a model grounded in mission\, capacity\, and human connection.\n\nParticipants will explore the growing role of blended gifts and examine how annual\, capital\, and legacy commitments naturally intersect in real donor relationships. The session will deepen confidence in the art of the ask—not as a script or transaction\, but as a courageous\, values-aligned invitation rooted in trust and shared purpose.\n\nAs technology and AI increasingly shape fundraising strategy\, this training also centers on how to remain unmistakably human-centred in a high-tech world. Participants will examine how tools can enhance insight\, timing\, and personalization without sacrificing empathy\, authenticity\, or ethical judgment—all while reducing fundraiser burnout.\n\nThe session culminates in facilitated Ethics\, Power\, and Influence Case Rounds\, in which participants will engage with real-world scenarios involving donor influence\, power dynamics\, equity\, and organizational integrity. These case discussions build the ethical muscle required for modern major gift fundraising.\n\nParticipants will leave with practical frameworks\, shared language\, and renewed clarity about how to raise major gifts with confidence\, compassion\, and courage.\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to:\nDefine or redefine a major gift for their organization. Articulate a clear\, mission-aligned definition of major gifts that reflects donor capacity\, relationship depth\, and organizational strategy rather than relying solely on dollar thresholds.Understand and apply a blended gifts mindset. Identify opportunities to integrate annual\, capital\, and legacy giving into cohesive donor conversations that honour long-term partnership and donor intent.Strengthen confidence in the art of the ask. Practice framing and making major gift invitations that are donor-centred\, values-based\, and grounded in an authentic relationship rather than pressure or performance.Balance technology with humanity. Evaluate how technology and AI can support major gifts work while preserving empathy\, trust\, and human judgment throughout the donor journey.Navigate ethics\, power\, and influence with clarity. Develop confidence in naming tensions\, asking difficult questions\, and making principled decisions in complex major-gift relationships.\n
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOPINTENSIVE
LOCATION:Mandarin Ballroom A\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260529T123000Z
DTEND:20260529T143000Z
SUMMARY:WS2: Your Best Donors Are Already Here: A Holistic Donor Stewardship Strategy That Recognizes Time\, Talent\, and Treasure | Workshop Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer engagement has been an afterthought in too many strategic plans for too long. The cost isn't just operational\, it's relational. And in a sector where donor trust is hard-won and easily lost\, that's a risk no executive can afford to keep taking.\n\nThe research is unambiguous: people who volunteer give at dramatically higher rates\, give more\, and stay longer. Yet most organizations manage volunteer and donor relationships in entirely separate silos: leaving trust\, loyalty\, and revenue on the table.\n\nThis working session is designed for senior nonprofit leaders ready to close that gap. Drawing on current sector research and evidence-based frameworks\, you'll work through what a truly integrated stewardship strategy looks like and leave with a clear picture of what to change first.\n\nThe people most likely to fund your mission are already showing up for it. This session is about making sure your organization is ready to meet them there.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOPINTENSIVE
LOCATION:Mandarin Ballroom B\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/0edf2123cc1b70926ba84c90bcd84625
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DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260529T123000Z
DTEND:20260529T143000Z
SUMMARY:WS3: The Future of Sponsorship | Workshop Part 1
DESCRIPTION:The landscape is changing. Businesses and companies are shifting their dollars from philanthropic giving to sponsorships/partnerships/CSR/Purpose Driven Partnerships (or whatever you want to term it). The shift is from giving you money and getting nothing in return but a charitable tax receipt to giving you that money and getting measurable ROI from that investment.\n\nAre you aware that less then 5% of the $4.2B (yes\, billion) spent by Canadian companies on sponsorship comes from CSR and similar budgets? And\, 85% of that money comes from marketing budgets… who are you calling on and why?\nThis half-day WorkIntensive Session will map out the future of sponsorship for non-profits and charities as a diversified revenue channel aligned with your annual campaigns\, major git programs and legacy giving. Understand the “why” behind where sponsorship is going\, and then you can understand the “how” to get there. This session will address and deliver both. And deliver you a blueprint for navigating the future of sponsorship within your non-profit or charity.\n\nThe last two years have been record years for spending in the sponsorship world in Canada. Have you been receiving that incremental spend with your sponsorship program? If not\, you need to figure out why\, because sponsorship marketing in Canada is on an exponential growth curve (lol… even all the major philanthropic fundraising consultancies are trying to get into the game with claims they do “sponsorship as well”) and that means incremental dollars for your organization if you understand the how and why.\n\nIf you want incremental revenue through an enhanced sponsorship program as part of your revenue diversification plan\, this session is for you.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOPINTENSIVE
LOCATION:Toronto Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/7dfd48585223206017f73a824cd2ab0d
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DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260529T123000Z
DTEND:20260529T143000Z
SUMMARY:WS4: The AI Clarity Clinic: A Practical Workshop for Fundraisers to Move from Uncertain to Confident | Workshop Part 1
DESCRIPTION:AI in fundraising is raising serious questions\, opportunities\, risks... and blood pressure.\n\nMost fundraisers are somewhere between "Please automate the things!" and "I want no part of this." Some are wondering\, "If I use this well and tell people\, am I training my own replacement?" It's all valid. It's also messy. It's time for clarity.\n\nThis interactive clinic is designed for fundraisers: grant-writers\, direct response managers\, people managing monthlies\, majors and beyond\, who want to know what questions they should be asking\, what strategic answers look like\, and what to do next.\n\nHere's what we'll do together:\nGet oriented: using a 'where the heck are we?' AI continuum to map where your org is\, so decisions can start from realityGet clear: with a practical\, values-based decision framework you can use immediately to evaluate any AI idea that lands on your deskGet answers: in two live clinic rounds where we work through real fundraising scenarios together using that decision framework.You'll see nonprofit use cases\, and I'll bring the most common clinic questions so you don't even have to raise your hand.\n\nYou'll leave with:\nanswers and examples of how AI is being used in nonprofits\, safely and responsibly\, to save time and sanitypractical guardrailsclarity about where AI fits\, and where it doesn'tWe can't ignore the AI elephant in the (meeting) room anymore. Staff are experimenting with it\; they just have little incentive to say it out loud (no shame\, I get why). This session helps you bring that experimentation into the light and harness it into something intentional\, useful\, strategic\, and values-aligned.\n\nYou don’t need to know everything about AI. You just need to know how to decide what's important.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOPINTENSIVE
LOCATION:Victoria Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260529T143000Z
DTEND:20260529T150000Z
SUMMARY:Nutrition and Networking
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING EVENT - INCLUDED
LOCATION:Ottawa Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/df8609341d3cdfe1c6aeebe936b7f346
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DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260529T150000Z
DTEND:20260529T163000Z
SUMMARY:WS1: Human-Centered Major Gifts: Strategy\, Skill\, and Ethical Courage in a High-Tech World | Workshop Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Session Overview\nMajor gifts fundraising sits at the intersection of strategy\, psychology\, relationship\, and responsibility. In this interactive 3.5-hour training\, participants will define or refine what major gifts truly mean for their organization—moving beyond arbitrary dollar thresholds to a model grounded in mission\, capacity\, and human connection.\n\nParticipants will explore the growing role of blended gifts and examine how annual\, capital\, and legacy commitments naturally intersect in real donor relationships. The session will deepen confidence in the art of the ask—not as a script or transaction\, but as a courageous\, values-aligned invitation rooted in trust and shared purpose.\n\nAs technology and AI increasingly shape fundraising strategy\, this training also centers on how to remain unmistakably human-centred in a high-tech world. Participants will examine how tools can enhance insight\, timing\, and personalization without sacrificing empathy\, authenticity\, or ethical judgment—all while reducing fundraiser burnout.\n\nThe session culminates in facilitated Ethics\, Power\, and Influence Case Rounds\, in which participants will engage with real-world scenarios involving donor influence\, power dynamics\, equity\, and organizational integrity. These case discussions build the ethical muscle required for modern major gift fundraising.\n\nParticipants will leave with practical frameworks\, shared language\, and renewed clarity about how to raise major gifts with confidence\, compassion\, and courage.\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to:\nDefine or redefine a major gift for their organization. Articulate a clear\, mission-aligned definition of major gifts that reflects donor capacity\, relationship depth\, and organizational strategy rather than relying solely on dollar thresholds.Understand and apply a blended gifts mindset. Identify opportunities to integrate annual\, capital\, and legacy giving into cohesive donor conversations that honour long-term partnership and donor intent.Strengthen confidence in the art of the ask. Practice framing and making major gift invitations that are donor-centred\, values-based\, and grounded in an authentic relationship rather than pressure or performance.Balance technology with humanity. Evaluate how technology and AI can support major gifts work while preserving empathy\, trust\, and human judgment throughout the donor journey.Navigate ethics\, power\, and influence with clarity. Develop confidence in naming tensions\, asking difficult questions\, and making principled decisions in complex major-gift relationships.\n
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOPINTENSIVE
LOCATION:Mandarin Ballroom A\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260529T150000Z
DTEND:20260529T163000Z
SUMMARY:WS2: Your Best Donors Are Already Here: A Holistic Donor Stewardship Strategy That Recognizes Time\, Talent\, and Treasure | Workshop Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer engagement has been an afterthought in too many strategic plans for too long. The cost isn't just operational\, it's relational. And in a sector where donor trust is hard-won and easily lost\, that's a risk no executive can afford to keep taking.\n\nThe research is unambiguous: people who volunteer give at dramatically higher rates\, give more\, and stay longer. Yet most organizations manage volunteer and donor relationships in entirely separate silos: leaving trust\, loyalty\, and revenue on the table.\n\nThis working session is designed for senior nonprofit leaders ready to close that gap. Drawing on current sector research and evidence-based frameworks\, you'll work through what a truly integrated stewardship strategy looks like and leave with a clear picture of what to change first.\n\nThe people most likely to fund your mission are already showing up for it. This session is about making sure your organization is ready to meet them there.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOPINTENSIVE
LOCATION:Mandarin Ballroom B\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8a602f817d1aeb32b830206fb07dd196
URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/8a602f817d1aeb32b830206fb07dd196
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DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260529T150000Z
DTEND:20260529T163000Z
SUMMARY:WS3: The Future of Sponsorship | Workshop Part 2
DESCRIPTION:The landscape is changing. Businesses and companies are shifting their dollars from philanthropic giving to sponsorships/partnerships/CSR/Purpose Driven Partnerships (or whatever you want to term it). The shift is from giving you money and getting nothing in return but a charitable tax receipt to giving you that money and getting measurable ROI from that investment.\n\nAre you aware that less then 5% of the $4.2B (yes\, billion) spent by Canadian companies on sponsorship comes from CSR and similar budgets? And\, 85% of that money comes from marketing budgets… who are you calling on and why?\nThis half-day WorkIntensive Session will map out the future of sponsorship for non-profits and charities as a diversified revenue channel aligned with your annual campaigns\, major git programs and legacy giving. Understand the “why” behind where sponsorship is going\, and then you can understand the “how” to get there. This session will address and deliver both. And deliver you a blueprint for navigating the future of sponsorship within your non-profit or charity.\n\nThe last two years have been record years for spending in the sponsorship world in Canada. Have you been receiving that incremental spend with your sponsorship program? If not\, you need to figure out why\, because sponsorship marketing in Canada is on an exponential growth curve (lol… even all the major philanthropic fundraising consultancies are trying to get into the game with claims they do “sponsorship as well”) and that means incremental dollars for your organization if you understand the how and why.\n\nIf you want incremental revenue through an enhanced sponsorship program as part of your revenue diversification plan\, this session is for you.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOPINTENSIVE
LOCATION:Toronto Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/b06d7047cae06be8ca9953bbb9036227
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DTSTAMP:20260521T080320Z
DTSTART:20260529T150000Z
DTEND:20260529T163000Z
SUMMARY:WS4: The AI Clarity Clinic: A Practical Workshop for Fundraisers to Move from Uncertain to Confident | Workshop Part 2
DESCRIPTION:AI in fundraising is raising serious questions\, opportunities\, risks... and blood pressure.\n\nMost fundraisers are somewhere between "Please automate the things!" and "I want no part of this." Some are wondering\, "If I use this well and tell people\, am I training my own replacement?" It's all valid. It's also messy. It's time for clarity.\n\nThis interactive clinic is designed for fundraisers: grant-writers\, direct response managers\, people managing monthlies\, majors and beyond\, who want to know what questions they should be asking\, what strategic answers look like\, and what to do next.\n\nHere's what we'll do together:\nGet oriented: using a 'where the heck are we?' AI continuum to map where your org is\, so decisions can start from realityGet clear: with a practical\, values-based decision framework you can use immediately to evaluate any AI idea that lands on your deskGet answers: in two live clinic rounds where we work through real fundraising scenarios together using that decision framework.You'll see nonprofit use cases\, and I'll bring the most common clinic questions so you don't even have to raise your hand.\n\nYou'll leave with:\nanswers and examples of how AI is being used in nonprofits\, safely and responsibly\, to save time and sanitypractical guardrailsclarity about where AI fits\, and where it doesn'tWe can't ignore the AI elephant in the (meeting) room anymore. Staff are experimenting with it\; they just have little incentive to say it out loud (no shame\, I get why). This session helps you bring that experimentation into the light and harness it into something intentional\, useful\, strategic\, and values-aligned.\n\nYou don’t need to know everything about AI. You just need to know how to decide what's important.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOPINTENSIVE
LOCATION:Victoria Room\, 108 Chestnut Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cfc26.sched.com/event/b48383255b8c09bf5e16dc874901d700
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