Loading…
Canada’s conference with a heart!
← Back to schedule
B4-3a: How to Connect with Multi-Racial Donors
Thursday May 28, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Victoria Room
Presented by Eric Saarvala, Executive Director of the Raymond James Canada Foundation

Fundraisers often talk about connecting with specific cultural communities — but what happens when more and more donors don’t fit neatly into just one group?
As 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.
Participants will leave with fresh ideas for building stronger relationships and deeper donor engagement in the future of Canadian philanthropy.

Speakers
avatar for Eric Saarvala

Eric Saarvala

Executive Director, Raymond James Canada Foundation
Eric Saarvala is the Executive Director of the Raymond James Canada Foundation and Head, Corporate Sustainability. His 20+ years of consulting and management experience in the private, public, and non-profit sectors focuses on social impact through sustainability, corporate social... Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Victoria Room
  Breakout session

Attendees (15)


Log in to save this to your schedule, view media, leave feedback and see who's attending!

Tweet Share

Get help with the event

Contact event planner Event login
View support guides Find upcoming events
Create an event you'd love to attend!
Explore why organizers choose Sched • Success stories
Event App • Event scheduling • Event registration • Event ticketing • Sched forms • Call for papers • Badges • Conferences
© 2026. SCHED LLC - All rights reserved - Helping events since 2008
Meeting Planning Software • Privacy • Terms
Share Modal

Share this link via

Or copy link