Canada's Fundraising Conference 2026

Canada's Fundraising Conference 2026

Canada’s conference with a heart!

Sylvie Labrosse

Sylvie Labrosse Consulting

Principal

Innisfil, ON | Canada

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From Strategy to Stewardship - Sylvie Labrosse Consulting helps small nonprofits strengthen fundraising through clear strategy and hands-on support. The focus is on building donor relationships and sustainable programs - giving organizations the confidence to move their missions forward.

7:30am EDT

8:30am EDT

LL4: YES WE CAN: Standing Strong in the Face of Disruption | LeaderLab Part 1 Victoria RoomTania Little • Tony Myers, Ph.D., M.A., LL.B., CFRE (Ret’d) • Tanya Rumble, MPNL, CFRE, CMP, MFA-P

10:30am EDT

Nutrition and Networking Ottawa Room

12:30pm EDT

3:00pm EDT

Nutrition and Networking Ottawa Room

7:30am EDT

8:15am EDT

Special Welcome + Keynote Introduction by Toronto Foundation Mandarin Ballroom ABSharon Avery • Toronto Foundation

8:30am EDT

Community and Belonging | The Simone Joyaux Memorial Opening Keynote | generously sponsored by Toronto Foundation Mandarin Ballroom ABFloyd Jones

9:30am EDT

Nutrition and Networking Ottawa Room

9:55am EDT

B1-2: Major Donors Are Closer Than You Think: Identifying Your Next Major Gift Donor From Within Toronto RoomLiz Rejman

10:55am EDT

Comfort Break 1

11:00am EDT

B2-2: Community Building 101: Welcoming All Voices into Philanthropy Toronto RoomJaya Mootoo

12:00pm EDT

Lunch | generously sponsored by PearTree

12:45pm EDT

Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way Mandarin Ballroom ABTony Myers, Ph.D., M.A., LL.B., CFRE (Ret’d) • Chantelle Ohrling, CFRE • Sharon Avery • Krishan Mehta

1:45pm EDT

Comfort Break 2

1:50pm EDT

B3-1: Braver Together: Community, Courage, and the Future of Fundraising Mandarin Ballroom ABTammy Zonker • Floyd Jones

2:50pm EDT

Nutrition and Networking Ottawa Room

3:15pm EDT

B4-3a: How to Connect with Multi-Racial Donors Victoria RoomEric Saarvala

4:15pm EDT

Comfort Break 3

4:20pm EDT

Building a Culture of Generosity in Canada Mandarin Ballroom ABDuke Chang • Dr. Megan Conway • Brad Offman

5:20pm EDT

Closing Platitudes and Gratitudes Mandarin Ballroom ABAngel Benedict, CFRE • David Kravinchuk

8:00am EDT

8:30am EDT

WS4: The AI Clarity Clinic: A Practical Workshop for Fundraisers to Move from Uncertain to Confident | Workshop Part 1 Victoria RoomRyann Miller (she/her 🏳️‍🌈) • Leah Henderson

10:30am EDT

Nutrition and Networking Ottawa Room