Registration + Networking
Welcome + Panel Session
Morning Break/Networking
Sessions/Workshops/Panels
Keynote
Lunch
Sessions/Workshops/Panels
Afternoon Break/Networking
Micro Sessions
Closing Debate
After Conference Networking
Global POV, Panel Discussion
What happens when funding priorities begin shifting due to complex and often invisible influences beyond our control? Join us for this panel discussion as we explore some of the local and global impacts and try to understand how the current drivers of change are shaping our fundraising sector.
Video Presentation with Live Stream Q&A with Presenter
If you think ChatGPT is just about writing faster, you’re already leaving an opportunity for massive impact on the table
As leaders, become armed with the knowledge and high-impact habits that can turn ChatGPT from a basic tool into the smartest asset within your organization.
In Community, Panel Discussion
It's no longer a news flash that spending less time on our devices is critical to our health. But what are the possibilities for a better-connected city? Fostering more collaboration and more giving? For many groups, there's no doubt that growing networks, trust and engagement are essential to better serving their communities.
In this session Aneil Gokhale, Director of Philanthropy, Toronto Foundation will share how the Foundation is invested in building a city of neighbors and explore how other sector leaders are doing the same.
Technical & Technology, Presentation/Workshop - Jason Shim
Looking to understand the latest developments in AI? This workshop is for you. This session will include an overview of what’s out there, what to watch next, and the tools that people are using across the sector. You will learn about practical examples, tactics, and tools when using AI and leave with a clearer sense of next steps for you and your organization.
What We Leave Behind, Micro-Session Workshop - Barbara Chambers
At this point of inflection, the question isn’t just how to keep going, it’s how to keep going well. Grounded in mindset strategy, emotional clarity, and sustainable practices, this 25-minute session is a strategic pause for fundraisers ready for a shift.
Technical/Technology, Workshop/Presentation - Jessica Rawn, Brock Warner
It’s time to move away from “vanity” metrics and focus on building deeper connections with donors. Join us for a case study sharing how Water First took their digital fundraising to a new level.
What We Leave Behind, Micro-session Workshop - Mark Charles
How to position the big “ask”. Join us as a principal marketing executive shares some of his experiences and strategies in developing the right pitch for internal approval and to help get you to a YES.
Technical/Technology, Workshop - Liz Rejman
In this workshop, participants will take a #tinygains approach to building a comprehensive data strategy. We take a deep dive into the data life cycle and share how to improve data quality.
In Community, Facilitated Discussion - Tim Brandl
Join your peers for an open roundtable conversation where ideas cross-pollinate and everyone contributes equally – the format Thomas Jefferson used for his most productive discussions. Together we'll explore new approaches for what makes supporters say, “you really should have been there.”
Technical/Technology, Micro-Session Workshop- Jessica Pang-Parks
It’s time to move beyond the outdated recruitment mindset and embrace a stewardship approach to volunteer engagement. In this interactive session, you’ll explore how treating volunteers as lifelong partners, not just short-term helpers, can unlock new opportunities for support, impact, and lasting connection.
In Community, Session
Let’s take a look around the city. What are some of the other ways young professionals are choosing to connect and be seen? What might we learn and who might become our future changemakers in philanthropy?
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