The New Rules of Giving:
Strategy Meets Social Change

OCTOBER 23, 2025 | TORONTO, ONTARIO

Where Canada’s fundraising community gathers to grow, connect, and lead.

Join mission-driven professionals 

A day of learning, networking, and actionable insight:
From campaign strategy to community building, get tools and inspiration to elevate your work—and your impact.

Why attend?

Real Conversations. 

Practical Strategies.

A Community That Gets It.

The Canadian National Fundraising Conference is more than an event—
it’s a shared space for people who care about the power of philanthropy to change lives.
Together, we’ll explore what’s working, what’s next, and how to lead with heart and clarity in today’s evolving landscape.

Takeaways for your next campaign

New ideas on donor engagement

Peer perspectives on what’s working

Connections with new collaborators

Who should attend?

Professionals working in Nonprofits

Campaign managers

Fundraisers

Foundation leaders

Donor engagement professionals

Speakers

Hear from leaders driving innovation in fundraising, marketing, and mission strategy from across Canada and beyond.

Meet the Change Makers

Phil Nichols

Toronto Humane Society

Prof. Russell James

Global expert on legacy giving

Rachel Hunnybunn

Blakely

Confirmed Speakers Include:

  • Melissa Cameron, Island Nature Trust
  • Heather Clark, SickKids Foundation
  • Megan Kelly, The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
  • Fred Reibin, Saskatoon Community Foundation
  • Marla Smith, Pathstone Foundation
  • Taya Tootoo, Arctic Children & Youth Foundation
  • Natasha Tucker, Mind Your Plastic
  • Ron Vezina, Canadian Blood Services
  • Louise-Hélène Villeneuve, Yukon Foundation
  • Elena Yunusov, Human Feedback Foundation

Agenda

A Full Day of insight and engagement on the 
New Rules of Giving: Strategy Meets Social Change

Your day will include:

Save your seat!

$495

Receive premium advertising for your organization in the
2025 Canada Giving Guide.

Corporate
Representative

$695

Recieve Digital ad placement for your organization in 
Foundation Magazine 

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