FFC Symposium 2024
Upon your ticket purchase you will receive an email acknowledging your order. An official receipt will be emailed to you within 5 business days after your purchase.
This is a ticketless event (your name will be listed at the event reception table).
Purchase price includes GST.
GST Registration Number: 70985 5134 RT0001
Refund Policy
Full refunds (minus a $25 processing fee) will be issued for any cancellation requests received prior to April 15, 2024. No refunds will be issued after this date.
Transfers
Registrations are fully transferable, and can be transferred to another delegate with no administration fee, providing the conference organizers are advised beforehand.
Information
For registration changes, cancellations or questions please email Wilfred Golbeck at wilfg@telus.net or by phone at 780-554-8133.
Early Bird Pricing
Early bird pricing is available until Dec. 31, 2023.
Schedule:
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Main Hall
Registration, Networking Reception, and Sponsor Displays
5:30 pm - 5:40 pm
Main Hall
Welcome
Randy Tonn, Vice President of Mission Effectiveness, Shepherd’s Care Foundation
5:40 pm - 6:40 pm
Main Hall
Networking Dinner
6:40 pm - 7:00 pm
Main Hall
The Need is Great!
Jeff Kiers, Board Chair, Shiloh Youth Ranch
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Session A1
Fundraising Is A Team Sport
Sandra Baker, Director, Advancement and Admissions, Hamilton District Christian High
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Session A2
Faith Expansion: Communications For A $9 Million Capital Campaign
Leanne Stangeland, Principal, Leanne Stangeland Communications Inc.
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Session A3
Make Your Event Matter!
Lisa Gareau, Connection Strategy Coach, Candy Event Consulting
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Session A4
Propelling A Board Forward That Does Not Want To (Or Does Not Know How To!) Change
Vincent Duckworth, President, ViTreo Group
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Session A5
Get Ready to Make Waves: Peer to Peer Fundraising Demystified.
Shellie Wolverton, Manager of Campaign Success, Blue Sea Foundation
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
Registration, Networking Reception, and Sponsor Displays
7:30 am - 8:20 am
Main Hall
Registration, Breakfast, And Sponsor Displays
8:20 am - 8:30 am
Main Hall
Welcome
Randy Tonn, Vice President of Mission Effectiveness Shepherd’s Care Foundation
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Main Hall
Panel Discussion: What is the role of the Board in Fundraising?
Mark Maxwell, President, Prairie College; Sett Policicchio, Board Chair, Catholic Social Services Alberta; Dean Kurpjuweit, President, Union Gospel Mission;
9:30 am - 10:25 am
Session B1
How can Non Profits take advantage of the Great Wealth Transfer - A Wealth Advisor’s perspective
Brent Seib, Division Director, IG Wealth Management
9:30 am - 10:25 am
Session B2
Direct Mail Is Not Dying – It’s Evolving
Dan Matthys, Principal, MIRACA direct
9:30 am - 10:25 am
Session B3
Tips On How To Have Your Bank As A Partner, Not As A Boat Anchor
Lorrie Sloboda, Partner, Inspira Solutions Inc. Daniel Lee, Business Banking Advisor, Christian Credit Union
9:30 am - 10:25 am
Session B4
The Importance Of Branding Your Organization For Fundraising Success
Jill Petrovic, Senior Associate, ViTreo Group Inc.
9:30 am - 10:25 am
Session B5
Equip Your Board To Be Effective And Successful Brand Ambassadors
Mark Maxwell, President, Prairie College
10:25 am - 10:45 am
Main Hall
Coffee & Networking Break
10:45 am - 11:40 am
Session C1
How can Non Profits take advantage of the Great Wealth Transfer - A Wealth Advisor's perspective
Brent Seib, Division Director, IG Wealth Management
10:45 am - 11:40 am
Session C2
The 5 questions you must answer for successful social media communication.
Rebecca Peters, Director of Communications & Resource Development, Pregnancy Care Canada
10:45 am - 11:40 am
Session C3
Tips On How To Have Your Bank As A Partner, Not As A Boat Anchor
Lorrie Sloboda, Partner, Inspira Solutions Inc., Daniel Lee Business Banking Advisor, Christian Credit Union
10:45 am - 11:40 am
Session C4
The Importance Of Branding Your Organization For Fundraising Success
Jill Petrovic, Senior Associate, ViTreo Group Inc.
10:45 am - 11:40 am
Session C5
Equip Your Board To Be Effective And Successful Brand Ambassadors
Mark Maxwell, President, Prairie College
11:40 am - 12:45 pm
Main Hall
Networking Lunch and Sponsor Displays
12:45 pm - 1:40 pm
Session D1
Utilizing Your Donor Management System To Its Full Potential: It Ain’t Easy!
Sam Kirk, Sr. Director, Client & Partner Engagement, Quartermaster
12:45 pm - 1:40 pm
Session D3
Unlocking Potential: Overcoming Limiting Practices in Charitable Organizations.
Corrie Fortner, Vice President, Prairies and Territories, Global Philanthropic Canada
12:45 pm - 1:40 pm
Session D4
Charities And Consultants... A Match Made In Heaven?
Matt Hussey, Founder, Generosity X, Lee Umbach, Fund Development Officer, Wood’s Homes
12:45 pm - 1:40 pm
Session D2
How To Effectively Engage Your Executive Director/CEO In Fundraising
Dean Kurpjuweit, President, Union Gospel Mission
12:45 pm - 1:40 pm
Session D5
What’s All The Hoopla With Artificial Intelligence And Fundraising?
Randy Klassen, Associate Consultant, Global Philanthropic Canada
1:40 pm - 3:35 pm
Session E1
Utilizing Your Donor Management System To Its Full Potential: It Ain’t Easy!
Sam Kirk, Sr. Director, Client & Partner Engagement, Quartermaster
1:40 pm - 3:35 pm
Session E3
Unlocking Potential: Overcoming Limiting Practices in Charitable Organizations.
Corrie Fortner, Vice President, Prairies and Territories, Global Philanthropic Canada
1:40 pm - 3:35 pm
Session E4
Charities And Consultants... A Match Made In Heaven?
Matt Hussey, Founder, Generosity X, Lee Umbach, Fund Development Officer, Wood’s Homes
1:40 pm - 3:35 pm
Session E2
Tips on Implementing a Legacy Giving Program in Your Organization
Lorne Jackson, President, Advisors with Purpose
1:40 pm - 3:35 pm
Session E5
What’s All The Hoopla With AI And Fundraising?
Randy Klassen, Associate Consultant, Global Philanthropic Canada
3:35 pm - 3:00 pm
Main Hall
Coffee and Networking Break
3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Main Hall
The Secrets Of My Success! Four Successful Professionals Share Career Tips
Ray Marshall (MCR Strategic Fundraising); Lucas Froese (CanadaHelps); Sandra Baker (Hamilton District Christian High); Leanne Stangeland (Leanne Stangeland Communications Inc.)
3:50 pm - 4:00 pm
Main Hall