Event Schedule
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Registration, Breakast and Sponsor Showcase
Welcome
Randy Tonn, Vice President of Mission Effectiveness, Shepherd’s Care Foundation
Doing Good
Rachel From, Manager of Development and Communications, Calgary Dream Centre
Session A1: A Guide to Nonprofit Video Storytelling
David Ovelson, Film Producer, Anthem Creative
Session A2: Tips on utilizing Artificial Intelligence for Fundraising
Randy Klassen, Associate Consultant, Global Philanthropic Inc. (Canada)
Session A3: Social Media – How to build your donor relationships
Isabella Richards, Development Assistant, Loaves & Fishes Community Food Bank
Session A4: Six Keys to Building a Highly Effective Board: What Every Nonprofit Leader Needs to Know
Dwayne Cline, President, Cline Consulting
Session A5: The ultimate guide for Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
Shellie Wolverton, Director of Campaign Success, Blue Sea Foundation
Coffee and Networking Break
Session B1: A Guide to Nonprofit Video Storytelling
David Ovelson, Film Producer, Anthem Creative
Session B2: Tips on utilizing Artificial Intelligence for Fundraising
Randy Klassen, Associate Consultant, Global Philanthropic Inc. (Canada)
Session B3: Social Media – How to build your donor relationships
Isabella Richards, Development Assistant, Loaves & Fishes Community Food Bank
Session B4: Six Keys to Building a Highly Effective Board: What Every Nonprofit Leader Needs to Know
Dwayne Cline, President, Cline Consulting
Session B5: The ultimate guide for Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
Shellie Wolverton, Director of Campaign Success, Blue Sea Foundation
Strategies for fostering a vibrant corporate culture on your Team
Darryl Anderson, Executive Director, Mercy Ships Canada
Networking Lunch and Sponsor Showcase
Session C1: What Your Event Strategy Says About Your Stewardship Strategy
Rachel From, Manager of Development and Communications, Calgary Dream Centre
Session C2: Choosing and Utilizing the right Technology Tools to have your Organization Thrive
Sam Kirk, Sr. Director of Client & Partner Engagement, Quartermaster
Session C3: Newsletters: Engaging Donors and Driving Results
Elizabeth Banman, Director of Donor Engagement, The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda
Session C4: 5 Signs that it is Time to refresh your Website
Colten Nahrebeski, President, Clickex
Session C5: Tips and Tricks for Small Shop Fundraising
Adrienne Nolan, Senior Consultant, Global Philanthropic
Session D1: What Your Event Strategy Says About Your Stewardship Strategy
Rachel From, Manager of Development and Communications, Calgary Dream Centre
Session D2: Choosing and utilizing the right Technology Tools to have your Organization Thrive
Sam Kirk, Sr. Director of Client & Partner Engagement, Quartermaster
Session D3: Newsletters: Engaging Donors and Driving Results
Elizabeth Banman, Director of Donor Engagement, The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda
Session D4: 5 Signs that it is Time to refresh your Website
Colten Nahrebeski, President, Clickex
Session D5: Tips and Tricks for Small Shop Fundraising
Adrienne Nolan, Senior Consultant, Global Philanthropic
Coffee and Networking Break
Session E1: The Power of Moments: Maximizing Donor Giving & Generosity During Faith-Based Holidays
Matt Hussey, Lead Strategist and Founder, Generosity X & Daniel Hussey, Managing Partner, Hussey Philanthropic Consulting Inc.
Session E2: Business Essentials in Launching a Social Enterprise
Michael Ferber, Dean, Leder School of Business at The King's University
Session E3: Direct Mail: Basic but Important Considerations for Fundraising Success
Dan Matthys, Principal, MIRCA direct
Session E4: Shared Sense of Purpose – The secret sauce of success to your Charity's Business Relationships
John Veldkamp, CEO, Christian Credit Union
Session E5: 12 Creative Ways to Communicate your 2025 Impact
Stephane Hache, Director, Development & Community Relations, Catholic Social Services Alberta
Dinner & Evening
On your Own. Spend time with colleagues, friends both new and familiar! Or, join with colleagues on one of the organized activities: 1. Dinner and River Valley Hike. 2. BBQ, interaction with leadership, and tour of a Recovery Centre 3. Dinner, interaction with leadership, and tour of a Senior’s Care Centre
Registration, Breakast and Sponsor Showcase
Welcome
Randy Tonn, Vice President of Mission Effectiveness, Shepherd’s Care Foundation
Panel Discussion: Do you view Fundraising as a Business, or an Emotional Exercise, or a Faith-Guided Journey, or just a Sales Job?
Juli Holland, Engagement Lead, Adeara Recovery Centre; Joshua Marshall, CEO, Jirah Growth Partners; Quentin Fincaryk, Chief Development Officer, Alpha Canada; Shellie Wolverton, Director of Campaign Success, Blue Sea Foundation
Session F1: Stop Being a “Best Kept Secret”: 5 Keys to Building Brand Awareness
Ellen Graf-Martin, President, Graf Martin Communications
Session F2: Is your Charity set-up for Innovative Giving Channels (Donor Advised Funds, Charitable Gift Annuities, and Life Insurance Policies)?
Lysa Van Herk, Wealth Advisor, Aviso Wealth and Christian Credit Union
Session F3: Planning and Implementing a Capital Campaign (Part 1)
Steve Gutknecht, Development Director, Vernon Christian School; Joshua Marshall, Principal, Jirah Growth Partners
Session F4: Building and Growing Community Partnerships with corporate donors.
Abby Sauchuk, Director of Development, Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank
Session F5: Digital Fundraising: Take it Up a Notch
Elio Rea, Digital Fundraising Manager, The Salvation Army in Canada
Coffee and Networking Break
Session G1: Stop Being a “Best Kept Secret”: 5 Keys to Building Brand Awareness
Ellen Graf-Martin, President, Graf Martin Communications
Session G2: Is your Charity set-up for Innovative Giving Channels (Donor Advised Funds, Charitable Gift Annuities, and Life Insurance Policies)?
Lysa Van Herk, Wealth Advisor, Aviso Wealth and Christian Credit Union
Session G3: Planning and Implementing a Capital Campaign (Part 2)
Steve Gutknecht, Development Director, Vernon Christian School; Joshua Marshall, Principal, Jirah Growth Partners
Session G4: Building and Growing Community Partnerships with corporate donors
Abby Sauchuk, Director of Development, Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank
Session G5: Digital Fundraising: Take it Up a Notch
Elio Rea, Digital Fundraising Manager, The Salvation Army in Canada
Networking Lunch and Sponsor Showcase
Conference around a Table (Organized Table Networking Sessions)
Session H1: Key Elements in successful International Relief fundraising
Laura Solberg, Executive Director, Kentro Christian Network
Session H2: What can a Legacy Giving Program look like in your organization?
Lorne Jackson, President, Advisors with Purpose
Session H3: Executive Panel: Challenges and Successes in the C-Suite
(Moderated by Dwayne Cline, President, Cline Consulting). Violet Hayes, Executive Director, Island Crisis Care Society; Darryl Anderson, Executive Director, Mercy Ships Canada; John Veldkamp, CEO, Christian Credit Union Courtney Armstrong, Executive Director, Camp Evergreen
Session H4: The 5 questions you must answer for successful social media communication
Rebecca Peters, Director of Communications & Resource Development, Pregnancy Care Canada
Session H5: The Power of Moments: Maximizing Donor Giving & Generosity During Faith-Based Holidays
Matt Hussey, Lead Strategist and Founder, Generosity X
Do you Chase Donors, or Attract them?
Quentin Fincaryk, Chief Development Officer, Alpha Canada
Closing Remarks
Randy Tonn, Vice President of Mission Effectiveness, Shepherd’s Care Foundation
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