BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:interchange2026 X-WR-CALDESC:Event Calendar METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//Sched.com Interchange//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260714T220407Z DTSTART:20261008T080001Z DTEND:20261008T080001Z SUMMARY:Breakfast DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:1101 College St\, Toronto\, ON M6H 1B4\, Canada SEQUENCE:0 UID:3463dcfd2ae4a3632fea7bccedbb47fb URL:http://interchange2026.sched.com/event/3463dcfd2ae4a3632fea7bccedbb47fb END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260714T220407Z DTSTART:20261008T080001Z DTEND:20261008T080001Z SUMMARY:Networking Cocktail DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:MaRS Centre\, 101 College St Suite 100\, Toronto\, ON M5G 0A3\, Canada SEQUENCE:0 UID:6702cea2fa9aedc4164589006c597365 URL:http://interchange2026.sched.com/event/6702cea2fa9aedc4164589006c597365 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260714T220407Z DTSTART:20261008T080001Z DTEND:20261008T080001Z SUMMARY:Donor Experience: From Stewardship to Strategic Driver of Growth DESCRIPTION:Donor Experience has evolved from a stewardship activity into a critical driver of acquisition\, \;retention \;and long-term value \;across the whole of the fundraising mix. \;As \;donor decisions are increasingly shaped by \;personal experiences \;and peer influence\, \;rethinking Donor \;Experience \;with a \;strategic \;lens \;that goes beyond a ‘nice to have’ \;is \;essential for growth. This session explores \;the theory and the tactical \;steps needed to \;embed \;Donor \;Experience \;strategy \;across the entire donor journey\, \;to strengthen affinity and improve performance. Featuring \;practical examples \;from the American Diabetes \;Association\, \;we’ll \;examine what it takes to move from intention to execution—sharing practical frameworks\, real-world learnings and actionable ideas to help you create more connected\, meaningful experiences that drive sustained fundraising results. \;\nLearning Outcomes: \;Understand the role of Donor Experience as a driver of growth\, including its impact on acquisition\, \;retention \;and lifetime value \;Understand the role of \;donor affinity \;and \;where Donor Experience fits \; \;Gain real-world insights from ADA on how DX is shaping strategy and investment decisions \;Leave with actionable ideas to embed Donor Experience into your organization’s fundraising strategy \;\n CATEGORIES:CASE STUDY LOCATION:MaRS Centre\, 101 College St Suite 100\, Toronto\, ON M5G 0A3\, Canada SEQUENCE:0 UID:99f12c3b809f0edfc51dc12b535a1c0d URL:http://interchange2026.sched.com/event/99f12c3b809f0edfc51dc12b535a1c0d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260714T220407Z DTSTART:20261008T080001Z DTEND:20261008T080001Z SUMMARY:Beyond Cash: How Asset-Based and Blended Giving Are Reshaping Donor Growth DESCRIPTION:The next wave of fundraising growth is already \;underway \;and it is not driven by cash. \;Across the sector\, donors are increasingly giving through assets such as donor-advised funds\, \;securities \;and future estate commitments. Once concentrated in major gifts\, these approaches are now reshaping mid-level and legacy programs\, unlocking greater lifetime value and deeper relationships. \;\nThis session brings together leaders from donor strategy\, wealth \;management \;and community foundations to explore how asset-based and blended giving are transforming donor engagement across the lifecycle. \;At the heart of the conversation is a shift in mindset: from what a donor can give today to the impact they want to create over time. \;\nThrough real-world examples\, panelists will show how integrated strategies across teams are unlocking new growth—and why asset-based giving is quickly becoming essential to high-value fundraising. \;\nLearning Outcomes: \;Recognize how donor behaviour is moving from income-based giving to asset-based giving across all value segments\, not just major gifts. \; \;Identify \;opportunities to expand asset-based giving into mid-level programs \;Explore how DAFs\, securities and other asset vehicles are increasingly relevant across broader donor audiences and not limited to top-tier donors. \; \;Learn how integrating current and future gifts creates more meaningful donor relationships and increases long-term revenue potential. \; \;Understand how aligning marketing\, mid-level\, major and legacy strategies \;enables \;a more cohesive donor journey and reduces missed opportunities. \; \;Gain practical language and approaches to shift conversations toward donor intent\, \;values \;and lifetime contribution. \;\n CATEGORIES:PANEL LOCATION:MaRS Centre\, 101 College St Suite 100\, Toronto\, ON M5G 0A3\, Canada SEQUENCE:0 UID:56823d7ee61e8c9d79f544c8f6736661 URL:http://interchange2026.sched.com/event/56823d7ee61e8c9d79f544c8f6736661 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260714T220407Z DTSTART:20261008T080001Z DTEND:20261008T080001Z SUMMARY:Beyond the Middle: Rethinking Mid-Level Giving for Growth DESCRIPTION:Mid-level giving is one of the most important \;opportunities \;driving real growth \;in fundraising today. As acquisition costs rise and broad donor participation declines\, value is \;concentrated \;among fewer supporters\, with mid-level donors increasingly driving growth\, \;retention \;and long-term value. Yet many \;organizations \;still define and manage mid-level programs based on outdated \;or overly rigid models \;determined \;bytransactions only. \;\nThis session reframes mid-level giving as a strategic growth engine\, not simply a pathway to major gifts. Drawing on new research and leading program insights\, our \;speakers \;will explore how to \;identify \;high-potential donors based on affinity and behaviour\, design differentiated journeys and leverage \;donor experience \;development to \;unlock greater value. \;\nWe will also examine how breaking down \;organizational \;silos and aligning strategies across teams can create a more cohesive donor experience. Attendees will leave with a practical framework to reposition mid-level\, strengthen pipelines and unlock sustainable growth and lifetime value. \;\nLearning Outcomes: \;\nRethink how mid-level giving is defined\, moving from static thresholds to behaviour and future potential. \;Identify \;distinct mid-level audiences and apply segmentation approaches that reflect motivation\, life stage\, and giving pathways. \;Explore strategies to align teams\, \;journeys \;and channels to reduce silos and strengthen donor \;engagement. \;Be \;inspired to think differently about mid-level giving and \;reposition \;it \;as a core driver of long-term revenue and lifetime value. \;\n CATEGORIES:PANEL LOCATION:MaRS Centre\, 101 College St Suite 100\, Toronto\, ON M5G 0A3\, Canada SEQUENCE:0 UID:e6edde40022c4bedbb6b02989d33999d URL:http://interchange2026.sched.com/event/e6edde40022c4bedbb6b02989d33999d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260714T220407Z DTSTART:20261008T080001Z DTEND:20261008T080001Z SUMMARY:Digital in Motion: The Trends Redefining Engagement DESCRIPTION:Digital is evolving fast—and \;it’s \;reshaping how non-profits engage\, \;inspire \;and grow \;relationships \;and revenues. From AI-powered personalization to the rise of community-led engagement\, the rules of digital fundraising are being rewritten in real time. In this forward-looking panel\, industry leaders unpack the trends changing how organizations connect with supporters across channels. \;We’ll \;explore \;what’sgaining traction now\, \;what’s \;coming next\, and how donor expectations are shifting as a result. Expect honest perspectives to help you cut through the noise\, focus your efforts\, and build digital strategies that are more connected\, \;effective \;and future-ready. \; \;Whether \;you’re \;leading digital strategy\, \;fundraising \;or marketing\, this session will leave you with a clearer view of where to focus—and how to adapt with confidence in a rapidly evolving landscape. \; \;Learning Outcomes:Understand the key digital trends shaping fundraising today\, and what they mean for your \;organization \;Explore how to build more connected\, multi-channel digital strategies that engage supporters across touchpoints \;Learn how evolving donor expectations are influencing digital content\, \;channels \;and experiences \;Identify \;opportunities to strengthen engagement\, \;trust \;and retention through more intentional digital approaches \;Leave with actionable ideas to adapt and evolve your digital strategy for sustained growth \; CATEGORIES:PANEL LOCATION:MaRS Centre\, 101 College St Suite 100\, Toronto\, ON M5G 0A3\, Canada SEQUENCE:0 UID:2fcc124dd2659409b137820bf3a2c883 URL:http://interchange2026.sched.com/event/2fcc124dd2659409b137820bf3a2c883 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260714T220407Z DTSTART:20261008T080001Z DTEND:20261008T080001Z SUMMARY:New Audiences\, New Possibilities: Engaging Diaspora Donors DESCRIPTION:Canada’s fastest-growing communities are already \;generous\, but \;often under-engaged by traditional fundraising. \;Nearly 80% \;of multicultural Canadians donate\, and the majority say they would give more if asked or better connected to causes. \; \;\nThis panel explores how diaspora and multicultural audiences give\, what motivates them\, and what they expect from the organizations they support. Through a dynamic conversation\, experienced fundraisers will share insights on building trust\, designing relevant donor experiences\, and unlocking new opportunities for growth. \;\n\nThe future of fundraising growth in Canada will be shaped by how well we engage the audiences we have yet to fully understand. \;\n\nLearning Outcomes: \;\nUnderstand the opportunity \;of diaspora giving: \;Recognize the scale and growth of diaspora and multicultural giving in Canada\, including the strong intent among these audiences to increase their support. \; \;Explore motivations and behaviours: \;Identify what drives diaspora donors\, including values-based giving\, strong community \;ties \;and connections to both local and global causes. \;Rethink traditional fundraising approaches: \;Examine how giving behaviours differ across audiences\, including informal and cross-border giving\, and why one-size-fits-all strategies fall short. \; \;Identify \;practical strategies for engagement: \;Learn how to build trust\, increase relevance\, and create meaningful donor experiences that resonate across diverse communities. \; \;Unlock growth through inclusion: \; CATEGORIES:PANEL LOCATION:MaRS Centre\, 101 College St Suite 100\, Toronto\, ON M5G 0A3\, Canada SEQUENCE:0 UID:7a25bdeb1a7d027fdd3540f01f18ceea URL:http://interchange2026.sched.com/event/7a25bdeb1a7d027fdd3540f01f18ceea END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260714T220407Z DTSTART:20261008T080001Z DTEND:20261008T080001Z SUMMARY:Stronger Brands. Better Fundraising. Big Impact. DESCRIPTION:Strong brands \;don’t \;just raise awareness—they drive fundraising performance. This \;panel \;brings together fundraising and brand leaders to explore how closer alignment between brand\, marketing and fundraising can unlock greater impact. Through real-world experiences and practical discussion\, \;we’ll \;examine what it takes to break down silos\, align strategy and build a shared approach to growth. \;\n \;\nFeaturing insights from \;four \;diverse organizations\, this panel will highlight how intentional brand thinking can strengthen engagement\, expand \;reach \;and fuel revenue. Join this intimate conversation to gain fresh perspective and leave with ideas to elevate your organization’s brand–fundraising partnership. \;\n \;\nLearning \;Outcomes: \; \;\nUnderstand how brand strategy directly supports fundraising performance\, \;engagement \;and growth \; \;Identify \;opportunities to better align brand\, \;marketing \;and fundraising teams around shared objectives \; \;Learn from real-world examples of integrating brand into fundraising strategy and campaigns \; \;Explore practical ways to break down silos and strengthen collaboration across functions \; \;Leave with actionable ideas to elevate your brand toolkit and \;enhance your fundraising \;effectiveness by harnessing the power of collaboration \;\n CATEGORIES:PANEL LOCATION:MaRS Centre\, 101 College St Suite 100\, Toronto\, ON M5G 0A3\, Canada SEQUENCE:0 UID:47902630d8440b5a7f532c98ccfe0c90 URL:http://interchange2026.sched.com/event/47902630d8440b5a7f532c98ccfe0c90 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260714T220407Z DTSTART:20261008T080001Z DTEND:20261008T080001Z SUMMARY:Built to Thrive: How Fundraising Leaders Navigate Change DESCRIPTION:Today's fundraising leaders are facing unprecedented change \;but with change comes opportunity. Join \;us as this \;panel of experienced \;Not for Profit Leaders \;shares \;how they are adapting to evolving donor expectations\, embracing \;new technologies\, and \;building stronger\, more resilient organizations \;for the future. \;\n\nFrom building resilient teams to diversifying revenue and fostering innovation\, panelists will offer practical lessons learned from navigating uncertainty and leading through transformation. The discussion will also highlight strategies for supporting team wellbeing\, encouraging growth\, and \;maintaining \;a strong sense \;of purpose during times of change. \;\n\nGain \;practical insights and fresh perspectives on navigating change while \;maintaining \;focus on mission and \;impact. \;\n\nLearning \;Outcomes: \;\nUnderstand how leading organizations are adapting to rapid change\, including shifts in donor expectations\, \;technology \;and revenue strategy \; \;Identify \;practical ways to balance innovation with stability\, ensuring your fundraising approach \;remains \;both agile and effective \; \;Learn how to build and lead more resilient teams\, with a focus on morale\, \;growth \;and human-centred leadership  \; \;Explore real-world approaches to integrating new tools and strategies without overwhelming teams or resources \; \;\n CATEGORIES:PLENARY LOCATION:MaRS Centre\, 101 College St Suite 100\, Toronto\, ON M5G 0A3\, Canada SEQUENCE:0 UID:94e4124b53eb949c262c2b0289b914a6 URL:http://interchange2026.sched.com/event/94e4124b53eb949c262c2b0289b914a6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260714T220407Z DTSTART:20261008T080001Z DTEND:20261008T080001Z SUMMARY:Rethinking Revenue for Today’s Nonprofits DESCRIPTION:Everyone’s working on revenue diversification—but it’s not as straightforward as it sounds.\nThis session creates space to unpack what’s actually happening across nonprofits right now.\n\nRevenue diversification has become a shared focus across the nonprofit sector -but in practice\, it’s rarely straightforward. Many organizations are expanding their revenue mix\, testing new approaches\, and trying to build something more sustainable. At the same time\, this often brings added complexity: more moving pieces\, more trade-offs\, and no single clear path forward.\nIn this session\, we’ll start with a short look at the current landscape - what we’re seeing across organizations right now\, where diversification is gaining traction\, and where it’s creating new challenges. We’ll also look at how real nonprofits are approaching this work: how they’re combining revenue streams\, what’s evolving\, and what still feels uncertain.\nFrom there\, the focus shifts to conversation. We’ll provide guided discussion topics and facilitate small group conversations\, giving participants space to share how diversification is playing out in their own organizations\, what they’re testing\, what’s working\, and where things feel harder than expected.\nWe’ll then come back together as a full group to share insights\, patterns\, and questions across tables. This is an opportunity to learn from each other’s experiences and see how different approaches are taking shape in real time.\nThroughout\, we’ll also explore the idea of taking smaller\, more intentional bets—testing and learning in ways that reflect each organization’s capacity\, context\, and appetite for change.\nLearning Outcomes:\nHow organizations are approaching revenue diversification\, where it’s gaining traction\, and where it’s creating new challenges.The \;current revenue mixes from across the sector\, what they’re testing\, and where diversification efforts are working—or not.\n CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:1101 College St\, Toronto\, ON M6H 1B4\, Canada SEQUENCE:0 UID:067ca1a78f31a018ca2e0e6573b48016 URL:http://interchange2026.sched.com/event/067ca1a78f31a018ca2e0e6573b48016 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260714T220407Z DTSTART:20261008T080001Z DTEND:20261008T080001Z SUMMARY:The Legacy Opportunity Map: New Audiences\, New Motivations\, Big Growth DESCRIPTION:Legacy giving is expanding into \;new territory\, and many organizations need a new way to navigate \;the opportunities. \;Interest is rising across generations\, yet many programs \;remain \;anchored in strategies designed for older\, long-on-file donors. The result: intention is rising\, but many programs are still built for a different donor\, a different \;moment \;and different expectations.\nDrawing on insights from more than 60 affinity surveys\, multi-market research and years of performance data\, this \;roundtable \;explores the key friction points that prevent donors from moving from values alignment to intention sharing—and how to reduce \;them. Through the lens of a modern “legacy opportunity map\,” panelists will share how leading organizations are \;identifying \;new audiences\, reducing \;barriers \;and applying content and stewardship strategies that turn interest into meaningful engagement. \;\n\nTogether\, we will examine how shifting demographics\, life stages\, and expectations are reshaping the legacy landscape. Participants will leave with a clear roadmap to unlock growth\, simplify pathways\, and build stronger\, more sustainable legacy programs. \;\n\nLearning \;Outcomes: \;\nIdentify \;the most common points of friction in the legacy journey and diagnose where outdated assumptions and systems are limiting engagement. \;Learn \;how to segment and prioritize emerging legacy audiences based on life stage\, motivation\, and readiness. \;Apply \;practical strategies to reduce complexity\, strengthen donor confidence\, and improve progression from interest to intention sharing. \;Develop a clear\, actionable roadmap to modernize \;your \;legacy program \;and unlock new sources of long-term growth. \;\n CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:MaRS Centre\, 101 College St Suite 100\, Toronto\, ON M5G 0A3\, Canada SEQUENCE:0 UID:6e11c8d68b2830eac21ea6f95f8e995d URL:http://interchange2026.sched.com/event/6e11c8d68b2830eac21ea6f95f8e995d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260714T220407Z DTSTART:20261008T080001Z DTEND:20261008T080001Z SUMMARY:The DX Workshop: Applying the Model to Drive Growth DESCRIPTION:Donor Experience has evolved far beyond \;stewardship. It is now a critical driver of growth\, \;retention \;and long-term value. \;But as a fundraiser\, where do you start to advocate and apply strategic Donor Experience within your organization? \;Join Rachel Hunnybun \;and Kara Warr \;from ADA \;for \;a practical \;workshop \;that will \;help prioritize \;quick wins\, longer term \;goals \;and practical applications. \; \; \;Taking the Donor Experience model\, we will explore each quadrant \;up against your own \;organization\, \;discussing tools\, tactics\, tips for \;applying the model and \;having the right conversations with the right stakeholders to embed the principles across \;your program. \; \;\n \;\nAs part of this workshop\, you \;will have \;the \;opportunity to work on \;and \;receive \;input \;on \;a current or past communication to practically \;identify \;where \;elements of the Donor Experience model \;could be applied to strengthen the value from a donor perspective. \; \;\nLearning \;Outcomes: \;The workshop \;will leave \;each participant \;with \;their own \;prioritized action plan \;to help support elevating Donor Experience in their organization. \; \;What steps might \;identify \;and set \;donor \;expectations \; \;How to approach creating \;consistency \; \;Which \;relevancy \;considerations \;might \;be \;in play \; \;How to strengthen Donor Needs across the journey \; \;\n CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP LOCATION:MaRS Centre\, 101 College St Suite 100\, Toronto\, ON M5G 0A3\, Canada SEQUENCE:0 UID:8ba0b19c638fdd2254816b8c5f672b82 URL:http://interchange2026.sched.com/event/8ba0b19c638fdd2254816b8c5f672b82 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR