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Thursday, October 8
 

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Thursday October 8, 2026 TBA

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Networking Cocktail
Thursday October 8, 2026 TBA
MaRS Centre

Thursday October 8, 2026 TBA
MaRS Centre

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Donor Experience: From Stewardship to Strategic Driver of Growth
Thursday October 8, 2026 TBA
MaRS Centre
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...
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Speakers
avatar for Kara Warr

Kara Warr

Director, Digital Media, Direct Response, American Diabetes Association
Kara Warr is the Director of Digital Media, Direct Response at the American Diabetes Association, where she leads strategic initiatives to drive engagement, fundraising, and awareness through high-impact digital campaigns. With over a decade of experience in digital marketing, Kara... Read More →
avatar for Rachel Hunnybun

Rachel Hunnybun

VP, Donor Experience, Blakely
Rachel has over 17 years industry experience in helping charities build retention through long term strategies and donor experience. At Blakely, as Director of Strategic Solutions, Rachel develops insight-based solutions, value propositions and journeys to enhance income and deepen... Read More →
Thursday October 8, 2026 TBA
MaRS Centre
  Case study

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Beyond Cash: How Asset-Based and Blended Giving Are Reshaping Donor Growth
Thursday October 8, 2026 TBA
MaRS Centre
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...
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Speakers
avatar for Kimberley Blease

Kimberley Blease

EVP, Strategic Growth & Innovation, Blakely
Kimberley Blease brings over 40 years of leadership at the intersection of fundraising, marketing and strategy. As EVP of Strategic Growth & Innovation at Blakely Inc., she leads product innovation, thought leadership and growth‑focused consulting across the sector and is a sought‑after speaker on the topics of high‑value and legacy giving and industry trends. In addition to consulting... Read More →
avatar for Serena Hak CIM®, MFA-P™

Serena Hak CIM®, MFA-P™

Executive Partner, Director, Donor Motivation Program
Serena Hak started her career at Free The Children in 2009, and has since become Head of Philanthropic Advisory Services at CI Assante Wealth Management and Executive Director of The Donor Motivation Program® Canada.

With a decade of experience in the philanthropic sector, she is committed to helping Canadians realize their giving potential. She has been featured in The Globe and Mail and National Post’s Guide to Charitable Giving and is a frequent speaker with the Association of Gift Planning... Read More →
avatar for Nancy Horvath

Nancy Horvath

VP, Philanthropy, SickKids Foundation
Nancy Horvath is currently Vice President of Philanthropy at SickKids Foundation and brings 20 years experience building strategic partnerships and raising funds for high-impact campaigns across some of Canada’s most respected healthcare organizations. Nancy works closely with families... Read More →
avatar for Aneil Gokhale

Aneil Gokhale

Lead, Philanthropic Advisory Services, Toronto Foundation
Aneil Gokhale is Lead, Philanthropic Advisory Services at Toronto Foundation, where he helps individuals, families, and professional advisors design values-based approaches to giving. Since joining in July 2012, he has helped grow the Foundation’s platform from a few hundred funds... Read More →
Thursday October 8, 2026 TBA
MaRS Centre
  Panel

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Beyond the Middle: Rethinking Mid-Level Giving for Growth
Thursday October 8, 2026 TBA
MaRS Centre
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...
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Speakers
avatar for Aneil Gokhale

Aneil Gokhale

Lead, Philanthropic Advisory Services, Toronto Foundation
Aneil Gokhale is Lead, Philanthropic Advisory Services at Toronto Foundation, where he helps individuals, families, and professional advisors design values-based approaches to giving. Since joining in July 2012, he has helped grow the Foundation’s platform from a few hundred funds... Read More →
avatar for Kimberley Blease

Kimberley Blease

EVP, Strategic Growth & Innovation, Blakely
Kimberley Blease brings over 40 years of leadership at the intersection of fundraising, marketing and strategy. As EVP of Strategic Growth & Innovation at Blakely Inc., she leads product innovation, thought leadership and growth‑focused consulting across the sector and is a sought‑after speaker on the topics of high‑value and legacy giving and industry trends. In addition to consulting... Read More →
avatar for Rachel Hunnybun

Rachel Hunnybun

VP, Donor Experience, Blakely
Rachel has over 17 years industry experience in helping charities build retention through long term strategies and donor experience. At Blakely, as Director of Strategic Solutions, Rachel develops insight-based solutions, value propositions and journeys to enhance income and deepen... Read More →
avatar for Anna Kissin

Anna Kissin

Manager, Community Giving, Sunnybrook Foundation
Anna Kissin, CFRE, brings over a decade of experience in the non-profit sector. She currently serves as Manager, Mid-Level Giving at Sunnybrook Foundation. Her work is grounded in building authentic relationships with donors, helping them connect their generosity to meaningful impact... Read More →
Thursday October 8, 2026 TBA
MaRS Centre
  Panel

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Digital in Motion: The Trends Redefining Engagement
Thursday October 8, 2026 TBA
MaRS Centre
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...
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Speakers
avatar for Claire Kerr

Claire Kerr

Senior Director, Care2
Claire is a nonprofit veteran who has worked for organizations in economic development, education, and fundraising sectors. At Care2, she works with charities and nonprofits as they use digital channels to acquire new supporters, as well as advocate for progressive causes online... Read More →
avatar for Jay Aber

Jay Aber

President, The Aber Group
Jay is the Founder and President of The Aber Group, an independent media planning and buying agency based in Toronto that specializes in the charity and not for profit sectors.  The Aber Group works with large, medium, and small clients and has more not for profit clients than any... Read More →
avatar for Amparo Jardine

Amparo Jardine

Executive Director, Donor Response Marketing, Diabetes Canada

Thursday October 8, 2026 TBA
MaRS Centre
  Panel

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New Audiences, New Possibilities: Engaging Diaspora Donors
Thursday October 8, 2026 TBA
MaRS Centre
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.  This panel explores how diaspora and multicultural audiences give, what motivates them, and what they expect from the...
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Speakers
avatar for Serena Hak CIM®, MFA-P™

Serena Hak CIM®, MFA-P™

Executive Partner, Director, Donor Motivation Program
Serena Hak started her career at Free The Children in 2009, and has since become Head of Philanthropic Advisory Services at CI Assante Wealth Management and Executive Director of The Donor Motivation Program® Canada.

With a decade of experience in the philanthropic sector, she is committed to helping Canadians realize their giving potential. She has been featured in The Globe and Mail and National Post’s Guide to Charitable Giving and is a frequent speaker with the Association of Gift Planning... Read More →
avatar for Sana Mahboob

Sana Mahboob

 Sana Mahboob is a sought-after multilingual speaker whose work is shaped by her experiences as an immigrant, community leader, and a public servant. Her work has explored the intersections of philanthropy, leadership, diaspora experience, ethical service, and anti-black racism – grounded in convers... Read More →
avatar for Nader El Nakib

Nader El Nakib

Head of Private Sector Partnerships, UNHCR Canada
Nader El Nakib is the Head of Private Sector Partnerships at UNHCR Canada. Previously, he
served as the Chief of Partnerships for UNHCR MENA.He is a results-oriented manager and a
certified Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Practitioner with over 28 years of experience,
demonstr... Read More →
Thursday October 8, 2026 TBA
MaRS Centre
  Panel

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Stronger Brands. Better Fundraising. Big Impact.
Thursday October 8, 2026 TBA
MaRS Centre
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...
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Speakers
avatar for Meghan Kelly

Meghan Kelly

Director, Brand & Experience, CAMH Foundation
Meghan is a purpose-driven brand and marketing leader who helps organizations build trust, inspire action and create movements around ideas that matter.

For more than 15 years, Meghan has led brand strategy, storytelling, communications and integrated marketing for mission-driven... Read More →
avatar for Pamela Mollica

Pamela Mollica

Executive Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Canadian Cancer Society

Thursday October 8, 2026 TBA
MaRS Centre
  Panel

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Built to Thrive: How Fundraising Leaders Navigate Change
Thursday October 8, 2026 TBA
MaRS Centre
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. From building resilient teams to...
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Thursday October 8, 2026 TBA
MaRS Centre
  Plenary

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Rethinking Revenue for Today’s Nonprofits
Thursday October 8, 2026 TBA
Everyone’s working on revenue diversification—but it’s not as straightforward as it sounds.This session creates space to unpack what’s actually happening across nonprofits right now.Revenue 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...
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Speakers
avatar for Cherry Chan

Cherry Chan

CEO, OTUS Nonprofit CFOs
Cherry Chan is the CEO of OTUS Nonprofit CFOs, where she works closely with nonprofit leaders across Canada to strengthen financial strategy, sustainability, and decision-making.With a background in accounting and extensive experience supporting organizations at different stages of... Read More →
Thursday October 8, 2026 TBA
  Roundtable

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The Legacy Opportunity Map: New Audiences, New Motivations, Big Growth
Thursday October 8, 2026 TBA
MaRS Centre
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...
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Speakers
avatar for Kimberley Blease

Kimberley Blease

EVP, Strategic Growth & Innovation, Blakely
Kimberley Blease brings over 40 years of leadership at the intersection of fundraising, marketing and strategy. As EVP of Strategic Growth & Innovation at Blakely Inc., she leads product innovation, thought leadership and growth‑focused consulting across the sector and is a sought‑after speaker on the topics of high‑value and legacy giving and industry trends. In addition to consulting... Read More →
avatar for Kudzai Riva

Kudzai Riva

Director of Planned Giving, UNHCR Canada
Kudzai Riva is a senior fundraising and marketing executive with over 16 years of progressive leadership experience in strategic fundraising, donor engagement, and organizational effectiveness. She currently serves as the Director of Planned Giving at the United Nations High Commissioner... Read More →
avatar for Richard Lefebvre, CFRE

Richard Lefebvre, CFRE

Associate Director of Development, National Ballet of Canada
Richard Lefebvre, CFRE, is Associate Director of Development at The National Ballet of Canada, where he oversees Individual and Legacy Giving. With 25 years of fundraising experience, Richard specializes in donor-centred strategies that inspire transformational philanthropy and l... Read More →
Thursday October 8, 2026 TBA
MaRS Centre
  Roundtable

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The DX Workshop: Applying the Model to Drive Growth
Thursday October 8, 2026 TBA
MaRS Centre
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...
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Speakers
avatar for Kara Warr

Kara Warr

Director, Digital Media, Direct Response, American Diabetes Association
Kara Warr is the Director of Digital Media, Direct Response at the American Diabetes Association, where she leads strategic initiatives to drive engagement, fundraising, and awareness through high-impact digital campaigns. With over a decade of experience in digital marketing, Kara... Read More →
avatar for Rachel Hunnybun

Rachel Hunnybun

VP, Donor Experience, Blakely
Rachel has over 17 years industry experience in helping charities build retention through long term strategies and donor experience. At Blakely, as Director of Strategic Solutions, Rachel develops insight-based solutions, value propositions and journeys to enhance income and deepen... Read More →
Thursday October 8, 2026 TBA
MaRS Centre
  Workshop
 
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