A PASSION FOR THE CAUSE
Igniting the Creative Spark to Fundraising Success.
Friday, January 29th, 2027
FULL REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
OPENING KEYNOTE SPEAKER
JOHN LEPP | Agents of Good
Crafting Your Storytelling Super Hack
This sensational ‘dramedy’ of a keynote promises to deliver that ‘magic bullet’ you are constantly looking for to unlock deeper connections with donors, that will encourage you to tap in to and flex your creative muscles and leave you inspired, engaged and full of bright new ideas!
• Unleash your inner creative deviant and move far beyond traditional storytelling conventions
• Discover how to develop and harness your full collection of organizational voices that will help you raise more money
• Craft irresistible appeals that will have donors reaching for their pens and checkbooks
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MEET YOUR CURRENT CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
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SPEAKERS:
John Lepp, Creative Director, Agents of Good, OPENING KEYNOTE
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Shoni Field, Chief Public Engagement & Advancement Officer, BC SPCA
Keely Rammage-Scott, Manager, Marketing & Communications, ReuseTechBC
Loucia Ho, Senior Manager, Development, Vancity Community Foundation
Christina Adams, Director, Donor Marketing, CanadaHelps
Alex Abboud, Principal, Works Progress Strategy
Andrew Procknow, Director of Development, First Nations Health Foundation
Ryan Garnett, Head of Integrated Marketing, Harvey McKinnon Associates
Sandra Baker, Director, Advancement & Admissions, Hamilton District Christian High
Regan Harney, Executive Director, MusiCounts
Aimée Lindenberger, CFRE, Senior Consultant, Global Philanthropic Canada
Bruce MacDonald, CEO, Imagine Canada
Alison Keys, President, Keys Marketing Group
Melanie Lepper, Director Client Experience, Good Works Co.
Vanessa Burns, Principal, Vanessa Burns Grant Consulting
Nathania Fung, CEO, First Nations Health Foundation
(more to come)
more to come…
Save Your Seat Before Someone Takes It.
Last year’s conference was standing-room only.
FULL REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR ALL DELEGATE OPTIONS
2027 SPONSORS
Interested in Sponsorship?
Email Steve Lloyd for details.
TWO PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP OPTIONS
Attend Individually or Combine with Conference Registration
These two one-day workshops take place at SFU Harbour Centre on January 28th.
Attend a workshop and the full conference and save on your registration.
WORKSHOP #1
CREATING DIRECT MAIL THAT REALLY, REALLY WORKS
Design, Strategy, Tactics & Tools in DM Fundraising
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WORKSHOP #2
Cultural Safety & Humility: From Learning to Practice
Who Should Attend
This workshop is intended for fundraisers, nonprofit and charity professionals, organizational leaders, board members, communications professionals, funders, corporate community-investment professionals, and others whose work involves relationships with First Nations people, communities, or organizations. No previous Cultural Safety & Humility training is required.
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Two Ways to Attend The Workshops & The Full Conference
A Full Day, Hands-On Workshop of Actionable Advice
Take What You Learn and Implement Immediately.
Each Workshop is Just $295.00 per person.
If you combine with Conference Registration, you save $100.00 per person in total.
Workshops include continental breakfast, refreshments, luncheon and takeaway handouts.
Use this button to register one or more individuals for both Workshop & Conference
Last year’s delegates include individuals and groups from organizations such as…
Agents of Good | BC Children’s Hospital Foundation | BC Technology for Learning Society | Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland | Binners’ Project | Chinese Canadian Museum | Coast Mental Health Foundation | Douglas College Foundation and Alumni Relations | Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver | Family Services of Greater Vancouver | Fraser River Discovery Centre Society | Full Potential Fundraising | Gerard Search Inc | Jewish Federation of BC | Kelowna General Hospital Foundation | KGH Foundation | Knowledge Network | Lifesaving Society – BC and Yukon Branch | Music Heals Charitable Foundation | Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation | Opportunity International Canada | Pacific Immigrant Resources Society | Pacific Salmon Foundation | Simon Fraser University | ST (Stephen Thomas Ltd) | The CH.I.I.L.D. Foundation | The Discovery Group | University of the Fraser Valley | Vancouver Public Library Foundation | Vancouver Talmud Torah School | Variety the Children’s Charity of BC | Works Progress Strategy | YWCA British Columbia
BENEFITS: Delegates receive a wide range of additional benefits, including all meals and refreshments, a delegate kit with special reports, publications and other useful information, an opportunity to meet with a wide range of sponsors and exhibitors, networking, and discounted advertising in one or both of DM Magazine and Hilborn Charity eNews.
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REGISTRATION OPEN
LOCATION: Simon Fraser University at Harbour Centre
515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6B 5K3
Situated in Vancouver’s historic Spencer building, Harbour Centre is at the heart of the city’s downtown and Gastown area, with shopping, restaurants, hotels and lively entertainment just minutes away. Harbour Centre is directly across from Vancouver’s transportation hub, Waterfront Station, where Skytrain, Seabus, and Westcoast Express stations which connects visitors and commuters to all parts of Metro Vancouver and beyond. The Canada Line Skytrain links Waterfront Station directly to the Vancouver International Airport. Additionally, ample public parking is available at many locations near the campus.
Media Partners
DM Magazine
www.dmn.ca
Hilborn Charity eNews
www.hilborn-charityenews.ca
Foundation Magazine
www.foundationmag.ca
Association Partner
AFP Greater Vancouver