A PASSION FOR THE CAUSE
Igniting the Creative Spark to Fundraising Success.
Friday, January 29th, 2027
Alumni 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
MEET YOUR CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
(Final Roster to Come!)
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
Clair Spicer, Director, B2B 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
Amiee Lindenberger, Senior Consultant, Global Philanthropic Inc (Canada)
Bruce MacDonald, CEO, Imagine Canada
Alison Keys, President, Keys Marketing Group
Jennifer Lepper, Principal Consultant & Head of IDG, Good Works Co.
(more to come)
SEE ALL CURRENT SPEAKER BIOS & SESSIONS
more to come…
Save Your Seat Before Someone Takes It.
Last year’s conference was standing-room only.
SPECIAL REGISTRATION RATE OF $295.00 PP Open For Past Delegates.
(Closes September 25th)
2027 SPONSORS
Interested in Sponsorship?
Email Steve Lloyd for details.
We will also be offering two one-day workshops on January 28th.
(Details to Be Announced Shortly)
Digital Transformation | Major Cultural Shifts | Evolving Donor Behaviour |
Declining Volunteerism| Shifting Funding Trends | New AI & Data Analytics
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.
Sign up now and guarantee your seat.
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR ALUMNI
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