Sandman Signature Hotel Downtown
Edmonton, AB | Canada

June 2-4, 2027

Skyline of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with modern high-rise buildings, a white arch bridge over a river, and green trees in the foreground, under a partly cloudy sky. The location of the 12th annual Canada's Fundraising Conference, June 2-4, 2027.

Deep Value.  Generous People.  Real Connection.

Three days of award-winning learning, practical ideas, deep dives, and honest conversations with a community that really gets you.

CANADA'S FUNDRAISING CONFERENCE

June 2-4, 2027 | Edmonton, Alberta

EARLY BIRD $899

Save $400 off the regular registration rate (regular $1,299)

TEAM TICKETS: JUST $809/PERSON when two or more people from the same organization register together.

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This is CFC

Canada’s Fundraising Conference is different on purpose.

Since the beginning, CFC has been intentionally built for connection, not crowds.

Big enough to bring together an amazing mix of fundraisers, nonprofit leaders, and sector experts from across Canada and beyond.

Small enough that you can actually meet them.

You'll learn in sessions, of course. But you'll also learn over coffee, around the lunch table, in the hallway and maybe over a pint at the end of the day.

Because CFC isn't just about filling a notebook with ideas. It's about spending a few days with people who understand this work, sharing what we know, asking questions (yes, even the difficult ones) and helping each other be better.

That’s CFCommunity.

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For Free? For Real!

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Named in memory of our conference cornerstone, Simone Joyaux, this award recognizes Simone’s passion for building our profession through sharing our cumulative ‘body of knowledge’.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SIMONE JOYAUX AWARD & HOW TO APPLY

So… What will I actually learn?

We're still building the CFC27 program. But after more than a decade of CFC, we can give you a pretty good idea of what to expect.

RAISING MORE MONEY

Practical tactics and strategies to increase revenue.

BETTER DONOR RELATIONSHIPS

Building stronger relationships and communicating more effectively to get real results.

LEADING + GROWING

For you, your team and your organization.

NEW IDEAS + WHAT'S NEXT

Fresh thinking, useful tools and thought-provoking conversations about where fundraising is going

Want to see what CFC learning actually looks like while you wait for this year’s lineup?

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Dying to share an idea?

We’d love to hear it.

CFC is a curated conference, but we're always looking for new people, fresh perspectives and great ideas.

Our session proposal form is always open. If it's too late for this year's CFC, we'll keep your idea in mind as we plan what's next.

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Learning Opportunities

Professional development at its most engaging and impactful! Canada's Fundraising Conference offers a rich variety of learning opportunities designed to inspire fresh thinking and sharpen practical skills. With sessions led by top fundraising experts and innovators, attendees gain actionable insights, new strategies, and real-world solutions they can immediately apply to their work. Also, attendees can count their sessions towards their CFRE points!

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Supportive Community

Canada’s Fundraising Conference's has an incredibly supportive community – a network of generous, like-minded professionals eager to share, encourage, and grow together. Whether you're navigating a new role, seeking fresh ideas, or looking for people who understand the challenges of nonprofit work, you'll find connection and camaraderie here. We offer a space where genuine relationships are formed, collaboration thrives, and support continues long after the conference ends.

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Networking Opportunities

Whether you're making new connections, deepening existing relationships, or sparking exciting collaborations, you'll be surrounded by professionals who truly understand your work and passion. Between sessions and over meals, you'll have the chance to exchange ideas and build your network in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Then keep the conversations flowing at our lively after-hours events, held at unique local venues that showcase our host city.

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Make the Case to Attend CFC with Confidence

If you need help convincing your organization to let you attend, we’ve got you covered. Download our approval letter template (.docx) to highlight the value of attending Canada’s Fundraising Conference. It covers the professional development opportunities, practical skills you’ll learn, and the return on investment for your organization. Just add your own details and share it with your leadership team.

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Laughter and Learning at Previous Conferences

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Past Speakers

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    BRENT BAROOTES

    President & CEO, Partnership Group

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    DR. CINDY BLACKSTOCK

    Executive Director, First Nations Child & Family Caring Society

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    LYNNE BOARDMAN

    Managing Director, Harvey McKinnon Associates

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    DUKE CHANG

    President & CEO, CanadaHelps

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    ALLEN DAVIDOV

    Senior Vice President & Practice Leader, Environics Analytics

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    ANEIL GOKHALE

    Lead, Philanthropic Advisory Services, Toronto Foundation

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    JAS JHOOTY

    Fundraising Consultant

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    SIMONE JOYAUX

    Founder and Director, Joyaux Associates

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    FLOYD JONES

    Speaker, Coach & Community Builder, Floyd Jones Enterprises

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    CLAIRE KERR

    Senior Director, Care2 Inc.

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    SAM LAPRADE

    Marketing Director, Gryphon Fundraising

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    EMMA LEWZEY

    Founder & CEO, BlueSky Philanthropy

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    JON LLOYD

    Director of Advocacy, Digital Public Goods Alliance | Program Director, 50-in-5

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    BRUCE MACDONALD

    President & CEO, Imagine Canada

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    HARVEY MCKINNON

    President, Harvey McKinnon Associates

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    RYANN MILLER

    Founder, Ryann Miller + Associates

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    JAYA MOOTOO

    Director, Fundholder and Community Engagement, Oakville Community Foundation

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    TONY MYERS

    CEO, Leaders of Tomorrow Canada Foundation

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    PAUL NAZARETH

    Chief Connector, Connectworking

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    CHANTELLE OHRLING

    Senior Officer of Legacy Giving, David Suzuki Foundation

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    JESSICA PANG-PARKS

    Principal Consultant, Learn with JPP

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    SHARON REDSKY

    Consultant, Redsky Fundraising

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    LIZ REJMAN

    Principal, Liz Rejman + Co.

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    CHRISTIAN ROBILLARD

    Founder, Purpose Podcasting | Head of Stakeholder Engagement, Farm Radio

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    LEIGH SANDISON

    Managing Director, Real Path

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    LISA SMITH

    Director of Operations, Keys Marketing Group

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    SHAIROZE WALJI

    Director of Individual Giving, UNICEF Canada

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    MORREL WAX

    VP Fund Development & Stakeholder Engagement, Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation

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    JUSTIN YAASSOUB

    Executive Director, All Around Performance

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    ZACH ZIMMEL

    CEO, Principles

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    TAMMY ZONKER

    President & CEO, Fundraising Transformed

Thank You to Our 2026 Partners!

Presenting Partner

The Common Good Fundraising Philanthropy for everyone.
Canada Helps logo
Harvey McKinnon Associates logo
BMR logo
Donor Perfect logo
epilogue logo
Full Potential Fundraising logo
Gryphon Fundraising logo
Hilborn Charity eNews logo
Imagine Canada logo
Keys Marketing Group logo
myriad USA logo
Partnership Group logo
Advisory Money Strategies logo
Apteco logo
Blue Sky Philanthropy logo
DoGood Funding logo
environics analytics logo
FUNDing Matters Inc. logo
GlobalFaces logo
kindsight logo
Learn with JPP logo
Liz Rejman + Co. Process+Productivity for Profit logo
Mobile Giving Foundation Canada logo
North American Direct Marketing logo
PearTree Canada logo
stratcom logo

Partner With Purpose: Sponsorship Opportunities

Is your organization interested in aligning with Canada's leading nonprofit conference?
Contact us to explore how a partnership or sponsorship can elevate your brand while supporting a thriving fundraising community.

FAQs

  • Anyone working in or passionate about the nonprofit and charitable sector including fundraisers, executive directors, communications professionals, board members, consultants, and more.

  • The Complete Experience includes access to all keynote sessions, breakout workshops, networking events, and meals. Some special sessions or after-hours events may require separate registration.

  • We offer an early registration discount and several other offers throughout the year. Sign up for our mailing list and watch our social media channels for discount codes.

  • We offer several free registrations to qualified fundraisers. Learn more about the Simone Joyaux Award.