12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Conference Registration

1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Speaker: Norma Cameron, CFRE

Topic: The Power of Story

Summary: Norma Cameron, leading expert in story development, will provide practical basic strategies for an organization to use to set it apart from everyone else. Something as simple as a well-told story is being re-discovered as the most powerful

relationship-building and communications tool you can possess. Why? Humans are

hard-wired to receive and retain information couched in “story”. This session will provide

the necessary tools and skills needed to implement this new approach immediately.

4:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Opening Reception: Appetizers and no host bar

Exhibitor Showcase: Opportunities for not-for-profit organizations to meet

face-to-face with potential funders including government, corporate and

service suppliers.

5:15 - 6:00 p.m.

Speaker: Andrea McManus, CFRE

Topic: The Culture of Philanthropy

Summary: Does your organizational culture have a philanthropic focus? Do we talk about philanthropy or do we only talk about fundraising? Does your board and senior leadership understand the connection between philanthropy and fundraising well enough to tap into their own passion and motivate them to participate in bringing in much-needed philanthropic support? Andrea will explore these compelling questions and their equally powerful answers.

8:00 - 8:45 a.m.

Light Breakfast and Networking

8:45 – 10:15 a.m.

Speaker: Andrea McManus

Topic: The Power of Planning

Summary: Andrea McManus, internationally recognized leader of philanthropy, will inspire your organization to build community support and provide the basics of integrated planning. This session explores the planning process, different types of plans and the key elements to include. Most importantly, it addresses how to engage your board and leadership in the fund development process so you are assured of a plan that works.

10:15 – 10:30 a.m.

Refreshment Break

10:30 – 12:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Presentations

10:30 a.m. - Alberta Lottery Funding Program

11:00 a.m. - Open

11:30 a.m. - Open

12:30 - 1:15 p.m.

Lunch and Networking

1:15 – 2:45 p.m.

Concurrent Exhibitor Presentations

2:45 – 3:00 p.m.

Refreshment Break

3:00- 4:00 p.m.

Conference Wrap-up