2024 MFC Schedule

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Full participation in the Maritime Fundraising Conference 2024 is applicable for up to 9.0 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

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Monday, September 16th – Conference Schedule

8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Kenneth C. Rowe Hall - In-Person Only
Exhibitor and Registration Set UP

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Kenneth C. Rowe Hall  - In-Person Only
Registration, Networking, and Light Refreshments

9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Kenneth C. Rowe Hall and Virtual Broadcast
Welcome Remarks from AFP Nova Scotia
Shaylyn MacAulay, Chair, Maritime Fundraising Conference 2024
9:15 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.

Kenneth C. Rowe Hall and Virtual Broadcast
Welcome Remarks from Global Philanthropic Canada, Presenting Sponsor

9:35 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.

Break

9:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.

Kenneth C. Rowe Hall and Virtual Broadcast
1A: Forward Together: Strengthening Relationships, Understanding and Collaboration Between Philanthropy and Indigenous Communities
-Chris Googoo
-Alex Antle
-Brennan Googoo
-Jasmine Seeley

Windsor Foundation Room - In-Person Only
1B: Powerful Partnerships
-Jessica Campbell

10:40 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.

Break

10:50 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

Kenneth C. Rowe Hall and Virtual Broadcast
2A: Stumbling into Philanthropy: Examining Untraditional Practices Using an Africentric Lens
-Deanna Mohamed
-Barbara Roberts

Windsor Foundation Room - In-Person Only
2B: Inclusive Fundraising: Building Effective Communication Strategies through IDEA
-Sherrian Garcia

11:50 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Lunch

12:15 p.m. - 12:20 p.m.

Kenneth C. Rowe Hall and Virtual Broadcast
Keynote Introduction from BNP Philanthropic Performance

12:20 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Kenneth C. Rowe Hall and Virtual Broadcast
Keynote Address: What's the Big IDEA? with Birgit Smith Burton

1:30 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.

Break

1:40 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.

Kenneth C. Rowe Hall and Virtual Broadcast
3A:
Fundraising Alchemy: The Science and Art of Integrated Campaigns
-Holly H. Paulin, CFRE
-Brock Warner, CFRE

Windsor Foundation Room - In-Person Only
3B: Good Grief! How Grief Impacts Fundraising
-Jaya Mootoo

2:40 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Networking Break

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Kenneth C. Rowe Hall and Virtual Broadcast
4A: Confessions from Frontline Fundraisers
-Fiona Valverde, CFRE
-Whitney MacLean, CFRE
-Kirstin Ling
-Niambi Martin-John
-Muneeb Syed, CFRE

Windsor Foundation Room - In-Person Only
4B: Leveraging AI for Fundraising and Communications in Nonprofits
-Mike Vautour

4:00 p.m. - 4:05 p.m.

Break

4:05 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.

Kenneth C. Rowe Hall and Virtual Broadcast

Closing Plenary with April Howe

4:35 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.

Kenneth C. Rowe Hall and Virtual Broadcast

Closing Remarks
Shaylyn MacAulay, Chair, Maritime Fundraising Conference 2024

4:40 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Kenneth C. Rowe Hall - In-Person Only
Networking Event presented by The Donor Motivation Program

Tuesday, September 17th – Optional Add On Workshop

8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Windsor Foundation Room - In-Person Only
Registration, Networking, and Breakfast

8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Windsor Foundation Room - In-Person Only
AFP Nova Scotia Workshop: Moves Management and Effective Solicitation for Tomorrow’s Donors with Guy Mallabone, President and CEO of Global Philanthropic Canada

10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Break

10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Windsor Foundation Room - In-Person Only
AFP Nova Scotia Workshop: Moves Management and Effective Solicitation for Tomorrow’s Donors with Guy Mallabone, President and CEO of Global Philanthropic Canada (Cont.)

 

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