Speaker Application | Full Session Talk

SESSION SPEAKER INVITATION DETAILS | OCTOBER 23, 2025. Thank you for your interest in being a speaker at the 2nd Annual Canadian National Fundraising Conference, which takes place on October 23, 2025, at the King Edward Hotel in Toronto, a highly regarded institution located in the heart of Toronto, and easy access for anyone coming by any means of transportation. Accommodations are available onsite at the hotel–making arrangements for speakers easy and convenient.

CNFC25 will expand the voices and insights on fundraising, present new points of view and experience on managing donors, and share stories of mission accomplishment and leadership growth for all parts of the charitable and nonprofit sector in Canada. Share your story and your expertise with hundreds of philanthropic executives from charities, nonprofits, community organizations, and foundations. Expected attendance is forecast at roughly 250 delegates.

1. If you agree to participate, your session time is targeted to be 45 minutes which includes some time for Q&A and discussion. This conference has a multi-track format with a total of 30+ individual sessions and 3 keynote speakers who will address the full delegate group. Your invitation must fit within a track as outlined below.

GENERAL SESSION TRACK THEMES:

1. Reimagining Fundraising: Strategy, Channels & Technology in Turbulent Times
2. National Voices: Fundraisers from Across Canada Share Their Unique Stories
3. Why Traditional Media Still Matters: How Direct Mail, Print Ads & In-Person Events Attract and Add Loyal, High-Value Donors
4. Fundraising for Member-Powered Nonprofits: Ideas for museums, galleries, cultural centres, and more.
5. The Science of Donor Marketing: Inside the toolboxes of Canada’s best fundraisers. Technology, data, AI, segmentation, analytics….more.

You will receive a wide range of value for your participation. These include: a Free Conference Pass for the full day; recognition in all promotional, marketing and communications materials; one free ½ page ad in the 2025 Canadian Giving Guide for your organization (the Giving Guide is a donation guidance publication for most of Canada largest individual, family and corporate donors); the opportunity to provide delegates with a promotional handout; an opportunity to contribute an article in the Fall/Winter edition of Foundation Magazine; and a full day to network, meet, explore and exchange insights. If there is anything we can do to enhance your experience or offer additional insights, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We need to confirm your participation no later than August 8th but applying sooner may help guarantee your slot. You can learn more about the Guide here. Also, all speakers benefit from  marketing awareness and engagement with delegates. Please complete the application below. Add all information you feel will help us properly evaluate this for this year’s conference. You may also pass this invitation to a colleague if you feel they would also (or alternately) be a good candidate.

Canadian National Fundraising Conference 2025 | Speaker Proposal
  • Email*Your email where we can reach you
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  • Name*full name
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  • Title*Your Position
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  • Organization*Where you work or are associated
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  • Your Biography*Tell us about yourself
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  • Presentation Title*Concise and to the Point
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  • Presentation Pitch*Use about 25 words
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  • Presentation Full Description*What is this about
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  • Key Takeaway*What will delegates learn at your talk
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  • This talk is primarily for responsible for:*Select key title
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  • Other Titles*Please check those to which your talk might also apply
    Development Directors
    Executive Directors
    Directors of Communications
    Advocacy Directors
    Directors of Philanthropy
    Chief Operating Officers
    Donor Relations Associates
    Fundraising Management
    Grants Managers
    Program Managers
    Brand & Marketing Management
    Technology & IT Management
    Legacy & Gift Donor Management
    Sponsorships & Business Partnerships
    Other
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  • Other thoughts...*Please share any other information you feel is relevant to your proposal
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  • Are you interested in being a sponsor or partner for CNFC 2025? (We will send details.)*YesNo
    Lead Partner
    Sponsor Partner
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