The CharityVillage Virtual Conference and Awards brings together professionals within the Canadian nonprofit and charitable sectors and provides an opportunity for organizations to be recognized for their mission, purpose, community and recruitment initiatives.
The 2025 Conference Panels will feature subject matter experts and sector leaders providing critical insights related to the challenges and opportunities that nonprofits and charities face today and into the future. Plus, conference attendees will have the opportunity to participate in networking sessions, visit exhibitor booths, and have a front-row view of the Awards ceremony!
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As we approach the final months of 2025, what trends will be impacting the sector in the year to come? Join leading sector experts for a wide-ranging conversation about the biggest forces shaping our work in the year ahead. From emerging technologies and policy shifts to evolving funding landscapes, and with a focus on the latest research, this panel will equip you with insights to plan strategically in a rapidly changing environment. Join our discussion to gain a clear-eyed view of the challenges and opportunities on the horizon, and how to position your organization for success.
In recent years, many Canadian nonprofits embraced Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with a renewed focus. But in 2025, a troubling trend is emerging: public and private DEI commitments are being quietly reversed, and funding once earmarked for equity-focused initiatives is drying up. What does this mean for the sector, and for the communities it serves? We’ve invited Jade Pichette from Pride at Work, Mante Molepo from Mante Molepo Consulting, and Tim Fox from the Calgary Foundation to help unpack the tangible impacts of DEI rollbacks, the growing risk of sponsorship loss, and how Canadian nonprofit leaders can navigate these issues. Join us for this urgent and thought-provoking discussion.
Economic instability, inflation, and shifting donor priorities are creating ongoing challenges for nonprofit fundraising. How can organizations adapt their strategies to weather a potential recession while still meeting ambitious mission goals? Join us for a candid and solutions-focused discussion featuring fundraising experts Richard Plummer from BNP Inspire, Samantha Cooke from the Daily Bread Food Bank, and Sam Laprade from Gryphon Fundraising, who have navigated downturns and emerged stronger.
This panel will explore how various approaches will help you build recession-proof fundraising plans and maintain donor trust in challenging times. You’ll come away with practical tools, inspiring success stories, and a renewed sense of what’s possible, even when the economy is working against you.
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Join CharityVillage President Mary Barroll as she moderates an inspiring and forward-looking panel discussion on the RAISE program, Canada’s first AI accelerator tailored for the nonprofit sector. Developed by the Human Feedback Foundation, The Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University, and Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), RAISE empowers Canadian nonprofits to integrate artificial intelligence in practical, meaningful ways. Hear firsthand from Elena Yunusov (Human Feedback Foundation) about the program, as well as Dan Kershaw (Furniture Bank), and Anne-Marie Newton (CAMH) as they share their experiences as early participants. The panel will explore why AI adoption is critical for nonprofits, how RAISE helps overcome common barriers like capacity and cost, and the innovative ways these organizations are already using AI to amplify impact and reach. Discover what the future of AI looks like in the sector, and how your organization can start taking steps now.
