Conference Agenda

Thank you for joining us! We look forward to seeing you next year!
Conference Doors Open
9:00 AM (EST) – 10:00 AM (EST)
Attendees are encouraged to explore the wonderful group of sponsors in our virtual exhibitor hall. Additionally, they can join the ice breaker section to connect with fellow conference attendees, fostering new connections based on shared interests.
Welcome to the 3rd Annual CharityVillage Virtual Conference and Awards
10:00 AM (EST) – 10:10 AM (EST)
Speaker: Mary Barroll (CharityVillage)
Panel Discussion: Looking Ahead to 2024: The State of the Canadian Nonprofit Sector
10:10 AM (EST) – 11:05 AM (EST)

Moderator: Mary Barroll (CharityVillage)

Panelists: Duke Chang (CanadaHelps), Steven Ayer (Common Good Strategies), Jason Shim (Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience), Dr. Wendy Cukier (Diversity Institute), Lisa Mort-Putland (Volunteer Canada), Rensia Melles (Integral Workplace Health), and Dr. Bruce Lourie (Ivey Foundation).

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Award Announcement #1

11:05 AM (EST) – 11:10 AM (EST)
  • Best NonProfit Employer – Fundraising Campaign (Under 20 Staff)
  • Best NonProfit Employer – Fundraising Campaign (Over 20 Staff)
  • Best Individual Fundraising Professional
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Panel Discussion: Artificial Intelligence: Is the Nonprofit Sector Ready?
11:15 AM (EST) – 2:05 PM (EST)

Moderator: Mary Barroll (CharityVillage)

Panelists: Brendan Howe (Techify), Dan Kershaw (Furniture Bank), Charles Buchanan (Technology Helps), Meena Das (Data Is For Everyone), Jason Shim (Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience)

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Award Announcement #2

12:05 PM (EST) – 12:10 PM (EST)
  • Best NonProfit Employer – Technological Innovation (Under 20 Staff)
  • Best NonProfit Employer – Technological Innovation (Over 20 Staff)
Panel Discussion: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Solutions and Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations
12:15 PM (EST) – 1:10 PM (EST)

Moderator: Mary Barroll (CharityVillage)

Panelists: Anne-Marie Pham (Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion), Dr. Wendy Cukier (Diversity Institute), Trish Mandewo (Synergy Executive & Boards), Lisa Paull (New Relationship Trust)

Award Announcement #3

1:10 PM (EST) – 1:15 PM (EST)
  • Best NonProfit Employer – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (Under 20 Staff)
  • Best NonProfit Employer – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (Over 20 Staff)
  • Best Individual Contribution to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace
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Speed Networking Session

1:20 PM (EST) – 1:50 PM (EST)
Panel Discussion: Declining Public Trust: What Does This Mean for the Nonprofit Sector?
1:50 PM (EST) – 2:45 PM (EST)

Moderator: Mary Barroll (CharityVillage)

Panelists: Bruce MacLellan (Proof Strategies), Dr. Wenjue Knutsen (Queen’s University), John Hallward (Sectore3Insights), Mark Blumberg (Blumbergs Professional Corporation), Paulette Senior (Canadian Women’s Foundation), Steven Ayer (Common Good Strategies)

Award Announcement #4

2:45 PM (EST) – 2:50 PM (EST)
  • Best NonProfit Employer – Youth Advancement (Under 20 Staff)
  • Best NonProfit Employer – Youth Advancement (Over 20 Staff)
  • Best Individual Contribution to Advancing Youth in the Workplace
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Panel Discussion: Wellness Check: An Update on Workplace Mental Health
2:50 PM (EST) – 3:35 PM (EST)

Moderator: Mary Barroll (CharityVillage)

Panelists: Donna Marshall (Workright Ltd.), Jordan Friesen (Mindset Mental Health Strategy Inc.), Rensia Melles (Integral Workplace Health)

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Award Announcement #5

3:35 PM (EST) – 3:40 PM (EST)
  • Best NonProfit Employer – Workplace Mental Health (Under 20 Staff)
  • Best NonProfit Employer – Workplace Mental Health (Over 20 Staff)
  • Best Individual Contribution to Workplace Mental Health
Panel Discussion: The Volunteer Shortage: New Ideas on Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers
3:45 PM (EST) – 4:25 PM (EST)

Moderator: Mary Barroll (CharityVillage)

Panelists: Aleksandra Vasic (Professional Association of Volunteer Leaders Ontario (PAVRO)), Alison Besecker (Volunteer Alberta), Lisa Mort-Putland (Volunteer Victoria), Lori Gotlieb (Volunteer Management Consultant)

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Award Announcement #6

4:25 PM (EST) – 4:30 PM (EST)
  • Best NonProfit Employer – Volunteer Program (Under 20 Staff)
  • Best NonProfit Employer – Volunteer Program (Over 20 Staff)
  • Best Individual Volunteer Management Professional
CharityVillage’s “What’s New in the Village?”; Closing Remarks
4:30 PM (EST) – 5:00 PM (EST)

Speaker: Mary Barroll (CharityVillage)

Award Announcement #7

4:30 PM (EST) – 5:00 PM (EST)
  • Most Outstanding Individual Impact – Volunteer
  • Most Outstanding Individual Impact – Staff
Last Chance to Enter our Contests!
5:00 PM (EST) – 6:00 PM (EST)