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The AFP Greater Toronto Chapter is a recognized leader in promoting philanthropy and providing education, training and best practices for those in the fundraising profession. With more than 1200 members, the Greater Toronto Chapter is the largest of the more than 240 AFP chapters throughout the world. Visit www.afptoronto.org to learn more & become a member today.
Episodes
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
At Rainbow Railroad, every June, we have a "pinkwashing" problem - where corporations seek to make donations to our mission for Pride, without directly engaging with the mission itself.
Many other organizations have the same problem - whether that's casinos donating to Alzheimer's programs while taking money from those with Alzheimer's, Corporate Banks donating to Food Banks, or social media giants engaging with political advocacy.
This session will facilitate a conversation between participating fundraisers about how we can balance the need for advocacy, mission engagement, and donor support. It is not just possible, but advantageous, to learn how to integrate activism and advocacy into your fundraising - so let's explore how we can do that.
Learning Outcomes
- How to integrate activism, advocacy, and engagement into traditional fundraising models
- When to consider refusing a donation on ethical grounds
- How to have difficult but necessary conversations with potential funders
- How to engage and educate funders on your mission and its importance - and making this a good thing!
Tuesday May 03, 2022
Tuesday May 03, 2022
Job hunting and interviews can be stressful at the best of times, but how can you make the steps leading up to and including the interview enjoyable and impactful. This presentation will provide advice for those seeking to rise to the top of the resume pile and tips to prepare answers for key interview questions, especially for those opportunities in Major Gifts, Leadership Giving, and Corporate Partnerships. With statistics and case studies, we’ll guide you through identifying when to apply to a position based on the posting, how to write an impactful cover letter and C.V. tailored to the position, and questions to prepare for, based on the posting. In this digital age, setting yourself apart from others throughout the recruitment process is key and we want to ensure there is equity for all throughout this process by sharing our learnings throughout this presentation.
Learning Outcomes
-how to position yourself as the best candidate for your ideal job opportunity
-through the use of case studies, greater confidence in writing cover letters and C.V.s that align with the posting's opportunities, drawing on your experience and skill set
-key interview questions that, no matter what the organization, you are guaranteed to be asked with tips on how best to answer
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Are you curious to know what’s to come at Fundraising Day this year? Our speakers have lots to say, so we’ve put together a series of preview podcasts to tantalize your curiosity.
Fundraising Day 2022 Marketing Committee Member, Jennifer Robins, recently sat down with Annette Paul to get some sneaky tidbits about what her session is about.
Annette’s session, Challenging Conversations and Difficult Discussions about EDI in Advancement, aims to teach the skills of active listening to better engage with the stories of marginalized, equity-deserving, under-represented communities (and more!).
Listen on your podcast player now, or bookmark for later And while you listen, book your ticket to attend Fundraising Day on May 25, in-person or online!
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Stephen George shares his top 5 tips on reconnecting to become a better leader.
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Congress is 14 days away, and we’re excited to be able to share another podcast episode by 2 experienced speakers!
Congress Volunteer, Sue Lockett, hosts an interview with speakers, Marina Glogovac and Jacob O’Connor.
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
Marina Glogovac, President & CEO at CanadaHelps, reveals how her session with Dan Kernshaw will include a case study of Dan’s experience at the Furniture Bank. Their session titled Digital Transformation: It’s All About Culture Mindset and Change Management tackles how we must adapt and begin to think differently about how we reach donors and the work we do each day. Those who embrace change, will succeed.
Jacob O’Connor will present Sector Leaders Dispel Charity Do’s & Don’ts for Cultivating Your Future Donors Gen Z/Millennial Donors. His panel of experts will discuss the ways that future donors prefer to be communicated with. It’s all about meeting them on the platforms they use, and in finding ways in which they are comfortable engaging.
Listen on your podcast player now, or bookmark for later! The fourth in a series of 4 podcasts, Marina and Jacob’s insights will prepare you for Congress and be a great intro as you listen to additional sessions.
And while you’re at it, REGISTER TODAY for #AFPCongress2021 to hear from our incredible lineup of speakers. Don’t miss out!!
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Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Congress is fast approaching, and we’re excited to be able to share another sneak peek of our inspiring speaker sessions! Check out the third episode of our AFP Congress Preview Podcast now.
Connor Vincent speaks with conference speakers, Tanya Rumble and Nicole McVan about the fallacies of fundraising, having authentic donor relationships, and creating inclusive and diverse fundraising teams.
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
Tanya Rumble shares how her session Creating Inclusive Teams Based on Safety and Equity is for fundraising leaders interested in moving from empathetic allies to actively anti-oppressive and creating organizational culture that actively reflects values of IDEA.
Nicole McVan talks us through the Five Fallacies of Fundraising that Limit Authentic Donor Relationships. Their session will present an opportunity to question your assumptions about the best practices in fundraising and philanthropy and will challenge attendees to explore new ways to fundraise that are built on equity and authentic relationships.
While you're at it, REGISTER TODAY for #AFPCongress2021 to hear from our incredible lineup of speakers, including Tanya and Nicole.
PODCAST SPONSOR
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Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Another week closer to Congress 2021 and our second podcast episode dives into the future of fundraising in the digital world, donor analytics, segmenting data, Bitcoin gifts and much, much more. Listen now for early insights into what’s to come with host Kashaf Mansoor and our special guests and Congress speakers, Sam Laprade and Jason Shim.
Sam Laprade, Marketing Director of Gryphon Fundraising and host of “The Sam Laprade Show'' & “An Hour to Give'' on CityNews 101.1 & News 95.7 will be presenting Fish in Your Own Pond: Strategies to Engage Donors. In this session she will delve into the value and power of diving head first into your own current database, combining key metrics and strong stewardship — a proven formula to build donor engagement. Sam breaks it down step-by-step, including over 10 different metrics you need to measure — today!
Jason Shim, co-author of “Bitcoin and The Future of Fundraising” and Director of Digital Strategy and Transformation at Pathways to Education Canada will be co-presenting, Creating Amazing Digital Experiences for Your Staff and Supporters AND Bitcoin and the Future of Fundraising. Jason and Naresh Da Silva, Senior Marketing Manager at Pathways to Education Canada, will share current meaningful strategies to engage your donors and how to design intentional digital experiences. In Bitcoin and the Future of Fundraising, Jason and Anne Connelly, Faculty at Singularity University, will show us how to set up a cryptocurrency donation program at your organization.
Podcast Sponsor
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Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
The past 18 months have been a lot and so many changes to our personal and professional lives happened during this time. This year, the Speaker Discovery Series was held virtually, under the theme, Metamorphosis. Each speaker gave us the gift of their own experiences on this topic, from how "situations" caused them to reinvent their role to how they did it. Our speakers also did not shy away from getting personal with how they redefined their purpose and why it was necessary, now more than ever.
Trigger warning: This podcast contains issues and stories relating to mental health, suicide, and cancer.
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Curious what Congress is all about, or itching to hear what’s new from speakers this year? Check out this first episode in our AFP Congress Preview Podcast!
Congress 2021 Volunteer, Sue Lockett, hosts a sneak peek of session content with inspiring conference speakers, Holly Wagg and Ligia Pena.
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
Holly Wagg, Partner and CEO at Good Works, shares how her panel session The Next Generation of Non-Profit Leaders will present the real career journeys of industry leaders. While the path is usually different than you plan, it is rewarding. In another panel session, Holly shares how participants will explore Exploitation v.s. Empowerment, and receive tips on how to tell respectful, authentic stories.
Ligia Pena and Alexis Gaiptman will present Culture Shock: Understanding Death Rituals and Superstitions. Their session challenges attendees to consider more effective and thoughtful legacy marketing, by adapting to diverse cultural identities to promote inclusivity. Ligia’s chats about how her other session The Future of Legacy Giving will help attendees understand the differences between generations of legacy prospects. She plans to share strategies on how to engage the next generation of legacy donors to increase future legacy revenue for your organization.
Listen on your podcast player now, or bookmark for later! The first in a series of 4 podcasts to prepare you for your best Congress yet!
And while you’re at it, REGISTER TODAY for #AFPCongress2021 to hear from our incredible lineup of speakers, including Holly and Ligia.
Podcast Sponsor
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Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
The Fundraising Leadership Podcast is for professionals in the nonprofit world who want to advance their careers, develop essential management skills, grow their leadership capacity, and get results for their organizations.