DoGood National Conference
About this Event
DoGood National Conference:
Build Capacity, Strengthen Systems, and Fundraise for 2026 Success
Sponsored by: Alterna Savings
Partnered with: Brampton Board of Trade
The DoGood Conference is our annual capacity-building event held in the GTA, designed to equip nonprofit and charity leaders with the knowledge, tools, and frameworks needed to strengthen their organizations and achieve long-term sustainability. This immersive conference features high-impact workshops and interactive sessions tailored for nonprofit leaders, fundraising professionals, and board members committed to expanding their organization’s capacity and increasing its impact.
Don’t just attend a conference, come ready to build practical skills and develop actionable strategies you can implement immediately.
Why Attend the DoGood Conference?
We’ve curated a powerful agenda focused on the most pressing capacity-building needs and opportunities facing nonprofits today. Spend the day learning from leading experts and sector practitioners, gaining tools and insights that will help you improve systems, strengthen fundraising, enhance impact measurement, and build organizational resilience.
This Year’s Capacity-Building Theme Highlights
- The Signature Funder Panel: Hear directly from funders about current priorities, decision-making criteria, and what strengthens an organization’s readiness for funding.
- AI for Fundraising : Using AI tools to streamline prospect research, personalize donor communications, and automate admin tasks.
- Diversifying Revenue Streams: Advanced sessions on diversifying income streams beyond traditional grants and appeals.
- Impact Reporting & Evaluation: Learn how to create compelling reports that demonstrate true impact and secure renewed funding.
- Governance for Growth: Board development, building effective committees, strengthening governance policies, and improving board–staff collaboration.
Who Should Attend?
This conference is ideal for leaders and decision-makers responsible for organizational capacity, financial sustainability, or strategic direction, including:
- Executive Directors & CEOs
- Fundraising and Development Managers
- Board Members
- Program and Impact Officers
Join us to connect with peers, deepen your expertise, and ensure your organization is fully equipped to thrive in the 2026 fiscal year and beyond.
Ready to Strengthen Your Organization?
Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your professional growth and build the organizational capacity needed for long-term success. Get ready for inspiring sessions, practical tools, and strategies you can put into action right away.
Secure your ticket now! We can't wait to see you there.
Sponsorship Invitations
We welcome organizations interested in supporting this event and connecting with leaders from charities and nonprofits across Canada.
If your organization would like to become a sponsor, please reach out to us at .
We offer a variety of sponsorship tiers designed to help you increase visibility, build meaningful relationships, and showcase your commitment to the nonprofit sector. This is a great opportunity to engage with mission-driven organizations from across Canada.
Past sponsors for DoGood Events include Canada Helps, Charity Village, Imagine Canada, Alterna Savings, GiveLife365, OASSIS Benefit Plan and Visit Mississauga.
Exhibitor Tickets
Organizations that want to share their services, programs, or offerings with nonprofits and charities in Canada can purchase Exhibitor Tickets.
Exhibitors will receive:
- A booth at the event
- Recognition across our social media platforms
- Direct access to leaders in the nonprofit and charitable sector
This is an excellent opportunity to raise awareness, build connections, and support the work of local and national nonprofits.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Moderator Intro & Opening Remarks
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Panel- Funder Perspectives: What’s Next?
Host: Cathy Taylor, President and CEO, Lawson Foundation
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Revenue Reinvented: Nontraditional Funding Strategies for Nonprofits
Host: Colin Hennigar, Chief Development Officer, SickKids Fdn.
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Breakout Session: AI For Fundraising
Host: Jason Shim, Chief Digital Officer, CCNDR
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Breakout Session: Budgeting for Growth & Grant Compliance
Host: Moez Bawania, CPA, CA , Co-Founder of AMLB
🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:45 PM
Breakout session: Systems Approach for Impact
Host: Jonah Goldman, Sr Community Engagement Mgr, Beyond Meat
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:45 PM
Breakout Session: Strategic Fund Management: South Asian Nonprofit Context
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:25 PM
Leveraging Strategic Partnerships
Host: Dagma Koyi, Founder at REST. Centre
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:45 PM
Leading Together: Strengthening Nonprofit Leadership
Host: Barrington Hector, ED, Neighbour to Neighbour
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:45 PM
Passing the Torch, Sharing the Flame: Generational Mentorship in Non-Profits
Host: Baldev Mutta, Ex-CEO, Punjabi Community Health Services
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:45 PM
Breakout Session: Measuring Impact Simply
Host: Alexandra Piatkowski, Founder & CEO, Piat Public Health
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:45 PM
Breakout Session: Building Your Nonprofit's AI Strategy
Host: Ryann Miller, Founder, Spark and Signal
🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:45 PM
Tapping into Donor Giving
Host: Paul Nazareth, Chief Connector, Connectworking
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 277.10 to CAD 722.39
