Paul Nazareth

Susan Henry

Denise Hendricks

Aneil Gokhale

Kristian Clarke

Bill Crawford

Julia Grady

Jason Shim

Tina Crouse

Nicole Danesi

Christopher Thompson

Randy Warren

Nation Cheong

Chantal Audet

Zya Brown

Rohit Mehta

DoGood Retreat Conference 2025: Let's Raise More Money!

We find grants, write grant proposals, and offer training & consulting! We serve businesses, as well as non-profits and charities.Through our friendly, highly-qualified and personalized approach we provide our clients with grant revenue and funding results.Our team members are Canadian, based in the Greater Toronto Area. We do not outsource our work.

DoGood Funding

DoGood Funding will bring together leaders in the non-profit and charitable sector for a day of professional development and networking.

Burnhamthorpe Community Centre

Join us for the DoGood Retreat Conference 2025, a premier gathering of nonprofit leaders, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers dedicated to building impactful organizations. Over two days, you’ll gain actionable insights, connect with funders, and explore innovative strategies for sustainable growth. Why Attend?<ul><li>Engage with Industry Experts: Learn from experienced fundraisers, social entrepreneurs, and foundation leaders.</li></ul><ul><li>Discover New Funding Strategies: Explore alternative funding sources such as grants, loans, crowdfunding, and impact investing.</li></ul><ul><li>Expand Your Network: Connect with peers, funders, and sponsors in dedicated networking sessions.</li></ul><ul><li>Gain Practical Tools: Access workshops on AI for fundraising, storytelling, board development, and more.</li></ul><ul><li>Showcase Your Impact: Participate in the Impact Showcase to share your organization's work.</li></ul><ul><li>Explore the Marketplace &amp; Expo: Engage with funders, vendors, and fellow nonprofit leaders at discussion tables and exhibitor booths.</li></ul> Event Highlights DAY 1: Learning &amp; Skill BuildingStart the day with a guided morning stretch, followed by engaging panels and interactive workshops covering:<ul><li>How to DoGood - Discuss overcoming common fundraising roadblocks</li><li>Alternative Forms of Funding – Diversify your funding mix with expert insights.</li></ul><ul><li>AI Tools for Fundraising – Discover innovative ways to raise funds using AI-driven solutions.</li></ul><ul><li>CanadaHelps: The 2025 Giving Report Workshop - Dive into key trends facing Canada's charitable sector from 2018 to 2024</li></ul><ul><li>UnConference Panel: Building Internal Systems to Be a Successful Grantee</li></ul> DAY 2: Impact &amp; Connection<ul><li>Impact Showcases: Selected organizations present their success stories.</li></ul><ul><li>Marketplace &amp; Expo: Connect with funders at dedicated discussion tables and explore sponsor booths.</li><li>Connect &amp; Collaborate: Networking Roundtables with Sector Leaders</li></ul><ul><li>Funder Panel: A high-profile panel featuring five funders, including Paul Nazareth as moderator.</li></ul><ul><li>Closing Remarks &amp; Exclusive Perks: Attendees receive a swag bag and a seven-day free trial of the new DoGood Grants Database.</li><li>Major Gifts: Presentation by Paul Nazareth explaind how both small and large charities can secure larger donations by understanding donor access, tactics, legal aspects, and the hidden landscape of over 100,000 unregistered foundations in Canada</li></ul> Who Should Attend?This retreat is designed for nonprofit and charity leaders, fundraising professionals, social entrepreneurs, and impact-driven organizations looking to refine their strategies, connect with funders, and enhance their sustainability. Tickets &amp; RegistrationSecure your spot today! Limited spaces available. Ticket Options:<ul><li>General Admission: Access to all sessions, panels, and workshops.</li></ul><ul><li>VIP Package: Includes priority seating, exclusive networking opportunities, and premium swag.</li></ul><ul><li>Impact Showcase Participant: Present your organization’s success story (limited slots available). Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow your impact! Register now and be part of the movement to build a stronger, more sustainable organization.</li></ul>

Agenda Day 1

Moderator Intro and Opening Remarks

A practical session on overcoming fundraising challenges and building stronger strategies.

How to DoGood

This panel will explore innovative and practical ways for nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, and mission-driven initiatives to develop a diversified funding mix. In an increasingly competitive fundraising landscape, relying on a single income stream can be risky. In this we will discuss mainstream and out of the box sources of funding to sustain and scale their impact. Panelists will share their experiences, insights, and strategies for long-term financial resilience.

Panel Discussion -  Alternative Forms of Funding

Connect with fellow leaders and sponsors over a catered lunch. Share insights, experiences, and establish valuable connections.

Lunch and Networking

Join experts for a discussion on AI and its implications for the non-profit sector. This is a great opportunity to send in your questions and have our experts address them in their session. Email info@dogoodfunding.ca

AI Tools for Fundraising 

Diving into the key trends facing Canada's charitable sector from 2018 to 2024, this session will highlight findings in The Giving Report 2025, published by CanadaHelps in collaboration with Environics Analytics.

The 2025 Giving Report Workshop - CanadaHelps

This interactive session explores how nonprofits and grassroots organizations can strengthen internal systems to thrive as grantees. Panelists will share best practices in financial management, governance, compliance, and communication, highlighting strategies to build funder confidence. Through discussion and audience participation, attendees will learn practical tools and approaches for creating robust internal processes that streamline operations and support organizational growth.

Panel Discussion -  Building Internal Systems to Be a Successful Grantee

Conclusion of the day by summarizing key takeaways.

Closing Remarks

Networking Reception

Reserve your spot at one of 3 restaurants held for DoGood Networking: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexD6zbT9MtH1a5wS4ObY--r2oiKEK1qYw9Z1s-qPowLjlDow/viewform?usp=dialog

Networking Dinner (Offsite)

Agenda Day 2

Engage in meaningful discussions with peers, funders, and nonprofit leaders at our structured networking roundtables. Light refreshments, including snack trays and coffee, will be available throughout the session.


Connect & Collaborate: Networking Roundtables with Sector Leaders

This dynamic session invites selected participants to take the stage and share a snapshot of their organization’s impact. Each presenter has three minutes to tell a compelling story, highlight a key achievement, or showcase an innovative solution, followed by a brief Q&A. The format is designed to elevate diverse voices, highlight real-world outcomes, and inspire collaboration across sectors.

Impact Showcase

Impact Story: Think2wise

Join funders for an engaging discussion on the evolving landscape of philanthropy and social investment. Facilitated by major gifts expert Paul Nazareth, this panel offers insights into emerging funding trends, what makes organizations stand out, and strategies for building meaningful relationships with funders. Whether you’re a seasoned nonprofit leader or an emerging changemaker, this session provides practical guidance on what drives funding decisions today.

Funder Panel - The Future of Funding

“Major-gifts” is a jargon fundraising word that means unusually large donations for our cause. Fundraising is a complex and legal system of money that neither the Canada Revenue Agency or charities make clear to donors, or even or our own leadership. We are going to turn jargon into English with this workshop. Breaking down the barriers to understanding how; to access the donors, the knowledge to understand the tactics, competitive landscape and the law around donations and philanthropy. Most of all we will talk about how the BIG charities do it, and how all organizations from nonprofits and small organizations can get bigger gifts from public donors with less resources and capacity. Most charities don’t know that although there are under 10,000 registered foundations with the CRA… there are over 100,000 secret foundations in Canada? That we have been wasting our time chasing the wealthy and the revolution will neither be receipted or even fundraised. What does that mean?

Workshop: Major Gifts

An Overview of DoGood’s Impact: Key Metrics and Notable Achievements and Key Takeaways from the Conference

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