Boosting Fundraising Focus and Productivity: Strategies for Success
In the dynamic world of Canadian non-profits, fundraisers face unique challenges all the while striving to help fund their missions and make a meaningful impact. Often, these challenges include expectations for doing work outside of fundraising, for mentoring others, and for growing as a professional. In the resource-constrained environment of our sector, maintaining focus and productivity can be a daunting task. Join our speaker for an engaging session where he will share some of the strategies he has used over his 30 years as a fundraiser to balance performance with sanity.
We will share practical tips and success stories. You'll also be able to network with fellow fundraisers, share best practices, and learn from each other's experiences.
Join us for this session to sharpen your focus, enhance your productivity, and make a lasting impact as a non-profit professional. Whether you're new to fundraising or a seasoned professional, this session will provide you with insights to excel in your role.
About our speaker: Vincent Duckworth is the President and CEO of ViTreo and the Chair of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada.
Vincent has been a leader in the nonprofit sector for more than two decades. He is internationally recognized as a leading expert on campaign design, strategy and major gift performance. He is also Canada’s authority on philanthropic naming. Vincent has a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Alberta and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). He is also a certified AFP Master Trainer.
Before founding his first consulting agency in 2007, he served as a senior fundraiser for three of Canada's leading post-secondary institutions: the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary and NAIT Polytechnic.
Vincent is currently the chair of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy Canada and a member of the AFP Global Board of Directors. He is a past president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Chapter in Edmonton and was a board member of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District VIII for eight years.
Vincent and his wife Christine have three children: Jack, Ethan, and Allison. Vincent is an avid cyclist who likes to hike, write, and when he can, he and his family enjoy time at their lake house in southern Saskatchewan.
