Did you know? There are hundreds of nonprofits in the Greater Vancouver region, and 90% of them operate with budgets under $1 million. Special guest speaker Karen Santangelo, Chief Philanthropy Officer of PeaceHealth, will bring her expertise to this session, highlighting the critical role of development professionals. For these organizations, philanthropy is often the lifeblood of their mission—and the key to sustainability lies in the hands of their development professionals.

 

Whether you’re a seasoned fundraiser, new to the field, or a nonprofit leader looking to build or strengthen your development team, this session is for you. Development professionals play a critical role as relationship builders, storytellers, and strategic architects of philanthropy. However, many nonprofits, especially smaller ones, often misunderstand or underutilize this role, leaving development staff feeling isolated or overwhelmed.

 

• For Development Professionals: Learn how to embrace and amplify your superpower within your organization, gaining tools and insights to be more effective and efficient in 2025 and beyond. Discover strategies to communicate your value, build stronger relationships, and make your work more impactful.

• For Nonprofit Leaders: Explore why investing in development is essential to your organization’s growth. Understand the pivotal role these professionals play and how you can attract, nurture, and retain top talent to elevate your fundraising efforts.

 

• Practical tips for maximizing the effectiveness of your development efforts.

• Strategies to integrate development professionals into the broader organizational mission.

• Inspiring examples of how development staff can drive transformational change.

 

Whether you’re staying up nights wondering how to meet fundraising goals or looking for ways to uplift your team and your mission, this session will offer actionable insights to set your nonprofit up for success in 2025 and beyond.

 

Let’s ensure every nonprofit in our community has the tools and talent to thrive.