2021 Schedule

Opening Kick-Off Event, supported by Manulife

Opening Keynote : Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, Trent University

Wellness Yoga Class, supported by Anthology

Strategies for developing inclusive fundraising and alumni engagement practices
Supported by Blackbaud
Tanya Hannah Rumble, Ryerson University
Mariya Yurukova, Queen’s University

Celebrate the Achievements of First Peoples Students
Note: This session will be presented entirely in French
Isabelle Brasseur, University of Montréal
Elizabeth Perez, University of Montréal
Samuel Rainville, University of Montréal

Prix d'Excellence Celebration Awards
Supported by Tempo Framing Systems

I Need An Ad: Wholistic strategic planning & the marketers’ toolbox
Bruce Belbin, Memorial University
Jeff Hulan, Memorial University

Building relationships through research storytelling
Emily Aalbers, University of Ottawa

Wellness Yoga Class, supported by Anthology

How Alumni Volunteers are Supporting Student Mental Health at the University of Alberta
Chelsea Livingstone, University of Alberta
Vanessa Welz, University of Alberta

Data in Annual Giving: Analyze, Segment, Personalize, Optimize, Repeat
Supported by DonorPerfect
Alesia Rudnitskaya, McGill University

Ask a Leader sessions (your choice out of 2 sessions)
Supported by Global Philanthropic Canada

Session 1: Women and Leadership in Education
Liz Kidd, President and CEO, College of the North Atlantic

Session 2: Creating Safe & Harassment Free Workplaces
Liz LeClair, Director Major Gifts, QEII Foundation

Netflix Series Partnership Promotes Glassblowing Education
Christine Szustaczek, Sheridan College

Creating cultures of shared accountability and ownership through metrics
Michelle Fuko, Queen’s University
Katherine Millen-Worre, University of Alberta

CCAE Annual General Meeting
2020 TDIMM Fellowship Presentations & Welcome 2021 TDIMM fellows
Keynote Presentation

Celebration Event, supported by TD Insurance Meloche Monnex

My Precious Legacy Giving Marketing Plan
Holly Greatrex, Carleton University

Tomorrow's Leaders: How do they want to get involved in your cause?
Note: This session is offered in 2 simultaneous parts, 1 in English and 1 in French. When registering, select the session according to your language preferences.
Christian Bolduc, BNP Philanthropic Performance & BNP Goldie Canada
Yves Bourget, BNP Philanthropic Performance
Linda Flynn, Associate Vice-President, Office of Development and Alumni Affairs, Durham College
Marc Lapointe, Vice President, Atlantic, BNP Philanthropic Performance
André Larocque, Director, Foundation of the University of Quebec in Outaouais
George Stanois, BNP Goldie Canada
Victoria Thân, Entrai-dons, Laval University

Recent Grad Refresh: Starting off on the right foot
Sarah McKinnon, Carleton University

Excluded Voices; Alternative Narratives
Supported by BNP Performance Philanthropique
Nneka Allen, CFRE, Co-editor of Collecting Courage: Joy Pain Freedom Love
Camila Pereira, PhD, Co-editor of Collecting Courage: Joy Pain Freedom Love
Nicole Salmon, Co-editor of Collecting Courage: Joy Pain Freedom Love

Ask a Leader session (your choice out of 2 sessions)
Supported by Global Philanthropic Canada

Session 1: Teamwork’s Importance for Large Integrated Gifts
John Kearsey, Vice President External Relations, University of Manitoba

Session 2: How to build a career path in Advancement (moving across disciplines)
Dean Hughes, Executive Director, Advancement and Alumni Seneca College

Prospect Research and Frontline Fundraising: Communication and Collaboration
Supported by Grenzebach Glier + Associates
Eli Clarke, University of Toronto
Adam Fox, University of Toronto

Take it to the Floor: CCAE Visionary Round Tables
Supported by Grenzebach Glier + Associates

After Hours with our sponsors: Anthology, Manulife, & TD Insurance Meloche Monnex

Wellness Yoga Class, supported by Anthology

Lessons learned from our first year fundraising for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Sciences
Supported by Blackbaud
Dr. Mary Catherine Kropinski, Simon Fraser University
Tracy London, Douglas College

Hacking virtual events (two 30 minute presentations) 
Supported by DonorPerfect

1. Breaking with Tradition: How Saint Mary’s University Pivoted to Successful Virtual Events
Rachelle Boudreau, Saint Mary’s University
Kate Elliot, Saint Mary’s University
Emily LeBlanc, Saint Mary’s University

2. Laurier Homecoming 2020: a TRENDING virtual success
Lisa Andreana, Wilfrid Laurier University
Steve Frangakis, Wilfrid Laurier University

Ask a Leader session (your choice out of 2 sessions)
Supported by Global Philanthropic Canada

Session 1: Women and Leadership in Education
Vianne Timmons, President and Vice Chancellor, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Session 2: Keeping advancement front & center during difficult times
Joanne Shoveller, Vice-President Advancement, University of Waterloo

Growing Alumni Engagement through Data-Driven Strategies
Supported by Anthology
Mirko Widenhorn, Anthology
Jennifer Caldwell, Wilfrid Laurier University
Susan Fine, University of Toronto
Nigel Henriques, University of Waterloo
Graham Knipfel, College of the Rockies

Partnership, Trust, and Vision: The story of the Temerty Faculty of Medicine benefaction to the University of Toronto
Supported by Anthology
Leah Temerty-Lord, Managing Director, Temerty Foundation
Darina Landa, Executive Director, Advancement, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
David Palmer, Vice-President, Advancement, University of Toronto
Trevor Young, Dean, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto

Harnassing the Power of International Alumni
Sandra Rincón, NL alumni network-Netherlands & EU ALUMNI

Calling All Colleges - An Affinity Session for Community College Advancement Professionals
Mike Logue, KCI
Tom Meadus, New Brunswick Community College
Rob Zuback, Confederation College

Ask a Leader session (your choice out of 2 sessions)
Supported by Global Philanthropic Canada

Session 1: Working with Academics in Advancement
Lorna Somers, AVP, Development McMaster University

Session 2: The Growing Focus on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Advancement
Eliza Bianchi, Associated Director of Development, Ashbury College
Bruce Mutch, Executive Director of Enrollment & Advancement, Ashbury College

Take it to the Floor: CCAE Visionary Round Tables

Advancement Services as Collaborative Hub
Kat Carson, Mount Royal University
James Parsons, Mount Royal University

Closing Keynote: Dr. Hadiya Roderique, Diversity and Inclusion Advocate, Journalist, Lawyer