2022 Schedule

Please note: schedule times may be subject to slight changes.

May 24, 2022

May 25, 2022

May 26, 2022

**Tuesday May 24, 2022**
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET	How to Structure and Support your Alumni Chapters to Increase Engagement Marie-Aline Kruydt, University of Ghent Alessio Falcone, Hivebrite	Virtual session
2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. ET	Saint Mary’s University’s strategic approach to modernize Constituent Relationship Management Funmi Kayode & Joe Rossong, Saint Mary's University	Virtual session
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET	Stories about the Future: An exploration of emerging technologies and how to leverage them for fundraising Jason Shim, Nonprofit Technologist	Virtual session / In-person viewing Maple AB
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET	Opening Reception, supported by Manulife	Grand Hall Foyer & Terrace

**Wednesday May 25, 2022**
8:15 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.	Breakfast: Welcome & Opening Remarks	Grand Hall AB
9:10 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.	Professional Learning Plenary Session A Roadmap to a revitalized community – A Creative Journey Facilitator: Dr. Debra Pozega Osburn, University of Saskatchewan Graphic Facilitator: Shannon Loomer, Visual Talks	Grand Hall AB
10:20 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Exhibit Hall Break: Meet the sponsors	Grand Hall E
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.	Professional Learning Sessions B
	Enriching Industry Partnerships Supported by DonorPerfect Shelly Baker, Wilfrid Laurier University	Grand Hall AB/Virtual live stream
	Your current donors are your best donors! Supported by DonorPerfect Sonia Dupte, Brock University	Grand Hall C
	No “no’s”: Making room for alumni to participate through micro-engagements Supported by DonorPerfect Christy Miller & Rob Lovelace, University of Saskatchewan	Grand Hall D
	Segments unique to planned giving Supported by DonorPerfect David Fisher, Trinity College School	Maple A
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Lunch	Grand Hall AB
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Professional Learning Sessions C
	Triaging Our Talent Ms. Jaime L. Hunt, Miami University	Grand Hall AB/Virtual live stream
	Integrating Alumni Programming within Your Institution’s Sustainability Strategies Supported by Honeywell Dr Maria Gallo, The Alumni Way Sandra Rincón, NL Alumni Network – The Netherlands	Grand Hall C
	Applying Data and Analytics Across Institutional Advancement to Work Smarter Supported by Anthology Inc. Scott Anderson, Queen’s University Lyndsay Montina, University of Lethbridge Wendy Langley, St. Francis Xavier University Moderator: Mirko Widenhorn, Anthology	Grand Hall D
	Forever Changed: Embracing new fundraising realities Martha Drake, University of Toronto Schools Shelley Huxley, Ridley College Stephanie Young, Ashbury College	Maple A
2:00 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Break: Meet the sponsors	Grand Hall E
2:40 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.	Professional Learning Sessions D
	Intentional Inclusion in Constituent Engagement Krishan Mehta, Toronto Metropolitan University Al Ramsay, TD Bank Group	Grand Hall AB/Virtual live stream
	First Things First! The Essential Role of Case Priority Setting Supported by Honeywell Erin Sargeant Greenwood, Saint Mary's University Jason Coolman, Wilfrid Laurier University Penny Blackwood, Memorial University Moderator: Mike Logue, KCI	Grand Hall C
	The Benefits of Intentional Networking Supported by Grenzebach Glier and Associates Sandra Rincón, NL Alumni Network – The Netherlands Andrew Shaindlin, Grenzebach Glier & Associates	Grand Hall D
	Plan, partner and program for maximum virtual engagement success: How Concordia University conceptualized and implemented an award-winning virtual Alumni Relations program #CUatHome Temi Akin-Aina & Olivia Piccirelli, Concordia University	Maple A
3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.	Professional Learning Sessions E
	People over Place: A remote-first philosophy for recruiting development talent Supported by Grenzebach Glier and Associates Michelle Fuko, Queen’s University	Grand Hall AB/Virtual live stream
	Engagement at any age Supported by Honeywell Session 1: Concordia's Top 50 under 50: a case study in targeted constituency engagement Melodie Le Siege, Concordia University Session 2: York University’s Top 30 Changemakers Under 30 Allyson Eckel & Alyson Gampel, York University	Grand Hall C
	Making the Save: How 40 hockey players funded a new clinical trial (and the team that made it happen) Supported by Grenzebach Glier and Associates Michael Siebert & Brooke Rose, University of Alberta	Grand Hall D
5:45 p.m.	Buses depart for Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery	Main lobby of the Hilton Niagara Falls
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	Cocktail & Dinner at Ravine Vineyard, supported by TD Insurance Meloche Monnex	Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery

**Thursday May 26, 2022**
8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.	Breakfast: Welcome & Opening Remarks	Grand Hall AB
9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Professional Learning Sessions F
	Enhance your digital engagement and elevate your data with a cross-functional volunteer insight community! Supported by Grenzebach Glier and Associates Stacey de Molitor & Juuso Vesanto, Dalhousie University	Grand Hall AB/Virtual live stream
	Do we need a video for that? Melissa Dukovcic & Emma Nguyen, University of Toronto	Grand Hall C
	From The Ground Up: Creating an Effective Marketing & Communications plan to support Fundraising Strategy Zahra Valani, Hillfield Strathallan College	Grand Hall D
	Changing hearts and minds - the importance of connecting before counting Richard Fisher, brevity Mike Welling, Mike Welling & Associates	Maple A
10:05 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.	Exhibit Hall Break: Meet the sponsors	Grand Hall E
10:40 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.	Professional Learning Session G Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jacqueline Ottmann, President of First Nations University of Canada Supported by: Blackbaud	Grand Hall AB/Virtual live stream
11:50 a.m. - 1:10 p.m.	Lunch	Grand Hall AB
1:10 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.	Professional Learning Sessions H
	Collaborating with Research to Double or Triple Your Gift! Josh Bowman, Toronto Metropolitan University	Grand Hall AB/Virtual live stream
	Life After University - Supporting the Student to Alumni Transition Supported by Honeywell Chelsea Livingstone, University of Alberta	Grand Hall C
	A Sound Investment in Donor Relations Deborah Melman-Clement, Queen’s University	Grand Hall D
1:45 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.	Professional Learning Session I Keynote Speaker: Hamza Khan, Future of Work Expert \| Author of Leadership, Reinvented	Grand Hall AB/Virtual live stream
2:55 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.	Closing remarks and Farewells	Grand Hall AB
	Social Event, supported by MBNA
4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.	New event coming - stay-tuned	Main lobby of the Hilton Niagara Falls; 10-15 min walk
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	Social Night at R5	Fallsview Casino R5 Patio & Bar