Build the skills. Strengthen your fundraising. Grow your impact
Sponsored by: Global Philanthropic Canada
Strong fundraising doesn't happen by chance—it happens when organizations have the right tools, strategies, and confidence to build meaningful relationships with donors and funders.
Designed specifically for grassroots, small, and mid-sized nonprofits, Fundraising Essentials is a four-part workshop series that will help you strengthen the core fundraising skills every organization needs. Through four practical half-day workshops delivered over two days, you'll gain actionable strategies, real-world examples, and practical tools you can begin using immediately.
Whether you're building your fundraising program, preparing for growth, or looking to increase your fundraising success, this series will help you raise more resources to advance your mission.
You'll walk away with:
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Practical tools and templates you can use immediately
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Strategies you can adapt to your own organization
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Real examples from Canadian nonprofits
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Greater confidence speaking with donors and funders
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Time to ask questions and discuss your own fundraising challenges with experienced fundraising professionals
2026 Fundraising Essentials Series Includes the Following Workshops:
Workshop 1:
Build Your Case for Support
September 24, 2026 - 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Workshop 2:
Winning Grants
September 24, 2026, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Workshop 3:
Planned Giving 101
November 12, 2026, 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Workshop 4:
How Healthy Is Your Fundraising Data Ecosystem?
November 12, 2026, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
You can choose to register for individual workshops or the entire series. Click on each workshop above to learn more about individual sessions and register for them individually. If you want to register for the entire series, register on this page.
All sessions take place in person at Innovations Works in London, Ontario. The events are not being recorded.
Attend the full series to build a strong foundation across the fundraising lifecycle—from crafting your case for support and securing grants to building a legacy giving program and using data to strengthen your fundraising results.
We are looking forward to welcoming you at Innovation Works (201 King Street).Please note that Pillar Nonprofit Network does not have on-site parking, however is accessible by bus and has indoor bike parking. For all parking and trasportation information please visit the Innovation Works website (click here).