AFP Quebec’s education committee offers various seminars throughout the year to respond to the needs of both new and seasoned fundraising professionals.

By participating in one of the proposed seminars, you are investing in yourself, in your organization and in the world of philanthropy.

Upcoming conferences

Jan 24 2025

Networking lunch and presentation by DonorPerfect

12 to 1:15 p.m.

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In videoconference

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Feb 13 2025

Demystify the Power of Strategic Questions with Karen E. Osborne!

12 to 1:15 p.m.

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In videoconference

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Past conferences

28 Mar 2019

Storytelling Workshop Series

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Espace 660, Alexis Nihon

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09 Apr 2019

From Good to Great: Success Fundamentals for your Major Gift Program

8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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Espace 660, Alexis-Nihon

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02 May 2019

Capital Campaigns: Gift Tables and Case Statements and Interviews - OH MY!

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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Hôtel Place d'Armes - Salon Opéra

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23 May 2019

The Philanthropic Sector: What will tomorrow bring?

12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Espace 660, Alexis Nihon

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05 Jun 2019

Launching a Gift in Wills Program

9 a.m. à 10:30 a.m.

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Espace 660, Alexis Nihon

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13 Jun 2019

Fundamentals of Fundraising Course - 2019

8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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École nationale de l'humour

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12 Sep 2019

Anatomy of a Gift: The Story of McGill’s $200M Donation

12 to 2 p.m.

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Espace 660, Alexis-Nihon

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23 Oct 2019

Challenges and benefits for women on boards

11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Holden Fisher room, YWCA Montreal

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05 Dec 2019

Growing Revenue and Sustaining Your Organization's Future With Annual Giving Programs

12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Grande Bibliothèque, Room M.450

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12 Feb 2020

Transforming philanthropy: collaboration not competition

12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Centre Saint-Pierre, Room 100

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26 Mar 2020

**CANCELED** Propel your career and reach new height with the CFRE Certification

4 to 5 p.m.

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JMSB building, Concordia University, Room MB 2.130

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29 May 2020

Surviving COVID-19 & Striving

12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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Videoconference

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11 Jun 2020

Diamond Series - Flow-through share donation structure

12:00 to 12:45 p.m.

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In videoconference

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07 Jul 2020

**FULL** Diamond Series - Approaching large Foundations, how to go about it

12 p.m. tp 12:45 p.m.

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In videoconference

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20 Aug 2020

Tips and best practices to ensure the success of your virtual events

12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

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In videoconference (Adobe Connect)

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10 Sep 2020

Philanthropy, a lever for building an inclusive society

12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

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Webinar – ZOOM Videoconference

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16 Sep 2020

Fundamentals of Fundraising Course - 2020 (in French only)

8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Videoconference

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24 Sep 2020

Diamond Series - Maximize your online donations

12:00 to 12:20 p.m.

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Videoconference

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21 Oct 2020

Direct mail and telemarketing. New trends to maximize your results!

12 to 1 p.m.

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Videoconference

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27 Nov 2020

Money Mindset: overcoming limiting money beliefs to raise more money than you ever thought possible!

12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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Zoom videoconference

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03 Dec 2020

The ethics of donating in ‘our new normal’

12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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In videoconference (zoom)

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18 Feb 2021

Innovate and collaborate to create a major impact

12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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In videoconference

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18 Mar 2021

**FULL** A major gifts program in 2021: more important than ever!

12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

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In videoconference

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16 Apr 2021

CFRE Refresher Course (in English only)

In videoconference

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22 Apr 2021

Innovative practices to advance our organizations

12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

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In videoconference

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20 May 2021

Changing course: a new philanthropic model for La Presse

12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

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In videoconference (zoom)

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07 Jun 2021

Fundamentals of Fundraising Course - 2021

8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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In videoconference

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22 Jun 2021

What are the best practices in governance for your organization?

12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

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In videoconference

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29 Jul 2021

Excellence in Philanthropy Awards : Best practices to submit nominations

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

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In videoconference

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23 Sep 2021

Digital marketing, major donor strategies: discover the innovative tools that will get your fundraising campaign off the ground!

12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

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In videoconference (zoom)

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21 Oct 2021

Reinvent the donor journey with a CRM solution

12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

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In videoconference

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25 Nov 2021

Develop a monthly giving program efficient and sustainable? The example of Oxfam-Quebec

12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

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In videoconference (zoom)

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02 Dec 2021

Make the most of your membership!

12 to 12:50 p.m.

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In videoconference

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09 Dec 2021

Above and Beyond: Dealing with Inappropriate Behaviour from Donors and Volunteers

12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

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In videoconference

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10 Feb 2022

A lever for planned donations

12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

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In videoconference

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10 Mar 2022

Attracting, developing and retaining talent | What strategies to adopt?

12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

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In videoconference

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06 Apr 2022

Creativity, an essential asset for any organization

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

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In videoconference

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29 Apr 2022

Virtual Cocktail April 29, 2022 and presentation of DonorPerfect

12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

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In videoconference

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12 May 2022

Is direct mail an art, a science or a mystery ? The challenges of direct mail in 2022

12 h à 13 h 15

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In videoconference

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25 May 2022

Presentation of AFP Canada’s Narrative for Canadian Fundraising (OFFERED IN FRENCH)

12 h à 13 h 15, heure de l'est

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En visioconférence

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27 May 2022

2022 Excellence in Philanthropy Awards : Best practices to submit nominations

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

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Videoconference

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02 Jun 2022

Fundamentals of Fundraising Course IN FRENCH - 2022

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Centre Saint-Pierre, room Fernand Daoust

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02 Jun 2022

CFRE Refresher Course (in English only)

In videoconference

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09 Jun 2022

Philanthropic networking cocktail in Quebec City

5 p.m.

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Musée de la Civilisation de Québec

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16 Jun 2022

Volunteerism in freefall

12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

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In videoconference

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15 Sep 2022

Webinar on Quebec's Law 25 and its latest amendments - To deal with the abolition of the possibility of using personal information for philanthropic prospecting purposes.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

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In videoconference

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17 Nov 2022

Donor surveys: an inspiring, effective and affordable approach

12 to 1:15 p.m.

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In videoconference

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15 Dec 2022

Getting the First Appointment with Difficult to Reach Prospects

12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

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In videoconference (Broadcast of a pre-recorded webinar)

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26 Jan 2023

Keeping balance at work and developing power over your mental health

12 to 1 p.m.

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In videoconference

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17 Feb 2023

Make the most of your membership

12 to 1 p.m.

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In videoconference

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23 Feb 2023

Sowing the seeds of good practice

12 to 1:15 p.m.

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In videoconference

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23 Mar 2023

Text to donate: How to set up a wireless donation campaign to reach your goals?

12 to 1 p.m.

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In videoconference

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27 Apr 2023

Inclusion in our fundraising campaigns! Background and issues.

12 to 1 p.m.

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In videoconference

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25 May 2023

Bill 25: Requirements and Policy Implications

1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

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In videoconference

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01 Jun 2023

**FULL** 2023 Fundamentals of Fundraising Course (IN FRENCH)

8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

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Centre Saint-Pierre, room Marcel-Pépin

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07 Jun 2023

2023 Excellence in Philanthropy Awards : Best practices to submit nominations

12 to 1 p.m.

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In videoconference

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21 Sep 2023

**FULL** From young philanthropists to patrons of the arts: a winning and sustainable formula.

6 to 8 pm

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Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion, Glass Court

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03 Oct 2023

**CANCELLED** 2023 CFRE Refresher Course (in English only)

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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In videoconference

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25 Oct 2023

*SPECIAL EVENT* UnCharitable, documentary screening and panel discussion

7 pm to 9:30 pm (registration opens at 6 pm)

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Cinéplex Odéon Quartier Latin

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30 Nov 2023

How to take your most important donors to the next level?

12 to 1 p.m.

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20 Dec 2023

Development + Finance = Fundraising Success

12 to 1:15 p.m.

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22 Dec 2023

Watch UnCharitable wherever you are!

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22 Feb 2024

Artificial intelligence in philanthropy: main uses, critical look and case studies

12 to 1 p.m.

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In videoconference

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11 Apr 2024

Demonstration of artificial intelligence tools available in philanthropy

12 to 1 p.m.

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16 May 2024

How to turn an idea into a gift! Inspiring conversation on healthcare philanthropy with William Brock and Ekat Kritikou

5 to 7 p.m.

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Centre Mont-Royal - Foyer Mont-Royal

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29 May 2024

2024 Excellence in Philanthropy Awards : Best practices to submit nominations

12 to 1 p.m.

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In videoconference

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30 May 2024

**FULL** 2024 Fundamentals of Fundraising Course (in French)

8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

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Centre Saint-Pierre, room Marcel Pepin

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06 Jun 2024

Planned giving: development strategies

12 to 1 p.m.

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In videoconference

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19 Sep 2024

Women's leadership in Philanthropy

12 to 1 p.m.

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In videoconference

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10 Oct 2024

Networking cocktail and transformative talk

4 PM to 7 PM

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Campus MIL - Université de Montréal

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11 Oct 2024

Networking lunch and study on compensation and well-being in Quebec's philanthropic sector

12 to 1:15 p.m.

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15 Oct 2024

Inclusion of Diversity, Equity and Accessibility: better understanding for greater action

11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

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In videoconference

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06 Nov 2024

Networking and panel discussion in Sherbrooke

4 to 7 p.m.

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Siboire Dépôt, 80 Rue du Dépôt, Sherbrooke

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19 Nov 2024

First networking cocktail in the Outaouais region

5 to 7 p.m.

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Bar Le Tonik at the Université du Québec en Outaouais in Gatineau

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20 Nov 2024

Unlocking the NEW donor journey with Paul Nazareth

12 to 1:15 p.m.

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In videoconference

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22 Nov 2024

Networking lunch and presentation by PearTree Canada

12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

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12 Dec 2024

How to Handle Biases in Fundraising - Yours and Theirs

12 to 1:15 p.m.

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