Apr 23, 2026 | 12:15 to 1:30 p.m.
Presentation in English, Q & A in French and English
Join us for an exclusive conversation with Colin Hennigar, Chief Development Officer of SickKids Foundation, as we go behind the scenes of one of the most ambitious and successful fundraising campaigns in the country — surpassing $1.7 billion.
We will explore what set this campaign apart from previous efforts, the bold decisions that truly moved the needle, and the key lessons learned that will shape and strengthen SickKids’ next campaign.
In this candid and strategic discussion, we will examine:
- How the campaign was developed, tested, and positioned for success
- The role of board members, senior leadership, and volunteers
- How principal and transformational donors were cultivated and stewarded
- What didn’t go as planned — and the lessons learned
- What the “next generation” institution campaign could look like
Whether you represent a small charity or lead a large advancement team, this webinar will offer valuable insights to elevate your fundraising strategy.
If you’re thinking about your next campaign — or preparing for one — this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
SPEAKER :
Colin Hennigar
Chief Development Officer
SickKids Foundation
Colin Hennigar is Chief Development Officer at SickKids Foundation, where he leads all relationship-based fundraising and campaign initiatives in support of The Hospital for Sick Children’s mission to advance pediatric health, research, and patient care. He has led high-performing teams to secure transformational and principal gifts, helping drive historic campaign milestones and significant investments in child health innovation and hospital redevelopment.
With more than a decade of experience in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership, Colin began his career at the Royal Ontario Museum, building expertise in major gifts and cultural philanthropy. Colin is also Chief Development Officer of the Upside Foundation of Canada, a donor-advised fund that helps entrepreneurs and business leaders pledge and donate equity from their companies to charity in a flexible and tax-efficient way. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Classical Civilization and Fine Art History and a Master of Museum Studies from the University of Toronto. Colin instructs at George Brown College, volunteers with the Sandals Foundation, serves as a Board Member of Canadian Stage, and was named an inaugural Top 40 Under 40 recipient by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy.
MODERATOR :
Katia Lorye
Director for Development, Faculty of Medicine, UdeM
Co-chair, AFP Quebec’s Education Committee
In videoconference
Rates
AFP member rate : 35 $ plus tax per person
Non-member : 60 $ plus tax per person
Additional information
A Zoom link will be sent the day before the webinar.
CFRE: Full participation in this program is applicable for 1.25 point in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.