Call For Speakers is officially OPEN!

AFP Ottawa invites you to apply for a spot at Ottawa’s biggest day for fundraising. This year’s theme?

“Seize the Future” explores how fundraisers can navigate a brave new world—leveraging innovation, protecting our values, and strengthening the resilience of our charitable and non-profit sector.

“How do we embrace a rapidly changing world while remaining authentically Canadian”?

 

*Deadline: February 15th, 2026

Exclusive Professional Development

Advance your fundraising career with our upcoming Professional Development Series, designed exclusively for AFP members.

These engaging sessions feature industry experts, practical insights, and timely topics to help you strengthen your skills, expand your network, and stay ahead in a changing philanthropic landscape.

Join us and invest in your professional growth.

Upcoming Sessions
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Meet Your Opening & Closing Plenary Speakers

For the first time, AFP Ottawa Fundraising Day is proud to kick things off with something new – a laugh!

With the lights down low, and a mocktail in hand, join us for three outstanding comedians, as we transport the Rogers Centre into comedy club. Each of the comedians below will bring their own unique blend of comedy, while sprinkling in a few jokes around fundraising and this year’s theme.

Wrapping up with a high‑impact Thought Leaders Panel: The Future of Philanthropy in Canada—a candid, practical conversation on how innovation and AI are already changing our work and what’s coming next.

Join three of Canada’s top thought leaders on the future of philanthropy.

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Why support EMC?

Your mission, if you choose to accept it — donate to the Every Member Campaign.

Hear from AFP Ottawa member, Andrea Olsen-Black, on why your gift, no matter the size, will truly make a difference in your fundraising community.

To donate, click or scan the QR code below!

AFP Ottawa Membership. An investment in yourself!

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Our AFP Ottawa Chapter.

We are the leaders and influencers for a dynamic and growing non-profit sector in our nation’s capital. With more than 200 members, AFP Ottawa represents a vast network that touches every industry and boardroom in the city. We have the privilege of being a proud national leader for other chapters in Canada and play a role in future government policy towards charitable giving.

AFP Ottawa is also truly a diverse community -- of people who make a life bringing people together to support efforts to create a better community, country and world. We actively seek and achieve a broad representation of experiences, perspectives, opinions and cultures. After all, inclusiveness is an essential source of vitality and strength for the effective pursuit of an organization’s mission. The advantages of joining, getting involved, and providing support to your professional association are many. Most important, it helps your career and your charity to advance!

Fundraisers operate in a world of urgent needs, changing public opinions, and evolutions in legislation and demographics. AFP Ottawa has the tools that you need to help your community find the joy in giving, to advance your charity’s mission, and to propel your career. Educational and networking opportunities, our Fundraising Day Conference and the Philanthropy Awards are popular draws. The mentorship program for those new to the profession, CFRE study groups for those advancing to the next level and information updates meet the needs of fundraisers at all levels.

We invite you to explore joining us a member, actively taking part and doing what you can to support this lively and professional community of peers.