2023 HIGHLIGHTS

17 SPEAKERS | 13 SESSIONS | OCTOBER 26 & 27, 2023

We re-connected, celebrated our successes, danced & laughed together.

Thank you to all who joined us to learn, exchange ideas and explore the big issues of the sector.

DAY 1 HIGHLIGHTS

Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits Megan Dykeman gave a wonderful welcoming address and shared news about what the government is doing to help the non-profit sector. This was followed by a warm welcome to Richmond from MLA Teresa Wat.

Mike Shaw kicked off the conference with a motivational keynote about how resilience and gratitude helped him through a huge life change. His moving presentation inspired the crowd and set the stage for two days of optimism and energy.

DAY 2 HIGHLIGHTS

Maggie Stewart was first up on day two. She shared insider tips and tricks for building programs and plans that remain stable and adapt to change.

Day two was packed with practical sessions on inclusivity and volunteerism, digital marketing tips and advocacy for non-profits. There were also plenty of opportunities to network and build connections with non-profit leaders from across BC.

2023 SPEAKERS

Big Thanks to Our Speakers:

DAY 1 SPEAKERS

Amy Bond / Community Gaming Grants Branch
David Pyatt / Community Gaming Grants Branch
Harmeet Johal / Community Gaming Grants Branch
Kay Hacker / Community Volunteer Connections
Lee Dodd / BCLC (British Columbia Lottery Corporation)
Lisa Mort-Putland / Volunteer Victoria
Meena Das / NamasteData
Megan Dykeman / Community Development and Non-Profits to the Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction

DAY 2 SPEAKERS

Melanie Jeffs / BCACG
Mike Shaw / Mike Shaw Speaking and Consulting
Parm Basi / Community Gaming Grants Branch
Rowena Veylan / The New School of Fundraising
Sheldon Falk / Pacific Legal Education & Outreach Society
Teresa Wat / MLA for Richmond North Centre
Tim Agg / Board Voice Society of BC
Tina Strehlke / Minerva BC