Building Generosity – Toronto
An invite-only event for executive leaders building the future of generosity in Canada.
A private gathering for nonprofit leaders shaping the future of donor experience and revenue growth.
50 senior fundraising leaders. 50 organizations leading the way in the sector. One day. Honest conversations about what’s changing in fundraising, what’s working, and what we should be doing differently.
Toronto · November 5th · Limited to 50 participants
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What to Expect
Most fundraising events are built around presentations. Building Generosity is built around conversation.
We bring together a small group of fundraising leaders to wrestle with the questions shaping the future of individual giving and learn from people doing the work alongside them.
Built for Leaders Like You
Building Generosity is designed for leaders accountable for fundraising revenue and brand growth, including:
CMOs, CDOs and CEOs
VPs and Directors of Development
Annual and Individual Giving leaders
Digital and integrated fundraising leaders
Senior fundraising and advancement executives
We intentionally keep the group small and curate the guest list so the conversation stays relevant.
The Questions on the Table
How the Day Works
No expo hall, endless decks, and stale coffee breaks with hundreds of strangers.
Expect a mix of:
Short Provocations
Facilitated Discussion
Peer Examples
Working Sessions
Good Eats & Talk
Who’s Coming
Join leaders from organizations like…
Day at a Glance
Thursday, November 5, 2026
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Coffee, Mingle, Settle in
09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
The day begins!
09:10 AM - 09:55 AM
Opening address
10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
Session 1
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Networking & break
11:15 PM - 12:00 PM
Session 2
12:00 PM - 13:30 PM
Lunch
13:35 PM - 14:00 PM
Session 3
14:00 PM - 14:20 PM
Networking & break
14:25 PM - 14:50 PM
Session 4
15:00 PM - 15:55 PM
Closing address
16:00 PM
Day ends!
Leading the Conversation
Mike Duerksen
CEO, BuildGood
Salvatore Salpietro
Chief Growth Officer, Dataro
Trish Barnard
Senior Solutions Consultant, Fundraise Up
Daniel Lombardi
Development Lead, Furniture Bank
Brady Josephson
Chief Marketing Officer, World Vision Canada
Duane Browne
Vice President, Impact Growth Furniture Bank
More to come!
The Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cost?
No! This event is brought to you by Dataro, FundraiseUp, and BuildGood.
Who is the event for?
Building Generosity is designed for senior leaders responsible for individual and major giving, including VPs and Directors of Development, Annual Giving leaders, and digital fundraising leads.
Why is it invite-only?
We curate the guest list to keep the conversation relevant. A small, qualified room makes the day more valuable for everyone in it.
Can I bring a colleague?
Unfortunately attendance is only for those given an invitation. If you’d like to bring a colleague, we recommend looking at buildgoodsummit.com for more professional growth opportunities.
What should I expect from the day?
A mix of short talks, facilitated discussion, peer examples, and working sessions — not presentations. Expect to talk as much as you listen.
Is this a sales event?
No. BuildGood convenes Building Generosity, but the purpose of the day is to create a useful conversation among fundraising leaders. There are no sales presentations by BuildGood or any other sponsors.