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Join us for a showcase of fundraising & marketing innovation for growth-minded nonprofits.

Get inspired by innovative fundraising, learn proven tactics, network with forward-thinking fundraisers, and leave with a plan to grow your revenue from new and existing donors.

The BuildGood Summit is Canada’s premier fundraising and marketing event where nonprofit fundraisers and marketers come together to spark ideas, sharpen strategies, and build lasting impact.

Join fundraisers, communicators, strategists, and sector leaders for a day packed with inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, and meaningful connections—all designed to help you raise more, communicate better, and lead with purpose.

When you attend the BuildGood Summit, you’re part of our mission to connect Canada’s most ambitious nonprofits—to Build Good! It’s a chance to connect, exchange what’s working for you with other folks in the sector, and walk away with practical strategies you can put to work right away.

Date: May 13–14, 2026
Location: MaRS Discovery District, 101 College St., Toronto, Ontario
Tickets: Now available – Early Bird "Premier" Tickets (SAVE $450!) ends September 20

Details

Start: May 13, 2026
8:00 AM
End: May 14, 2026
5:00 PM
BuildGood Strategic Inc.

MaRS Discovery District, College Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

College Street 101
M5G 0A3 Toronto ON
Canada

AGENDA

 

The BuildGood Summit is focused on 2026’s most important conversations:

Donor Experience

How do organizations inspire lasting generosity? 
The most impactful nonprofits don’t just ask for support—they craft moments that donors never forget. Come explore how to design remarkable giving experiences that deepen trust, spark joy, and turn one-time gifts into lifelong commitments, creating a culture of generosity from first-time giver to legacy-leaver.

Recurring Giving

What if giving wasn’t a transaction, but a tradition?
From monthly giving to recurring annual commitments, recurring donors are the heartbeat of sustainable impact. This conversation reveals how to turn repeat giving into a movement—designing offers donors are proud to join, stories they can’t wait to share, and a sense of belonging that inspires generosity year after year.

High-Value Giving

Why should major gifts feel like a secret club?
The next wave of philanthropy blurs the line between one-to-one and one-to-many, using the science of mass marketing to inspire transformational gifts. Come learn about bold, data-driven approaches that scale donor connection and trust, invite mid-level donors into major giving, and reimagine what’s possible when high-value fundraising meets high-volume tactics in a highly personalized way.

AI in Fundraising

The future of fundraising isn’t human or machine. It’s both.
From intelligent donor agents to hyper-personalized campaigns, AI has the power to transform how we inspire generosity at scale. This conversation dives into the frontier of ethical AI: how to build your own fundraising agents, unlock data you didn’t know you had, and keep humanity at the centre as technology changes everything.

You’ll experience a full day of main stage inspiration, breakout workshops, refreshments and networking opportunities—all tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities in the fundraising sector.

Workshops have limited space and are first-come, first-served. When you receive your email registration to select workshops, be sure to select your session early!

Main Stage
Presentations
Wednesday Morning Workshops
Hands-on Workshops
Wednesday Afternoon Workshops
Hands-on Workshops
Thursday Morning Workshops
Hands-on Workshops
Thursday Afternoon Workshops
Hands-on Workshops
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SPEAKERS

 

The BuildGood Summit brings together bold thinkers, sector leaders, and on-the-ground changemakers who are shaping the future of nonprofit work.

From campaign experts to communications pros, our speakers will share practical insights, real-world strategies, and fresh inspiration to help you raise more and lead better.

Check back soon for full bios, session details, and what each speaker is bringing to the stage.