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May 21-23, 2025 | Westin Ottawa

AHP Convene Canada

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The only event exclusively for Canadian healthcare philanthropy professionals

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Discover new ideas and practical tools to enhance your work in healthcare philanthropy, all in just a few days
Earn CFRE points while gaining knowledge that helps you make a bigger impact in your organization
Build relationships with peers and industry experts from across Canada and share ideas that inspire success

Location

Attendee Info

A perfect urban retreat

The Convene Canada conference is hosted at The Westin Ottawa, located in the heart of the city, overlooking the iconic Rideau Canal and steps away from Parliament Hill.  The hotel room block at the Westin is currently sold out, however we have secured an additional room block at Les Suites Hotel Ottawa, just a six-minute walk from the Westin.  Room rates at Les Suites Hotel Ottawa start at $235 per night (plus tax).

Schedule at a Glance


Wednesday, May 21


Time Agenda
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Registration Open
7:30 - 8:00 AM Breakfast for Development Primer participants
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM AHP Development Primer
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Leading Forward Canada
12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch for pre-conference workshop participants
Main Conference Begins  
 4:30 - 5:15 PM Roundtable discussions
 5:30 - 6:30 PM Welcome and opening keynote
 6:30 - 7:30 PM Opening reception

Thursday, May 22


Time Agenda
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Registration open
7:45 - 8:30 AM Networking breakfast
8:30 - 9:30 AM Breakout sessions
9:45 - 10:45 AM Breakout sessions
10:45 - 11:15 AM Coffee break
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Industry showcase sessions
12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:15 - 2:30 PM Flipped classroom sessions
2:30 - 3:00 PM Refreshment break
3:00 - 3:45 PM Roundtable discussions
4:00 - 5:00 PM Breakout sessions 
6:00 - 7:30 PM Social event

Friday, May 23


Time Agenda
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Registration open (bag storage available)
7:15 - 8:00 AM Networking breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 AM General session
9:15 - 10:15 AM Breakout sessions
10:15 - 10:45 AM Coffee break
10:45  - 11:45 AM Breakout sessions
11:45 AM Conference ends

Pre-Conference Workshops

All workshops will take place on Wednesday, May 21

 

Leading Forward Executive Forum

Senior executives gather in intimate setting to explore strategic interests and share challenges

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AHP Development Primer

Essential fundraising principles, practical strategies, and tools for emerging healthcare fundraisers

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CFRE Exam Compass Review Course

In-depth review, practice questions, and strategies for passing the CFRE exam, plus expert guidance

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The Madison Concourse Hotel 

Check-in date: July, 2025

Public Rate

Distance to Pyle Center: 3-minute drive, (14-minute walk)



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Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

Check-in date: July, 2025

Public Rate

Distance to Pyle Center: 5-minute drive (13-minute walk) 


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The Hyatt Place Downtown Madison

Check-in date: July, 2025

Public Rate

Distance to Pyle Center: 4-minute drive (14-minute walk) 




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The Fluno
Center  

Check-in date: July, 2025

Public Rate

Distance to Pyle Center:  3-minute drive (7-minute walk)  


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DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown 

Check-in date: July, 2025

Public Rate

Distance to Pyle Center: 5-minute drive (10-minute walk) 


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Madison Institute Leadership

Donna Budak, MA, FAHP, CFRE

Vice Chair Dean, Elements of Major Gifts

Vice President of Philanthropy, Chief Development Officer St. Luke's Foundation, CommonSpirit Health Houston, TX

Shannon Duval, FAHP, CFRE

Chair Emeritus

Global Chief Development Officer Ronald McDonald House Charities Englewood, CO

2025 Sponsorship Opportunities

If you're interested in sponsoring International Conference, please check out our sponsorship opportunities or contact Michelle Gilbert at michelle@ahp.org.

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Convene Canada 2025 Committee Members

Name & Credentials Title Organization Province
Meaghan Byrnes, CFRE Director of Philanthropy Huntsville Hospital Foundation Huntsville, ON
Kendra Clarke, CFRE Director of Philanthropy North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation North Bay, ON
Jennifer Atkinson, CFRE Director, Leadership Giving Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation Westminster, BC
Shari Barr Annual Giving & Community Initiatives Manager Delta Hospital + Community Health Foundation Delta, BC
Gail Brescia President St. Joseph's Foundation of Thunder Bay Thunder Bay, ON
Adrienne Burns Manager, Annual Giving Lakeridge Health Foundation Oshawa, ON
Julie Byczynski Chief Executive Officer The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital Guelph, ON
Shannon Carkner, CFRE Campaign Director, Major Gifts UHN Foundation Toronto, ON
Lynn Conforti, CFRE Director, Principal Gifts Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation Newmarket, ON
Bethany Dainton Manager of Major Gifts & Planned Giving Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation Bowhanville, ON
Katie Graham Director, Individual Philanthropy and Engagement  CHEO Foundation Ottawa, ON
Delphine Hasle, CFRE Executive Director Perley Health Foundation Ottawa, ON
Afsheen Jiwani, MBA, CFRE Campaign Director, Major Gifts UHN Foundation Toronto, ON
Kate Merritt-Dupelle, CFRE Development Officer, Major Gifts North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation North Bay, ON
Kimberley Payne Executive Director Alexandra Marine and General Hospital Foundation Goderich, ON
Tori Peacock, MPNL Senior Philanthropy Officer Sunnybrook Foundation Toronto, ON
Ravi Sharda Associate Director Surrey Hospitals Foundation Surrey, BC
Danielle Sleiman, CFRE Vice President, Development Burnaby Hospital Foundation Burnaby, BC
Alison Smith, CFRE Director of Marketing & Communications Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Foundation Collingwood, ON
Lindsay Tarvit Director of Development St. Michael's Hospital Foundation Toronto, ON
Caroline Thompson, CFRE Director, Philanthropy University Hospital Foundation Edmonton, AB