AFP ON, Golden Horseshoe Chapter Event: Fundamentals of Fundraising 2025
September 25, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. (VIRTUAL session)
September 27 & 28, 2025 | 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (IN-PERSON sessions)
NEW this Fall – To give you the best of this training, we have added 3 hours of hybrid, to cover introductions and Module 1.
Fundamentals of Fundraising is a course perfect for those new to the fundraising profession or working towards their CFRE designation. Completing this course earns you 16 CFRE credits!
You’ll learn from top experts in the field – Ed Sluga, CFRE and Marla Smith, CFRE – and gain practical expertise to help you raise funds for great causes and meet the challenges of non-profit organizations. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other wonderful fundraising professionals!
7 modules include:
- Overview of Fundraising
- Developing an Integrated Fundraising Program
- Marketing for Ongoing Success
- Building and Sustaining Relationships
- Securing the Gift
- Volunteers: Partners in Fundraising
- Management and Accountability
Completing Fundamentals of Fundraising earns you 16 CFRE credits! Please note: all sessions are required for full participation in the course.
Event Details:
Virtual Session: September 25, 2025 – 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
In-Person Sessions:
- Saturday, September 27, 2025 – 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Sunday, September 28, 2025 – 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Holiday Inn Burlington Hotel + Conference Centre, 3063 South Service Road, Burlington Room
Cost: $625 for members, $725 for non-members (bursaries available)
Light breakfast, lunch, coffee/tea and snacks included each day, plus free parking!
Bursaries: This year, we are excited to offer six bursaries valued at $300 each.