Events
Each year, we offer a wide variety of events for members and non-member grantmaking organizations to assist with professional development and peer learning opportunities.
In addition, PFC hosts a yearly gathering of leaders in the philanthropic sector from Canada and across the world to exchange ideas, learn from each other and discuss important issues facing our communities.
PFC 2019 Symposium in Calgary
Wednesday, October 16 and 17th, 2019
Rgistration is now closed.
Join PFC and your colleagues for its biennial Symposium in Calgary at the Hyatt Regency. In this symposium we want to look at the future of philanthropic practice in collaboration across sectors. How are foundations working with partners in the community, government and business sectors?
PFC Co-hosted Event
National Philanthropy Day: Panel Discussion
The Role of Foundations in the 21st Century
November 19, 2019, 4 PM until 6 PM EST, Le Gesù – 1200, de Bleury st., Montréal, Québec, H3B 3J3
The Foundation of Greater Montreal is pleased to invite you to its 7th National Philanthropy Day celebration, organized in collaboration with PFC. This year’s topic, the role of foundations in the community in the 21st century, will be discussed by a panel of philanthropy experts and professionals.
What is the role of foundations in our society? How can they better intervene to answer the most pressing issues? Does the traditional philanthropic model need to change?
PFC WEBINAR
Funders and Public Policy: What You Need To Know
Monday, September 23, 2019 , 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM EDT
In this webinar, we will outline the new CRA rules and regulations, describe the opportunities and strategies for foundations, and tell stories about the many ways that Canadian funders engage in public policy with creative and meaningful results.
WEBINAR
A Just Transition: Making Climate Action Inclusive
October 7, 2019, 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM EDT
The Just Transition framework looks to place the voices of affected workers and other impacted communities at the centre of conversations on the transition to a low carbon economy. This webinar will look at the role that investors can play to ensure that the social dimensions of the low carbon transition are considered in efforts to tackle climate change.
CEGN Conference
Maximizing Philanthropy’s Impact for a Sustainable Future
May 7-9, 2019
Kingbridge Conference Centre and Institute, King City, Ontario
CFC Conference
June 6-8, 2019
Victoria Conference Centre, Victoria, BC
CEGN, an affinity group of PFC, is holding its 2019 annual conference from May 7th to 9th in Ontario. The event is open to all philanthropic funders and government organizations with funding programs. PFC Members are invited to register at the CEGN Member rate and the early-bird discount ends April 1st!
NCFP Webinar
Relationship Between the Board Chair and CEO
Thursday, May 16, 2019, 12:00 PM until 1:30 PM
How do board chairs and CEOs develop and maintain their partnerships? How do family foundation board chairs and CEOs build a relationship of trust and bridge the divide between physical distance, differences between staff and family member roles, and continue the work of the foundation during times of transition?
Reserved for PFC family foundation members.
For information or questions, contact lgoulet@pfc.ca