Exclusively for PFC Members In Person

Informal Member Gathering: Calgary 

27 February 2026 / Registration Open

You are invited to join us for an informal PFC member gathering on Friday, February 27, hosted by the Rozsa Foundation at C-Space Marda Loop in Calgary.

This morning is designed as a space for local members to reconnect locally, share what our respective foundations are currently exploring, hear a brief update from the PFC team, and talk about how PFC can best meet the needs of Alberta members. The event will be facilitated by Simon Mallett (PFC Board Member and Executive Director of the Rozsa Foundation), as well as Michele Fugiel Gartner (PFC’s Lead Researcher), who will share a glimpse at what’s ahead for our network in 2026.

What to Expect:

  • Coffee & Conversation: Enjoy light snacks and refreshments while catching up with regional peers.
  • Member Exchange: An informal discussion to share insights and explore common opportunities within our foundations.
  • PFC Update: A brief update from the PFC team on upcoming initiatives for the year.

Event Details:

  • When: Friday, February 27, 2026
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM MT
  • Where: RGO Treehouse (4th Floor) at cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary, AB (Hosted by the Rozsa Foundation)

RSVP: Space is limited to keep the conversation casual and focused. Please register below to secure your spot.

A Note on Accessibility & RSVP

This is a stand-alone event and will not be listed on the public PFC website. If you have any dietary restrictions or accessibility requirements, please note them in the form below. We look forward to seeing you in Calgary!

REGISTRATION

Michele Fugiel Gartner, PhD, CAP®

Lead Researcher

Michele is a philanthropic researcher, educator, and advisor. She holds a PhD from the University of St Andrews, School of Management, where she studied the experiences of CEOs in UK family foundations and conceptualised the foundation professional role. She instructs nonprofit management and social innovation at Mount Royal University (Calgary, AB). Michele’s philanthropic experience includes the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Social Venture Partners Calgary, Trico Charitable Foundation, and the Centre for the Study of Philanthropy & Public Good. She obtained her Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® designation in 2016 and is a member of the Global Philanthropy Advisory Group with the Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners (STEP). Michele has an MA from the University of London, SOAS, in international studies and diplomacy and a BA from Arizona State University in intercultural and organizational communication.

Michele acknowledges that her life has been shaped by the lands and histories of many peoples and places. She was born and raised in Illinois and Wisconsin, on the traditional homelands of the Ho-Chunk, Menominee, and Potawatomi peoples. Her journey has taken her through Phoenix, Arizona (Akimel O’odham and Hohokam lands); Honolulu, Hawai'i (Kanaka Maoli lands); Japan (home to the Ainu and Ryukyuan peoples); Seattle, Washington (Coast Salish territories, including the Duwamish and Suquamish Tribe); and London, UK, historically stewarded by the Britons. London’s history as a hub of migration and colonization serves as a reminder of the lasting impacts of the British Empire on Indigenous peoples globally. 

Now, she lives and works in Calgary, Alberta, in the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations), and home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6). She honors the histories, cultures, and enduring relationships Indigenous peoples have with these lands, reflecting on colonization’s legacies and her responsibility to advocate for equity and decolonization. As someone shaped by global movement, she commits to ongoing learning and solidarity with Indigenous communities worldwide.