Fundraising and Finance are both critical to success yet often see the world from very different perspectives and seem to speak different languages! This session will explore the power of aligning fundraising and finance for stronger and more sustainable organizations.

Presented by two seasoned CEOs with deep experience in nonprofit financial leadership and fundraising expertise, Kathy Arney and Gord Holley will explore how financial sustainability and fundraising strength work together to enable social purpose organizations to maximize their impact.

Gordon and Kathy are both CPAs who work in the social purpose sector - Gordon heads a firm focused on building internal financial capacity, while Kathy leads a fundraising and capacity-building firm. By working together, these two leading professionals will provide the insights for non-profits to converge finance and fundraising to enhance long-term sustainability for their organizations and maximize the value of their fundraising efforts.

Key Takeaways:

• Recognize common gaps and tensions between finance and fundraising
• Learn tips to nurture an environment of cooperation and collaboration for a more stable and impactful future.
• Understand how fundraising and finance can work together to strengthen organizational sustainability and donor trust.
• Learn strategies to align financial reporting with fundraising goals to enhance transparency and impact storytelling.
• Explore how financial leadership supports philanthropic strategy and mission fulfillment

For information on the availability of a CAGP Chapter Bursary to cover the cost of attendance, please email Tracey Lundell, CAGP Co-Chair at tlundell@seaglasswealth.com