May 13-14, 2026

Join us for a showcase of fundraising & marketing innovation for growth-minded nonprofits.

Get inspired by innovative fundraising, learn proven tactics, network with forward-thinking fundraisers and leave with a plan to grow your revenue from new and existing donors.

Canada’s #1 Fundraising Conference

May 13-14, 2026 | Downtown Toronto
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Last chance to save $200. Register now for $700.

Who's in the Room at the BuildGood Summit

2026’s Most Important Conversations

Two days. Proven strategies. No fluff.

Donor Experience 

How do organizations inspire lasting generosity?
The most impactful nonprofits don’t just ask for support, they craft moments that donors never forget. Come explore how to design remarkable giving experiences that deepen trust, spark joy, and turn one-time gifts into lifelong commitments, creating a culture of generosity from first-time giver to legacy leaver.

Recurring Giving

What if giving wasn’t a transaction, but a tradition?
From monthly giving to recurring annual commitments, recurring donors are the heartbeat of sustainable impact. This conversation reveals how to turn repeat giving into a movement, designing offers donors are proud to join, stories they can’t wait to share, and a sense of belonging that inspires generosity year after year.

High Value Giving

Why should major gifts feel like a secret club?
The next wave of philanthropy blurs the line between one-to-one and one-to-many, using the science of mass marketing to inspire transformational gifts. Come learn about bold, data-driven approaches that scale donor connection and trust, invite mid-level donors into major giving, and reimagine what’s possible when high-value fundraising meets high-volume tactics in a highly personalized way.

AI in Fundraising

The future of fundraising isn’t human or machine. It’s both.
From intelligent donor agents to hyper-personalized campaigns, AI has the power to transform how we inspire generosity at scale. This conversation dives into the frontier of ethical AI: how to build your own fundraising agents, unlock data you didn’t know you had, and keep humanity at the centre as technology changes everything.

Your Playbook For What’s Next

Real case studies. Real results. Real failures. Real learnings.
The BuildGood Summit is where proven strategy meets hands-on learning. Over two high-impact days, you’ll hear from both fundraising practitioners and top practice leaders, a balanced lineup of voices who’ve tested these tactics on the frontlines. Every session delivers solution-based, actionable strategies you can use right away. Our curated exhibitors bring only tools and services that work, so you leave equipped, inspired, and ready to raise more.

Tactical > Theoretical

Real, tested and proven strategies from practice leaders that are working today.

A community of peers

Connect with other ambitious leaders building good in the world. You’ll get to workshop ideas with other fundraisers and marketers. And, if you’re up to it, we’ve got optional events to build community.

Solution-Based Experiential Learning

People on stage talking at you for hours? We’re not that kind of conference. This is about hands-on learning so you leave with solutions to your most pressing fundraising problems.

Have fun

Generosity should be fun. Hang out and laugh with good people doing interesting things—and give back through opportunities to donate and participate in onsite volunteer activities.

No words can fully capture the experience of the Build Good Summit. Luckily, there’s a video.

Join The Movement, Build A Generous Future

For nonprofit leaders, fundraisers & marketers

Secure your seat at the fundraising growth conference building a generous future. Seats are limited, and reserved for nonprofit leaders.
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For vendors, consultants and agencies

Co-create unforgettable moments with some of the most ambitious nonprofits.

Limited Opportunities Available
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The Practice Leaders On Stage

Builders. Innovative fundraisers. Visionary leaders. AI practitioners. Practice leaders. The Build Good Summit puts you in the room with the people shaping a generous future. Here’s a sneak peek at the lineup this year.

Stay tuned as we reveal more speakers soon.

Kevin Schulman
Founder & CEO, DonorVoice
Mike Duerksen
CEO, BuildGood
Sarah Ali
Founder & Lead Consultant, SA Digital
Michael Johnston
Founder & President, hjc
Rapinder Dhinsa
Director of Mass & Digital Marketing, Make-A-Wish Canada

A Powerful Community Building Generosity

Welcome to Toronto, Canada

The city in the heart of it all
Join us in the world’s most diverse city, and in the heart of Canada’s innovation community.
We will gather in downtown Toronto at the MaRS Discovery District, an architecturally inspiring place that connects people and ideas in a variety of exceptional spaces.
As North America’s largest urban innovation hub and a registered charity, MaRS provides direct support for startups, builds communities of innovators and accelerates the adoption of high-impact solutions to some of the world’s most pressing issues.
Ottawa
1 hour
Washington, DC
1.5 hours
NYC
2 hours
Chicago
2.5 hours
Atlanta
3 hours
Calgary
4 hours
Vancouver
5 hours

Accomodation

We have a block of rooms reserved at a discounted rate at the Chelsea Hotel in downtown Toronto.

Chelsea Hotel Toronto
33 Gerrard St W
Toronto, ON M5G 1Z4

A 10-minute walk from both the conference venue and Nathan Phillips Square. A 20-minute walk from the Hockey Hall of Fame. A 30-minute walk from the CN Tower.

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Innovators
Innovators, early bird tickets are closed.
$450
Early Adopter
Save $200 with an Early Adopter ticket!
$700
Builder
Starting on February 1, 2026
$800
Full Conference
Starting on April 1, 2026
$900
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Frequently Asked Questions

You can expect two days of case studies, frameworks and highly tactical how-tos from practice leaders across Canada and the US who will share what they’re doing right now to grow generosity. Real numbers, real results, real failures and real insights.

You will be surrounded by 380 of your peers in fundraising, marketing and leadership. The main stage case studies are similar to TED talks, and the workshops are very hands-on experiential learning. Between sessions, there are many networking opportunities—including a social evening at a fun venue.

Most of all, you’ll walk away re-energized and inspired to lead more donors toward greater generosity. 

The Build Good Summit is about highly practical and tactical content focused on the intersection of fundraising, marketing and technology. There are many big issues facing the sector, and many great conferences that talk about those issues—but the Build Good Summit isn’t about philosophical ponderings. It’s about action and practical solutions. Real clear how-tos. Transparent case studies of what worked, and what didn’t.

If you play a hand in raising money from individual donors, the Summit is for you. If you’re curious about what is working right now to grow revenue for your nonprofit, the Summits is for you. If you want to get fresh ideas and hear about fundraising innovation, the Summit is for you. If you want a plan to help you take the next best step to grow your fundraising income, the Summit is for you.

Register now for $200 off and lock in your savings before pricing goes up.

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About the organizer

BuildGood is a fundraising growth agency. We help nonprofits across Canada and the US build a multi-channel, metrics-based approach to grow revenue from new and current donors.

Using digital and traditional channels, we implement a “fundraising flywheel” to build a pipeline for monthly, mid-level and legacy giving—all while improving donor retention and lifetime value.

Before you leave…

We expect the Summit will sell out this year (again)—and we’d hate for you to miss it. To receive updates, get notified when the agenda is released, or hear about new speaker announcements, sign up below.