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Masterclasses

MASTERCLASSES

Masterclasses at IFC 2025

Masterclasses at IFC are intensive, small group sessions led by experts in their field and held across the first two days of the event.

Limited numbers in each masterclass allow for intense exploration and hands-on, deep dive learning. The intimate setting fosters powerful conversation with people facing the same issues you are, and leads to lasting connections that will be so important as we move forward. Masterclasses delegates choose to attend either one full-length masterclass which runs across two days or two mini masterclasses which run consecutively.

Full-length masterclasses

Track: Masterclass
Your Roadmap to Digital Fundraising Growth

Everyone is talking about it: digital first, digital transformation, digital integration. But what does a good digital fundraising programme actually look like?

Carrie Fletcher, Group Account Director – Digital Fundraising, Donor Republic
Marcus Blease, Co-Founder, Donor Republic
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Track: Masterclass
Faith-Based Fundraising

Fundraising requires building trust and cultivating connections with donors. How can fundraisers reach out to people of faith, whose generosity is both well-documented and often an expression of that faith?

Lori Guenther Reesor, Christian Giving Specialist (Consultant)
Ann Rosenfield, Chief Development Officer, Temple Sinai Congregation of Toronto
Irshad Osman, Senior Development Officer, Major Gifts, University of Toronto Faculty of Arts & Science
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Track: Masterclass
Capital Campaigns for Transformative Goals

By securing the resources needed for bold visions, capital campaigns empower organisations to drive meaningful change and leave a lasting legacy in their communities and beyond.

Konstantina Papadimitriou, Fundraising & Philanthropy Advisor, Inuksuk Consulting
Chris Till, Global Philanthropy Director, Greenpeace International
Vincent Duckworth, President & CEO, ViTreo Group Inc.
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Track: Masterclass
AI for Nonprofits

Artificial intelligence is transforming the world at an unprecedented pace. How can your organisation harness AI to drive impact, innovation, and efficiency?

Kaz McGrath, Founder & CEO, PLAI
Esther Kwaku, Facilitator, Consultant
Maisa Lopes Gomes, Head of Digital Fundraising, Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Stephen Silveira, COO, PLAI
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Track: Masterclass
Mastering Strategic Impact

Discover an approach that is radically different from other strategy models and offers a profound insight into your organisation’s business model.

Thomas Kurmann, Vice President Resource Development, Oxfam America
Angela Cluff, Fundraising Consultant
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Track: Masterclass
Transforming Nonprofit Problem-Solving and Execution

Strategy in the nonprofit and fundraising sectors is fundamentally broken. This is a call to do strategy differently, bridging the gap between aspiration and reality.

Damian Chapman, Director of Income Generation, Money Advice Trust
Christine Neubeiser, Director of Fundraising, British Asian Trust
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Track: Masterclass
Decoding Decision Science

What is decision science, why does it work, and how can you apply it with confidence to your fundraising, storytelling, and communications?

John Lepp, Partner & Creative Director, Agents of Good
Meredith Niles, Deputy Chair, Plan International UK
Marina Jones, Executive Director, Development & Public Affairs, English National Opera
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Mini masterclasses

Track: Mini masterclass
Maximising Donor Potential

A thriving donor pipeline is the backbone of sustainable revenue growth, but achieving it requires more than just acquiring any gift from any donor.

Robert Osborne, Principal, The Osborne Group
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Track: Mini masterclass
Reducing Donor Friction with AI

Discover how artificial intelligence can revolutionise the donor experience by eliminating barriers to giving.

Josh Hirsch, Education and Training Strategist, Fundraise Up
Shoni Field, Chief Development Officer, British Columbia SPCA
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Track: Mini masterclass
Systems Thinking for Impact

Find out how to support and create transformative systems innovations in as many spaces as possible to engage all levers of change.

Marina Gil Velasco, Learning Strategy Lead, Climate-KIC
Solveig Zophoniasdottir, Learning Director, Climate-KIC
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Track: Mini masterclass
The Supporter Experience Hackathon

Jump into an immersive, engaging, and interactive session designed to give you inspiration, connections, and real actions to improve your supporter experience.

Richard Spencer, Director, About Loyalty Limited
Natasha Evans, Supporter Experience Lead, About Loyalty
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Track: Mini masterclass
Blended Financing for Social Impact

Enhance your financial literacy and get a deeper understanding of capital markets, financial services, and instruments relevant to your organisation.

Neelam Makhijani, Country Director India, Management Sciences for Health
Pascal Saint-Firmin, Senior Principal Technical Advisor, Management Sciences for Health
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Track: Mini masterclass
Technology for Ethical Fundraising Practices

Discover how to balance growth in your fundraising efforts with donor privacy, which is paramount in today’s landscape.

Shing Suiter, Senior Director, Technology Platforms, Mozilla Foundation
Michael Whitney, Director, Digital Engagement, Mozilla Foundation
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Track: Mini masterclass
Agility for Growth in Uncertainty

What are the key strategies thta make growth possible in challenging markets? And how can you replicate them in your organisation?

Daniel Gamboa, Growth & Fundraising Director, Amnesty International Argentina
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Masterclasses are an opportunity to interact with renowned speakers on a personal level, and you will leave with learning ready to apply directly to your work. Our masterclass programme is limited capacity and an optional addition to your IFC experience. If you want to take part in the sell-out programme, we recommend you register early to avoid disappointment – topic selection is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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