Sustainability Network

Weaving the Basket: How the RAD Network Emerged at the Intersection of Indigenous Leadership, Climate Action, and Relational Governance
Date: June 24, 1-2 PM ET
Cost: Free

The RAD Network is an Indigenous-led national network that emerged through cultivating the “social soil” through relationship building, ceremony, and the willingness to stay in "not knowing" long enough for something new to emerge.

This session tells the story of how the RAD Network came into being, and what that story might offer to the broader ENGO community.

Three presenters - spanning Indigenous leadership, Wise Practice facilitation, and the catalyzing research that helped weave it all together - will bring different voices to one shared story. Together they will address questions at the heart of the CSIF: How do you build trust with communities whose experience of institutions has been harmful?

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Weaving the Basket: How the RAD Network Emerged at the Intersection of Indigenous Leadership, Climate Action, and Relational Governance *All registrants will be provided with a link to the recording and presentation slides following each session. Recording will be available for 60 days.

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Addressing ENGO Real-World Government Relations Challenges: A Three-Part Workshop Series with Aaron Freeman

Dates: June 11, 18 & 25, 1-2:30 PM ET

Cost: $40 for 1 seat /$60 for 2 seats for staff from same ENGO /$80 for 3 seats for staff from same ENGO

This series will take on selected and specific real-world ENGO Government Relations (GR) challenges raised by the participants who will be asked to define their scenarios through a brief survey upon registration.

These real-world ENGO GR challenges will then be workshopped by Aaron in the sessions. Each session will include an outline of principles, context on the political landscape, and an exercise where selected challenges will be addressed. All participants will benefit by seeing how to work through GR challenges.

Sessions will be 90 minutes each, including a highly interactive mix of training, a drill-down on specific participant case studies, and discussion.

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Aaron Freeman: Addressing ENGO Real-World Government Relations Challenges: A Three-Part Workshop Series (2026) Cost: $40 per seat / $60 for two staff from the same ENGO / $80 for teams of three from the same ENGO. Multiple registrants from the the same organization are encouraged.

ENGOs and AI: Key Considerations As You Consider Incorporating It Into Your Nonprofit
Date: May 27, 1-2 PM ET
Cost: Free

This webinar is designed for executive directors, program managers, and team leads at environmental nonprofits who are feeling the pressure to "do something" about AI — but aren't sure where to start or whether it's even right for their organization. No technical background is required to participate.

In 60 focused minutes, you'll get an honest, jargon-free look at what AI can realistically do for mission-driven organizations — from drafting communications to synthesizing research — and where human judgment remains irreplaceable. You'll also get straight talk on the concerns ENGO leaders care about most: data privacy, environmental impact, and the risks of over-reliance.

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ENGOs and AI: Key Considerations As You Consider Incorporating It Into Your Nonprofit Cost: Free (Zoom Webinar)This webinar is designed for executive directors, program managers, and team leads at environmental nonprofits who are feeling the pressure to "do something" about AI — but aren't sure where to start or whether it's even right for their organization. No technical backgroun...

Addressing ENGO Real-World Government Relations Challenges: A Three-Part Workshop Series with Aaron Freeman
Dates: June 11, 18 & 25, 1-2:30 PM ET
Cost: $40 for 1 seat /$60 for 2 seats for staff from same ENGO /$80 for 3 seats for staff from same ENGO

This series will take on selected and specific real-world ENGO Government Relations (GR) challenges raised by the participants who will be asked to define their scenarios through a brief survey upon registration.

These real-world ENGO GR challenges will then be workshopped by Aaron in the sessions. Each session will include an outline of principles, context on the political landscape, and an exercise where selected challenges will be addressed. All participants will benefit by seeing how to work through GR challenges.

Sessions will be 90 minutes each, including a highly interactive mix of training, a drill-down on specific participant case studies, and discussion.

Learn more here:

Aaron Freeman: Addressing ENGO Real-World Government Relations Challenges: A Three-Part Workshop Series (2026) Cost: $40 per seat / $60 for two staff from the same ENGO / $80 for teams of three from the same ENGO. Multiple registrants from the the same organization are encouraged.

Fundraising Foundations in the Age of AI with Mikhael Bornstein
Dates: June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 1-2:30 PM ET
Cost: $150 per participant (Zoom Meeting)
100 participants max

Research has found that 90% of nonprofits are using AI. But, how does that impactfundraising practices and fundraising results? As we enter a world of virtual advancement officers and AI-enhanced fundraising, how do we ensure our work remains ethical, efficient, and effective?

In this five-session series, we will focus on the foundations of effective fundraising in the age of AI. We will explore fundraising ethics, fundamental principles, common methodologies, and how to improve your fundraising results.

By the end of this seminar series, participants will understand:
1. How AI impacts all areas of fundraising
2. Fundraising ethics and fundamental principles
3. How to effectively solicit individuals for major gifts
4. How to use direct marketing techniques to grow a strong base of support
5. How to structure a fundraising program that maximizes return on investment

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Fundraising Foundations in the Age of AI *Please note, all registrants will be provided with a link to the recording and presentation slides following the sessions. The recording will be available for 60 days.

Check out Canada's Fundraising Conference May 27-29 in downtown Toronto.

The gathering is for anyone working in or passionate about the nonprofit and charitable sector including fundraisers, executive directors, communications professionals, board members, consultants, and more.

Registration includes access to all keynote sessions, breakout workshops, networking events, and meals. Some special sessions or after-hours events may require separate registration.

Canada's Fundraising Conference SAVE MY SEAT Toronto, ON | Canada 27-29 May, 2026 DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Toronto108 Chestnut St, Toronto, ON M5G 1R3 CFC26 Session Announcements Our full schedule will be live in a few weeks. Meanwhile, check out our latest session announcements below. This year’s conference format will be ...

The Scalable Nonprofit Blueprint: A 6-Part Bootcamp for Small Nonprofits and Charities
Date: May 1, 5, 8, 12, 19 & 26, 1 - 2:30 PM ET
Cost: $100 / $85 for 2 ppts from same org / $75 for 3 ppts from same org

*All registrants will be provided with a link to the recording and presentation slides following the sessions.

Many small nonprofits and charities are managing their most important relationships across spreadsheets, sticky notes, disconnected email lists, and tools that don't talk to each other.

But imagine if you had a clear strategy for every relationship you manage. If you knew exactly who your donors, funders, volunteers, and community members are, where they are in their journey, and exactly what to do to turn one-time supporters into long-term advocates.

The nonprofits and charities that have built long-term financial resilience didn't get there by working longer hours or relying on one person's memory to keep everything running. They got there by building smarter systems that free up more time they can spend with the communities they are trying to serve.

In this live 6-part bootcamp, you'll build the relationship management infrastructure your mission has always deserved, and leave with a live system, a clear strategy, and the foundation to build real financial resilience.

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The Scalable Nonprofit Blueprint: A 6-Part Bootcamp for Small Nonprofits and Charities Cost: $100 per participant / $85 for 2 participants from the same organization / $75 for 3 participants from the same organization

How Canada's ENGO Leaders Are Getting Ahead on Responsible AI
Date: Apr 30, 1-2 PM ET
Cost: Free (Zoom Webinar)

Last summer, 15 ENGO leaders became the first environmental professionals in Canada to earn Responsible AI credentials. What did they learn? What changed in their organizations? And where is this heading next?

Join us on April 30 to hear directly from three ENGO leaders who experienced it — and to learn what Sustainability Network and Skills4Good AI are offering Canada’s ENGO community this year.

AI is already integrated into how many environmental organizations research, advocate, write grants, and communicate with funders and governments. This year we move from Responsible AI Literacy to the Responsible AI Audit, a systematic approach for identifying AI errors before they cause significant harm.

During the webinar we'll:
- Screen clips from last summer’s ENGO participants - CPAWS, The Riverwood Conservancy, Rare Charitable Research Reserve
- Describe Skills4Good AI’s three new Responsible AI Audit course streams, and
- Announce Sustainability Network’s Vision2030 summer sponsorship of these streams where webinar attendees will get first access to a limited number of subsidised spots.

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How Canada's ENGO Leaders Are Getting Ahead on Responsible AI *Please note, all registrants will be provided with a link to the recording following the sessions. The recording will be available for 60 days.

Join us for 2026 EcoFair Toronto at Evergreen Brick Works on April 26!

Sunday, April 26, from 11AM to 4 PM at Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Ave). Up to 3,000 attendees, with over 100 eco-businesses and non-profits. Best of all, it’s completely free!

The day is packed for every age group from hands-on workshops and a Métis-inspired weaving project, to a clothing swap, free e-bikes and EV drives, TVO's Green Squad eco-programs, and so much more.

We hope to see you on April 26!

EcoFair Toronto – Toronto’s fastest-growing sustainability fair New EcoFair for Spring, April 26, 2026! Join us at Evergreen Brick Works, Toronto’s most exciting green space to celebrate Earth Month! Free Admission 100+ Exhibitors EV Car Test Drives Clothing Swap Good Food Fun Activities And more! www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-works/ Evergreen Brick Works, ...

Engagement Organizing 101: Building People Power at Your ENGO with Renata Woodward
Dates: May 7, 14, 21, 28, & June 4, 1-3 PM ET
Cost: $75 for the series, or Buy 2 Tickets, Get the 3rd Free

Is your organization ready to create change by engaging people who share your mission? Do you want to learn how to move your supporters from showing up to stepping up? Are you ready to explore how your volunteers can become leaders — and how to shift from measuring activity to measuring real power?

EO 101 is a practical, forward-looking introduction to engagement organizing. You’ll leave with frameworks, tools, and a clear roadmap to strengthen people power within your organization.

By combining relational organizing, equity-centered leadership, and smart digital ecosystems, engagement organizing helps organizations:

• Transform supporters into long-term leaders
• Expand their reach through peer-to-peer networks
• Build shared ownership and distributed leadership
• Integrate digital tools without losing human connection
• Measure and grow durable power over time

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Engagement Organizing 101: Building People Power at Your ENGO with Renata Woodward *All registrants will be provided with a link to the recording and presentation slides following each session. The recording will be available for 60 days.