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Confirmed 2023 Speaking Engagements:

April 16-18, 2023

AFP ICON  New Orleans, LA | USA

Objection! How to Address Donors’ Legacy Giving Concerns

presented by: Lynne Boardman, Managing Director, HMA and David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

April 19-21, 2023

CAGP National Conference  Vancouver, BC | Canada

Million Dollar Legacy Marketing – Why You Don’t Need It And What To Do Instead

presented by: Lynne Boardman, Managing Director, HMA and David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

Past Speaking Engagements:

2022

2021

2020

September 15-17, 2020

virtual Western Canada Fundraising Conference #vWCFCLocation: online everywhere

Shot to the Heart: you can give love a good name

presented by: David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand and WCFC conference Founder, Producer and Host

July 15, 2020

#WCFCommunityCollege webinar seriesLocation: online everywhere

The Most Wonderful Time of Year (to be a Fundraiser)

co-presented by:  Jennifer R. Collins, Special Projects Officer, Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation and David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

June 24, 2020

#WCFCommunityCollege webinar seriesLocation: online everywhere

Objection!  An action plan to address donor’s legacy giving concerns

presented by: Lynne Boardman, Managing Director, HMA and David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

May 26, 2020

Keela Adaptation Webinar SeriesLocation: online everywhere

Boost Donor Loyalty & Revenue with Simple Stewardship Strategies

presented by:  David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

January 28, 2020

AFP Edmonton Chapter - Professional Development LuncheonLocation: Edmonton, AB CANADA

Head or Heart: Who is Your Legacy Giving Guide?

presented by:Paul Nazareth, VP, Education & Development, CAGP and David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

January 28, 2020

AFP Edmonton Chapter - Education Intensive WorkshopLocation: Edmonton, AB CANADA

Transformative Legacy Giving

presented by:Paul Nazareth, VP, Education & Development, CAGP and David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy FirebrandSorry to have missed our wonderful conference communities in Halifax, Ottawa, Toronto, Regina, Kelowna, Windsor/Detroit and Bratislava this year due to cancellations caused by COVID-19.  We'll see you all in person just as soon as we can!

2019

November 25-27, 2019

AFP Toronto Congress 2019Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 225 Front Street West, Toronto, ON

Legacy Lab

presented by: Lynne Boardman, Managing Director, HMA and David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

October 9-11, 2019

Central and Eastern European Fundraising Conference 2019Location: Austria Trend Hotel, Bratislava, SLOVAKIA

Session 1: The Most Disruptive Fundraising Technology: Why and How to use it.

presented by: David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

Session 2: Shot to the Heart: You give love (and all emotions) a good name

presented by: David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

June 12-14, 2019

4th Annual Western Canada Fundraising Conference #WCFC2019Location: TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK, CANADA

#FTW – What you need to know about monthly giving

presented by: David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand and WCFC conference Founder, Producer and Host

May 30, 2019

AFP Toronto Fundraising Day 2019 #FD25Years #FD2019 #FabricofFundraisingLocation: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON, CANADA

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (to be a fundraiser)

co-presented by:  Jennifer R. Collins, Special Projects Officer, Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation and David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

May 9, 2019

AFP Ottawa Fundraising Day 2019 #CapitalAFPLocation: National Arts Centre, Ottawa, ON, CANADA

Peek Behind the Curtain – Legacy Marketing for the rest of us.

presented by: Lynne Boardman, Managing Director, HMA and David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

April 10-12, 2019

CAGP's 26th National Conference on Strategic PhilanthropyLocation: Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal, QC, CANADA

Legacy Marketing Prêt-à-porter

co-presented by:  Lynne Boardman, Managing Director, HMA and David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

January 16, 2019

AFP Edmonton Chapter - Professional Development LuncheonLocation: Edmonton, AB CANADA

No Regrets - Realistic resolutions to reinvigorate donor relationships and rev-up revenue

presented by: David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

2018

May 01, 2018

AFP South East Ontario Fundraising Day ConferenceLocation: The Harbour, Kingston, ON, CANADA

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (to be a fundraiser)

co-presented by:  Jennifer R. Collins, Special Projects Officer, Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation and David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

May 03, 2018

AFP Ottawa Fundraising Day ConferenceLocation: The Shaw Centre, Ottawa, ON, CANADA

Bequestworld - Unlocking the maze of legacy marketing 

presented by:  David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

May 30 to June 01, 2018

3rd Annual Western Canada Fundraising Conference #WCFC2018Location: Museum of Vancouver + HR MacMillan Space Centre, Vancouver, BC CANADAConference Producer, Host and Speaker

The Carl Factor - Making the world a better place from beyond the grave 

presented by: David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

June 20, 2018, 8.00 AM

AFP Toronto Chapter - Peel Region WorkshopLocation: CN Room, Living Arts Centre, Missisauga, ON, CANADA

From MEH to MIGHTY! 5 Easy-To-Implement Secrets For High-Performance Annual Giving

presented by:  David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

2017

November 21, 2017

AFP Toronto Congress 2017Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 225 Front Street West, Toronto, ON

Starting off on the Right Foot – How to welcome and keep brand new monthly donors

presented by:  David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

May 31 to June 02, 2017

2nd Annual Western Canada Fundraising Conference #WCFC2017Location: University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB, CANADA

-Bequestworld - Unlocking the maze of legacy marketing 

presented by:  David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

-The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (to be a fundraiser)

co-presented by:  Jennifer R. Collins, Special Projects Officer, Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation and David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

-Engaging Millenial Donors – a Q + A with Daniel Robinson

presented by:  Daniel Robinson, Leadership Giving Manager, MS Society of Canada and moderated by David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand 

May 16, 2017

AFP Ottawa Fundraising Day ConferenceLocation: The Shaw Centre, Ottawa, ON, CANADA

Starting off on the Right Foot – How to welcome and keep brand new monthly donors

presented by:  David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

May 04, 2017

AFP SEO Fundraising Day ConferenceLocation: Ambassador Hotel and Conference Centre, Kingston, ON, CANADA

Starting off on the Right Foot – How to welcome and keep brand new monthly donors

presented by:  David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

 

2016

 June 01-03, 2016

Western Canada Fundraising ConferenceLocation: Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, CANADAConference host and speaker, including:

Mind Your Mary!  Deep Donor Bequest Marketing Insights 

Location: Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, CANADApresented by:  David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

June 08, 2016, 10.30 am

CCAE National Conference 2016Location: TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK

Thanks a Million!  How to Boost Donor Loyalty and Revenue with Simple Stewardship Strategies

co-presented by:  Jane Potentier, CFRE, Assistant Dean, Advancement, Faculty of Arts, University of Alberta and David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

June 14, 2016

AFP Manitoba Chapter Education Luncheon Series

Integration Gumbo: The right ingredients for fundraising success

co-presented by:  Paul Nazareth, VP Community Development, CanadaHelps.org and David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

January 20, 2016, noon

AFP SEO Chapter Education Luncheon SeriesLocation: Donald Gordon Centre, Kingston, ONFrom MEH to MIGHTY! 5 Easy-To-Implement Secrets For High-Performance Annual Givingpresented by:  David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

2015

November 25, 2015 10.30 AM

AFP Toronto Congress 2015Thanks A Million: How to boost donor loyalty and revenue with simple stewardship strategiesLocation: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 225 Front Street WestToronto, ONpresented by:  David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

October 23, 2015, 9.00 AM

Canadian Higher Education Annual Giving Congress 2015Starting off on the Right Foot – How to welcome and keep brand new monthly donorsLocation: Oakham House, Ryerson University, 63 Gould Street, Toronto, ONpresented by:  David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

May 27, 2015, 8.15 AM

AFP Banff Compass 2015Mind Your Mary!  Deep Donor Bequest Marketing Insights Location: The Banff Centre, Banff, AB, CANADApresented by:  David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

May 6, 2015, 11.30 AM

AFP Saskatoon Chapter Education Luncheon SeriesLocation: Parktown Hotel, 924 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon, SK, CANADAIntegration Gumbo: The right ingredients for fundraising successpresented by:  Paul Nazareth, VP Community Development, CanadaHelps.org and David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

May 5, 2015, 10.30 AM

AFP Ottawa Fundraising Day 2015Location: Hampton Inn and Conference Centre, 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa, ON, CANADAFrom MEH to MIGHTY! 5 Easy-To-Implement Secrets For High-Performance Annual Givingpresented by:  David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

April 30, 2015, 1.45 PM

AHP Convene Canada 2015Location: Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel, 1088 Burrard Sreet, Vancouver, BC, CANADAInjecting Risk for Healthier Annual Givingpresented by:  Jennifer R. Collins, Special Projects Officer, Rouge Valley Health System Foundation and David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

April 9, 2015, 8.00 AM

The Hospital Fundraising Summit 2015Location: online.  attend from anywhere.  no travel.  free

The 5-cent Fundraising Phenomenon in Hospital Direct Mail

presented by:  David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

April 11, 2015, 1.45 PM

The Hospital Fundraising Summit 2015Location: online.  attend from anywhere.  no travel.  free

Thanks a Million!  How to Boost Donor Loyalty and Revenue with Simple Stewardship Strategies

presented by:  David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

March 30, 2015, 8.30 AM

AFP International Fundraising Conference 2015Location: The Baltimore Convention Centre, One West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, USA

5 Killer Apps to Supercharge Your Annual Giving

presented by:  David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

2014

November 25, 2014, 4PM

Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 225 Front Street WestToronto, ONOrganisation/Event: AFP Toronto Congress 2014Injecting Risk for Healthier Annual Givingpresented by:  Jennifer Collins, Special Projects Officer, Rouge Valley Health System Foundation and David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

October 24, 2014, 10.30AM

Location: Oakham House, Ryerson University, 63 Gould Street, Toronto, ONOrganisation/Event: Canadian Higher Education Annual Giving CongressFrom Meh to Mighty!

5 Easy-to-Implement Secrets for High-Performance Annual Giving

presented by:  David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

October 16, 2014, 7.30 AM

Location: The Windermere Manor, 200 Collip Circle, London, ONOrganisation/Event: LRFRE breakfast presentationStop Being a Jerk to Your Donors!presented by:  David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

September 18, 2014, 11.55 AM

Location: Park Town Hotel, 924 Spadina Crescent EastSaskatoon, SKOrganisation/Event: AFP Saskatoon luncheon presentationCheap and Cheerful Conversations on Calling it Curtainspresented by: David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy FirebrandSeptember 17, 2014, 11.45 AMLocation: University of Regina -- College Avenue Campus, 2155 College Ave. (Room CB112), Regina, SKOrganisation/Event: CAGP  Regina luncheon presentationCheap and Cheerful Conversations on Calling it Curtainspresented by:  David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

10 April 2014

Location:  Auckland, New ZealandOrganisation/Event: FINZ (Fundraising Institute of New Zealand) 2014 ConferencePotentially Powerful Chemistry: Individual Giving donors and bequest marketingpresented by:  David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

11 April 2014

Location: Auckland, New ZealandOrganisation/Event: FINZ (Fundraising Institute of New Zealand) 2014 ConferenceWhat’s Happening in the Rest of the World? A Global Look at Fundraising Tactics Working Abroadpanel member:  David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

2013

09 November 2013

Location: Toronto, ONOrganisation/Event: UCC (Ukrainian Canadian Congress)/Triennial CongressSuccessful Fundraising for Everyonepresented by:  David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

13 April 2013

Location: Toronto, ONOrganisation/Event: UCC (Ukrainian Canadian Congress) and UCEF (Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation)/Day Long National Seminar - Stronger Communities through Stronger OrganizationsKey Factors in Healthy Donor Relationships and their successful application in ethno-cultural contextpresented by:  David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

04 April 2013

Location:  Edmonton, ABOrganisation/Event: AFP Edmonton & Area Professional Development Luncheon/Afternoon WorkshopDelivering a Strong and Healthy Annual Giving Program in 2013: the Over-The-Counter remedy / the Full Prescription Dosepresented by:  David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

17 January 2013

Location:  London, ONOrganisation/Event: LRFRE (London and Region Fundraising Executives, London, ON)/ Professional Development LuncheonNew Year’s Resolutions Clinic - Make 2013 A Healthy Fundraising Yearpresented by:  David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand

2012

21 November 2012

Location:  Edmonton, ABOrganisation/Event: AAFRE (Alberta Association of Fundraising Executives)/Professional Development Luncheon and WorkshopThe Annual Giving ClinicYour Prescription for a Healthy Fundraising Programpresented by:  David Kravinchuk, Common Good's Philanthropy Firebrand