Eligibility Categories
Click on the category which best describes your organization
or situation for eligibility details.
a)
Private and Public Foundations (non-PFC members)
Foundation staff and/or Board members are
eligible to attend if the foundation meets the following criteria:
- The foundation is registered as a foundation with the
Canada Revenue Agency
- At least 50% of the total annual income is for
direct grants to multiple individuals or organizations (not
one institution or individual)
If your foundation meets these criteria, your registration form
should be accompanied by a letter signed by an officer of the
foundation indicating that it does so (and including the charitable
registration number).
b)
Corporate Giving Programs
Corporate grantmakers are eligible to attend if:
- At least 50% of the corporation’s charitable budget
is for direct grants to multiple individuals/organizations.
If your corporation meets this guideline, your registration
form should be accompanied by a letter signed by an officer
of the organization indicating that you do so, and describing
the goals of the grantmaking program (please attach annual report
if appropriate).
c)
Financial Institutions
Representatives of financial institutions
may attend but must be sponsored by and registered under the
name of an independent foundation. A letter, indicating the
name and contact information of the sponsoring foundation must
accompany the registration form.
d)
Consultants, Philanthropic Advisors and Legal Counsel
Philanthropic advisors may attend but must
be sponsored by and registered under the name of an independent
foundation. Registration form must be accompanied by a letter
indicating the name and contact information of the sponsoring
grantmaking foundation and that the registrant is an active advisor to the
foundation.
e)
Government
Government officials (federal, provincial,
municipal) with major responsibilities for grantmaking may attend.
A letter explaining the nature and extent of the grantmaking
activities must accompany the registration form.
f)
Media
The conference plenary sessions will be
open to the media. The concurrent workshop sessions will not
be open.
Non-Solicitation Rule
The conference is not intended to be an opportunity for solicitation
of any kind, including solicitation for business, fund development
or grants. Therefore, participants are asked to adhere to our
policy of non-solicitation of conference attendees.
