Everyday, nonprofit professionals are asked to solve some of society's most complex challenges.
Today's nonprofit leaders are also expected to demonstrate measurable impact, secure sustainable funding, evaluate outcomes, communicate effectively, build strategic partnerships, shape public policy and systems change, navigate political and economic uncertainty, and inspire confidence among funders, governments, donors, volunteers, and the communities they serve.
That's why Nonprofit Impact to Influence was created.
Nonprofit Impact to Influence is a virtual executive leadership course for nonprofit professionals across Canada. Delivered live via Zoom, it brings together accomplished leaders from the nonprofit, communications, philanthropy, journalism, public policy, advocacy, evaluation, and government relations sectors to share practical ideas, proven strategies, and real world experiences.
Why Attend
The nonprofit sector has never faced greater expectations.
Organizations are expected to deliver measurable results while responding to increasingly complex social challenges, building public trust, demonstrating accountability, engaging stakeholders, strengthening partnerships, and making every dollar count.
Nonprofit Impact to Influence was created to help leaders meet those expectations.
Every session is practical, grounded in experience, and focused on helping participants strengthen their organizations, expand their influence, and create lasting change.
Join from anywhere in Canada without the time and expense of travel, and leave with new ideas, practical tools, valuable connections, and greater confidence in your ability to lead.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for professionals across Canada's nonprofit sector, including:
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Executive Directors and CEOs
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Senior Leadership Teams
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Directors and Managers
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Communications and Public Affairs Professionals
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Program Leaders
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Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Professionals
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Government Relations and Advocacy Professionals
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Policy Professionals
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Fundraising and Development Professionals
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Board Members
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Emerging nonprofit leaders preparing for executive leadership roles
Whether you lead an organization, manage programs, communicate impact, build partnerships, influence policy, evaluate outcomes, or support organizational growth, this course is designed for you.
What You'll Learn
Throughout the day, participants will explore practical leadership strategies that strengthen organizations and increase their ability to create meaningful change.
Strategic Leadership
Lead confidently through complexity, competing priorities, and constant change.
Evidence and Evaluation
Use AI, research, evaluation, data, and lived experience to strengthen decision making and demonstrate impact.
Communications
Build trust, strengthen your organization's reputation, and communicate your impact more effectively.
Public Policy and Systems Change
Better understand how public policy is shaped and how nonprofits can contribute to meaningful systems change.
Partnerships and Collaboration
Learn how strategic partnerships can expand capacity, increase influence, and help organizations accomplish more with limited resources.
Featured Speakers
Learn from respected leaders working across journalism, communications, advocacy, philanthropy, public policy, government relations, evaluation, and nonprofit leadership.
Each speaker brings practical experience leading organizations, influencing decisions, building partnerships, and creating meaningful change.
Confirmed sessions and speakers:
Writing for Influence - Dan Bilefsky, a Canadian journalist and author who spent nearly two-decades as an international correspondent for The New York Times will guide participants to write and frame their nonprofit’s work so everyone pays attention.
AI for Influence - Hear Neil Price, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Logical Outcomes on the AI tools developed and now available to help nonprofits build their case.
Coalitions for Influence - Hear Sara Austin, Founder and CEO of Children First Canada on building and sustaining coalitions through changing political landscapes.
Hear Sharon Lee, Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, on engaging patients and communities as partners in influence.
Why This Course Matters
Canada's nonprofit sector is one of the country's greatest strengths.
Every day, nonprofit organizations improve lives, strengthen communities, generate innovative solutions, and help shape a stronger future.
Investing in nonprofit leadership is one of the most effective ways to multiply that impact.
Nonprofit Impact to Influence exists to equip nonprofit professionals with practical leadership skills, fresh perspectives, and meaningful connections that strengthen organizations and help create lasting change.
About PSL Government Relations
Nonprofit Impact to Influence is presented by PSL Government Relations.
PSL Government Relations works exclusively with nonprofit organizations, helping charities, foundations, and mission driven organizations build strategic relationships, shape public policy, strengthen advocacy efforts, and achieve meaningful outcomes.
The conference reflects PSL's commitment to strengthening leadership across Canada's nonprofit sector by bringing together practical learning, exceptional speakers, and cross sector collaboration.
