OFN Workshop: Fundraising From the Inside Out
Wed, Sep 09
|The Learning Loft, 9th Floor, 150 Elgin
An OFN Workshop on philanthropy, financial confidence and telling your story.
Time & Location
Sep 09, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The Learning Loft, 9th Floor, 150 Elgin, 150 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2P8, Canada
About the event
Beyond ticket sales, merch, sponsors, and grants, there may be untapped philanthropic support within your festival community.
This hands-on workshop will explore how to build relationships with donors, understand what motivates people to give, and tell your festival’s story in a way that inspires support.
We’ll also look at the money mindset behind fundraising — including our own relationship with money, discomfort around asking, and how to shift from “asking for money” to inviting people to invest in something they value.
Sam Laprade, fundraising and philanthropy expert, will share practical strategies for navigating today’s philanthropic landscape and building stronger fundraising relationships.
Tara Shannon, Executive Director of the Ottawa Festival Network, will explore financial literacy, money mindset, and how the story you tell about your organization can influence your fundraising success.
Whether you’re new to fundraising or looking to strengthen your approach, you’ll leave with practical ideas and a fresh perspective on…
Tickets
OFN Festival Insider
For OFN Member organizations who have the Festival Insider or Emerging Producer membership level in 2026. Max 2 seats per organization.
$0.00
OFN Basic Member
$25.00
+$3.25 HST
Future Members
For individuals and organizations who are not yet members of Ottawa Festivals.
$55.00
+$7.15 HST
Total
$0.00