This opening discussion will set the stage for the two action-packed days of learning and discovery at MyCharityConnects. Experts from the sector will shed light on current trends, challenges, and opportunities in philanthropy.

1. Word on the Wire – Themes & Trends in Philanthropy Karen Willson, CFRE Senior Vice President KCI (KCI Ketchum Canada Inc.) June 8, 2009

2. 2008

3. 90% of funds will come from 10% of donors, Relationships will be key, Accountability will be a cornerstone not a sidebar, Volunteers will be prized resources, Corporate giving will become more transaction-based, Individual donors will be more discerning, Donors will be more diverse, Technology will grow in importance , A mature profession will develop, The strong will get stronger.

8. What have we seen/read?? Globe and Mail: November 2, 2008 Universities eye 'painful' cuts in wake of crisis St. Catharine Standard: November 11, 2008 Market woes haven't hit Brock too hard Globe and Mail: October 3, 2008 Workplace charity drives prepare for lean times Globe and Mail: October 5, 2008 Donation stats point to charitable ‘perfect storm’ Ottawa Citizen: November 12, 2008 Give generously: Difficult times are when we most need our charities Ottawa Citizen: November 6, 2008 Market woes hobble key charity group: Community Foundation of Ottawa has less money to give, greater demand Globe and Mail: September 30, 2008 Rotman to grow, despite downturn Globe and Mail: September 23, 2008 Charities brace for drop in donors

10. Remember this? July 1998 June 2003 S&P/TSX Composite Index

11. Where to from here? Feb 2004 Feb 2009 S&P/TSX Composite Index

13. Organizational agility.

14. Organizational integration.