The SSFRE is a local organization of fund development-related professionals. It was established to provide area fundraising executives with an opportunity to network with other fundraisers, and to provide educational programs on topics of professional interest. Learn more about us
Box 1022
Saskatoon, SK S7K3M4
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SSFRE is please to circulate employment postings on behalf of our members. If you have a position to advertise within your organization please Email Us - the cost is $75 per job posting.
SSFRE meets at 7:45 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month (except July & August) and features a speaker on a topic of interest and relevance to fundraising professionals. Presenters generally speak for 30 minutes and include an opportunity for questions from the audience. Attendance at breakfast meetings ranges from 20 – 30 members.
The meetings are held at Le Rendez-Vous Francophone Community Centre (located next to Saskatoon Community Foundation) 308 - 4th Ave North (map).
Meeting cost: Members $10/Non-members $15. Includes breakfast.
Once or twice a year, SSFRE hosts evening “Freshen Up” events at Hudson’s Canadian Tap House. Fund Raising professionals get together to catch up and enjoy appetizers and a drink. These events also feature a speaker or panel on a current topic.
SSFRE is honoured to collaborate with several professional fundraising organizations. These organizations share development opportunities, job postings and networking opportunities. For more information please visit the following;
Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP)
The purpose of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners is to support philanthropy by fostering the development and growth of gift planning. The Association creates awareness, provides education and is an advocate of charitable giving.
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents more than 30,000 members in 230 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs. The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession.