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Sonya Swiridjuk

Sonya Swiridjuk, CFRE, has passionately served our sector for 20+ years, holding senior fundraising positions in several charities and at Stephen Thomas. Currently a fundraising and DM consultant, Sonya is a past board member of the AFP Greater Toronto Chapter and served as Congress Chair in 2007. She presents locally and internationally, is on faculty for the Fundraising and Volunteer Management Program at Humber College, and is the Canadian Ambassador for the International Fundraising Congress.

Stepping out of your comfort zone

It’s hard to believe that a week has already passed since the 31st International Fundraising Congress (IFC) took place in The Netherlands. As delegates said their goodbyes in the hallways and on the coaches en route to Schiphol Airport or Amsterdam, many shared the same sentiments: “Wow, this was amazing! It was so great to meet you! I wish it wasn’t over! I can’t wait until next year!”

As an IFC volunteer, every comment, hug and wave made me smile. It was wonderful to see that delegates were leaving happy, fulfilled and inspired.

Not surprising, I didn’t hear anyone say, “Hmm… I don’t know. There just wasn’t enough choice at this conference.” Because, if there’s one thing that the IFC offers, it’s choice! (more…)

Sonya Swiridjuk