# Event Details - **Event Name**: Connect & Caffeinate - Join us in Cambridge on February 25, 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 10:30 am - **Event Description**: CFRE: Why it matters - A free session with Ed Sluga, President and Managing Consultant at PGgrowth Inc.About this EventOur launch sessions have had an incredible response, with limited space filling quickly — and we’re excited to keep the momentum going. Join us for our next gathering, share with a colleague, and save the date!This 90-minute meetup combines a short, focused presentation with facilitated small-group conversations — designed for learning, sharing, and real connection.FREE – Space is limited!BYOC – Bring Your Own Coffee (no café onsite)A heartfelt thank you to our series supporter, Waterloo Region Community Foundation, for their generous support of AFP Golden Horseshoe Connect & Caffeinate gatherings across Waterloo Region.A special thank you as well to Jessica Halls and Heritage College and Seminary for generously hosting this gathering.WHAT TO EXPECTCFRE: Why It MattersFeaturing Ed Sluga, CFRE, President and Managing Consultant at PGgrowth Inc.This session will explore:The value of CFRE certification in today’s fundraising landscapePractical insights on professional credibility and career impactPeer discussion and open Q&A on whether, when, and why CFRE may be right for youWhether you’re considering the designation, actively pursuing it, or simply curious about its impact, this conversation will offer honest perspectives and real-world insights.Peer Discussion & NetworkingConnect with fellow fundraisers in a relaxed, supportive environment and share experiences, questions, and takeaways with colleagues from across Waterloo Region and beyond. We’d love to see you there.This event is for AFP Golden Horseshoe members and future members — please share with your local network!P.S. Want to help bring fundraisers together across Waterloo Region, Cambridge, or Guelph? We’re looking for our next host. Reply and tell us about your space and max capacity, and let’s make a future gathering unforgettable! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/455feb70-f76f-11f0-a7b3-9f39d05c56dc-rimg-w993-h740-dc32312d-gmir.jpg Ed Sluga, CFRE, is the President and Co-Founder of PGgrowth Inc. Ed is one of Canada’s most experienced Planned Giving professionals. An innovator and thought leader in the sector for over 25 years, Ed has helped hundreds of organizations develop and benefit from long-term, sustainable, and proactive fundraising and Planned Giving programs.Ed is the co-author of along with Peter Barrow, host of the PGgrowth Planned Giving podcast, Professor with the Humber College Fundraising Management Program and has been a regular presenter of the AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising Course for the past 7 years. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/connect-and-caffeinate-join-us-in-cambridge-on-february-25-2026/100001980899508755 - **Event Categories**: charities, workshops, meetups, art, literary-art, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fconnect-caffeinate-join-us-in-cambridge-on-february-25-2026-tickets-1980899508755 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Cambridge - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: 175 Holiday Inn Dr - **lat**: 43.4176306 - **long**: -80.3232237 - **full address**: 175 Holiday Inn Dr, 175 Holiday Inn Drive, Cambridge, Canada ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: AFP Golden Horseshoe Chapter (https://allevents.in/org/afp-golden-horseshoe-chapter/17647268) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/89143a891f71d10e9514b5c089f4e38eb4ebc0c588101968c7454628a71a58a9-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfdc626-gmir.jpg?v=1769071812 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/e4451a8e3960642093c424805df5d20c2759aa73e0ef13903baacacfc1035aa4-rimg-w400-h400-dc2f1a14-gmir.jpg?v=1769071811 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** 175 Holiday Inn Dr, 175 Holiday Inn Drive, Cambridge, Canada - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 CAD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** AFP Golden Horseshoe Chapter - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** charities, workshops, meetups, art, literary-art, nonprofit - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Connect & Caffeinate - Join us in Cambridge on February 25, 2026 ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Connect & Caffeinate - Join us in Cambridge on February 25, 2026", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/89143a891f71d10e9514b5c089f4e38eb4ebc0c588101968c7454628a71a58a9-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfdc626-gmir.jpg?v=1769071812", "startDate": "2026-02-25", "endDate": "2026-02-25", "url": "https://allevents.in/cambridge/connect-and-caffeinate-join-us-in-cambridge-on-february-25-2026/100001980899508755", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "175 Holiday Inn Dr", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "175 Holiday Inn Drive", "postalCode": "N3C 3T2", "addressLocality": "Cambridge", "addressRegion": "ON", "addressCountry": "CA" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "43.4176306", "longitude": "-80.3232237" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "CFRE: Why it matters - A free session with Ed Sluga, President and Managing Consultant at PGgrowth Inc.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "2026-02-25", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/cambridge/connect-and-caffeinate-join-us-in-cambridge-on-february-25-2026/100001980899508755" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/cambridge/connect-and-caffeinate-join-us-in-cambridge-on-february-25-2026/100001980899508755", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "AFP Golden Horseshoe Chapter", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/afp-golden-horseshoe-chapter/17647268", "description": "The AFP Golden Horseshoe Chapter was established eleven years ago and has grown to over 200 members strong. We serve professionals in the fundraising and not-for-profit sector throughout the Golden Horseshoe region, from Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Georgetown, Milton, Hamilton, St. Catharines, Niagara, Kitchener-Waterloo, London and all points in between. 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