On May 8, join us and the team at Enkel for a free webinar to learn how Canadian leaders are using AI to strengthen financial operations and decision-making.
AI is entering the nonprofit sector, but what does it actually mean for finance and operations teams? In this webinar, we’ll explore how Canadian NPOs are using AI to enhance financial reporting, budgeting, scenario planning, and decision-making. We’ll walk through practical applications, the risks you need to be aware of, and how leaders can prepare their organizations to responsibly and effectively adopt AI-powered workflows.
Learning Objectives
What You’ll Learn In This Webinar:
- Where AI is already supporting financial operations for Canadian nonprofits, including forecasting, board reporting, and budgeting
- What nonprofit leaders need to know about AI risks, governance, and responsible adoption
- How to assess your organization’s AI readiness, especially in relation to financial data quality and reporting workflows
- How to start using AI effectively—even without internal technical expertise
Webinar information
Topic: Leveraging AI for Canadian NPOs: How Canadian Leaders are Using AI to Strengthen Financial Operations and Decision-Making
Date: Thursday, May 8 at 1pm ET / 10am PT (webinar is 1 hour in length)
Audience: This webinar will be of primary interest to nonprofit leaders, finance and accounting professionals, board members, and nonprofit professionals.
Cost: Free – Register Now
Important Note: While registration is open to all, attendance is limited to the first 1,000 people to sign onto the live session. We suggest signing on five minutes early to have the best chance of getting on the live session. If for any reason you aren’t able to connect to the live session, rest assured you’ll get the full recording by email the following day.
NOTE: This webinar will be recorded – if you cannot make the live session, complete the registration form and a recording will be emailed to you the day after the live session. We are happy to provide a closed-captioned recording upon advance request.
Webinar Presenters
Omar Visram
Omar is the Co-Founder and CEO of Enkel, one of Canada’s leading accounting-as-a-service firms. For over 15 years, Omar has been active in the Canadian taxation, strategic planning, audit advisory, and finance operations disciplines within senior roles at KPMG and BCAA. Omar holds a BBA from Simon Fraser University and is a qualified CPA, CA.
Ravi Virpal
Head of Impact & Financial Innovation for Nonprofits, Enkel
Ravi is a dedicated advocate for nonprofits, with years of experience helping organizations across Canada optimize their financial operations. At iATS Payments, a Deluxe Company, he worked closely with nonprofits to streamline donation processing, enhance security, and maximize fundraising potential through innovative payment solutions. Now, at Enkel, he continues this mission by providing outsourced financial services that empower nonprofits to focus on their core impact. By combining technology-driven solutions with deep industry expertise, he helps organizations simplify accounting, improve financial visibility, and drive sustainable growth. Passionate about making a difference, Ravi is committed to supporting nonprofits with the financial tools they need to succeed.
Melissa Sariffodeen is a recognized leader in education, technology, and social innovation. As Co-Founder and CEO of Canada Learning Code, she helped grow one of Canada’s leading digital literacy organizations, reaching nearly one million learners across the country. With a background in business and technology, she has worked with global companies such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and TikTok, and has served in advisory roles with the Government of Canada’s Future Skills Council and Economic Strategy Tables. An advocate for inclusive innovation, Melissa is also a lecturer at the Ivey Business School, where she teaches undergraduate students how to leverage technology for impact. Her work has been featured in outlets such as CBC, CTV, and The Globe & Mail, and she has been recognized with honours including Canada’s Top 40 Under 40, WXN’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women, and a Governor General Award. In 2020, Barbie/Mattel created a one-of-a-kind doll in her likeness. Melissa holds a lifelong passion for digital empowerment and began coding at age 11. She now balances her professional work with life as a new mom to her daughter, Aria.
With over three decades of distinguished leadership in technology, Rekha Rao-Mayya is a seasoned technical leader, who has made a lasting impact across companies such as Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Oracle. As the former CEO of a Not-for-Profit organization, she has demonstrated her commitment to social impact. Rekha is an engineer by education, and also holds an executive leadership certification from George Mason University and a board governance certification from Wharton, further highlighting her commitment to excellence. She is a sought after speaker at prominent platforms, including distinguished venues like The Walrus. Leveraging her wealth of experience, she serves on the board of two Canadian technology startups and contributes her expertise to the board advisory committees for the Canadian Red Cross, United Way Group and Achev.
Don’t miss out on this free learning opportunity – register today!
“Thank you to CharityVillage and its sponsors for providing these free webinars to the community.”
– Past CharityVillage Webinar Participant