Saskatchewan Health Authority Foundation Forum
2026 SHA Foundation Forum
Expanding Community Impact
On September 29, 2026, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) hosted the fourth annual SHA Foundation Forum, bringing together a record attendance of more than 170 foundation leaders, SHA leaders, government representatives, health system partners, and patient and family partners from across Saskatchewan.
This year's theme, Expanding Community Impact, reflected the shared commitment of Saskatchewan's health foundations and partners to strengthen access to care, advance education and training opportunities for health-care teams, and support a more accessible and resilient health system. Through collaboration, innovation, and community investment, participants explored how healthcare philanthropy can advance shared priorities and improve health outcomes for Saskatchewan people and communities.
More than 35 foundations were represented, highlighting the growing alignment and collective impact of Saskatchewan's healthcare philanthropy sector. The Forum featured keynote speaker Guy Mallabone, who shared insights on donor motivation, stewardship, and the power of strong relationships in achieving meaningful impact. Throughout the day, participants engaged in conversations focused on partnership, community impact, and opportunities to strengthen collaboration across Saskatchewan's health system.
We are pleased to share this year's Forum presentations and resources below.
Presentations
Foundation Forum 2026 Presentation - Philanthropy in Action
Keynote Speaker
Guy Mallabone - President and CEO, Global Philanthropic Canada
Guy Mallabone, MA, CFRE has been recognized by Alberta Venture Magazine as one of Alberta’s most influential citizens and the Calgary Herald as one of Calgary’s 20 most compelling citizens. Based in Calgary, he is CEO of Global Philanthropic Canada, a national fundraising consultancy.
Guy has worked in the non-profit sector as a fundraising professional since September of 1980. His most recent previous professional postings included serving as Vice President of External Relations for the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology; Director of Development at the University of Alberta; and Director of Development at the Canadian Red Cross Society, Alberta Division.
Guy has been awarded Outstanding Fundraising Executive by AFP Edmonton Chapter (1999) and AFP Calgary Chapter (2011). He is also author and editor of the Globe & Mail best-selling fundraising book, Excellence in Fundraising in Canada. In December 2022 he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for outstanding contributions to Canadian charitable sector.
Guy serves as Adjunct Professor for the Master’s Program in Fundraising at the University of Bologna, Italy; a former member of the Advisory Board for the Carleton Masters in Philanthropy and Non-Profit Leadership program; and Chairs Canada Advancing Philanthropy, a national professional advocacy committee.
He has served as a fundraising practitioner since 1980 in the Health, Arts, Social Services, and Higher Education sectors. A former member with AFP International Board and the CFRE Professional Certification Board, he holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Master of Philanthropy & Development.
Contact us by email at SHAFoundationForum@saskhealthauthority.ca