The Discovery Pod
Collaborative Philanthropy with Eva Friesen
Most charity foundation CEOs are in the position where people put them in the ownership, but the good ones are those who try to avoid having their names be synonymous to the cause. In this episode, Eva Friesen, the CEO of the Calgary Foundation, talks about collaborative philanthropy and shares the highlights of her 14-year career as the CEO of three social profit organizations including YWCA. Discover how a CEO supports its board to align current activities with long term vision and how this position is key to individual members’ career growth. Learn how you can stay grounded while being an excellent leader.