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Opportunity Spotlight: SAIT With Brian Bowman, AVP, Advancement
Education isn't just about acquiring knowledge; it's also about building bridges between classrooms and boardrooms, between theory and practice, and between students and the careers. In this episode of Opportunity Spotlight, Brian Bowman, AVP, Advancement
Transform Philanthropy With Mike Todd, Founder
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are changing the landscape of charitable giving. On this episode, Mike Todd, Founder of Transform Philanthropy, explores the benefits of DAFs for donors and charities, dispels common myths, and provides actionable strategies to
Opportunity Spotlight: The Alex With Joy Bowen-Eyre, CEO
Today's Opportunity Spotlight dives into the world of The Alex, Calgary's leading community health centre. Joy Bowen-Eyre, CEO, joins us to explore how they provide vital health and social services to vulnerable populations, from youth to seniors. Hear fr
Delta Hospital & Community Health Foundation With Lisa Hoglund, Executive Director
On today's episode Douglas Nelson, host, speaks with Lisa Hoglund, Executive Director, Delta Hospital & Community Health Foundation, about her organization's innovative approach to improving healthcare. The conversation highlights the importance of bu
Care International Canada With Barbara Grantham, CEO
Barbara Grantham, CEO of Care Canada, is back on the show to discuss the challenges and rewards of transitioning from leading a regional organization to a global one. Barbara reflects on the evolution of her role, emphasizing the shift from local to inter
UHN Foundation With Julie Quenneville, CEO
The UHN Foundation is a global leader in healthcare innovation, and a critical part of that capability is the support given by philanthropic donors. Stepping into her new role as CEO, Julie Quenneville makes sure that donors and prospects understand the m
Opportunity Spotlight: Pacific Salmon Foundation With Allison Colina, VP Development, Marketing, And Communications
Attention all nature enthusiasts and conservation heroes! Join us for an exciting episode of Opportunity Spotlight featuring Allison Colina, the passionate VP of Development, Marketing, and Communications of the Pacific Salmon Foundation. Immerse yourself
Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation With Sharlene Rutherford, President & CEO
On today's episode Sharlene Rutherford, CEO, Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation, joins Douglas Nelson, host, to discuss her leadership journey and the creation of the Alberta Womens Health Foundation. In this episode, she walks us through the challenge
Anxiety Canada With Judith Law, CEO
Anxiety disorders have increased dramatically over the past several years. Today we speak with a leader who is making a difference in helping Canadians who are struggling with anxiety. Judith Law, CEO of Anxiety Canada, joins host Douglas N
One Girl Can With Lotte Davis, Founder
The story of One Girl Can goes deeper than the transformative power it has had on the lives of girls in underserved communities of Kenya. Its also an entrepreneurial story, a tale of how one woman used her business acumen and organizational gifts to