Episode 23 - Empowering Marginalized Voices
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Tune in as Cathy interviews Joel Zola, Executive Director of Street Voices. Based in Toronto, Street Voices is a youth-led online platform that aims to create a voice for the marginalized. Their ultimate aim: empower marginalized voices, no matter who they are.
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Episode 22 - The Work Doesn't End with Signing a Cheque
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Tune in as Cathy interviews Paul Taylor, Executive Director of FoodShare Toronto. Paul is a lifelong anti-poverty activist who has used his experience to fuel a career focused on helping others and dismantling the beliefs and systems that lead to poverty and insecurity.
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Episode 21 - Voluntary Ranting for the Common Good (Replay)
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This is a replay of one of our favourite episodes from last season. In this episode, Simone Joyaux, ACFRE (proclaimed by Cathy as the Grand Dame of Social Change Philanthropy) reviews the do's, don'ts and dilemmas of fundraising for social change. From the professionalism of fundraising to board governance, this wide-ranging conversation will surely leave you thinking about the ethical challenges of philanthropy in new ways.
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Episode 20 - Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable (Replay)
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This is a replay of one of our favourite conversations from last season. On today's episode, Cathy sits down with , Manager of Policy and Community Connections at the . Ajeev discusses how the situations of his past have transformed into motivation for his future as he charts a new course for philanthropy and invites us to get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable.
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Episode 19 - Research 'n Rage (Replay)
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This episode is a replay of one of our favourite conversations from last season of It Doesn't Hurt to Ask. Dr. Elizabeth Dale is a fundraiser turned academic who studies the giving habits of women and LGBTQ donors as an Assistant Professor at Seattle University's Nonprofit Leadership Management program. Elizabeth's insights are invaluable on both a practical level and in a big-picture way and she's got the research to back it all up! If you've ever wondered about the hows and whys behind philanthropic giving through a gender lens, this is the episode for you!
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Episode 18 - Melding Fundraising with Social Change
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On today's episode, sits down with , the executive director of based in Toronto. Paulina discusses her new role as Executive Director of SKETCH and some of what she's learned in various roles. She also talks about her work in the arts with racialized and marginalized youth. She then talks through how having a strong fundraising plan and database has been a game-changer for SKETCH. And finally, talks about her hopes for what is to come in the industry and what young leaders can bring. Join our free fundraising plan webinar: You can find more info about Spark Premium, and our new...
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Episode 17 - Simplifying Comms Through Functional Fun
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In this episode of 'It Doesn't Hurt to Ask,' the Fundraising Lab's Anne LeMesurier talks with from . We learn about how small to mid-sized nonprofits can look to simplify their marketing communications while increasing impact using simple and targeted video. David and Anne discuss different types of audiences, where you should spend your time and money, strategies for success and what data you should be paying attention to. You can also join our for FREE: https://www.fundraisinglab.ca/spark
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Episode 16 - Lessons In Resiliency
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On today's episode, sits down with , the Principal at . Sharon discusses how community has the ability to be transformed through intentionality and deepening relationships with partners. She discusses finding common ground, investing in women and the ongoing resiliency of the indigenous community. Join our Spark Community for FREE: https://www.fundraisinglab.ca/spark
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Episode 19 - Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
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On today's episode, Cathy sits down with Ajeev Bhatia, Manager of Policy and Community Connections at the Centre for Connected Communities. Ajeev discusses how the situations of his past have transformed into motivation for his future as he charts a new course for philanthropy and invites us to get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable.
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Episode 14 - On Being Good-ish
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Ken is the President and CEO, William Osler Health System Foundation and has just been named the 2019 Outstanding Fundraising Professional by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Toronto Chapter. Ken is a quiet shift disturber in our sector this conversation reflects the things he has done to shift and serve the sector.
info_outlineCathy interviews Jennifer Bernard, CEO of Women’s College Hospital Foundation in Toronto. Jennifer is passionate about equity, social justice and innovation and through her work at WCHF, Jennifer is bridging traditional philanthropy with social change through the work of increasing access to healthcare for underserved populations. Jennifer speaks about the groundbreaking work of WCH, her career trajectory and mentorship, particularly her opportunity to become a mentor to young leaders.