On this episode of BrainTrust Philanthropy podcast we were joined by Adam Pekarsky, Founding Partner and Executive Recruiter at Pekarsky and Co. and Michelle Berg, Chief Visionary Officer and HR Partner at Elevated. The Topic: The Great Resignation. Is it Real or is it a Blip?

On this episode of BrainTrust Philanthropy podcast we were joined by Kris Archie, CEO of The Circle and Imoleayo Adeyeri, Advisor, Donor Relations at AdaptAbilities. The Topic: Canadians and Canadian nonprofit organizations have engaged in systemic racism. There, we said it. Now, what should we be doing about it?

We were joined by Paula Attfield, President & CEO of Stephen Thomas Ltd; Mark Blumberg partner at Blumberg Segal LLP; and Kay Sprinkel Grace, Founder of Transforming Philanthropy, LLC. The Topic: Fundraising During Pandemic - How to Find Answers in a Sea of Question Marks

On this episode of BrainTrust Philanthropy podcast we were joined by Kris Archie, CEO of The Circle and Imoleayo Adeyeri, Advisor, Donor Relations at AdaptAbilities. The Topic: Canadians and Canadian nonprofit organizations have engaged in systemic racism. There, we said it. Now, what should we be doing about it?

We were joined by Kris Archie, CEO of The Circle and Imoleayo Adeyeri, Advisor, Donor Relations at AdaptAbilities. The Topic: Canadians and Canadian nonprofit organizations have engaged in systemic racism. There, we said it. Now, what should we be doing about it?

On Sunday May 2nd, 2021, Simone Joyaux, ACFRE passed away suddenly near her home on Rhode Island. With her passing the fundraising profession lost a leader, a friend, and one of its most important voices. We wanted to honour Simone by hosting on impromptu podcast with an open invitation to the fundraising community across the globe to call and share tributes and stories about the irreplaceable Simone Joyaux.

We were joined by Paula Attfield, President & CEO of Stephen Thomas Ltd; Mark Blumberg partner at Blumberg Segal LLP; and Kay Sprinkel Grace, Founder of Transforming Philanthropy, LLC. The Topic: Fundraising During Pandemic - How to Find Answers in a Sea of Question Marks

In this episode, we were joined by Andrea McManus, Co-founder and Senior Counsel at ViTreo Group.

In this episode, we were joined by Bronwen Dearlove, Senior Development Officer, Annual Fund & Database at National Arts Centre Foundation; Andrew Mosker, President & CEO of National Music Centre; and Michèle Stanners, Senior Counsel at ViTreo Group. The Topic: Trends in Arts & Culture Philanthropy

In this episode, we were joined by Siobhan Doherty, Senior Development Officer, Planned Giving at Dalhousie University and Katia Asomaning, Associate Podcast Producer at ViTreo Group. The Topic: Millennial Mental Health

In this episode, we were joined by Arlene Adamson, CEO of Silvera for Seniors; Shannon Doram, President & CEO of YMCA Calgary; and Darcie Acton, Principal at Milestone Consulting. The Topic: Success in Human Services Philanthropy = Fierce Collaboration

In this episode, we were joined by Andrea McManus, Co-Founder and Senior Counsel at ViTreo Group; Michael Nilsen, Vice President, Marketing, Communication and Public Policy at the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global); and Wayne Steer, Director of Fund Development at Fresh Start Recovery. Our topic: Is All Philanthropy Good Philanthropy? Fundraising Ethics in Life, in Work, and in Our Sector

In this episode, we were joined by Martha Schumacher, President, Hazen Consulting & HILT; Paula Attfield, President of Stephen Thomas; Paul Nazareth, Vice President, Education & Development at Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP); and Bob Carter, Chairman at Carter. Our topic: Fundraising and Philanthropy - Our Crystal Ball for 2021

In this episode, we spoke with Ian MacQuillin, Director of international fundraising think tank Rogare; Paula Attfield, President of Stephen Thomas; and Scott Decksheimer, Senior Counsel and Co-founder of ViTreo Group Inc.

In this episode, we spoke with Juniper Glass, Leading Researcher and Practitioner in Social Change Philanthropy at Lumiere Consulting; Tanya Hannah Rumble, Manager, Development, Major and Planned Giving at McMaster University; Derek deLouche, Senior Development Officer at Carleton University; and Nicole Jeschelnik, Manager, Donor Services at Vancouver Foundation.

In this episode, we spoke with Suzanne Chui, Dance Artist and Co-Artistic Director at Mocean Dance; Rickesh Lakhani, Executive Director at Future Possibilities for Kids; and Cindy Wagman, President and Founder of The Good Partnership.

In this episode, we spoke with Jay Love, CRO and Co-founder of Bloomberg; Brady Josephson, Managing Director at NextAfter; and Kelly Morris, Senior Associate at ViTreo Group.

In this episode, we spoke with Ken Mayhew, President & CEO at William Osler Health System Foundation; Jessica Veitch, Manager, Donor Recognition at Sinai Health Foundation; and Judy Neisser, CEO at Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation.

In this episode, we spoke with Kay Sprinkel Grace, author and this year’s AFP Global Fundraising Professional of the Year; Angela Chapman, President & CEO, Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Hospital Foundation; Tom Ahern, author and copywriter specializing in donor communication; and Ken Mayhew, President & CEO, William Osler Health System Foundation.

In this episode, we spoke with Tricia King, who was most recently Vice President Global Engagement for CASE, Brian Bowman, Director, Alumni and Development at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Joanne Lieu, Associate Director of Principle Gifts at the University of Alberta and Gina Wheatcroft, Senior Consultant and Regional Director at ViTreo Group.

In this episode, we spoke with Kim Churches, Chief Executive Officer at the American Association of University Women (AAUW); Krishan Mehta, Assistant Vice President, Engagement at Ryerson University; and Melody Song, Founder of Do Good Here.

In this episode, we spoke with Susan Storey, Partner at KCI Philanthropy and Suzanne Duncan, Professor at Ryerson University.

In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Sharilyn Hale, President of Watermark Philanthropic Counsel; Ben Fortier, Partner with Deboski & Co.; and Gena Rotstein, Principal at Karma & Cents.

In this episode, we spoke with Mike Geiger, President and CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP); Paula Attfield, President of Stephen Thomas; Roger Ali, President and CEO of Niagara Health Foundation; and Scott Decksheimer, President and CEO of ViTreo Group.