The Charitable Sector’s Struggle to Survive
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With a shrinking donor pool, smaller donations, and fundraising events on pause until government restrictions can be lifted, the charitable sector is looking bleak. The number of donors and volunteers has already been falling steadily year on year so a recovery from COVID-19 is a daunting task for those at the helm. In this podcast, Europe Correspondent Paul Waldie will speak with the leaders at some of Canada’s biggest charities including Kevin McCort, President of the Vancouver Foundation, Dr. Samantha Nutt who is the founder of War Child Canada and War Child USA, and Dr. Pamela Valentine who is the president and CEO of MS Society of Canada. In this episode, they will discuss the biggest struggles for the charitable sector, and what’s needed to succeed in uncertain times. Kevin McCort – President, Vancouver Foundation Dr. Samantha Nutt –Founder of War Child Canada and War Child USA Dr. Pam Valentine – President & Chief Executive Officer, MS Society of Canada Paul Waldie – Europe Correspondent, The Globe and Mail
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