Episode 28: Life and Career Hacks Part 2 - What Would I Tell My 20 Year Old Fundraising Self If I Could Go Back In Time
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In this episode, we spoke with Leah Eustace, President of Blue Canoe Philanthropy; Bob Carter, Chairman of Carter; Brian Bowman, Director of Alumni and Development at SAIT; and Sue McCoy, Director of Major Gifts with the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation.
The Topic: Life and Career Hacks Part 2 - What Would I Tell My 20 Year Old Fundraising Self If I Could Go Back In Time
SOME OF WHAT YOU WILL HEAR:
Why “chronologically enriched” fundraisers love working with 20-year-olds
Don’t be afraid to fall down (and keep falling throughout your life)
The importance of taking care of your mental health
Change is more rapid than you can imagine; remain nimble
Mistakes are the best teachers
Invest in good bedsheets
And much more!
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EPISODE 28 PANELISTS
Leah Eustace
President
Blue Canoe Philanthropy
Ottawa, Ontario
Bob Carter
Chairman
Carter
Vero Beach, Florida
Brian Bowman
Director, Alumni and Development and CEO
SAIT
Calgary, Alberta
Sue McCoy
Director, Major Gifts
Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation
Edmonton, Alberta