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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