Episode 32: Is Volunteerism Dead? Are We Actually Bowling Alone? The Role of the Volunteer in Post-Millennial Philanthropy

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In this episode, we spoke with Ron Bailey, Principal (recently retired) at Ron Bailey and Associates in Winnipeg; Arla Gustafson, CEO of The Royal University Hospital Foundation in Saskatoon; Kathleen MacPherson, Senior Director of Development at University of Calgary; and Mike Meldrum, President and CEO of Calgary Health Trust.

The Topic: Is Volunteerism Dead? Are We Actually Bowling Alone? The Role of the Volunteer in Post-millennium Philanthropy.

SOME OF WHAT YOU WILL HEAR:

  • Why self-directed volunteering is trending

  • Working with (and managing) senior volunteers

  • How curation and creativity is bringing volunteerism to life

  • And much more!

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EPISODE 32 PANELISTS

Ron Bailey

Principal (retired)
Ron Bailey & Associates
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Arla Gustafson

CEO
The Royal University Hospital Foundation
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Kathleen MacPherson

Senior Director of Development
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta

Mike Meldrum

President and CEO
Calgary Health Trust
Calgary, Alberta

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