Episode 23 - Empowering Marginalized Voices
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by The Fundraising Lab
1y ago
Tune in as Cathy interviews Joel Zola, Executive Director of Street Voices. Based in Toronto, Street Voices is a youth-led online platform that aims to create a voice for the marginalized. Their ultimate aim: empower marginalized voices, no matter who they are.  ..read more
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Episode 22 - The Work Doesn't End with Signing a Cheque
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by The Fundraising Lab
1y ago
Tune in as Cathy interviews Paul Taylor, Executive Director of FoodShare Toronto. Paul is a lifelong anti-poverty activist who has used his experience to fuel a career focused on helping others and dismantling the beliefs and systems that lead to poverty and insecurity ..read more
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Episode 21 - Voluntary Ranting for the Common Good (Replay)
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by The Fundraising Lab
1y ago
This is a replay of one of our favourite episodes from last season. In this episode,  Simone Joyaux, ACFRE (proclaimed by Cathy as the Grand Dame of Social Change Philanthropy) reviews the do's, don'ts and dilemmas of fundraising for social change. From the professionalism of fundraising to board governance, this wide-ranging conversation will surely leave you thinking about the ethical challenges of philanthropy in new ways.  ..read more
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Episode 20 - Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable (Replay)
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by The Fundraising Lab
1y ago
This is a replay of one of our favourite conversations from last season. On today's episode, Cathy sits down with Ajeev Bhatia, Manager of Policy and Community Connections at the Centre for Connected Communities. Ajeev discusses how the situations of his past have transformed into motivation for his future as he charts a new course for philanthropy and invites us to get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable ..read more
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Episode 19 - Research 'n Rage (Replay)
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by The Fundraising Lab
1y ago
This episode is a replay of one of our favourite conversations from last season of It Doesn't Hurt to Ask. Dr. Elizabeth Dale is a fundraiser turned academic who studies the giving habits of women and LGBTQ donors as an Assistant Professor at Seattle University's Nonprofit Leadership Management program. Elizabeth's insights are invaluable on both a practical level and in a big-picture way and she's got the research to back it all up! If you've ever wondered about the hows and whys behind philanthropic giving through a gender lens, this is the episode for you ..read more
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Episode 18 - Melding Fundraising with Social Change
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by The Fundraising Lab
2y ago
On today's episode, Cathy sits down with Paulina O'Kieffe-Anthony, the executive director of SKETCH based in Toronto. Paulina discusses her new role as Executive Director of SKETCH and some of what she's learned in various roles. She also talks about her work in the arts with marginalized youth, how having a strong fundraising plan and database has been a game-changer for SKETCH. Join our free fundraising plan webinar: https://fundraisinglab.ca/webinar  You can find more info about Spark Premium, and our new course, Donor Database Essentials: https://www.fundraisinglab.ca/spark/datab ..read more
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Episode 17 - Simplifying Comms Through Functional Fun
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by The Fundraising Lab
2y ago
In this episode of 'It Doesn't Hurt to Ask,' the Fundraising Lab's Anne LeMesurier talks with David Phu from Nonprofit Video Comms. We learn about how small to mid-sized nonprofits can look to simplify their marketing communications while increasing impact using simple and targeted video. David and Anne discuss different types of audiences, where you should spend your time and money, strategies for success and what data you should be paying attention to. You can also join our Spark Community for FREE: https://www.fundraisinglab.ca/spark ..read more
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Episode 16 - Lessons In Resiliency
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by The Fundraising Lab
2y ago
On today's episode, Cathy sits down with Sharon Redsky, the Principal at Redsky Fundraising. Sharon discusses how community has the ability to be transformed through intentionality and deepening relationships with partners.  She discusses finding common ground, investing in women and the ongoing resilency of the indigenous community. Get more great resources at www.fundraisinglab.ca/resources ..read more
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Episode 15 - Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
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by Cathy Mann & Associates
4y ago
On today's episode, Cathy sits down with Ajeev Bhatia, Manager of Policy and Community Connections at the Centre for Connected Communities. Ajeev discusses how the situations of his past have transformed into motivation for his future as he charts a new course for philanthropy and invites us to get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable.  Great news! It Doesn't Hurt to Ask! is in the top 25 fundraising podcasts to listen to on Feedspot ..read more
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Episode 14 - On Being Good-ish
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by Cathy Mann & Associates
4y ago
Ken is the President and CEO, William Osler Health System Foundation and has just been named the 2019 Outstanding Fundraising Professional by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Toronto Chapter. Ken is a quiet shift disturber in our sector this conversation reflects the things he has done to shift and serve the sector. Shout outs to Dr. Krishan Metha, Emma Lewzey, Marni Spears, Kulvir Singh Gill, Rickesh Lakhani ..read more
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