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Getting Real about AI, Mentorship, and Influencers

Season 1 · Episode 2

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 • Duration 01:01:31

This week on "Let's Get Real: Perspectives on Canadian Fundraising," join Ed, Ken, and Lisa as they discuss the rise of AI in the fundraising sector and the many drawbacks and shortcomings of replacing human labour with this technology.

Later in the episode, Ken and Ed discuss significant mentors they've had in their careers, and the group addresses a recent hot-button topic: influencers.

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Welcome to "Let's Get Real"

Season 1 · Episode 1

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 • Duration 40:58

Welcome to Let's Get Real: Perspectives on Canadian Fundraising! Join hosts Ed Sluga, Ken Ramsay, and Lisa MacDonald as they engage in an honest and intentional discussion of the many issues and conflicts currently facing the fundraising industry. Listen to this episode for the first of many candid conversations, and be ready to "get real."

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Getting Real about Mediocrity, Metrics, and Donor Motivations

Season 1 · Episode 3

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 • Duration 54:39

In this episode of Let's Get Real: Perspectives on Canadian Fundraising, Ed and Lisa are joined by Marla Smith, CFRE, the Director of Foundation & Communication at Pathstone Foundation.

Marla brings her perspective to discuss the rise of mediocrity and why people seem so willing to accept it. Additionally, Ed, Lisa, and Marla discuss fundraising metrics and how success is perceived in the industry, as well as the concept of "giving to get even."

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Getting Real about Small Shop Charities, Gift Agreement Complications, and Irrelevance

Season 2 · Episode 1

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 • Duration 01:02:45

Welcome to season two of Let’s Get Real: Perspectives on Canadian Fundraising! To start the season off, Ed, Ken, and Lisa are joined by Lois Graveline, the Founder and CEO of Harmonia Philanthropy. Lois brings her experience working with small charities to discuss the challenges these organizations often face, and what donors and fundraisers can do to help them succeed.

Elsewhere in the episode, Ken emphasizes the importance of correctly following a gift agreement to avoid potential complications, even if that means sometimes ignoring the wishes of the donor. And Ed raises the idea of fundraisers making a spot for themselves “at the table” if they want to maintain relevance.

Thanks to our guest this episode, Lois Graveline. You can check out some of her work at the links below.

Harmonia Philanthropy: https://harmoniaphilanthropy.ca/

Project Launchpad: https://www.projectlaunchpad.ca/index.html

Interested in learning more about planned giving? PGgrowth's new membership space, PGcommons, is the place for you. Go to pggrowth.com/podcasts and click on the PGcommons button to access your 30-day free trial.

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Season One Finale

Season 1 · Episode 7

Thursday, December 4, 2025 • Duration 52:10

In the final episode of Let’s Get Real’s first season, Ed, Ken, and Lisa summarize some wins and losses from 2025 in the fundraising sector. Everything from political instability to shifting economic trends have had an effect on this hugely important industry.

In addition to looking back, the hosts also look forward to offer their thoughts on what 2026 will have in store for fundraising in Canada. Make sure to tune in for the last episode of the year, you won’t want to miss it!

To learn more about PGgrowth, you can find our website here: https://pggrowth.com/

Connect with us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pg-growth/posts/?feedView=all

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Getting Real about Management, Spirituality, and Losing Sleep

Season 1 · Episode 6

Thursday, November 27, 2025 • Duration 56:12

Have you ever considered that fundraising could be a spiritual experience? On this week’s episode of Let’s Get Real: Perspectives on Canadian Fundraising, Ed, Ken, and Lisa dive into that very topic.

Elsewhere in the episode, Ed discusses irregular management styles in the fundraising industry and the negative consequences this type of leadership can have. Finally, the hosts discuss what anxieties are keeping fundraising professionals up at night.

To learn more about PGgrowth, you can find our website here: https://pggrowth.com/

Connect with us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pg-growth/posts/?feedView=all

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Getting Real about Gift Agreements, Recruitment, and Returning to the Office

Season 1 · Episode 5

Thursday, November 20, 2025 • Duration 57:48

This week on Let’s Get Real: Perspectives on Canadian Fundraising, Ed, Ken, and Lisa discuss gift agreements and how to deal with common complications they cause (here’s a hint: always get legal advice!)

Later in the episode, the hosts debate whether returning to the office is the right move for fundraising professionals, and point out crucial issues with today’s hiring process that prioritizes previous skills over future potential.

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Getting Real about Common Sense, National Philanthropy Day, and the Noble Fundraiser

Season 1 · Episode 4

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 • Duration 01:06:07

With National Philanthropy Day approaching on November 15, Ed, Ken, and Lisa use this episode of Let's Get Real to discuss whether the day has a significant impact on the charitable sector.

Also in this week’s episode, the hosts emphasize the importance of using proper language when discussing fundraising and consider ways to help maintain consistent terminology across the industry. Finally, Ken poses an important question: Is fundraising a noble profession?

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Getting Real about Staffing, Vital Metrics, and Event Participation

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 • Duration 59:41

This week on Let’s Get Real, Ed and Lisa are joined by Kerri LaJeunesse from Harvey MacKinnon Associates. Kerri brings her expertise to discuss the “metric vital signs” that every charity should be monitoring in order to identify their strengths and weaknesses and grow accordingly.

Elsewhere in the episode, Ed brings up staffing in the fundraising sector, and the potential future difficulties that will arise if leaders can’t hire young people today. And Lisa shares her recent experience volunteering for a fundraising event, and the new perspective that gave her going into this week’s episode.

Interested in learning more about planned giving? PGgrowth's new membership space, PGcommons, is the place for you. Go to pggrowth.com/podcasts and click on the PGcommons button to access your 30-day free trial.

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Getting Real about Leadership, GoFundMe, and Wealthy Donors

Season 2 · Episode 3

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 • Duration 01:01:16

What makes a good leader? That's the question Peggy Killeen, Senior Consultant at PGgrowth, poses today. Peggy joins Ed and Lisa to discuss the qualities that boards should look for when hiring leadership, and the foundational skills that may be overlooked in favour of more traditional business experience.

Later in the episode Lisa discusses the staggering amount of money that GoFundMe raises for Canadian causes each year, and how use of the platform may cause traditional charities to be forgotten. And Ed stresses the importance of having solid gift acceptance policies in order to avoid unwanted influence from certain wealthy donors.

Interested in learning more about planned giving? PGgrowth's new membership space, PGcommons, is the place for you. Go to pggrowth.com/podcasts and click on the PGcommons button to access your 30-day free trial.

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