Raise & Shine The Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

As fundraisers we've all heard of the Great Wealth Transfer, but are you and your team ready to make the most of it for your cause? The Raise & Shine Podcast reveals the ins and outs of family philanthropy ensuring your charity is well equipped to encourage intergenerational giving. Peter Buckley, longtime philanthropist and the President, CEO and majority owner of the Old Spaghetti Factory restaurant chain in Canada, reflects on his own family experiences as he shares tips about teaching philanthropy to kids and ensuring the next generation has a philanthropic voice. Peter draws significant parallels between encouraging family giving and employee giving while discussing the best ways to motivate employees to give. Don’t miss Peter’s recommendations about how to build relationships with donors and how to encourage donors to give more, plus his top fundraising tips for all fundraisers.

Welcome to Raise & Shine where every episode features a donor's voice - get fundraising insights right from the source. Hear what donors think, feel and say with co-hosts Lynne Boardman and Louise Campbell. Lynne is Managing Director at Harvey McKinnon Associates and Louise is Vice President at Lions Gate Hospital Foundation. Together they have 40+ years of fundraising experience.

Thank you so much to Harvey McKinnon and Harvey McKinnon Associates for generously sponsoring this episode.

We're also so grateful to our producer, Scott Switzer, for making the magic happen.

Thank you for listening! Please join us on Linked In and Instagram.

Looking to host a successful gala? The Raise & Shine Podcast shares the best gala ideas to help propel your event to new heights. Hear directly from seasoned gala guest and volunteer organizer, Coryn Hemsley, who has attended more than 40 galas across Canada. Get ready to put the fun into fundraising with advice on everything from celebrity guests to decor budgets and how to stop the luxury from becoming too lavish. We get into the nitty gritty of ticket pricing, noisy guests and how to create a stellar podium program for your gala. Unlock the power of Fund a Need and learn how to create revelry to bring in revenue with the best gala games and activities. Don't miss the best gifts for guests and silent auction item ideas, plus ways to handle challenging auction donations. We also explore the elephant in the room; are galas still an effective way to fundraise? Our Insider knowledge, top tips and takeaways will help you maximize the potential of your next gala so you can achieve your fundraising goals!

Welcome to Raise & Shine where every episode features a donor's voice - get fundraising insights right from the source. Hear what donors think, feel and say with co-hosts Lynne Boardman and Louise Campbell. Lynne is Managing Director at Harvey McKinnon Associates and Louise is Vice President at Lions Gate Hospital Foundation. Together they have 40+ years of fundraising experience.

Thank you so much to Harvey McKinnon and Harvey McKinnon Associates for generously sponsoring this episode.

We're also so grateful to our producer, Scott Switzer, for making the magic happen.

Thank you for listening! Please join us on Linked In and Instagram.

If you're interested in fundraising with the Chinese community, this podcast is for you! The donor landscape is changing and fundraisers need to adapt. This episode of Raise & Shine features acclaimed realtor and philanthropist, Edith Chan, as she shares valuable insight about Chinese language, culture and how best to engage members of the Chinese community to make that ask.  Learn practical tips to start fundraising with the Chinese-speaking community or fine-tune what you're already doing.  Gain clarity about Simplified vs. Traditional, WeChat and so much more...

Welcome to Raise & Shine where every episode features a donor's voice - get fundraising insights right from the source. Hear what donors think, feel and say with co-hosts Lynne Boardman and Louise Campbell. Lynne is Managing Director at Harvey McKinnon Associates and Louise is Vice President at Lions Gate Hospital Foundation. Together they have 40+ years of fundraising experience.

Thank you so much to Harvey McKinnon and Harvey McKinnon Associates for generously sponsoring this episode.

We're also so grateful to our producer, Scott Switzer, for making the magic happen.

Thank you for listening! Please join us on Linked In and Instagram.

Lynne and Louise tap into the insight of their guest Sheilah Henderson - a career fundraiser and now donor - and explore the various qualities that embody great fundraisers and what it takes to be successful. Hear them discuss the best personality traits suited for fundraising, the issue of pre-requisites in job postings, a donor's perspective on the value of the CFRE fundraising credential and much more.

Welcome to Raise & Shine where every episode features a donor's voice - get fundraising insights right from the source. Hear what donors think, feel and say with co-hosts Lynne Boardman and Louise Campbell. Lynne is Managing Director at Harvey McKinnon Associates and Louise is Vice President at Lions Gate Hospital Foundation. Together they have 40+ years of fundraising experience.

Thank you so much to Harvey McKinnon and Harvey McKinnon Associates for generously sponsoring this episode.

We're also so grateful to our producer, Scott Switzer, for making the magic happen.

Thank you for listening! Please join us on Linked In and Instagram.