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Let's Get Real: Perspectives on Canadian Fundraising
Hosts Ed Sluga, Ken Ramsay, and Lisa McDonald present "Let's Get Real: Perspectives on Canadian Fundraising." This new podcast from PGgrowth tackles some of the most timely and vital issues in fundraising right now. If you're looking for honest takes from current experts in the industry, then make sure to tune in and get ready to "get real."
Podcasting since 2025 • 9 episodes
Let's Get Real: Perspectives on Canadian Fundraising
Latest Episodes
Getting Real about Thanking Donors and Academics
This week on Let’s Get Real, Ed and Lisa are joined by Sandra Baker, the Director of Advancement and Admissions at Hamilton District Christian High School. Sandra starts off the episode with a discussion about the importance of thankin...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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41:31
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Getting Real about Small Shop Charities, Gift Agreement Complications, and Irrelevance
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 wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:02:45
Season One Finale
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 h...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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52:10
Getting Real about Management, Spirituality, and Losing Sleep
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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56:12
Getting Real about Gift Agreements, Recruitment, and Returning to the Office
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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57:48