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An Hour to Give:  The Impact of Community Engagement

Trust is at the heart of community. Sam Laprade will take a deep dive into ways your community engagement is impacting every corner of the neighbourhood.  

Using the trifecta of philanthropy including time, talent and treasure, Sam will demonstrate ways your own path will rejuvenate and energize the people where you live, work and play!  

From working with organizations that serve people who are homeless to adults with developmental disabilities, Sam has seen firsthand the impact of community and how your legacy is being created every day through your important work.  

As an award-winning broadcaster, Sam will also speak about how communication with stakeholders will establish you and your business as trusted advisors in the bereavement sector. 

 

 

Sam loves to connect people! As a professional fundraiser Sam works closely with generous donors to impact some of the most vulnerable people in her community and country. Over a 30-year period Ms. Laprade has raised money for important charities in her community such as: The Ottawa Hospital Foundation, the Ottawa Humane Society and the Ottawa Mission Foundation. In 2009, Sam started as Director, Gryphon Fundraising (www.gryphonfundraising.com). Ms. Laprade shares the importance of donor database analytics with fundraising professionals worldwide. In addition to her work with Gryphon Fundraising, in October 2017, Sam launched her full-time consultancy to assist non-profits with fundraising strategy, stewardship, board relations, coaching and audits. Ms. Laprade is an engaging speaker who receives high ratings. Her speaking engagements include: AFP International Conference, the Canadian Association of Gift Planners, the Association of Donor Relations Professionals and AFP Congress (Canada). Sam was the keynote speaker at the Closing Plenary for AFP Congress 2018. In 2021, Sam will be the keynote speaker at the National Conference for the Fundraising Institute of New Zealand. Sam is the creator and host of “An Hour to Give” on 1310 News, Ottawa and News 95.7, Halifax. This radio show highlights non-profit organizations and philanthropy. Ms. Laprade also writes a monthly column for the Ottawa Business Journal entitled “Philanthropy in Ottawa”.

Come join us for our first Dine & Discover of 2024

These sessions are open to anyone who works in the bereavement sector.

Are you:

• Seeking interesting and timely sector education topics
• Seeking networking opportunities
• Seeking an evening out to visit with colleagues and co-workers in a relaxed atmosphere.

Fees:

Member and Non-Member - $95.00 (Includes dinner and seminar).

EVENT SCHEDULE

5:30 PM	Registration & Cocktails
7:00 PM	Dinner
8:00 PM	Presentation