From Parent to Peer: Life as a Second Generation Fundraiser

Published: Nov. 29, 2020, 4 a.m.

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My mom was a fundraiser - it\\u2019s how I knew the field even existed.\\xa0 For years it was novel for me to say that I was a second generation fundraiser, because there just weren\\u2019t that many of us.

Well, that has changed. Significantly!\\xa0 And for the better.\\xa0

Fundraising as a profession has come a long way since our parents started their careers, but what they did strongly influenced who we are and how we\\u2019ve approached philanthropy.\\xa0

Join me for a conversation unpacking all things second gen with
Honor Bastianelli, Development Officer, Community Programs at the Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health https://www.linkedin.com/in/honor-bastianelli-b2565337/
Allison Howell Quinton, CFRE, Deputy Director, Development and Head, Major Gifts and the University of Melbourne https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-howell-quinton-cfre/
Jen Williams, CFRE, Director, Campaign and Development at Branksome Hall https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-williams-cfre-40405b17/

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Note from Shannon: apologies for the audio issues in the first portion of the episode!

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