2011 Conference Videos
The 2011 PFC Conference featured an exceptional line-up of plenary speakers and panelists. Excerpts of their presentations are presented in the following videos.
Governor GeneralThe Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, spoke about Canada as a nation of givers and about the collaborative philanthropy of Canadians beginning with First Nations leaders and Samuel de Champlain. |
Shawn AtleoNational Chief Shawn Atleo of the Assembly of First Nations urged us to return to the shared dream of First Nations and other Canadians that gave expression to the spirit of partnership at the earliest days of contact. |
Susan RaymondSusan Raymond of Changing Our World asked what do we mean by philanthropy, answering that we are moving to a new definition around the mobilization of capital for the societal commons. |
Tim BrodheadTim Brodhead talked of the difficulties of “partnering” among civil society, government and philanthropy and urged the audience to share the risks, and support innovation, especially by bringing assets beyond money to the table. |
Mark KramerMark Kramer of FSG Social Impact Advisors talked of the difference between giving away money well and solving complex social challenges. |
Susan Berresford SpeechSusan Berresford former President of the Ford Foundation listed the seven qualities of excellent foundation trustees. |
Anthony TomeiAnthony Tomei in conversation with Patrick Johnston. |
Mark KramerMark Kramer in conversation with Patrick Johnston. |
Tim Brodhead and Andrew BarnettTim Brodhead and Andrew Barnett in conversation with Patrick Johnston. |
Susan Berresford and Susan Raymond 1Susan Berresfrod and Susan Raymond in conversation with Patrick Johnston. |
Susan Berresford and Susan Raymond 2Susan Berresford and Susan Raymond in conversation with Patrick Johnston. |
Allison HewittAllison Hewitt in conversation with Patrick Johnston. |
Allison FineAllison Fine in conversation with Patrick Johnston. |
