{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Many Brains. One Heart.","title":"Episode 4 - Uniting Communities: A Dive into Local Philanthropy in Vernon BC","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/10c3c0df\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2663,"description":"Uniting Communities: A Dive into Local Philanthropy with Leanne Hammond in Vernon BC\nNonprofit work and community impact with Leanne Hammond. (0:02)\nLocal community foundation's role in fundraising and grant making. (0:52)\nLocal charity work and fundraising strategies. (4:36)\nCharitable sector collaboration and Community Foundation's role. (8:31)\nPhilanthropy, COVID, and social change. (15:16)\nCommunity foundation's role in connecting donors with local charities. (19:49)\nCharity communication and funding strategies. (24:19)\nNonprofit work, fundraising, and personal inspiration. (30:39)\nFundraising strategies and personal interests. (37:00)\nIn this episode of Many Brains. One Heart, listeners are treated to an engaging discussion with Leanne Hammond from the Community Foundation of the North Okanagan. Leanne provides a deep dive into the world of nonprofit work, shedding light on the foundation's pivotal role in driving community impact.\nDelving into the foundation's rich history, Leanne traces its origins back to 1975, highlighting its evolution into a key player in fundraising and grant making within the Okanagan Valley. With a focus on investing donations to make meaningful grants for local causes, the foundation's commitment to community betterment shines through.\nLeanne underscores the importance of collaboration in the charitable sector, sharing insights into the foundation's strategic partnerships with organizations like the United Way. Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, Leanne explores the shifting landscape of philanthropy, emphasizing the foundation's adaptive approach to meet evolving community needs.\nCentral to the discussion is the foundation's crucial role in connecting donors with local charities, providing guidance on directing contributions to address pressing issues and foster positive change. Leanne's personal journey from nonprofit program manager to fundraising professional adds a personal touch to the conversation, highlighting...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/43nmKqSl0WUCumBzaGvLTc8kOTBjMUUkCAF_vVCMVU8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ4NDY5LzE3MDQ2/OTcwNTEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}