Philanthropy
Recent stories about philanthropy
A moment in history: May 4, 1909
On this day in 1909, Edmonton's city council was looking for a site for its first library. While the library was established in 1913, it would take another 14 years for it to find a permanent home.
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Departing head of community foundation reflects on 17 years of innovation
As Martin Garber-Conrad prepares to retire as CEO of the Edmonton Community Foundation, he's confident the philanthropic innovation that started under his leadership will carry on into the future.
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Bloom: Philanthropic innovation and a community look-ahead
Episode 8 of Taproot's innovation podcast features an interview with Martin Garber-Conrad, who is about to retire as CEO of the Edmonton Community Foundation after engaging in all kinds of innovative approaches to philanthropy over the past 17 years.
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