Lunch & Learn: Philanthropy

Who were these Philanthropy Lunch & Learn activities created for?

Organizations supported by the Conseil des arts de Montréal, especially managers, cultural workers, volunteers and administrators. We also encourage board members to take advantage of these activities.

What coaching activities are available?

Lunch & Learn : Philanthropy are offered free of charge a few times a year in the Atrium of the Maison du Conseil des arts de Montréal. The events are held mainly in French, but participants are welcome to ask questions in English.

The format varies from workshop to workshop, and can take the form of a discussion panel, a conference or a collaborative activity. For each edition, the Conseil collaborates with different partners to offer a variety of themes.

Coffee and snacks are provided for participants. We strongly suggest you bring your own note-taking material, lunch and reusable water bottle.

Dates for Fall 2024

Tuesday, October 22nd

Building Successful Philanthropic Partnerships: Practical Tips from Foundations

Where: Atrium of the Conseil des arts de Montréal
When: 12 noon to 1:45 p.m. (doors open at 11:45 a.m.)
Date of Midi philanthropie: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Registration deadline: Thursday, October 17, 2024

Activity description

As philanthropy gains in importance for cultural organizations, large and small, it can be challenging to prioritize actions to build meaningful and lasting relationships with foundations. Through our speakers’ different models, discover simple, practical and creative ways to develop philanthropic partnerships that benefit both cultural organizations… and funders!

The Conseil des arts de Montréal is pleased to collaborate with Conversations philanthropiques en culture for this Lunch & Learn.

Themes

• How to establish a relationship with a new donor and build trust?
• How to deepen your relationships?
• How to maintain good communications even in difficult times?
• What do funders expect from organizations?
• What do funders bring to organizations?
• What are the keys to success?
• What pitfalls to avoid?

Speakers

• Martine Richard, Coordinator, Philanthropic Partnerships, Fondation J. Armand Bombardier
• Thomas Leslie, Executive Director, MacDonald Stewart Foundation, and Board Member, Fondation Pierre Desmarais Belvédère
• Julie L’Heureux, Director, Philanthropy and Community relations, Power Corporation of Canada

Moderator

Adèle Lacas, Board member, Conversations philanthropiques en culture

How do I register?

Register for free through this link.