Episode 100 – A Legacy of Vision, Collaboration and Generosity

For our 100th episode, we speak with Martin Garber-Conrad, Chief Executive Officer at ECF, to hear about the history of Edmonton Community Foundation. How it started, how it almost didn’t happen and how the vision to create a fund in support of all Edmontonians continues to guide our work today.

Links:
Email info@ecfoundation.org to receive a free copy of Community Comes First.
See more about ECF’s history.
Learn more about community collaborations Community-University Partnership (CUP) and All In For Youth.
Read ECF’s Equity Statement.
Find out more about the Social Enterprise Fund.
See our Rapid Response Fund in action!
Check out some of the amazing funds our donors have created.

ECF Happenings:
Read the latest on our blog.
Create your own fund to support the causes you care about.
Check out our ECF Fund listing and Strategic Granting Guide.
See more ways ECF connects you with Edmonton’s community.

ECF Grants:
Upcoming Student Awards:
Al Maurer Awards – Deadline to apply is August 31st.
Charmaine Letourneau Scholarships – Deadline to apply is August 31st.
Click here to find details for these, and all of our student awards!

The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation. And is a proud, affiliate member of the Alberta Podcast Network.

Music for this story segment:
“Jack” and “Small Bummer” by Podington Bear.