In Conversation with Sara Byrnell, Executive Director Philanthropy, KPMG Family Office
By Nicholas Palahnuk In this series, Nick talks with other philanthropic leaders who help to “get money moving” by addressing systemic barriers to giving. This edition features collaborator, connector, and advisor Sara Byrnell, who has mobilized giving in Canada at extraordinary levels during her career. Sara is Executive Director and …
A New Model of Philanthropy Can Point the Way for Tomorrow’s Leaders
By Kathleen A. Provost, CFRE, MAdEd As a professional fundraiser I always ask myself how I can share some of my learnings with other professionals. Since 2019, I have chosen to write this column, expressing my opinion and observations on our ever-evolving sector. For 2025, I thought I would add …
At the Heart of Philanthropy Is Story
By Russell James III, J.D., Ph.D., CFP® My career has always focused on charitable giving. This was true in my practice experience, my research, and my teaching. But I’ll admit it. I never planned to study story. I was always more of a “numbers guy.” My law practice focused on …