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What does it take to become a champion? Bob McFarlane, Com’83, shares the story of how the Red Banner Society is using philanthropy to help the Football Gaels build a championship culture. 

Can forgiveness lead to philanthropy? Luz Longsworth, MA'82, shares the story of how she was inspired to mobilize alumni from across the Caribbean to help Queen's grow into a more diverse, welcoming community.

“I can think of very few things in life that are more exhilarating than giving someone an opportunity to excel.” We tend to think of gift planning as a decision we make later in life, but there’s no law that says you have to wait. Kasmet Niyongabo, Sc’11, MBA’20, tells us about the planned gift ...

“You have to navigate your way through Queen’s as if you belong here.” How does one make meaningful change in the world? In this episode, Tka Pinnock, Artsci'07, tells us about her journey to finding a sense of belonging at Queen’s and feeling empowered to take ownership through her passion ...

“When I was at Queen’s, I had a strong sense of gratitude for what being a part of a community provided me” What makes someone want to become a student donor? In this episode, Allison Williams, Artsci'09, tells us about her experience at Queen’s that has inspired her extraordinary commitmen ...

“I’ve always felt very proud of my Queen’s degree.”  In the world of fundraising, we like to talk about loyal donors. Pride, close family connection, great memories, and a sense of exhilaration - are these the ingredients that add up to donor loyalty? In this episode, Kathy Owen tells us about h ...

Join Queen's Deborah Melman-Clement as she sits down with philanthropists and explores what they're passionate about and the impact they have on the world.Listen to an episode today.

“There’s no rule that says you have to give.” If you know Queen’s rugby, you probably know Rick Powers. In this episode, Rick talks about the life-changing experiences that introduced and led him to his cause.

“80% of impact is just showing up.” Dr. Kate Kemplin is a woman of many causes. In this episode, she shares her story about the power of showing up and how it led her to make a meaningful difference that will last for decades.