Episode Overview
We’re jetting off to the quaint town of Dunnville, in Ontario’s Niagara peninsula where host Janine Foster chats with Penny Banks, CFRE of the Dunnville Hospital & Healthcare Foundation. Penny is the passionate and upbeat Executive Director of the foundation and enthusiastically spends a good portion of Smile Cookie Week elbow-deep in cookie dough.
Penny’s organization teamed up with the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign and the union paid off – literally. Since 1996, $77 million has been raised for organizations through smile cookies, and Dunnville’s tiny hospital foundation has fundraised more money than any other organization in Canada. Dunnville is now the “Cookie Capital of Canada” crowning Penny and her team the “Cookie Queens of Canada”.
Featured Speakers
Penny Banks, CFRE
Penny has been an established event planner and fundraising professional for over 20 years. With extensive experience in annual campaigns, major and corporate giving including sponsorships, Penny’s passion for fundraising exudes when you meet her. She began at a young age and she has held positions in higher education advancement, with a national charity and most recently in hospital foundations. Book a call with Penny today.
Janine Foster
Janine is a fundraising veteran of 20+ years.
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The Shared Brain Podcast™ from Global Philanthropic Canada features conversations on Canadian philanthropy, fundraising strategy, and nonprofit leadership. Episodes share practical insights, real-world success stories, and best practices to help mission-driven organizations grow their impact.
