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Moving at the Speed of Trust: Sky Bridges and Tom Bryk in Conversation
JOIN US ON APRIL 19TH, 2023 IN-PERSON FOR A SPECIAL PRESENTATION FROM WINNIPEG’S LEADING CHARITABLE FOUNDATION!
What happens when your foundation is offered an unexpected gift? Not just any gift, but an unprecedented, transformational gift -the largest ever made to a Canadian charity by an individual.
When Sky Bridges stepped into the role of CEO two years ago, he wasn’t expecting this. When Tom Bryk stepped up to Chair of the Board soon after, he wasn’t expecting this either. There was gratitude, elation, and a few other feelings that come up when there’s no road map or guidelines for an unprecedented situation. “We had to deal with something we have never dealt with before. Actually, no other organization in Canada has ever dealt with this!”
While your board might not get this unexpected gift, you will likely face something you have never dealt with before. Sky and Tom have invaluable insights to offer – a road map for decision making while building on a foundation of trust.
What guides the board and CEO of a foundation?
A deep respect and commitment for process, an openness to learn, and, above all, trust. Without trust it couldn’t happen.
First, there is the enormous trust that the late Miriam Bergen had in The Winnipeg Foundation in bequeathing unrestricted funds that represented her and her family’s life’s work. Responding to that generosity meant learning and a deep dive into governance principles. Secondly, and most importantly, it took enormous trust between a new CEO and a new Chair. You’ve heard about moving at the speed of trust. This was trust building at high speed!
Join us on April 19th at the Manitoba Club for this unique and informative discussion with Tom Bryk (Chair) and Sky Bridges (CEO) of the Winnipeg Foundation.
Cancellations must be received in writing 48 hrs prior to the date of the event to be eligible for a full refund.
If you register for an event and do not attend, you are liable for the full event fee. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to someone else. However, please note that should your replacement have a different membership status and there is a price differential, you will be either credited or charged the balance.
All refund requests should be emailed to the Chapter Administrator or events@icd.ca
What happens when your foundation is offered an unexpected gift? Not just any gift, but an unprecedented, transformational gift -the largest ever made to a Canadian charity by an individual.
When Sky Bridges stepped into the role of CEO two years ago, he wasn’t expecting this. When Tom Bryk stepped up to Chair of the Board soon after, he wasn’t expecting this either. There was gratitude, elation, and a few other feelings that come up when there’s no road map or guidelines for an unprecedented situation. “We had to deal with something we have never dealt with before. Actually, no other organization in Canada has ever dealt with this!”
While your board might not get this unexpected gift, you will likely face something you have never dealt with before. Sky and Tom have invaluable insights to offer – a road map for decision making while building on a foundation of trust.
What guides the board and CEO of a foundation?
A deep respect and commitment for process, an openness to learn, and, above all, trust. Without trust it couldn’t happen.
First, there is the enormous trust that the late Miriam Bergen had in The Winnipeg Foundation in bequeathing unrestricted funds that represented her and her family’s life’s work. Responding to that generosity meant learning and a deep dive into governance principles. Secondly, and most importantly, it took enormous trust between a new CEO and a new Chair. You’ve heard about moving at the speed of trust. This was trust building at high speed!
Join us on April 19th at the Manitoba Club for this unique and informative discussion with Tom Bryk (Chair) and Sky Bridges (CEO) of the Winnipeg Foundation.
Cancellations must be received in writing 48 hrs prior to the date of the event to be eligible for a full refund.
If you register for an event and do not attend, you are liable for the full event fee. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to someone else. However, please note that should your replacement have a different membership status and there is a price differential, you will be either credited or charged the balance.
All refund requests should be emailed to the Chapter Administrator or events@icd.ca
Date
April 19, 2023 12:00 p.m. CST
City
Winnipeg
Location
Manitoba Club , 194 Broadway Ave - R3C 0R2
CEUS
2
Price
ICD Member: $55 plus GST
Non Member: $80 plus GST
Presenters
Sky Bridges
Tom Bryk
Introductory Remarks
ICD Winnipeg, Chapter Chair
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