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An Hour to GIve
Veteran broadcaster and compassionate community champion Sam Laprade sheds light on Ottawa's most impactful charities and non-profit organizations and their amazing work.
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Sam Laprade
Sam loves to connect people! As a broadcaster and professional fundraiser Sam works closely with the community to give a voice to new ideas, tough topics and philanthropy.
Sam’s extensive experience, for over three decades, in fundraising, media and municipal politics has created an impressive network of community and business leaders.
Over a 33-year period Ms. Laprade has raised money for important charities in her community such as: The Ottawa Hospital Foundation, the Ottawa Humane Society, and the Ottawa Mission Foundation.
As a fundraising consultant, Sam helps non-profit and charity organizations engage with donors to maximize the impact of the important work they are doing every day. Through donor data analytics, fundraising and stewardship reports, board training and fundraising audits, Ms. Laprade helps local, national, and international organizations with their fundraising strategy. Sam also helps small and medium sized organizations recruit for important roles such as development director and fundraising manager.
Sam is the creator and host of “An Hour to Give” on Rogers tv Ottawa and Country 101.1. This radio show highlights non-profit organizations and philanthropy.
Ms. Laprade writes a monthly column for the Ottawa Business Journal entitled “Philanthropy in Ottawa”.
Sam is an engaging, inspiring international speaker who takes audiences on a journey during her presentations. From emotional issues to stand-up comedy, she leaves them on their feet cheering.