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ABOUT EVENT:
Heart of Giving: Insights into Winnipeg’s Charitable Sector
Our final luncheon of the season, we are celebrating and exploring the vital role of charitable organizations in our community. Bringing together non-profits, philanthropists, volunteers, and community leaders for an inspiring and informative event sharing why Manitoba is one of the most giving provinces.
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Matt Johnston, Vice President of Strategy, Johnston Group
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Sky Bridges, Chief Executive Officer, The Winnipeg Foundation
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Tammy Beauregard, Director of Development for MB and SK, STARS
PROGRAM
Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Winnipeg, 350 St. Mary Ave.
11:30 a.m. – Registration, networking and exhibitor booths
12:00 p.m. – Program starts
12:15 p.m. – Lunch service
12:40 p.m. – Panel
1:30 p.m. – Program ends
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REGISTRATION CLOSED
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Discounted Member Rate: $75 +GST
Non-Member Rate: $150 +GST
Tables of 8 and 10 also available for purchase
Sponsorship opportunities:
Table Sponsor: $1300 +GST (Includes a table of ten and on-screen recognition)
Event Supporter: $1500 +GST (Includes two seats, VIP Reception invites, logo and verbal recognition, banner placement, and social media recognition)
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Accessibility: We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. If you require accommodation please let us know when purchasing tickets.
Refund Policy: Refunds will only be issued with a minimum of 72 hours of notice before the event. Should you require a change of your ticket after that time, we kindly ask that you find a replacement for your ticket. If you have further questions, please direct them to [email protected]
ABOUT THE PANELISTS
Matt Johnston is the Vice President of Strategy at Johnston Group, a Winnipeg-based company that provides employee benefit solutions to businesses ranging in size from one employee to over 10,000. More than 30,000 Canadian businesses trust Johnston Group to support the health and well-being of their teams. The company is a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and one of Manitoba’s Top Employers.
Matt currently serves on the boards of The Forks Foundation and Community Financial Counselling Services, is a member of the United Way Campaign Cabinet, and, alongside his wife Jane, is co-chairing the Manitoba Theatre for Young People’s Capital Campaign.
In 2021, Sky Bridges became The Winnipeg Foundation’s sixth Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining The Foundation, Sky held the position of Chief Operating Officer at the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN). He has a passion for volunteering for organizations that build stronger communities and has served on the following Boards: Winnipeg Folk Festival, United Way Winnipeg, Travel Manitoba, Manitoba Indigenous Tourism Association, and Casera Credit Union.
Sky was born in Winnipeg and raised in Marquette, Manitoba. He is a graduate of Red River College where he completed a Diploma in Business Administration and an Advanced Diploma in International Business.
Tammy Beauregard has been with STARS for the last 7 years and now is the Director of Development for MB and SK. Tammy was raised in a small town in Saskatchewan, where her parents both owned their independent business and made charity and giving back to your community number one. Further to working in the Hospitality Industry for 20 years and serving on a number of boards in Saskatoon she found her true passion for giving back and being there for the community. STARS was built for the Community by the Community and was created under the belief that everyone deserves a chance for survival no matter where you work, live or play. No one plans to have a serious medical emergency, but we are sure glad that STARS is help.